Toys That Develop Imaginative Play
Spark Imagination with Dishes Set!
Educational Insights Dishes Set is the ultimate addition to your child's pretend play experience! With 25 vibrant pieces, including plates, cups, and utensils in fun colors, this set not only sparks creativity but also helps kids develop essential skills like sharing, vocabulary, and table manners. As parents and educators, we love how it promotes imaginative play while laying the groundwork for social skills that they'll carry into the future. 3+ years
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Spark Imagination with Dishes Set! features 25 vibrant pieces that transform meal time into a delightful adventure, fostering creativity and essential social skills for little ones.
Dynamic DC Superheroes Costume Set
The Rubies DC Comics: DC Superheroes Costume Set for Kids invites your little ones into a world of imagination and play! Featuring a Batman tabard with cape, a Superman tabard with boot tops, and a Robin tabard with gauntlets, this costume set unlocks endless storytelling possibilities, helping children develop their creativity and social skills. Costumes are more than dress-up; they promote role-playing, enhance empathy by letting kids step into their favorite heroes’ shoes, and build confidence through imaginative adventures. 3-7 years
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Dynamic DC Superheroes Costume Set features tabards for Batman, Superman, and Robin, inviting kids to unleash their inner hero while boosting creativity and confidence through role-play.
Enhance Racing Fun with Carrera Straights
Carrera 20601 2-Pack of 13. 58-in. Straights add on Expansion Accessory Pack Set is a fantastic way to expand your child’s racing universe! 6+ years
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Enhance Racing Fun with Carrera Straights includes two 13.58-inch straight pieces for limitless racing track configurations, turning every race into a creative engineering challenge.
Mortimer the Moose: Discover, Bond, Play!
Mortimer the Moose is the perfect companion for early bonding moments between baby and caregiver. This delightful car seat toy invites little ones to explore sensory colors, textures, and sounds, fostering early imaginative play as they engage with their surroundings. With his squeaky tummy and soothing, chewy antlers, Mortimer supports auditory awareness and provides comfort, making him essential for soothing fussiness. 0-12 months
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Mortimer the Moose features a squeaky tummy and chewy antlers, making him a cuddly companion that keeps little hands and curious minds happily engaged while on-the-go.
Explore and Cuddle with Emily the Doll
My Friend Emily Play and Grow Cuddly Toys is the perfect companion for little explorers! With her bright colors, friendly embroidered face, and a textured skirt, Emily invites babies and toddlers to engage in sensory exploration. The crinkly fabric, rattle flower, and unique textures help develop fine motor skills, stimulate imaginative play, and encourage bonding moments between parent and child. Newborn and up
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Explore and Cuddle with Emily the Doll features crinkly fabric and a rattle flower that turn every cuddle into an exciting sensory adventure!
Momma Inchworm Climber for Toddlers
The Children's Factory CF331-061 Momma Inchworm Foam Climber is more than just a fun piece of soft play equipment; it's a world of exploration and development! Designed for toddlers, this caterpillar-like climber encourages physical fitness, boosts confidence, and enhances gross motor skills as little ones crawl, climb, and flip their way to adventure. Made in the USA from easy-to-clean vinyl, it's the perfect addition to daycares, homeschools, or playrooms, allowing kids to engage in imaginative play while safely discovering their abilities. 2-5 years
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Momma Inchworm Climber for Toddlers is made from easy-to-clean vinyl, providing a safe and fun way for kids to explore their climbing abilities and unleash their inner adventurer.
Inchworm Ride-On Climber Delight
The Children's Factory Baby Inchworm Sit Me Up Floor Seat is a fantastic blend of play and learning designed for the active toddler. This clever climber encourages gross motor skills as little ones climb, crawl, and even ride, boosting balance and coordination in a fun and imaginative way. Made from soft, eco-friendly vegan leather, it’s easy to wipe clean—perfect for our busy, playful homes. 6 months - 3 years
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Inchworm Ride-On Climber Delight features soft, eco-friendly vegan leather that makes cleanup a breeze after all those adventurous climbs and imaginative rides.
Vivid Creativity with Prang Tempera Cakes
Prang Tempera Cake Set With Brush is a fantastic way for our young artists to unleash their creativity without the chaos of traditional painting! These vibrant, opaque colors inspire children to explore their imaginative sides while developing fine motor skills and color recognition. With extra mixing wells to experiment and blend hues, this set encourages hands-on learning and artistic expression. 3+ years
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Vivid Creativity with Prang Tempera Cakes includes extra mixing wells, making art clean and fun while sparking creativity without the usual mess—what a win for all!
