Toys That Develop Gross Motor Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Interactive Dancing Plush Puppy Delight
Pets Alive Poppy The Booty Shakin’ Pug is the ultimate family fun companion that gets everyone up and dancing! As parents, we know the importance of engaging our kids in physical activity, and Poppy does just that while encouraging rhythm and coordination through her vibrant dance moves. This delightful plush puppy not only brings giggles with her hilarious antics but also promotes social interaction as kids dance along to her lively tunes. 3+ years
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Interactive Dancing Plush Puppy Delight features vibrant dance moves that get everyone giggling and grooving together, making learning rhythm a blast for the whole family!
I Heart Kitty Toddler Helmet: Safety & Fun!
Raskullz I Heart Kitty Toddler Helmet is a delightful way to keep our little explorers safe while they learn and play! Its adorable 3D cat ears and snout add a dash of personality, making wearing a helmet exciting rather than a chore. Designed for kids aged 3-5 years, this helmet not only meets safety standards but also encourages children to embrace outdoor activities, developing their gross motor skills and boosting their confidence. 3-5 years
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I Heart Kitty Toddler Helmet features adorable 3D cat ears that make safety fun, helping little ones feel brave while they zoom around outdoors.
FDP SoftScape Playtime Climb Set
The FDP SoftScape Playtime and Climb Multipurpose Playset is the ultimate adventure zone for infants and toddlers aged 10 months to 2 years, designed to spark their curiosity and support their developmental milestones. As both a climber and a soft block playset, it helps little ones develop gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction while they crawl, stack, and explore. With features like a cozy half-moon seat for storytime and a fun ramp for racing toy cars, this engaging playset transforms any space into an imaginative learning environment. 10 months - 2 years
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FDP SoftScape Playtime Climb Set features a cozy half-moon seat for storytime, turning any space into a vibrant learning hub for active play and creativity.
Crawl, Climb, and Create Fun!
FDP SoftScape Playtime and Climb Multipurpose Playset for Infants and Toddlers is the perfect playground right in your home! As active parents and caregivers, we know how important it is to find toys that help our little ones develop gross motor skills while having loads of fun. This versatile playset encourages crawling, stacking, and imaginative play, helping kiddos enhance hand-eye coordination and social skills as they explore their surroundings. 10 months - 2 years
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Crawl, Climb, and Create Fun! features a versatile playset encouraging crawling and stacking, turning any space into an adventure zone that boosts creativity while they play.
SoftScape Playtime and Climb Set
The FDP SoftScape Playtime and Climb Multipurpose Playset is a delightful adventure designed for infants and toddlers aged 10 months to 2 years. This versatile playset transforms from a soft climber to a block playset, sparking curiosity and encouraging gross motor skill development as little ones learn to crawl, stack, and explore. As children grow, they’ll enjoy racing toy cars down ramps and imagining grand performances on the block stage, blending active play with creativity. 10 months - 2 years
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SoftScape Playtime and Climb Set transforms from a soft climber to a block playset, blending active exploration with creative play in a safe environment for little adventurers.
CoComelon Musical Yellow School Bus
The CoComelon Official Musical Yellow School Bus transforms playtime into a delightful learning adventure! With catchy clips from the beloved song 'Wheels on the Bus', this engaging toy encourages children to sing along, fostering language development and musical rhythm. Featuring a cheerful removable JJ figure and seating for six friends, it sparks imaginative play and enhances social skills as kids interact with their peers. 2-5 years
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CoComelon Musical Yellow School Bus features catchy clips from 'Wheels on the Bus' that turn singing into a fun way to enhance language skills while driving imaginative adventures!
Nutty Squirrel Popper: Learning Through Play!
Schylling Nutty Squirrel Popper Toy brings a world of fun and learning right into your home! As parents and educators, we know that children thrive when they can engage their minds and bodies. This delightful toy encourages fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and imaginative play as kids pop squirrels and chase them around. 3+ years
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Nutty Squirrel Popper features playful squirrels that pop out and encourages kids to chase and giggle, making learning feel like an exciting adventure.
Swat Your Way to Multiplication Mastery!
Learning Resources Multiplication Swat is an exciting way for kids ages 6 and up to conquer multiplication tables from 2 to 12! This game encourages not only math skills but also gross motor skills and critical thinking as players swat color-coded flies to answer problems while dodging playful obstacles like sticky toast and fly spray. As fellow parents and educators, we love how it brings fun and learning together with up to four players at a time, fostering collaboration and competitive spirit. 6+ years
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Swat Your Way to Multiplication Mastery! turns learning multiplication tables into a game where dodging sticky toast makes math feel like a fun, energetic adventure.
