Toys That Develop Emotional Literacy
Engaging Magnetic Calendar for Kids
The Melissa & Doug My First Daily Magnetic Calendar is an exciting tool designed to help our little ones understand time and the world around them. With this interactive calendar, preschoolers can explore the days of the week, track the weather, and celebrate special events, all while developing essential communication skills. It's not just about knowing the date; it encourages emotional literacy as kids express how they feel about each day. Perfect for ages 3 to 6, this calendar offers a screen-free, hands-on activity that fosters anticipation and understanding of daily routines! 3-6 years
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Engaging Magnetic Calendar for Kids helps little ones track the weather and special events, turning learning about time into a fun daily ritual that sparks excitement and understanding.
Comitys Emotional Game for Kids
The Comitys Emotional Game brings emotions to life through 64 vibrant cards that enhance emotional literacy for children. Designed for parents and educators, this engaging tool helps kids name, understand, and express their feelings, boosting self-esteem and fostering social skills. By interacting with a diverse array of 177 emotional states, participants learn crucial conflict resolution and nonviolent communication skills, paving the way for healthier relationships and better emotional regulation. This exciting game encourages kids to explore their emotions while enjoying quality time with family and friends! 5+ years
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Comitys Emotional Game for Kids features 64 vibrant cards that make discussing feelings a fun family affair, paving the way for deeper understanding and healthier relationships.
Lord Help Me Pocket Token
The Cathedral Art Lord Help Me Pocket Token is a wonderful companion for both parents and children alike. This beautifully crafted token not only provides comfort with its inspiring message but also serves as a delightful tool for discussions about faith, resilience, and the importance of teamwork in facing life's challenges. Carrying this solid metal token can spark meaningful conversations, promoting emotional literacy and teaching the value of shared experiences. It’s a charming everyday reminder that we can tackle any situation together, fostering a strong bond of understanding and support within families. All ages
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Lord Help Me Pocket Token is a beautifully crafted token that sparks meaningful conversations about life’s challenges, turning everyday moments into opportunities for emotional growth and connection.
TeeTurtle Mood-Expressing Plushie
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie offers an innovative way for children to express their emotions in a fun and cuddly manner. As they flip this soft plushie from green to aqua, kids not only engage in a sensory experience but also develop emotional literacy and communication skills, teaching them how to articulate their feelings with family and friends. Ideal for enhancing emotional intelligence, this plushie serves as a delightful tool in both home and educational settings, creating a supportive environment for expressing moods. 3+ years
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TeeTurtle Mood-Expressing Plushie flips from green to aqua, making emotions visible and giving kids a fun way to express how they feel without saying a word.
Crabby Abby: A Plush Learning Buddy
Crabby Abby the Velveteen Sea Life Toy Crab is more than just an adorable stuffed animal; it encourages children to explore imagination and emotional comfort. With its ultra-soft texture and delightful design, Crabby Abby works wonderfully for self-soothing while fostering sensory development and imaginative play. Parents and educators will appreciate how this cuddly companion promotes emotional literacy and creative storytelling opportunities in a nurturing environment. 0-3 years
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Crabby Abby, with its ultra-soft texture, not only brings comfort but also opens the door to creative storytelling, helping little ones navigate their feelings while playing.
Stella's Dream Glow Fairy Doll
The Dream Seekers Light Up Doll Pack introduces children to Stella, a magical fairy fashion doll who inspires creativity and dreams. With five enchanting light-up modes, each representing a unique dream superpower, kids can explore imaginative storytelling while enhancing their emotional literacy and self-expression. Including six delightful hair twist stars, this toy not only ignites creativity but also develops fine motor skills as children engage in styling and play. 3+ years
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Stella's Dream Glow Fairy Doll features five enchanting light-up modes, making dream exploration a magical adventure while boosting kids' creativity and emotional expression.