Engage and Learn with River Otter Puppet
Folkmanis Mini River Otter Finger Puppet is the perfect companion for sparking creativity and imagination in young minds! As fellow parents and educators, we know the magic that comes from storytelling and role-playing, and this delightful puppet takes it to another level. With its vibrant details and comforting size, kids can easily animate this otter during interactive learning sessions, enhancing their fine motor skills, language development, and social interaction through play. 3+ years
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Engage and Learn with River Otter Puppet features vibrant details that bring storytelling to life, making learning a playful adventure that engages kids’ creativity and boosts communication skills.
Classic Wooden Train Adventure Set
The Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Figure Eight Train Set is a wonderful way to ignite a child's imagination through hands-on play. With its solid-wood construction and 20 pieces of track, including a bridge, this engaging set promotes fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities as kids navigate their trains. Perfect for screen-free play, it encourages creativity and storytelling in children aged 3 to 7, making it an outstanding gift for early learners. 3-7 years
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Classic Wooden Train Adventure Set features 20 pieces of solid wood track, transforming playtime into an imaginative journey where kids build stories and problem-solve with every turn.
Cuddly Companion for Creative Minds
The Aurora® Adorable Mini Flopsie™ Prancer™ Stuffed Animal is a delightful sorrel horse that sparks imagination in children of all ages. This plush friend not only provides comfort and companionship but also encourages storytelling and role-play, which are vital for cognitive and social development. Made with high-quality materials to ensure safety and durability, Prancer is perfect for nurturing creativity and emotional intelligence in our little ones. All ages
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Cuddly Companion for Creative Minds features a delightfully soft plush design, perfect for inspiring imaginative adventures and nurturing storytelling skills in children of all ages.
Fun Indoor Climbing Adventure
The Children's Factory Gross Motor Play Group is an amazing 28-piece indoor climbing set that transforms any room into a vibrant playground for toddlers. With its colorful shapes crafted from durable foam and wrapped in easy-to-clean vegan leather, this play equipment encourages active play while developing key gross motor skills like balance and coordination. Perfect for classrooms, daycares, or even bustling homes with multiple kiddos, this climber is designed to promote healthy movement, inspiring confidence and creativity in every child. 3+ years
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Fun Indoor Climbing Adventure, with its 28 colorful foam pieces, turns any space into a multi-faceted playground, inspiring physical confidence and creative thrills for little climbers.
Explore Creativity with Wild Animal Stampers
READY 2 LEARN Giant Stampers - Wild Animals open up a world of creativity and fun for our young explorers! With six adorable animal designs — bear, lion, giraffe, ape, leopard, and elephant — kids can engage in artistic adventures while learning about wildlife. These easy-to-hold foam stamps not only foster fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also encourage imaginative expression through art. 3+ years
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Explore Creativity with Wild Animal Stampers features six adorable animal designs, sparking artistic adventures while teaching little ones about wildlife in a playful, hands-on way.
Adventure Awaits with Play Tunnel Fun!
Pacific Play Tents 20515 Kids 9' X 28" Institutional Play Tunnel is a fantastic addition to any play space! We love how this colorful tunnel encourages our kids to engage in imaginative play while developing essential motor skills. The sturdy construction and safety features provide peace of mind, allowing our little ones to crawl through with joy. 2-6 years
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Adventure Awaits with Play Tunnel Fun! is a 9-foot colorful tunnel that inspires imaginative journeys while helping our kids develop motor skills and creative thinking—all without needing a passport.
Crawl Tunnel Fun for Little Explorers
Pacific Play Tents Institutional 9 Foot X 22" Crawl Tunnel is an adventure waiting to happen! Perfect for sparking imaginative play, this colorful tunnel encourages kids to develop their motor skills and coordination as they crawl, climb, and explore. Whether indoors or outdoors, it’s a fantastic way to promote social interaction and teamwork among little ones. 3+ years
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Crawl Tunnel Fun for Little Explorers is a colorful 9-foot adventure that transforms any space into an imaginative playground while encouraging teamwork and building confidence in little adventurers.
Magical Snow Angel Costume for Imaginative Play
Rubies Child's Feathered Fashions Snow Angel Costume invites little ones to explore their creativity and imagination through playful role-playing! This enchanting outfit not only dazzles at themed parties and Halloween but also encourages social skills and storytelling. As children twirl in their floor-length dress and flutter their feathered wings, they're immersing themselves in a world of fantasy, boosting their confidence and expression. 3-8 years
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Magical Snow Angel Costume for Imaginative Play features fluttering feathered wings that transform any ordinary moment into an enchanting adventure, inspiring creativity and shared storytelling among friends.
