Toys That Develop Planning

Creative Nail Art Salon for Kids

The Cool Maker GO GLAM U-nique Metallic Nail Salon transforms nail art into a fun, interactive learning experience for children. This all-in-one kit encourages creativity, allowing kids to express their unique styles through 200 customizable designs and colors. As they engage in this hands-on activity, they'll also develop fine motor skills, planning abilities, and a sense of aesthetic judgment. Perfect for promoting hours of imaginative play, it makes a fantastic gift for any young artist eager to explore the world of nail design. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Nail Art Salon for Kids features 200 customizable designs, making it a vibrant gateway for young artists to explore their creativity while developing essential skills.

L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Fashion Designer Set

The L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Ultimate Fashion Designer kit is a vibrant journey into creativity for budding fashionistas! As parents, we know that this engaging set helps our kids develop critical skills such as artistic expression, problem-solving, and fine motor abilities through color and design. With over 350 accessories, including sketchbooks, stencils, and glitter tape, our children can unleash their imagination, while learning the importance of planning and executing their unique fashion looks. It’s not just about play; it’s about cultivating confidence and a sense of accomplishment in every custom look they create! 6+ years
Why we love it:
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Fashion Designer Set comes with over 350 accessories, making creative exploration addictive while teaching kids the art of planning their fabulous looks!

Transform Your Ticket to Ride Experience

The Gamegenic Ticket to Ride Official Art Sleeves elevate your board game experience while providing essential card protection. Not only do these sleeves keep cards safe, but they also enhance visual storytelling and teach players about strategic thinking and planning as they embark on their railway adventures. Parents and educators will love how these sleeves can foster discussions about geography and history while making game night even more engaging! 8+ years
Why we love it:
Transform Your Ticket to Ride Experience features essential card protection that sparks discussions about geography and history, making family game night a journey of learning and fun.

Creative Aquabeads Masterpieces

The Aquabeads Mega Bead Trunk Refill Pack is a fantastic way to inspire creativity in children aged 4 and up. With over 3,000 vibrant beads in various colors and shapes, kids can learn the value of patience, fine motor skills, and planning as they bring their colorful designs to life. As they create and spray their bead art, they engage in a fun, hands-on process that encourages artistic expression and imaginative play. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Aquabeads Masterpieces comes with over 3,000 vibrant beads, sparking endless fun while kids develop patience and fine motor skills as they bring their colorful designs to life.

Vibrant Watercolor Fun for Kids

Colorations Liquid Water Color Paints, Set of 6, is the perfect addition to your child's creative toolkit! These rich, vibrant colors invite children to express their creativity while developing fine motor skills and color recognition. With versatile applications—from painting and dyeing to creating resist art—these paints spark imagination and exploration. Safe, non-toxic, and easy to use, this set ensures your child can create colorful masterpieces with confidence. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Vibrant Watercolor Fun for Kids features six rich, vibrant colors that empower children to turn their imagination into colorful masterpieces while boosting their confidence in artistic expression.

Monopoly Themed Cake Fun

The DecoSet® Hasbro Monopoly Let's Play Cake Decorating Kit brings game night to life with a delightful cake centerpiece! Perfect for honing fine motor skills, creativity, and teamwork, this fun and reusable cake topper set transforms any celebration—and encourages kids to engage in planning and decorating, merging the worlds of culinary arts and play. Parents and educators will love how it inspires imaginative play and a spirit of fun, making every gathering memorable. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Monopoly Themed Cake Fun features a delightful cake centerpiece that transforms any gathering into a cake-decorating adventure, blending culinary arts with creative play and teamwork.

Li'l Woodzeez Playset: Imagination Unleashed!

Li'l Woodzeez – Bedroom & Dining Playset is a delightful way to spark creativity in our little ones! This set isn't just about play; it's a platform for imaginative storytelling, where children can develop social skills through role-playing with the adorable animal characters. Engaging with the miniature furniture and accessories enhances fine motor skills and encourages organization and planning. Together, let’s watch as our kids transform into little problem solvers while they create endless scenarios in their cozy dollhouse world. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Li'l Woodzeez Playset features adorable animal characters and miniature furniture, enabling our kids to dive into a world of storytelling while honing essential problem-solving skills.

Warlord Epic Battles Waterloo Kit

The Warlord Black Powder Epic Battles: The Waterloo Campaign La Haye Sainte Scenery Pack is a fantastic way for children and adults alike to reconnect with history through hands-on play! This engaging model kit invites us to recreate one of history's most significant battles, fostering teamwork, strategic thinking, and a deeper understanding of military tactics and leadership. As we dive into the rich details of the Napoleonic Wars, we also develop valuable skills in planning, communication, and critical thinking. Imagine the excitement as we guide our own brigades into battle while bonding over the stories and lessons of this incredible historical moment! 12+ years
Why we love it:
Warlord Epic Battles Waterloo Kit invites us to recreate significant historical moments, making learning history through hands-on play an exciting family adventure.

