Top 10 Toys That Help Kids Master Safety Skills

Parents today are more concerned than ever about teaching their kids the invaluable skill of safety and preparedness. With a wide range of toys available, it can be hard to find fun yet educational activities that instill a sense of security in our children. Luckily, many toy manufacturers have created interactive, engaging toys that not only entertain but also work to teach and reinforce key safety skills. In this article, we’ll examine some of the best toys available that help kids understand and learn important safety skills while they’re having fun.

Little Chubby One Busy Board Set - 8x10 Inches - Learning Activity Toy - Educational, Helps Develop Motor & Dress Skills - Color, Hand Eye Coordination - Learn to Button, Buckle, Zip, Snap, Lace & Tie

Sensory Busy Board Set: Little Chubby One’s Busy Board Set is full of six wonderful, hands-on sensory activities to keep little ones engaged while helping them to develop their fine motor skills.
Developmental Toys: When children buckle, tie, zip, snap, button and lace, these Sensory Busy Boards provide tactile and sensory stimulation while helping to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination at the same time.
Learning Tools: In addition to fine motor skills, these interactive toys teach lacing and tying skills to improve finger dexterity and strength. Each board is furnished in a vibrant color, promoting cognitive development and encouraging color recognition to boot.
Portable Design: Each Sensory Busy Board is lightweight and portable, perfectly sized for little hands to hold and carry so you can keep your child engaged at home, in the car, on a plane, while running errands and when you’re away.
Great Gift Idea: Recommended for ages 3 and up, the Busy Board Set makes a perfect gift on birthdays, holidays and special occasions. It also provides a sense of calm, making it a great choice for those with sensory processing disorder, ADHD or autism.

YIISUN Busy Board Early Learning Basic Life Skills Learn to Dress Boards-Button,Zip,Lace,Buckle,Tie,Snap 6 Pcs/Set

6 colors, 6 different dressing skills training.
This is a good way to exercise children's finger flexibility and help them learn the most basic dressing skills.
It is a good parent-child toy. It is also a good preschool and kindergarten toy.
A quiet skills booklet made of cardboard and non-woven fabric.
Suitable for children aged 2-7 years old.

Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Book With Pair of Child-Safe Scissors (20 Pages) - FSC Certified

Paper-cutting project book with pre-printed activity pages
20 activity pages
Includes plastic safety scissors that naturally encourage proper form
Features mazes, puzzles, animal art, sequencing activities, and much more
Makes a great gift for girls and boys, ages 4 to 6, for hands-on, screen-free play; product made with FSC-certified materials that support responsible forestry; applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

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hand2mind Grab That Monster Fine Motor Activity Set, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys for Toddlers, Pincer Grasp Toys, Play Therapy Games for Kids, Halloween Toys for Kids 3-5

FINE MOTOR SKILLS TOYS: Get ready for some ferocious fine motor fun! As children use the Monster Grabbers to grab and release the cute Mini Monsters, they strengthen the finger muscles they need to begin writing, tying shoes, zipping zippers, and more.
COLOR SORTING GAMES: Sort the Mini Monsters into the Monster Houses by color, design, or attributes and add the spinner for simple structured game play. Promotes color matching, sorting, dramatic play, learning positional words, and more!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TOOLS: The Large Monster Grabbers are specially designed to open and close using only one hand, providing grasping and extension practice that creates muscle memory and builds dexterity. The Red Monster Grabber is the Extension Grabber and the Orange Monster Grabber is the Grasping Grabber.
PREWRITING PRACTICE FOR PRESCHOOL KIDS: This activity set helps develop the dexterity needed for handwriting by practicing the tripod grip used to hold a pencil. Excellent for young students and toddlers who are learning early writing skills as preschoolers.
MONSTER TOYS: The included Teacher-Created Activity Guide includes 4 games or make up your own game! This set includes 2 Large Monster Grabbers, 48 Mini Monsters (12 each in 4 shapes/colors), 4 Monster Houses with Lids, 2 Double-sided Spinner cards, and 1 Clear Spinner.

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Counting Animals Color Sorting Matching Games with Sorting Bowls Montessori Sensory Early Educational Toys Learning Fine Motor Skill & Counting Math Toys Gift for 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls

Color Sorting Toys: Cute animal shape with bright colors not only visually appealing to toddlers,but also stimulate and inspire kid's thinking and imagination, through the game learned to pick up, grasp and release, help toddler develop hand strength and fine motor skills, enhance color recognition ability.
Preschool Learning Toys: Counting animal color sorting toys is the perfect educational tool to help toddlers master early math skills, stimulate toddlers sensory thinking logic, through the game, your kids can learn how to count, sort, color identification and compare, etc. Perfect for 3 4 5 year old preschool girls boys to play.
Counting Animals: Counting animals matching toys is made of rubber materials that is softer and more long-lasting than traditional plastic toys and is washable, making it a safe and long-lasting addition to any child's toy collection.Included are 36 different colored forest animals, 6 sorting bowls and 2 large tweezers in an easy to store box, perfectly sized for your toddler to grasp so your little one can play safely.
Montessori Educational Sensory Toys: Counting animal sorting toys are perfect toys for toddlers to learn and develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and early math skills, it provides a fun and interactive way for toddler to learn and improve their skills. Available for teachers and parents to use in kindergarten or at home, it is also is the perfect montessori educational toys for home school daycare or autism learning resources.
Perfect Gift for Preschool Boys Girls: The counting animal sorting toys is not only an educational toys,but also a fun and enjoyable way for toddlers to learn and play.Is perfect for boys and girls preschoolers aged 3-5 years old,and even more ideal for Christmas, Easter, Birthdays, Children's Day and any other holiday.

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Melissa & Doug Basic Skills Puzzle Board - Wooden Educational Toy - Learn To Button Busy Board, Activity Board For Fine Motor Skills, Developmental Toy For Toddlers Ages 3+

BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENTAL TOY: The Melissa & Doug Basic Skills Board includes a buckle (belt and seat belt), button, lace, and snap, which allow children to tie and zip their way into independent dressing skills.
6 REMOVABLE PIECES: This activity board for preschoolers features 6 removable pieces and a puzzle board. The friendly bear displayed on the board is always smiling.
IDEAL FOR PRACTICING FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Our Melissa & Doug life skills toys help kids from 3 to 5 years old develop and strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
GREAT GIFT FOR KIDS 3 TO 5: This Basic Skills Board is an exceptional gift for kids ages 3 to 5 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Wooden Latches Board to round out the pretend play experience and to give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun.
“THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”

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8 Pieces Early Learning Toys Toddlers Learn to Dress Practice Boards Basic Life Skills Busy Board Includes Zip, Snap, Button, Buckle, Lace and Tie for Preschool Education Classroom Supplies Activity

Develop the Kids Basic Skills: preschool basic life skills toys are 5.7 x 8.46 inches, which are lightweight to carry out anywhere, and easy to store without taking up too much space; Your little ones can learn how to tie, zip and other basic life skills, developing hand-eye coordination at the same time
Package Includes: you will get 8 pieces of early learning boards including zip, snap, button, buckle, lace, claw grip, stripe and tie, which are enough to keep little ones engaged in hands-on sensory activities while helping them to develop their fine motor skills
Educational Toys: when you little ones buckle, tie, zip, snap, button and so on, these sensory busy boards can provide tactile and sensory stimulation, and at the same time help children develop well cognitive skills, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills
Easy to Carry: learning to dress practice boards is portable, and the size is very suitable for small hands to hold and carry, so you can keep your little ones focused on learning at home, in the car, on the plane, running errands and going out
Wonderful Gift Ideas: basic dress resources boards are recommended for people 3 years and older, and are wonderful gifts for birthdays, holidays and special occasions, which can provide a sense of calm, and suitable for people with sensory processing disorders, hyperactivity or autism

LST LISKTO Busy Board Dress Learning Boards for Fine Motor Skills & Learn to Dress, Basic Life Skills Sensory Board, Learn to Zip, Snap, Tie Shoe Laces and Buckle (Type1, Orange)

★Basic life skill educational toys: The LISKTO busy board as a life board game includes a buckle, button, zip, lace and snap, which allow children to tie and zip. Helps kids learn to dress develop fine motor skills, cognitive skills, hand eye coordination, problem solving Lightweight hard carton boards and sized just right for little hands.
★Simple & easy to use: The LISKTO busy board make of high quality non-woven fabric.Use 6 different kinds of vivid colors and 5 different fine motor skills words printed on the correspondent color,help your children to learn the basic life skill and new words at the same time.
★Indenpendent design: The LISKTO busy board design according to the feedback of many parents, daycare, preschool teachers and occupational therapy assistant, so it suitable for children to use.It can be fold just like a book.Easy to storage and carry in your kids bag or luggage.The folded size is L8.5 x W10.8 x H0.79 inch.The unfolded size is L17 x W10.8 x H 0.4 inch.We have our own patent.
★Great gift for kids 3-7 years old: This Dress Learning Board can be a great gift for toddlers and older children to provide a sensory experience for a wide range of developmental levels.You can using them to help your preschooler learn self care skills.Children can sit comfortably at a desk or table and work out the fine motor actions needed.
★Wide range of application: The LISKTO busy board can be use in your home educational,the daycare,the preschool,the special education classroom etc.Buckles,snap,zip,lace and buttons are designed to suitable levels, so toddlers will enjoy the challenge of puzzles or use it as a repetitive soothing activity.