SoftScape Step and Slide Climber
The Factory Direct Partners SoftScape Playtime Step and Slide Climber is the ultimate indoor playtime setup for our little adventurers! Tailored for infants and toddlers, this colorful foam structure invites endless fun as they crawl, climb, and slide their way to discovering new skills. With a focus on gross motor development, it nurtures their hand-eye coordination and social interactions, making it an ideal addition to both home playrooms and classrooms. Infants to 3 years
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SoftScape Step and Slide Climber features a colorful foam structure that invites infants and toddlers to crawl, climb, and slide while developing essential physical and social skills.
Engaging Play with SoftScape Toddler Blocks
SoftScape Toddler Builder Set is a vibrant 12-piece collection of soft foam playtime building blocks that sparks creativity and collaboration among our little ones. As parents and educators, we know the importance of group play, and these soft blocks are perfect for encouraging social interaction in classrooms, daycares, and homes alike. Watching our toddlers develop gross motor skills as they stack, balance, and move these colorful blocks is a joy, and the low-maintenance design means less stress for us—simply wipe them down with a mild soap solution to keep playtime safe and clean. 10 months to 3 years
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Engaging Play with SoftScape Toddler Blocks includes 12 soft foam pieces that transform any space into a vibrant playground, making collaborative creativity safe and endlessly fun.
Schwinn Hopscotch Quick Build Kids Bike
The Schwinn Hopscotch Quick Build Kids Bike is the perfect first bike for kids aged 2 to 4, designed with a SmartStart steel frame that makes learning to ride easier and more enjoyable. With features like a lightweight build, narrower pedal positions, and smaller grips, this bike helps build confidence as children master the art of pedaling. The simple single-speed drivetrain and intuitive coaster brake encourage independence and safe stops, while the adjustable seat ensures that this delightful ride grows with your child. 2-4 years
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Schwinn Hopscotch Quick Build Kids Bike features a lightweight design that makes pedaling feel like a breeze, paving the way for countless joyful family rides and outdoor adventures.
Buzz-Worthy Bumble Bee Pool Float Fun
Poolmaster Bumble Bee Inflatable Swimming Pool Party Float is the perfect companion for endless summer adventures! Not only does this vibrant float capture attention with its cheerful yellow and black stripes, but it also encourages children to engage in active play, enhancing their coordination and balance as they climb aboard. The oversized design means it's suitable for various ages, allowing kids and even adults to share joyful moments in the water together. 3+ years
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Buzz-Worthy Bumble Bee Pool Float features a vibrant design that invites kids of all ages to splash around together, creating smiles and unforgettable summer memories.
Explore & Learn with ABC Block Cart
Janod Sweet Cocoon ABC Block Cart is the perfect companion for little explorers aged 1 and up. This charming push toy not only aids in developing balance and movement but also introduces children to letters, numbers, and shapes through playful interaction. Parents will love how this trendy cart encourages independent play while ensuring safety with its anti-tipping system and non-toxic materials. 1+ years
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Explore & Learn with ABC Block Cart features an anti-tipping system, making it a safe and delightful way for little ones to discover letters and numbers while staying active.
Climb into Learning with SoftScape Fun!
SoftScape Playtime Corkscrew Climber for Infants and Toddlers is a vibrant and engaging way to stimulate your child's imagination and physical development. As we watch our little ones crawl, climb, and slide through this versatile structure, we're amazed by how it promotes gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction. The ability to rearrange the pieces encourages creativity and endless fun, making it a perfect addition to any in-home learning environment or classroom. Infants to Toddlers
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Climb into Learning with SoftScape Fun! features a vibrant and versatile design that transforms physical activity into imaginative adventures, while keeping our little explorers safe and engaged.
SoftScape Climber for Active Play
The Factory Direct Partners SoftScape Playtime Corkscrew Climber for Infants and Toddlers is an engaging and versatile play set perfect for our little explorers. With its colorful design and soft foam structure, this climber not only encourages climbing, crawling, and sliding but also promotes essential gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interactions. Parents will love how easy it is to rearrange the pieces for endless imaginative configurations, making it ideal for both in-home learning environments and institutions. Infants to Toddlers
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SoftScape Climber for Active Play features a colorful foam structure that transforms any space into an adventure zone, fostering both physical growth and creative exploration.
Interactive Pull-Along Crocodile Toy
The B. toys Waggle-A-Long Snappity Scott is a delightful pull-along crocodile that brings laughter and learning to playtime! Designed for toddlers aged 18 months and up, this whimsical toy encourages gross motor skills as little ones push or pull it along. 18 months+
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Interactive Pull-Along Crocodile Toy features a moving mouth and tail, turning every pull into a wiggly adventure that makes learning gross motor skills feel like a race!
