Toys That Develop Gross Motor Development
Our Top 5 Picks
Interactive Cleaning Fun for Kids
The Melissa & Doug Spray, Squirt & Squeegee Play Set is an imaginative cleaning adventure that engages kids while they play. This set not only makes cleaning fun with its real squirting and spraying features, but also fosters essential skills like fine and gross motor development. Parents and educators will appreciate how this hands-on play encourages responsibility and creativity in preschoolers while keeping screen time at bay. 3-6 years
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Interactive Cleaning Fun for Kids comes with real squirting and spraying features that transform cleaning into a hilarious adventure, helping little ones learn responsibility while they play.
Cupcake Chase: A Sweet Learning Adventure
Briarpatch Pete the Cat The Missing Cupcakes Game takes your little ones on a delightful adventure as they help Pete and his pals track down those mischievous missing cupcakes! This game not only sparks joy with its engaging theme, but it also fosters essential skills like teamwork, memory, and gross motor development through active, imaginative play. With simple rules that allow kids to jump right in, it’s perfect for family game nights or early classroom interactions. 3+ years
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Cupcake Chase: A Sweet Learning Adventure features simple rules that get everyone giggling and moving while learning the importance of collaboration in tracking down those sneaky cupcakes.
SoftZone Foam Building Block Adventure
The ECR4Kids Softzone Foam Big Building Blocks are the ultimate playtime companions for our little architects, encouraging creativity and gross motor development in a fun and safe way. With seven colorful foam blocks in various sizes, children can unleash their imaginations as they build, stack, and create. These blocks not only promote spatial awareness and problem-solving skills but also make clean-up a breeze for busy parents with their easy-to-wipe surfaces. 2-5 years
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SoftZone Foam Building Block Adventure includes seven colorful foam blocks that unleash creativity while making clean-up as easy as a quick wipe—perfect for busy parents!
Wobble Bobble Fun Activity Ball
The Bright Starts Wobble Bobble Activity Ball Toy is an engaging and playful way to support your little one’s growth from crawling to walking! Designed for babies as young as 3 months, this exciting toy not only rolls unpredictably to spark giggles and chase, but it also features delightful sounds and unique textures that keep our toddlers exploring and discovering. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this toy enhances fine motor skills like reaching and grasping while encouraging movement and active play. 3-36 months
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Wobble Bobble Fun Activity Ball rolls unpredictably, sparking giggles and chase, making it a delightful way for little ones to develop their movement skills while having a blast.
Splashing Sounds with Dingray Xylophone
The Munchkin® Dingray™ Xylophone Musical Baby and Toddler Bath Toy is a delightful addition to playtime, transforming bath routines into a symphony of creativity! Perfect for children aged 12 months and up, this playful xylophone not only encourages imaginative play but also helps foster essential skills like hand-eye coordination and gross motor development. With its vibrant colors and floating design, it's a fantastic tool for little ones to explore music while having fun in and out of the tub! 12 months and up
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Splashing Sounds with Dingray Xylophone floats in the bath, adding music to splashing fun while helping little ones develop vital coordination and creativity skills.
Toddler Golf Set: Swing into Fun Learning!
Toddler Golf Set is the perfect introduction to the fun world of golf for our little ones! This delightful playset not only offers hours of engaging play, but it also promotes essential skills like hand-eye coordination and gross motor development. With three colorful clubs, three easy-to-handle balls, and even a golfing cart for storage and mobility, children can practice their swings while enjoying the great outdoors or an indoor adventure. 2-5 years
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Toddler Golf Set includes three colorful clubs and balls, turning any space into a mini golf course while promoting active play and teamwork for endless fun.
Active Play Corner Climber
The FDP SoftScape Step Up and Slide Corner Climber is an engaging indoor play structure perfect for our little explorers! Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this versatile climber promotes gross motor development, hand-eye coordination, and social skills through active play. Its unique reconfigurable design encourages creativity as kids build different structures, making it a wonderful addition for home or classroom environments. Toddler - Preschool
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Active Play Corner Climber offers a reconfigurable design that transforms play into an exciting adventure, promoting fitness and fun while keeping our little explorers safe.
Bounce into Fun with WADDLE Animal Hopper!
WADDLE Bouncy Hopper is the ultimate ride-on inflatable companion that sparks joy and adventure for our little ones! As parents and educators, we know how vital it is to keep toddlers engaged while also promoting their development. This delightful Space Dog design not only boosts motor skills, balance, and coordination through active play, but it also inspires imaginative adventures away from screens. 2-5 years
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WADDLE Animal Hopper features a delightful Space Dog design that turns bouncing into an active adventure—boosting coordination while inspiring imaginative play in screen-free moments.
Fisher-Price Activity Center Jumperoo Fun
The Fisher-Price Baby Bouncer Colorful Corners Jumperoo Activity Center is an exciting gateway to developmental play for your little explorer! Designed to reward every joyful jump with delightful music, lights, and captivating sounds, it offers an engaging 360-degree experience. This activity center not only entertains but also promotes essential skills like gross motor development and sensory engagement through play features like the bat-at tiger and butterfly spinner. 0-12 months
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Fisher-Price Activity Center Jumperoo Fun features delightful music and lights that reward every jump, making playtime a vibrant hands-on experience for our little explorers while promoting essential skills.
Climb, Slide, and Build Adventure
The BanaSuper Kids Climbing Foam Blocks Playset transforms playtime into an exciting adventure for toddlers! This colorful 7-piece set promotes gross motor development through climbing, sliding, and imaginative building, enhancing physical coordination and creativity in young ones. Parents and educators alike will appreciate its child-safe materials and sturdy design, making it a wonderful choice for enriching both playrooms and learning spaces. 2-5 years
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Climb, Slide, and Build Adventure is a colorful 7-piece set that turns any space into a mini obstacle course! It encourages toddlers to engage in active play while developing their gross motor skills and creativity. Plus, we appreciate the child-safe materials and sturdy design, ensuring that our little explorers can play freely while we sip our lukewarm coffee nearby.