Cognitive Development Toys for 1-2 Year Olds

Learning Resources Skill Builders! Toddler Skills is the perfect tool for fueling your little one's imagination while mastering essential skills. This 41-piece set transforms playtime into powerful learning opportunities, letting toddlers explore their ABCs, 123s, and colors through hands-on activities. 2-5 years

ECR4Kids SoftZone Patchwork Toddler Building Blocks are the perfect playful companion for our little learners! These foam cubes spark imagination and creativity while promoting essential skills like motor development, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. As we stack, build, and create together, our toddlers engage in valuable learning experiences that introduce concepts of shape, size, and weight. Toddler to Preschool

The VEVOR Baby Tool Set is an exciting 9-in-1 musical learning workbench designed for toddlers aged 12-18 months. This delightful tool set combines fun sound and light effects with hands-on construction play, making it a captivating way to nurture early learning. As little ones twist, turn, and hammer, they not only develop fine motor skills but also enhance their hand-eye coordination while discovering colors and shapes. 12-18 months

The Learning Resources New Sprouts Grow It! Toddler Gardening Set introduces little ones to the joy of gardening in a playful and engaging way. Perfect for children aged 2 and up, this set sparks imagination, encourages social interaction, and aids vocabulary development as kids pretend to plant and pick their favorite flowers and veggies. 2+ years

Puzzle Pairs First Words is a delightful introduction to early learning, designed for toddlers aged 15 months and up. This set features 18 vibrant 2-piece puzzles that not only captivate with colorful illustrations of familiar objects but also include words to help your little ones practice speech and language skills. As your child holds and places each puzzle piece, they develop fine motor skills, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination—all while gaining confidence through play. 15 months+

The Fisher-Price Toddler Shape Sorting Toy Laugh & Learn Farm Animal Puzzle is an exciting way for toddlers to explore the world of colors, animals, and music! Designed for little hands, this electronic puzzle introduces five chunky animal shapes that kids can grasp, sort, and match, promoting essential problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. Every time they succeed, they’re rewarded with delightful songs and fun animal sounds, creating a joyful learning experience. 12-36 months

Teach My -Toys Toddler Learning Kit is the ultimate educational companion for curious little minds, designed for hands-on engagement. With 68 vibrant pieces including flashcards, puzzles, and board books, this kit fosters essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and fine motor development—all while ensuring fun bonding time through daily play. Parents can trust this resource to create a rich learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery. 2-5 years

The Early Learning Centre Wooden Activity Workbench is an incredible addition to any little builder's playtime! Designed for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months, this engaging workbench sparks imaginative play while enhancing essential skills like hand-eye coordination and physical development. With 22 fun accessories including tools and a chalkboard, it turns construction play into a lively experience. 18-36 months

My First Tactile Library from HEADU invites children aged 2-4 to dive into a world of exploration through touch and sensory play. This engaging set not only encourages curiosity but also fosters the development of fine motor skills and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. With tactile materials that stimulate multiple senses, kids can learn about the world around them in a hands-on way—perfect for homeschool adventures or classroom fun. 2-4 years

The LEGO DUPLO Classic Cars and Trucks Brick Box Playset is a fantastic educational tool for preschoolers aged 18 months and older. This engaging set not only sparks imagination but also encourages the development of fine motor skills, problem-solving, and persistence as toddlers build their own vehicles and scenes. With fun characters and a variety of bricks to play with, it’s the perfect way for little learners to explore their creative potential while learning through play. 18 months plus

Learning Resources All Ready for Toddler Time Activity Set is the perfect companion for little explorers eager to dive into the world of numbers, letters, and shapes! This set isn't just about play; it's a delightful journey where children develop essential skills like number identification, fine motor abilities, and vocabulary building—all while having an absolute blast. Picture your toddlers happily counting with colorful farm counters, matching letters with vibrant cards, and sorting shapes, fostering both their imagination and problem-solving skills. 2-5 years

The Learning Resources New Sprouts All-in-One Toolbox is the ultimate pretend play experience for toddlers aged 2 and up! With its chunky, toddler-safe tools, your little ones will dive into imaginative fix-it fun while developing fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Featuring delightful sound effects and realistic functions, this toolbox turns learning into an exciting adventure, making it a fantastic addition to any preschool or home setup. 2+ years

Learning Resources Smart Snacks Alpha Pops are the ideal introduction to the world of letters for toddlers aged 2 and up. These vibrant double-sided pops provide endless opportunities for fun while boosting essential motor skills and hand coordination. As little ones match uppercase with lowercase letters, they not only learn the alphabet but also engage their minds in creative play. 2-5 years

The Baby Einstein Magic Touch Shopping Basket is a delightful way to immerse your little one in imaginative play while nurturing essential skills. Perfect for toddlers aged 9 months to 4 years, this engaging toy features real shopping sounds and cheerful melodies that make learning shapes, colors, and shopping phrases fun and interactive. As your child taps the Magic Touch buttons or sorts the food shapes, they’ll develop fine motor skills and coordination—all while enjoying a mini shopping adventure! 9 months - 4 years

The Chuckle & Roar Jigsaw Wooden Puzzles Shapes and Animals Set is a delightful way for toddlers to explore learning through play! With an emphasis on the Montessori approach, these puzzles not only spark curiosity and imagination but also support vital cognitive skills, problem-solving, and independent thinking. Perfect for fostering shape recognition and enhancing hand-eye coordination, this engaging two-pack is a treasured addition to any child’s playtime. 2-4 years