Drone Home - Flight of Fun!
Drone Home is the first-ever game featuring a real, flying drone that’ll have your family racing to launch their aliens into the sky! This exciting game not only sparks joy and laughter but also fosters important skills like strategic thinking, teamwork, and hand-eye coordination. As we engage in thrilling head-to-head battles, we’re teaching our kids valuable lessons in sportsmanship while helping them develop problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive way. 8+ years
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Drone Home’s real flying drone turns family game night into a high-flying adventure, blending technology with essential skills while we all try to launch our aliens successfully!
JumpOrange Volcano Bounce House Adventure
JumpOrange Volcano Commercial Grade Bounce House Inflatable combines fun with learning in an exhilarating way! This vibrant 13'x13' bouncer encourages children (and adults! ) to develop gross motor skills and coordination as they jump, play, and engage in friendly basketball matches inside. 2-10 years
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JumpOrange Volcano Bounce House Adventure is a vibrant 13'x13' inflatable that transforms any gathering into a fun training ground for coordination and building lasting friendships.
Wooden Toddle Truck: Fun & Development
The Early Learning Centre Wooden Toddle Truck is a delightful companion for your little one, nurturing their physical development and hand-eye coordination while they explore the world around them. Crafted from sturdy wood and featuring non-slip wheels, this classic trolley encourages imaginative play as children push it along, transporting their favorite blocks and toys. We love how it builds confidence in our toddlers, allowing them to take those first proud steps as they become active little explorers. 18-36 months
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Wooden Toddle Truck features non-slip wheels that help toddlers confidently navigate their world while transporting treasures, turning every step into a little adventure!
Explore and Learn with Deep Sea Adventure
The Manhattan Toy Deep Sea Adventure Wooden Toddler Activity Center is a delightful resource for toddlers to engage in hands-on learning while exploring the wonders of the ocean. This vibrant activity center encourages fine and gross motor skills through interactive features like clacking clams, spinning gears, and gliding sea creatures, all designed to captivate little ones' imaginations. Parents and educators will appreciate how this engaging toy seamlessly blends play with essential developmental skills. 12 months - 3 years
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Explore and Learn with Deep Sea Adventure features interactive clacking clams and gliding sea creatures, making ocean exploration a playful way to boost essential developmental skills.
Durable Kids Outdoor Wheelbarrow
The HOMGX Toddler Wheelbarrow is the ultimate outdoor toy for young gardeners aged 2-5! This bright red wheelbarrow not only sparks imaginative play but also encourages outdoor exploration and physical activity. With a sturdy steel frame and easy-to-operate wheels, children can safely transport everything from leaves to their favorite toys, developing their gross motor skills and strength along the way. 2-5 years
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Durable Kids Outdoor Wheelbarrow has a sturdy steel frame, making it the perfect companion for little hands to transport everything from toys to garden treasures while engaging with nature.
Bounce Into Fun with Bouncetastic Bouncer!
Fisher-Price Bouncetastic Inflatable Bouncer is the ultimate indoor and outdoor playtime companion for our little ones! This vibrant bouncer is not just about jumping for joy; it’s a fantastic tool for developing essential motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity as our kids leap and play. With safety in mind, the mesh walls provide parents with peace of mind while the little ones bounce freely. 3+ years
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Bounce Into Fun with Bouncetastic Bouncer! features mesh walls for safety while allowing kids to jump freely, making playtime a perfect mix of fun and skill-building.
Chillafish Charlie: The Perfect First Balance Bike
Chillafish Charlie Baby Balance Bike is an exciting introduction to the world of cycling for your little one! Designed for stability and comfort, this lightweight bike encourages toddlers to explore balance and coordination in a fun way. With no-puncture tires and adjustable features, it's not just about joyrides; it's about developing essential motor skills and confidence as they cruise around. 18-48 months
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Chillafish Charlie features no-puncture tires, making it a worry-free ride as toddlers learn to balance and embark on their first cycling adventures.
Mongoose Argus ST: Adventure Awaits!
Mongoose Argus ST Fat Tire Mountain Bike is the ultimate companion for your adventurous kids! As fellow parents, we know how vital it is to encourage physical activity and outdoor exploration. This mountain bike not only fosters a love for biking but also enhances balance, coordination, and confidence in young riders as they tackle various terrains like dirt, gravel, and snow. 9-12 years
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Mongoose Argus ST features a lightweight yet durable design, making it the perfect ride for young adventurers to tackle all terrains while building confidence and love for the outdoors.