Toys That Develop Gross Motor Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Backyard Discovery Swing Set Adventure
Backyard Discovery Beach Front Cedar Wood Swing Set is the ultimate outdoor play haven for your little explorers! With features like a colorful canopy, a ship’s wheel, and a toy telescope, kids will ignite their imagination while developing critical motor skills and enhancing their strength on the monkey bars. The shaded picnic area fosters creativity during seizing snack breaks, giving children the perfect chance to engage in social play and teamwork. 3+ years
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Backyard Discovery Swing Set Adventure features a ship’s wheel and toy telescope to transform backyard play into an imaginative journey while sneaking in essential physical skills.
Boost Your Child's Coordination Today!
Little Tikes Inflatable Baseball Trainer is an incredible way for kids to develop essential hand-eye coordination while having a blast! This engaging trainer encourages active play and helps little ones learn the basics of baseball in a fun, safe environment. With its easy setup and compact storage, it's perfect for busy families looking to incorporate more outdoor activities. 3-7 years
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Boost Your Child's Coordination Today! features an inflatable design that makes practicing baseball fun and safe, ensuring your little athlete stays engaged while developing essential coordination skills.
Baby Joy Folding Slide for Joyful Learning
Baby Joy Folding Slide is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little adventurers! With its thoughtful design featuring higher handrails for safety and gentle slopes for climbing, kids can develop their motor skills while playing. This slide encourages physical activity, boosts confidence, and nurtures the thrill of exploration—all in the comfort of our home or backyard. 1-5 years
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Baby Joy Folding Slide features higher handrails for safety, making it a delightful way for our little ones to build confidence and motor skills while playing at home.
Exciting Huffy Kids Bikes for Young Adventurers
The Huffy Kids 12/16 Inch Bikes are designed for children ages 3 and up, making them the ideal choice for little riders ready to explore the world on two wheels. With the EZ Build assembly system, parents can quickly set up the bike and have their budding cyclists hitting the pavement in no time. These bikes not only help develop gross motor skills and balance through the wide, removable training wheels but also encourage confidence and independence as kids learn to steer and stop with ease. 3+ years
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Exciting Huffy Kids Bikes for Young Adventurers come with an EZ Build assembly system, making it incredibly easy for parents to set up and get kids riding on their own.
Fun Awaiting with Eezy Peezy Ball Pit Bouncer
Eezy Peezy 3 in 1 Folding Ball Pit and Bouncer is the ultimate playground for our little ones! This versatile toy transitions from a cozy ball pit for our tiniest explorers to a bouncing adventure for toddlers, and finally into a trampoline that sparks joy and energy for our older kids. As parents and caregivers, we know how vital active play is for developing motor skills, coordination, and social interactions. 10 months - 5 years
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Eezy Peezy Ball Pit Bouncer transitions effortlessly from a cozy ball pit to a lively bouncer, keeping kids active and engaged while sparking joy in every jump.
Hedstrom Unicorn Hopper Adventure
The Hedstrom 18-inch Hopper - Unicorn is a delightful way to blend exercise with imaginative play for children aged 4-6. This charming and colorful hopper not only encourages physical activity, boosting gross motor skills and coordination, but also sparks creativity as kids embark on magical adventures with their unicorn companion. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor fun, parents will appreciate how this toy promotes healthy habits while keeping the kids engaged and entertained. 4-6 years
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Hedstrom Unicorn Hopper Adventure is a colorful 18-inch hopper that turns exercise into enchanting escapades, making playtime a magical gateway to healthy habits and fun.
SoftScape Toddler Playtime Climber Fun
SoftScape Toddler Playtime Climber is not just a play structure; it’s a vibrant adventure waiting to unfold in your home or classroom! We love how this unique foam climber encourages our little explorers to climb, crawl, and slide, all while improving their gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction with peers. Safe and designed for ages 6 months to 3 years, this versatile climber brings fun and education together, promoting active play and imaginative learning. 6 months - 3 years
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SoftScape Toddler Playtime Climber features a safe design for ages 6 months to 3 years, transforming living rooms into vibrant adventure zones that spark creativity while promoting active play.
Climbing Adventure with SoftScape Toddler Climber
SoftScape Toddler Playtime Corner Climber is the perfect gateway for our little explorers to engage in active play while learning vital motor skills. This versatile 4-piece set allows kids to climb, crawl, and slide in a safe environment, making it an ideal addition to any home or classroom. With its non-slip base and soft foam design, we can rest easy knowing our toddlers are not just having fun, but also developing hand-eye coordination and social skills as they play together. 18 months - 3 years
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Climbing Adventure with SoftScape Toddler Climber includes a versatile 4-piece set that turns active play into a safe, imaginative exploration zone, keeping our little adventurers engaged and learning.