Model City Water Tower Magic
Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Model City Water Tower Built-Ups is a fantastic addition to any young builder's collection! This beautifully crafted water tower not only adds visual excitement to their model city but encourages creativity and imaginative play that are essential for cognitive development. With eight authentic details and a set of alphabet decals included, kids can enhance their fine motor skills as they personalize and build their own unique scenarios. 8+ years
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Model City Water Tower Magic includes eight authentic details, sparking children's imaginations as they build and personalize their unique cityscapes—who knew water towers could be so much fun?
Crayola Model Magic: Unleash Creativity!
Crayola Model Magic White is the perfect canvas for little artists eager to express their creativity! This lightweight, nontoxic modeling material transforms into endless fun, promoting fine motor skills and imaginative play. Whether they’re crafting intricate sculptures or vibrant slime, kids can learn color mixing and enhance their tactile experiences. 3+ years
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Crayola Model Magic is a lightweight, nontoxic material that lets kids shape their imaginations while enhancing their fine motor skills through creative play.
Engaging Dinosaur Chunky Puzzle Fun
The Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Wooden Chunky Puzzle is a delightful way for little explorers to journey into the prehistoric world! Designed for tiny hands, this 7-piece puzzle enhances hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while inviting endless imaginative play. With colorful pictures underneath each piece to provide helpful clues, children can develop critical thinking as they fit each dinosaur into its rightful spot. 2-5 years
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Engaging Dinosaur Chunky Puzzle Fun includes 7 colorful pieces, making it a delightful way for little explorers to develop skills while having a roaring good time!
Jumbo Triangular Crayons for Creative Kids
Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons are an excellent choice for young artists aged 3 to 8! Designed specifically to enhance grip and promote writing-readiness skills, these vibrant, non-roll crayons encourage creativity while helping little hands develop fine motor control. Packed in a handy flip-top case, they make art time mess-free and engaging, allowing for hours of screen-free playful learning. 3-8 years
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Jumbo Triangular Crayons for Creative Kids promote writing-readiness skills with their unique shape, making art feel like an exciting adventure while little hands develop essential control.
Explore with Baby Alive Star Besties Doll
Baby Alive Star Besties Doll, Lovely Luna, is the perfect companion for little adventurers eager to engage their imaginations. This vibrant, 8-inch space-themed doll not only captivates with her bold colors and accessories, but also encourages imaginative play and creativity. Kids can enhance their nurturing skills as they pretend to feed Lovely Luna with her moon juice drink, and they can practice organization by decorating her suitcase and storing her fun accessories. 3+ years
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Explore with Baby Alive Star Besties Doll features fun accessories and a moon juice drink, inspiring kids to embark on imaginative adventures while developing their nurturing instincts.
Healthy Breakfast Basket for Playful Learning
Learning Resources Healthy Breakfast Basket is more than just a fun play set; it’s a wonderful way to introduce our little ones to healthy eating habits! With realistic food pieces like an English muffin, eggs, and a cup of orange juice, children can engage in imaginative role play while also learning about nutrition and healthy choices. This set encourages fine motor skills and social interaction, making it perfect for both solo and group play. 3+ years
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Healthy Breakfast Basket features realistic food pieces like eggs and orange juice, sparking fun conversations about nutrition while kids practice their cooking skills and social sharing.
Jumbo Ocean Animals Adventure Set
The Learning Resources Jumbo Ocean Animals provides a captivating gateway for toddlers to dive into the wonders of marine life! Designed for curious minds aged 3 and up, this set not only sparks imaginative play but also enhances vocabulary development as children explore the world beneath the waves. With simple facts and discussion starters included, we love how it encourages learning through play, making aquatic adventures a fun and educational experience. 3+ years
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Jumbo Ocean Animals Adventure Set features oversized sea creatures that spark curiosity while making vocabulary exploration a splashy and engaging experience for toddlers.
Healthy Dinner Basket for Creative Play
Learning Resources Healthy Dinner Basket helps little ones explore the joys of healthy eating through imaginative play! With 19 beautifully designed food pieces, including grilled chicken, spaghetti, and apple slices, children can engage in role-playing scenarios that promote sharing, manners, and language development. This toy invites kids to make healthy choices while they act out mealtime routines, encouraging both creativity and conversation skills. 3+ years
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Healthy Dinner Basket for Creative Play includes 19 beautifully designed food pieces, making mealtime a fun and interactive adventure while promoting healthy habits and social skills.