Explore Creativity with Foam Flower Stickers

READY 2 LEARN Foam Stickers - Flowers inspire every child's artistic imagination! Bursting with 152 vibrant and tactile 3D foam stickers, this pack encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and self-expression. As kids decorate their favorite items, from water bottles to party favors, they immerse themselves in a world of color, learning coordination and planning. Plus, with non-toxic materials, parents can feel great about their little ones' explorations in art and design! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Explore Creativity with Foam Flower Stickers includes 152 vibrant, 3D foam stickers that spark imagination while enhancing artistic skills—perfect for transforming everyday items into colorful masterpieces!

Marbling Magic for Creative Minds

The National Geographic Marbling Paint Kit for Kids sparks creativity and imagination while teaching essential art techniques. This engaging craft kit not only helps children develop fine motor skills through swirling and dipping but also encourages patience and planning as they create their mesmerizing marbled designs. It's a hands-on way to explore colors and patterns, making it an ideal choice for parents and educators looking to inspire artistic expression and cognitive development. 6+ years
Why we love it:
Marbling Magic for Creative Minds includes essential art techniques that transform creativity into a fun learning experience, helping kids swirl their way to colorful masterpieces.

Creative Airbrush Plush Adventures

The Canal Toys Personalize Airbrush Plush Large Kitty invites children aged 6 and up to dive into a world of creativity and self-expression. This engaging toy not only enhances artistic skills through decorating and customizing but also fosters problem-solving and planning as kids choose from over 100 stencils to create their unique designs. Parents will appreciate how this interactive plush promotes fine motor skills and allows for endless reimagining—wash it and start anew whenever inspiration strikes! 6+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Airbrush Plush Adventures comes with over 100 stencils for endless reimagining, making creativity a fun and colorful exploration that sparks ingenuity and fine motor practice.

Waffle Time: A Tasty Strategy Game

AEG Waffle Time is the perfect blend of fun and learning, designed for players aged 10 and up. This award-winning game brings family and friends together, fostering strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and decision-making skills as you draft delicious fruit toppings and whipped cream for your waffle masterpiece. With just a few minutes of setup, it’s easy for everyone to join in on the fun while enhancing their critical thinking and planning abilities. 10+ years
Why we love it:
Waffle Time: A Tasty Strategy Game includes deliciously themed fruit toppings that transform learning into a scrumptious competition, making family game night both tasty and brain-boosting.

Bunny Kingdom: Carrot Farming Fun

The IELLO Bunny Kingdom: Bunny Express Micro Expansion brings a delightful way for kids to engage in strategic thinking and resource management. As players take control of vast territories and complete missions for the King, they’ll develop critical skills like problem-solving, planning, and teamwork. It’s a fun way to learn about economics and governance while fostering creativity and imagination! 7+ years
Why we love it:
Bunny Kingdom: Carrot Farming Fun features engaging missions that cleverly teach kids about economics and governance while igniting their imaginations—who knew bunnies could be so savvy?

STMT DIY Beaded Jewelry Kit: Craft Magic

STMT DIY Beaded Jewelry Kit invites your teen to step into a world of creativity and self-expression! With this kit, not only will they make beautiful jewelry, but they'll also hone essential skills like fine motor dexterity, planning, and problem-solving—all while having a blast! The included project booklet empowers your child to transform classic materials into trendy accessories, perfect for sharing with friends or showcasing their unique style. This kit becomes way more than just art; it’s a pathway to building confidence, social connections, and a flair for design. 10+ years
Why we love it:
STMT DIY Beaded Jewelry Kit includes a project booklet that transforms crafting into a confidence-boosting adventure, helping teens express their unique style while honing essential skills.

Moon River: Strategy Fun for Families

Moon River is a delightful strategy board game that combines territory building with tile placement in an engaging, wild west theme. As educators and parents, we appreciate how it encourages critical thinking, planning, and spatial awareness as players creatively expand their lands along the famous river. With its open drafting mechanic inspired by Kingdomino, it not only fosters teamwork and social skills but also presents challenges that make every game unique and exciting. Perfect for family game nights, we love how this game can captivate both kids and adults, promoting valuable conversations and laughter around the table! 8+ years
Why we love it:
Moon River features engaging territory building that transforms family game nights into lively discussions and laughter, proving that strategy can bring everyone together.

Domino Run Fun: Build and Tumble!

Fisher-Price Wood Preschool Game Domino Run Playset is a delightful way for our little ones to learn while they play! With 72 pieces including charming farm-themed dominoes, an archway, slide, and a windmill, kids can explore their creativity and develop essential skills. As they stack, build, and watch the dominoes tumble, they enhance fine motor skills, planning, and an understanding of cause and effect. This set not only provides hours of engaging fun but also aligns with Montessori principles, making it a wonderful choice for nurturing curious minds aged 3 and up! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Domino Run Fun: Build and Tumble! features 72 charming farm-themed pieces, making engineering fun while sparking creativity and understanding of how things work in playful ways.