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Skillmatics Art & Craft Activity Kit - Snip, Snip, Practice Scissor Skills, Craft Kits & Supplies, Gifts for Toddlers, Girls & Boys Ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Travel Toys

DEVELOP SCISSOR SKILLS: Skillmatics "SNIP, SNIP!" helps your little one practice scissor skills with 25 fun and creative activities! With 3 levels that progress in difficulty, this kit provides a step-by-step learning journey filled with new challenges and fun! Kids start with straight lines, advance to curved and zigzag lines, and finally master cutting shapes.
INCLUDES: Activity Booklet with 25 Activities, 2 Safety Scissors, 1 Glue Stick
INTERACTIVE PLAY: Children will cut, fold, and paste as they build confidence developing their new skills, all while making beautiful paper creations.
SPARK CREATIVITY: Beyond scissor skills, "SNIP, SNIP!" nurtures imagination. Kids create art while cutting, enhancing their artistic expression through shapes and designs.
ESSENTIAL KIT FOR PRESCHOOLERS: This beautifully-designed craft kit for boys and girls seamlessly blends learning and fun. These important fine-motor and creative skills provide an important foundation for future school success.

Craftstory Toddlers Busy Board Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Girls Boys, Fine Motor Skill Toys Basic-Life-Skills Shoe-Tying Practice for Kids, Buckle Zip String Toys Teacher Preschool Classroom

Montessori Busy-Board Help Kids Empower Independence : Develop children’s independence and self-reliance with our unique designed Montessori busy-board for toddlers! Basic life skills set contains Shoe Tying practice , BUTTON toys, SNAP, LACE, ZIP string toy, BUCKLE, and HOOP & LOOP life skills practice busy board, that engages children in mastering life skills through playful practices.
Unique designs protect children's interests: Considering toddlers’ little hands and unskillful approach, we enlarge the size of buttons and button holes, add enough lacing. What’s more, every skill flap is wide enough to allow plenty of space for little hands. So toddlers will have interest in practices. This Montessori busy board will develop fine motor skills, dressing skills, dexterity and brain development.
Fine Motor Skills Toys for 5 year old: Toddlers 3-4-5 years old can play buckle, zipper, lace, tie, snap or other functions of daily supplies with life skills boards. They can explore different fun by practicing variety of dress skills, It is very engaging for children and satisfies their curiosity. So children will enjoy practicing every day. It is a great tool for kids and learning minds to grasp and learn the concept of using everyday items.
Last for Years: Fine-Motor-Skills toys are made of Nylon, withstand daily use in a busy classroom or daily supplies. Each skill accessory is very durable by plenty of tests. Embroidered titles, durable, kids-friendly, and Not Easy to FADE and SNAP.
Perfect Learning Resources: As screen-free toy, perfect for preschool teaching aids, preschool classroom must haves, Teacher Lessons Resoures in Classroom, interactive Montessori education toys, autism therapy materials, travel toys, Montessori dressing frame.

What safety skills can toys teach?

Toys can teach a wide range of safety skills, depending on the type of toy. For example, board games like Chutes and Ladders or Candyland can help children learn basic counting skills, as well as problem-solving and strategy skills. Puzzles, construction sets, and art projects can help children learn to plan ahead and think critically. Toy cars and other vehicles can help children learn basic rules of the road, such as stopping at stop signs and yielding to other traffic. Toy kitchens, fire stations, and playhouses can help children learn about safety hazards and how to respond to them. Lastly, dolls and stuffed animals can teach children about basic first aid, such as how to recognize signs of an emergency and how to call for help. All of these toys and more can help children learn safety skills in a fun and engaging way.

Q2: How can parents help their children learn safety skills from toys?

Parents can help their children learn safety skills from toys in several ways. First, they can help their children choose toys that are age-appropriate and that teach safety skills. Second, they can use the toys to teach their children important safety lessons. For example, they can act out scenarios with toy cars to teach their children about traffic safety, or they can role-play with dolls and stuffed animals to teach their children about first aid. Finally, parents can use toys to engage their children in conversations about safety, such as discussing what to do if they encounter a dangerous situation. By helping their children learn safety skills from toys, parents can give their children the tools they need to stay safe in any situation.

Q3: How can toys help children understand safety risks?

Toys can help children understand safety risks in several ways. First, they can use toys to simulate dangerous situations, such as using toy cars to practice stopping at stop signs or using dolls to practice calling for help in an emergency. Second, they can use toys to explore and understand safety hazards, such as using toy kitchens to learn about kitchen safety or using toy fire stations to learn about fire safety. Finally, they can use toys to learn how to respond to safety risks, such as using construction sets to build emergency shelters or using puzzles to practice problem-solving and strategy skills. By using toys to explore and understand safety risks, children can gain the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe in any situation.

ALKISS Busy Board Montessori Toddler Sensory Travel Toy for Toddlers and Young Children 3+ Years Old Learning to Dress Activity Toy with Alphabet for Kids (Upgrade)