Feelings Made Fun with Plushies
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Seal Plushie is an adorable 3.5-inch companion that helps children express their emotions in a fun and engaging way. This soft, cuddly plushie not only serves as a tactile sensory fidget but also encourages emotional literacy and communication in kids. Perfect for learning about feelings, it provides an excellent starting point for discussions about moods and appropriate responses, making it a beloved addition to any educational toy collection. 3+ years
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Feelings Made Fun with Plushies is a cuddly 3.5-inch plushie that makes discussing emotions as delightful as a hug, helping kids express their feelings through play.
Happy Mood Magic Plushie
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Cat Plushie - Black + Pumpkin is not just a cute and cuddly friend; it's a fantastic tool for emotional literacy! This plushie encourages children to express their feelings in a fun and engaging way, helping them to communicate their mood effectively—whether they’re happy or need some alone time. Ideal for home or school, it promotes social skills and emotional awareness, making it a wonderful addition to any educator's toolkit. 3+ years
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Happy Mood Magic Plushie features a reversible design that turns feelings into fun, making it a delightful way for kids to express their emotions and connect with others.
Emotional Expression with Plush Play
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Dragon Plushie is an innovative tool that uniquely blends play with emotional learning for kids. This cuddly plushie encourages children to recognize and express their feelings in a safe and engaging way, making it an excellent resource for developing emotional literacy and communication skills. With its vibrant colors and adorable design, it's not just a toy; it's a gateway for deeper conversations about emotions between children and adults. 3+ years
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Emotional Expression with Plush Play features a reversible design that makes it fun for kids to share their feelings, turning tough conversations into cuddly experiences.
Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles
The hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles are a fantastic tool to help toddlers explore and understand their emotions! Each bottle features a unique design that encourages little ones to connect facial expressions with their own feelings, making emotional literacy fun and engaging. As they shake, swirl, and rotate each bottle, children not only learn to identify their emotions but also develop essential mindfulness skills that empower them to manage their feelings. These bottles are perfect for calming corners in classrooms and homes, fostering a nurturing environment for emotional regulation and self-awareness. 3+ years
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Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles feature unique designs that help toddlers connect facial expressions with their emotions, making emotional education as engaging as it is essential.
Mood-Expressing Reversible Plushies for Kids
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Panda Plushie Set is an engaging way for children to express their feelings and develop emotional literacy. With its oversized plush panda and reversible red panda, kids can practice identifying and communicating their emotions in a fun and interactive way, enhancing their social skills and empathy. Perfect for nurturing creativity and imaginative play, this plushie duo invites little ones to explore their moods while comforting them during tough times. 3+ years
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Mood-Expressing Reversible Plushies for Kids features a reversible design that lets children creatively express their emotions, transforming feelings into fun and nurturing important conversations.
Emotion-Expressing Axolotl Plushie
The TeeTurtle Original Reversible Axolotl Plushie is an innovative tool for emotional expression, designed to help children communicate their feelings in a fun and engaging way. With its adorable dual-sided design, it encourages kids to explore their emotions and develop emotional literacy while providing a comforting sensory experience. Perfect for home or classroom settings, this plushie is not just a toy but a delightful way to promote mindfulness and emotional intelligence in young learners. 3+ years
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Emotion-Expressing Axolotl Plushie features a dual-sided design that turns feelings into fun, helping kids express themselves while snuggling with a fuzzy friend.
Emotional Expression Reversible Plushie
The TeeTurtle Badtz-Maru Reversible Plushie is an innovative toy that encourages emotional literacy for kids and adults alike. By flipping between two moods, this plushie helps children articulate their feelings and understand the importance of emotional expression, enhancing their social skills and self-awareness. It's a delightful addition to any home or classroom, fostering a safe space for discussions about emotions while offering an engaging way to cope with stress. 3+ years
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Emotional Expression Reversible Plushie features two moods that help kids articulate their feelings, making emotional conversations engaging and a lot less daunting.