Spiro Spin Seesaw: Fun Meets Learning
Spiro Spin Seesaw is an exhilarating addition to any backyard or indoor playground that makes learning through play incredibly fun! As kids bounce and spin, they enhance their gross motor skills, coordination, and balance—all while enjoying quality time with friends or family. This innovative teeter-totter encourages collaborative play, allowing children aged 3 to 8 to engage together, fostering social skills and teamwork in an exciting way. 3-8 years
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Spiro Spin Seesaw's adjustable height ensures this thrilling teeter-totter grows alongside your child, making playtime an exciting adventure in balance and friendship.
Dinosaur Hopper for Active Play
Hedstrom 18-inch Hopper - Dinosaur is the perfect companion for our little ones’ adventures, both indoors and out! As parents and educators, we know how crucial active play is for physical development, and this colorful, bouncy dinosaur hopper encourages children to hop, swing, and explore their environment. Not only does it promote balance and coordination, but it also provides a fun way for kids ages 4-6 to enhance their gross motor skills while engaging their imagination. 4-6 years
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Dinosaur Hopper for Active Play is a colorful 18-inch bouncy companion that turns any space into an adventure, helping kids develop coordination while hopping into imaginative worlds.
Franklin Sports Kids Bean Bag Toss Fun!
Franklin Sports Kids Bean Bag Toss is the perfect addition to our family gatherings! This engaging 5-hole bean bag toss game not only guarantees hours of fun but also helps our kids develop essential skills like hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking as they aim for those high-scoring holes. With its portable design, we can easily take this game to the park or beach, making it a versatile option for playtime any day, rain or shine. 6+ years
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Franklin Sports Kids Bean Bag Toss includes six bean bags that engage kids in friendly competition, all while sharpening their aim and problem-solving skills with every toss.
Huffy Go Girl 20" Bike Adventure
The Huffy Go Girl 20" Bike is not just a bike; it's a gateway to adventure for kids ages 5 to 9! With its vibrant violet frame and fun hot pink accents, this bike encourages outdoor play that builds confidence, balance, and coordination. The inspiring message, 'Believe in yourself,' on the seat serves as a daily reminder for kids to trust their abilities as they navigate new challenges. 5-9 years
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Huffy Go Girl 20" Bike Adventure features a vibrant violet frame with a message of 'Believe in yourself' that inspires kids to embrace outdoor fun while building essential riding skills.
Fun and Fitness with Flybar Pogo Jumper
Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids is the ultimate bouncing buddy for your little ones! With each joyful jump, not only do toddlers have a blast, but they also develop essential skills like balance, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor skills. This toy encourages physical activity, getting children off the sofa and into a world of healthy fun, whether indoors or outdoors. 3+ years
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Fun and Fitness with Flybar Pogo Jumper features a durable foam design that transforms active play into a bounce-filled adventure, making exercise feel like a game!
NERF Trick Shot Golf Set Adventure
NERF Trick Shot Golf Set is an incredible way for kids to engage in hours of creative play while developing essential skills! With this all-in-one toy, children can explore the fundamentals of golf, enhance their hand-eye coordination, and stimulate their problem-solving abilities as they design their own putting courses. The adjustable putter ensures that kids of various heights can join in, promoting inclusivity and teamwork. 6+ years
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NERF Trick Shot Golf Set Adventure includes an adjustable putter that makes it accessible for kids of all heights, turning family game time into a hilarious competition of putting prowess.
Franklin Sports Kids Tee Ball Fun
Franklin Sports MLB Kids Tee Ball Glove + Ball Set is the perfect introduction to the world of baseball for our little ones! This lightweight and soft glove ensures that young players can easily practice their catching and throwing skills without any fuss. With no break-in time required, kids can dive straight into the action, learning vital hand-eye coordination and teamwork as they play. 3+ years
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Franklin Sports Kids Tee Ball Fun includes a lightweight glove that lets kids jump right into the game, turning playtime into a delightful opportunity for developing essential sports skills.
SoftClimber Foam Playset for Tiny Tots
The Factory Direct Partners SoftScape Single Tunnel Play Foam Climber is a delightful 5-piece set that invites infants and toddlers to explore and engage in active play. Perfectly designed for our little movers, it not only enhances gross motor skills but also encourages social interaction as they navigate the soft, safe structures with friends. Whether at home or in a classroom, this versatile climber enhances learning environments, promoting hand-eye coordination and critical growth skills while keeping safety in mind. Infants to 3 years
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SoftClimber Foam Playset for Tiny Tots includes five soft, safe pieces that make active play a fun adventure, turning any space into a bubbly play paradise while developing essential skills.
