Toys That Develop Body Awareness
Our Top 5 Picks
Strength and Fun with Ring and Trapeze
Swing-N-Slide Ring and Trapeze Combo swing is the ultimate adventure for our little ones! With its sturdy 19" trapeze bar made from powder-coated steel and durable plastic rings, this swing supports up to 115 pounds, perfect for encouraging kids to test their limits. As our children swing, flip, and hang, they’re not just having a blast—they’re building core strength, enhancing their coordination, and developing essential motor skills. 3-8 years
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Strength and Fun with Ring and Trapeze features a sturdy 19" trapeze bar that turns outdoor play into a fitness adventure, helping kids grow stronger while having a blast.
Exploring Emotions with Mirrors
Learning Resources All About Me 2 in 1 Mirrors provide an exciting way for toddlers to engage with their emotions and body awareness. Designed for ages 18 months and older, these easy-to-hold double-sided mirrors encourage kids to explore their feelings, promote social skills, and enhance speech development—all while having fun. Parents and educators will appreciate how these mirrors not only foster self-expression but also support vital sensory exploration and motor skill growth. 18+ months
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Exploring Emotions with Mirrors features double-sided designs for toddlers to engage with their feelings, making self-expression and social interactions a playful adventure.
Gymnastics Handstand Mastery Mat
The Tumbl Trak Handstand Homework Gymnastics Mat for Kids Home Training is an essential tool for budding gymnasts. Designed with input from renowned coach Tom Forster, this mat not only enhances physical skills like handstand control but also boosts confidence as children practice. Perfect for home training, it supports guided learning through a dedicated workbook, ensuring kids develop proper form while having fun. 5-12 years
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Gymnastics Handstand Mastery Mat features a dedicated workbook for guided learning, making it an exciting way for kids to practice handstands while building their self-esteem.
Handstand Homework Gymnastics Mat for Kids
Tumbl Trak Handstand Homework Gymnastics Mat for Kids Home Training is the perfect addition to our little athletes' training routines! This mat features a dual design—a vibrant cartwheel surface on one side and a specialized beam stripe on the other—allowing children to practice essential gymnastic skills right at home. The included workbook not only enhances handstand control but also teaches proper shape and technique, encouraging improvement through engaging visuals and interactive challenges. 5+ years
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Handstand Homework Gymnastics Mat for Kids features a vibrant cartwheel surface that makes practicing gymnastics both fun and engaging, transforming any living room into a mini gymnasium.
Gymnast Hands and Feet Placement Mat
The Tumbl Trak Girl's Gymnast Hands and Feet Placement Mat is a fantastic tool for budding gymnasts to master their fundamentals. This innovative set uses bright colors to help children easily identify proper hand and foot placements, fostering essential skills like coordination and spatial awareness. As parents and educators, we can appreciate how this practical design supports safe learning environments and boosts our kids’ confidence on the mat. 4-12 years
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Gymnast Hands and Feet Placement Mat features bright colors that guide proper placements, turning every practice session into a fun learning adventure while boosting our kids’ confidence on the mat.
Gaiam Kids Yoga Mat Adventure
The Gaiam Kids Yoga Mat is an exciting gateway for children ages 5 to 8 to explore movement, mindfulness, and well-being. With its vibrant Blue Rocket design, this mat adds a touch of fun to yoga practice, helping our kids develop essential skills like balance, concentration, and a healthy body image. Plus, it’s made from non-toxic materials, ensuring that our children can enjoy playtime safely. 5-8 years
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Gaiam Kids Yoga Mat Adventure features a vibrant Blue Rocket design that turns yoga into a playful voyage, making mindfulness and movement a fun part of our kids' daily routine.
Boing Your Way to Balance: Flybar Pogo Fun!
Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of bouncing! As parents and educators, we know the importance of getting our little ones active while developing essential skills. Each joyful jump not only sparks laughter and excitement but also fosters hand-eye coordination, balance, and gross motor skills they'll carry into all parts of life. 3+ years
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Boing Your Way to Balance features cheerful squeaks that make every jump a giggle-fest, turning exercise into an adventure kids will look forward to!
Stylish Gymnastics Mat for Little Movers
IncStores 2 Inch Thick Mat for Gymnastics is the perfect companion for our little athletes to explore their physical abilities comfortably and safely! Whether they are tumbling, dancing, or jumping, this vibrant mat supports their adventures with its cushioned, forgiving surface and durable, easy-to-clean material. We love how it encourages kids to develop critical motor skills, boost their confidence, and enhance their physical fitness—all in a fun and engaging way. 3-10 years
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Stylish Gymnastics Mat for Little Movers features a cushioned, forgiving surface that lets little athletes tumble and dance safely while boosting their confidence and physical fitness.
Ultimate Floating Fun with Pool Mate!