Shapes & Emotions Chunky Puzzle
The B. toys Shapes & Emotions Chunky Puzzle is a delightful introduction to learning for toddlers aged 2 and up! This interactive puzzle not only helps little ones master geometric shapes like squares, triangles, and circles but also gently introduces them to emotions such as happiness and anger through fun illustrations. As parents and educators, we love how this engaging toy fosters cognitive development, hand-eye coordination, and emotional literacy in a playful, vibrant way. Watching our children explore and match these colorful shapes can really spark joy and curiosity! 2+ years
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Shapes & Emotions Chunky Puzzle features colorful illustrations that teach kids about emotions while mastering shapes, making learning about feelings as fun as piecing together a puzzle!
Expressive Reversible Mood Plushie
The TeeTurtle Original Reversible Frog Plushie is a fantastic tool for children and adults alike to communicate emotions in a fun, engaging way. This plushie promotes emotional literacy, helping kids recognize and articulate their feelings while also enhancing fine motor skills as they flip it inside out. Perfect for classrooms and homes, this sensory fidget toy offers a unique approach to stress relief, encouraging a deeper understanding of emotional well-being. 3+ years
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Expressive Reversible Mood Plushie features a unique design that helps kids articulate their feelings while having a plushy buddy to fidget with during tricky emotions.
Mood-Communicating Reversible Snail Plushie
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Snail Plushie is not just an adorable stuffed animal; it's a unique tool for teaching emotional literacy. By flipping from happy to angry (and everything in between), kids learn to express their feelings effectively, fostering emotional intelligence and communication skills. This engaging plushie is perfect for teaching children how to navigate their own emotions and understand others’, making it a delightful choice for both home and classroom settings. 3+ years
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Mood-Communicating Reversible Snail Plushie is a unique tool for teaching emotional literacy that can easily flip from happy to angry. It’s like having a mood ring but infinitely cuddlier—perfect for helping kids articulate their feelings in a fun way! This adorable plushie opens the door to important conversations about emotions, making it a valuable addition to any home or classroom. Plus, watching little ones express themselves with their very own snail buddy is just too cute to resist!
Emotional Support Strawberries Plushies
Emotional Support Strawberries are delightful plush companions that provide comfort and teach emotional literacy to children. These squishy friends encourage imaginative play, help develop fine motor skills through interactive play, and foster empathy by inviting kids to explore feelings and social interactions. With their unique personalities, they become teaching tools that make learning about emotions both fun and relatable! 2-5 years
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Emotional Support Strawberries Plushies come with unique personalities, making it easy for kids to explore feelings while cuddling up to a squishy friend that’s always ready for a chat.
Mizutsune Magic: Emotions Unleashed
The TeeTurtle Monster Hunter Reversible 4" Plushie - Mizutsune introduces a delightful blend of fun and emotional literacy for children aged 3 and up. With its unique reversible design, this plushie allows kids to express their feelings in a tangible way, enhancing their emotional understanding and communication skills. Not only is it soft and cuddly, making it a comforting companion, but it also encourages imaginative play, fostering creativity and storytelling. 3+ years
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Mizutsune Magic: Emotions Unleashed features a reversible design that helps kids articulate their feelings while snuggling up with a soft, comforting companion.
Squishy Diary Adventure Kit
The Original Squishmallows Squishy Diary Set combines fun with learning for kids of all ages. This delightful journaling kit encourages creativity and self-expression while developing fine motor skills through writing and decorating. With its sensory squishiness and personalized stickers, it inspires imagination and emotional literacy as children record their thoughts and feelings with their favorite Squishmallows companions. 5-10 years
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Squishy Diary Adventure Kit features personalized stickers that transform journaling into a colorful adventure, encouraging kids to express their feelings while flexing their creative muscles.
Potato Head Express Yourspud Playset
The Potato Head Express Yourspud Playset is a delightful way for toddlers and preschoolers to express their creativity and emotions! With 33 interchangeable pieces, little ones can mix and match diverse facial features and accessories, fostering imaginative play while developing fine motor skills. This playful set not only encourages self-expression but also sparks conversations about feelings—making it an engaging tool for social and emotional learning. Plus, the convenient storage compartment makes cleanup a breeze for busy parents like us! 2+ years
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Potato Head Express Yourspud Playset includes 33 interchangeable pieces that spark imaginative play while helping little ones express their feelings in a fun, engaging way.