Dog Man: Flea-Busting Board Game Adventure
Dog Man: Attack of the Fleas Cooperative Board Game invites families into the thrilling universe of Dog Man, where we can help rid the city of those pesky fleas! This game isn’t just about fun—it's packed with opportunities for developing critical thinking and strategic planning skills that our children need. As we work together to strategize and make decisions, we can enhance our little ones’ fine and gross motor skills while creating cherished memories. 6+ years
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Dog Man: Flea-Busting Board Game Adventure invites families to work together, turning problem-solving and decision-making into a fun-filled game night that creates lasting memories.
Rainbow Harmony Playmat Adventure
The FlooringInc Rainbow & Natural Harmony Playmat is a vibrant space designed for babies and toddlers to explore and develop their skills while having fun! Each 2'x2' tile offers a cushy, safe surface that invites tummy time and imaginative play, making learning feel like an adventure. With its moisture resistance and shock absorption, parents can indulge in peace of mind while their little ones navigate their growing world, developing gross motor skills and spatial awareness in the process. 0-5 years
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Rainbow Harmony Playmat Adventure features cushy, moisture-resistant tiles that transform any space into a vibrant learning oasis, encouraging exploration while keeping little ones safe and happy.
Swurfer Disco Tree Swing Adventure
Swurfer Disco Tree Swing transforms your backyard into an adventure zone! This dynamic swing not only brings joy to playtime but also encourages physical activity and gross motor skills as kids learn to sit, stand, climb, and hang from its sturdy handles. We love how it promotes teamwork and social skills when friends join in for some swinging fun. 6+ years
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Swurfer Disco Tree Swing Adventure transforms our backyard into an adventure zone with its sturdy handles, making swinging not just fun but an exercise in teamwork and coordination too.
Flexible Beach Fun for Young Explorers
The Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Flex Octopus Folding Beach Chair For Kids is a vibrant, inviting seat that's perfect for those sunny beach days! Not only does it encourage outdoor play and exploration, but it also helps develop essential spatial awareness and social skills as kids lounge by the waves. With its fun octopus design and practical features like a cup holder, this chair becomes a favorite companion for both relaxing and imaginative adventures. 3+ years
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Flexible Beach Fun for Young Explorers features a fun octopus design that transforms beach lounging into an invitation for adventure and social interaction among friends.
Explore Imagination with the Play Tunnel!
Kids Play Tunnel Tent for Toddlers is the perfect gateway to imaginative adventures! We love how this colorful 6-foot-long tunnel not only sparks creativity but also encourages our little ones to develop critical motor skills as they crawl, climb, and explore. It’s like a mini fitness center that turns playtime into an opportunity for social interactions—ideal for games like hide and seek or freeze tag. 3+ years
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Explore Imagination with the Play Tunnel! is a colorful 6-foot-long tunnel that transforms our living room into an exciting venue for creative play and active exploration.
SoftZone Junior Little Me Corner Climber Fun
ECR4Kids SoftZone Junior Little Me Corner Climber is the perfect playset to ignite your little one's imagination and physical abilities! Designed specifically for babies and toddlers, this beginner climber promotes essential motor skills and strength-building through active play. With its soft, safe foam structure and engaging designs, it's an exciting way to introduce climbing and crawling in a secure environment. 6 months - 3 years
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SoftZone Junior Little Me Corner Climber features a soft, safe foam structure that turns every crawl and climb into an exciting adventure while building essential strength and coordination.
Tiny Twisting Climber for Active Play
ECR4Kids SoftZone Junior Tiny Twisting Climber is the perfect introduction to soft play for our little explorers! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is for toddlers to develop their motor skills, and this mini-sized five-piece climbing structure offers just that. Accessible and safe for babies and toddlers, it encourages climbing, crawling, and creative movement while building strength through play. 6 months - 3 years
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Tiny Twisting Climber features a safe five-piece structure that turns active play into a thrilling adventure, letting our little explorers develop their strength while having a blast!
Adventure Awaits: RedSwing Toddler Bucket Swing
RedSwing High Back Toddler Bucket Swing Seat is not just a swing; it’s a gateway to fun and learning! With its high back design and sturdy construction, this swing provides a safe space where toddlers can explore the thrill of swinging while developing their motor skills and balance. The coated chains are gentle on little fingers, ensuring that every swing is worry-free. 3+ years
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Adventure Awaits: RedSwing Toddler Bucket Swing features a high back design that offers safe, thrilling sways, perfect for developing little ones' balance while they giggle with glee.