Fluffie Stuffiez Pegasus Plush Adventure

The Fluffie Stuffiez Pegasus Small Collectible is an exciting blend of creativity and discovery for kids aged 5 and up! As children engage in the delightful unboxing experience, they not only enhance their fine motor skills through fluff pulling but also foster imaginative thinking as they customize their surprise character. This interactive toy encourages patience and planning, making it a fun learning tool for parents and educators looking to nurture fundamental growth through play. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Fluffie Stuffiez Pegasus Plush Adventure offers a delightful unboxing experience that sparks creativity and encourages kids to personalize their magical character while honing essential life skills.

Creative Fun with the You Create Bead Kit

The World's Smallest You Create Bead Kit is an enchanting way for little hands to explore creativity and develop fine motor skills! This delightful mini art kit encourages imaginative play as kids design unique jewelry with assorted beads, clasps, and cords, all neatly housed in a compact 5-compartment container. Not only does it spark artistic expression, but it also promotes critical thinking and planning as children envision and create their bead masterpieces. Perfect for on-the-go crafting, this kit makes an ideal gift for young artists, providing hours of engaging fun and skill-building for kids aged 6 and up! 6+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Fun with the You Create Bead Kit includes assorted beads and cords, making it a delightful way for kids to express their artistic flair while enhancing essential skills.

Lookout Flowers: Discover Mandala Strategy

Lookout Flowers: A Mandala Game invites us to immerse ourselves in a colorful world of strategy and creativity. Perfect for family game nights or a fun gathering with friends, this game helps us develop critical thinking and planning skills as we engage in tile placement to combine flowers and maximize points. With its beautifully illustrated components and minimal rules, it encourages teamwork and friendly competition, making it a fantastic choice for kids and adults aged 10 and up. Let’s bring out our inner artists while sharpening our strategic minds! 10+ years
Why we love it:
Lookout Flowers: a Mandala Game offers beautifully illustrated components that transform planning and strategy into a colorful, engaging family activity—good luck keeping those competitive spirits in check!

Barbie Dream Life Adventures

The Game of Life: Barbie Edition Board Game invites players to explore their potential in a vibrant Barbie world. This engaging game promotes decision-making and critical thinking, as children navigate through dream careers and homes, fostering creativity and social skills along the way. It's not just a game; it's an opportunity for kids to dream big and develop a sense of responsibility as they plan their imaginary lives. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Barbie Dream Life Adventures invites players to explore their potential in a vibrant Barbie world, making imaginative decision-making feel like a fabulous adventure in creativity!

Blast Track: Build Thrilling Roller Coasters

Blast Track is our favorite way to bring family game night to life! As we build our own gravity-defying roller coasters with loops, slopes, and tunnels, we're not just having a blast — we're also enhancing our planning and strategy skills with every tile we lay. This wooden and cardboard game is entirely plastic-free, making it a great choice for eco-conscious families. It’s perfect for encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and a love for creativity in kids ages 8 and up. Get ready for an unforgettable ride of fun and learning! 8+ years
Why we love it:
Blast Track, featuring eco-friendly wooden and cardboard components, turns family game night into a thrilling lesson in engineering and collaboration, all while creating unforgettable memories.

SLO Cal Monopoly Adventure

The Monopoly Board Game SLO Cal Edition invites families to dive into the enchanting world of San Luis Obispo County while developing critical thinking and social skills. Perfect for players aged 8 and up, this special edition not only enhances strategic gameplay through negotiation and planning but also introduces children and adults alike to local geography and culture. It's a fun and educational experience that sparks curiosity and strengthens family connections during game night. 8+ years
Why we love it:
SLO Cal Monopoly Adventure invites families to explore San Luis Obispo County while honing strategic gameplay, making game night a delightful blend of learning and bonding.

Expand Your Child's Imagination with Lionel!

Lionel Battery O Gauge 12-Piece Straight Black Plastic Track Pack is the perfect addition to your child's playtime! As parents, we know that playtime is essential for creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. This track pack enables little engineers to visualize and construct intricate layouts that strengthen their spatial awareness and planning abilities. With its easy-to-snap connections and realistic design, the joy of building and imagining is just a track piece away! 4+ years
Why we love it:
Expand Your Child's Imagination with Lionel! includes easy-to-snap connections that turn playtime into a delightful engineering challenge, encouraging problem-solving and creativity in every track layout.

Warhammer 40K: Killzone Volkus Adventure

Warhammer 40,000 - Kill Team: Killzone - Volkus (Scenery Expansion Set) brings an immersive and imaginative twist to our tabletop game nights! This multilevel urban Killzone not only enhances playtime with 14 intricate terrain pieces but also encourages creativity and strategic thinking. As we assemble and paint the plastic model kit together, we’re fostering essential skills like planning, fine motor coordination, and teamwork. It’s a fantastic way for our kids to dive into storytelling, problem-solving, and the joy of crafting as they build their own unique gaming world. 14+ years
Why we love it:
Warhammer 40K: Killzone Volkus Adventure includes 14 intricate terrain pieces, turning family game night into a creative and collaborative crafting experience that sparks imagination.