Pool Mate Bronze 3X-Large Foam Pool Float transforms any pool day into a learning adventure! With dimensions that provide ample space for kids to lounge, splash, and play, this float promotes not only relaxation but also essential social skills as children engage in group activities. Its safe, soft, and buoyant design encourages exploration of water environments, helping kids develop confidence and body awareness in aquatic settings. 3+ years
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Ultimate Floating Fun with Pool Mate! provides ample space for kids to lounge and splash while boosting their confidence in the water—who knew relaxation could be so enriching?
Discover Body Parts Sticker Scenes
Labeling Body Part Sticker Scenes is an exciting way for kids to explore the human body while having lots of fun! With 12 vibrant sticker sheets and engaging backgrounds, children get to match body part stickers to their correct locations, enhancing both their understanding and vocabulary. Not only does this activity make learning interactive, but it also helps strengthen fine motor skills and spelling abilities. 3-7 years
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Discover Body Parts Sticker Scenes includes 12 vibrant sticker sheets that turn anatomy into an exciting matching game, making learning about our bodies both fun and interactive.
Unicorn Nursery Trampoline for Active Fun
Galt Toys, Nursery Trampoline - Unicorn, is the perfect way to introduce active play to your little one! This charming trampoline not only brings joy and laughter but also plays a vital role in developing coordination and balance skills. Your child can bounce and giggle safely, thanks to the padded cover and sturdy grip handle. 1+ years
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Unicorn Nursery Trampoline features a padded cover and sturdy grip handle, making bouncing a safe and joy-filled way to develop essential physical skills while having a blast!
Huffy Upshot: Ride into Adventure!
Huffy Upshot 12/16/20 Inch Boy's Bike for Kids is the perfect companion for our little adventurers! Designed with a cool charcoal finish and BMX styling, this bike encourages outdoor exploration and helps kiddos build essential riding skills. The removable training wheels and easy rear coaster brake allow our young cyclists to gain confidence as they learn to balance and steer. 5+ years
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Huffy Upshot features removable training wheels, making it the perfect bike for little adventurers to build confidence while exploring the great outdoors and mastering their riding skills.
Explore Imaginative Play with Nature Baby Doll
JC Toys - Nature Collection | Original Mini Newborn is the perfect companion for imaginative play! This anatomically correct doll fosters empathy and nurturing skills in our little ones, encouraging them to engage in role-playing scenarios and develop social-emotional understanding. With poseable arms, legs, and head, kids can enjoy dressing and caring for their doll, while also learning about body awareness and responsibility. 2+ years
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Explore Imaginative Play with Nature Baby Doll features poseable arms and legs, making role-playing engaging and helping kids develop essential nurturing skills while they play.
Soothing Warmies for Comfort & Learning
Warmies Microwavable & Weighted Stuffed Animals, Yellow Lab is the perfect plush companion for our little ones! Not only does it provide delightful warmth when heated, but it also encourages emotional intelligence by soothing and comforting children during their quiet time. The weighted feature promotes sensory integration, helping kids develop body awareness while snuggling with this adorable lab. All ages
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Soothing Warmies for Comfort & Learning provides delightful warmth while promoting emotional intelligence, turning cozy cuddle time into a calming learning experience that little ones will cherish.
Lyromix 36-Inch Energizing Trampoline Fun
Lyromix 36-Inch Kids Trampoline for Toddlers with Handle is the perfect indoor activity for our little ones! This trampoline doesn't just offer hours of bouncing fun; it also helps toddlers develop vital skills like balance, coordination, and strength. As parents, we know how important it is to channel that endless energy, and this trampoline allows our kids to do just that in a safe environment. 3-5 years
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Lyromix 36-Inch Energizing Trampoline Fun features a handle for added safety, providing a bouncy outlet for wiggles while helping toddlers strengthen their coordination and balance.
Aqua Ultimate Pool Float Magic
Aqua Ultimate Pool Float Lounger with UPF 50 Canopy and Cupholder is the perfect companion for fun in the sun while fostering relaxation and social engagement! With its comfy headrest and cushioned backrest, this float encourages children to practice balance and body awareness as they lounge. Plus, the detachable UPF 50 sunshade helps teach kids about sun safety and the importance of protecting their skin while they enjoy outdoor activities. 5+ years
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Aqua Ultimate Pool Float Magic features a UPF 50 canopy that teaches kids sun safety while they lounge and socialize, making outdoor fun both relaxing and educational.
Musical Puppy Toy for Learning Fun
Kids Hits Animal Toy for Toddlers Babies Musical is a delightful way to turn learning into an adventure. This interactive light-up learning toy engages little ones with cheerful melodies, helping them master their ABCs, counting, and even body parts through catchy songs and bright buttons. We love how it stimulates sensory development with its tactile ears and vibrant lights, creating an educational experience that’s as fun as it is informative. 2+ years
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Musical Puppy Toy for Learning Fun features cheerful melodies that make mastering ABCs and counting feel like an exciting adventure, turning learning into a joyful exploration!