LeapFrog 100 Things That Go is an interactive and educational adventure for kids aged 18 months and older! This delightful toy introduces your little ones to the exciting world of transportation with over 100 words, engaging them in both English and Spanish. With its touch-sensitive pages and three play modes that explore vocabulary, sounds, and fun facts, this book not only sharpens language skills but also fuels imagination. 18+ months

Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Children’s Books 3-Pack brings an interactive and joyful approach to early learning! These engaging board books—First Words, First Shapes, and First Colors—invite little ones to explore language and colors while developing fine motor skills through playful dot-popping action. Each page is filled with vibrant images and familiar objects that spark curiosity, making it perfect for little hands eager to press and pop. 1-3 years

The Fisher-Price Baby Toys Laugh & Learn Ready to Go Gift Set is a delightful collection that kicks off early learning for infants and toddlers from 6 months to 3 years. This engaging set not only entertains with lights and sounds but also introduces foundational concepts like the alphabet, counting, colors, and opposites, all while developing fine motor skills and sensory awareness. Parents and educators love its focus on imaginative play, ensuring that learning feels like a joyful adventure! 6 months to 3 years

The Early Learning Centre Wooden Toddle Truck is a delightful companion for your little one, nurturing their physical development and hand-eye coordination while they explore the world around them. Crafted from sturdy wood and featuring non-slip wheels, this classic trolley encourages imaginative play as children push it along, transporting their favorite blocks and toys. We love how it builds confidence in our toddlers, allowing them to take those first proud steps as they become active little explorers. 18-36 months

The Amazon Basics Musical Pounding Bench With Xylophone and Shape Sorter Toy captures toddlers' hearts with its vibrant colors and engaging sounds. This delightful playset fosters fine-motor skills, shape recognition, and musical appreciation, making it an excellent choice for parents and educators who want to combine play and learning seamlessly. Whether they're pounding, sorting, or tapping, little ones will explore important developmental milestones while having a blast! 18 months and up

The ECR4Kids SoftZone Patchwork Toddler Building Blocks are an absolute favorite in our playroom! These vibrant, soft foam cubes don’t just invite little ones to stack and tumble; they encourage critical developmental skills like motor coordination, spatial awareness, and early math concepts such as shape and size. We love how this open-ended play promotes creativity and cognitive growth, while being safe enough for even the tiniest hands to explore. 2-5 years

The Upbounders Little Likes Kids Sweetgrass Head Basket Memory Game is designed to captivate curious young minds aged 3 and up! With 24 vibrant matching flower card pairs, this game not only sharpens memory and cognitive skills but also emphasizes the beautiful importance of kindness and teamwork. Illustrated by Kellie Cox, the multicultural artwork allows children to explore diversity while recognizing various plants in a fun and engaging way. 3+ years

The Buckle Toys Boomer Square is the ultimate travel companion for toddlers aged 1-3! This delightful sensory toy not only keeps little hands busy with colorful straps and buckles but also provides an engaging way to explore numbers and colors. As fellow parents, we appreciate how this compact, mom-approved toy cultivates fine motor skills and ignites curiosity during road trips or flights, making learning fun wherever you go. 1-3 years

The Puzzle Pairs Wild Animals is an engaging and colorful 2-piece puzzle set designed for children 18 months and older. Each set features delightful illustrations of wild animals, perfect for sparking curiosity and conversation. As kids piece together these vibrant puzzles, they're not only having fun but also enhancing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 18 months and up

The Baby Einstein Curious Creator Kit Wooden Blocks Discovery 40 Piece Toy Set is a delightful gateway to adventure for little minds starting at just 12 months. With its vibrant colors and varied block types, this set encourages our little ones to explore shapes, cause and effect, and essential motor skills through play. The wind-up blocks and roller car will spark curiosity and inspire imaginative scenarios that keep those tiny hands engaged for hours. 12+ months

The Learning Journey My First Lift & Learn - Jungle 7 Piece Tray Puzzle is an exciting adventure for toddlers aged 2 to 5. Filled with bright colors and adorable jungle animals like elephants, tigers, and parrots, this puzzle not only entertains but also fosters essential skills development. As our little ones snap each textured piece into place, they enhance their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities—all while exploring a captivating jungle theme that inspires creativity. 2-5 years

On-The-Go Puzzles Animals is a delightful way to spark curiosity and creativity in your little ones! Designed for toddlers aged 2 and up, this puzzle set not only entertains but also builds essential problem-solving skills and fine motor development. As they explore different animal shapes and pieces, children enhance their cognitive abilities while enjoying playtime anywhere. 2+ years

The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sing & Learn Music Player is a delightful pretend radio that captures the hearts of infants and toddlers alike, perfect for ages 6 months and up. This interactive toy introduces our little ones to essential concepts like the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors through catchy tunes and playful phrases. As they press the colorful buttons, they engage their fine motor skills while enjoying sensory fun with lights and sounds. 6 months to 3 years

Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Around The Town Learning Table is the perfect way to introduce your little one to a world of fun and discovery! Designed for babies as young as 6 months, this interactive learning table features 120+ songs, sounds, and phrases that not only entertain but also teach valuable skills like counting, colors, and even some Spanish! With three Smart Stages, it adapts as your child grows, encouraging fine and gross motor skills through busy activities and imaginative play. 6-36 months

The Battat Wooden ABC Peg Puzzle for Toddlers is a delightful introduction to letters and shapes for our little learners aged 2 years and up. With 27 vibrant, chunky pieces featuring adorable critters, kiddos can sort and match while building critical fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Designed to withstand plenty of toddler enthusiasm, this charming puzzle not only captivates young imaginations but also lays the groundwork for early literacy. 2+ years