Toys That Develop Social Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
XSHOT Water Fast-Fill Blaster Fun
XSHOT Water Fast-Fill Skins Pump Action Water Blaster Ripple Water Camo is perfect for energetic play and skill development! With its lightning-fast refill time, your kids can be fully engaged in outdoor fun without long interruptions. This water blaster encourages teamwork, strategy, and physical activity as children aim and dodge while soaking their friends. 6+ years
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XSHOT Water Fast-Fill Blaster’s lightning-fast refill time means endless outdoor fun, turning water fights into thrilling lessons in teamwork and strategic play.
Epic Water Fun with XSHOT Fast-Fill Blaster
XSHOT Fast-Fill Epic Water Blaster by ZURU is not just a summer toy; it's a gateway to outdoor adventure and creativity! With its remarkable ability to refill in just one second, children can practice their fine motor skills and coordination while engaging in friendly water battles. Imagine the excitement as they strategize, team up, and enhance their social skills while dousing their opponents from impressive distances. 6+ years
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Epic Water Fun with XSHOT Fast-Fill Blaster features a one-second refill that transforms every water battle into a lesson in strategy, play, and laughter-filled companionship.
Endeavor II Swing Set Adventure
Backyard Discovery Endeavor II Cedar Wood Swing Set is where adventure meets learning! This outdoor playset isn’t just about having fun; it fosters teamwork and physical development as kids conquer the dual climbing walls together. With features like a toy telescope for imaginative exploration and a picnic table perfect for arts and crafts, your little ones will develop creativity and social skills while enjoying nature. 3-10 years
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Endeavor II Swing Set Adventure features dual climbing walls that inspire kids to work together while having outdoor fun, making playtime a true learning experience.
I Need a New Butt Board Game
I Need a New Butt is a wonderfully entertaining board game that takes inspiration from the beloved book by Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird. This delightful game encourages laughter and creativity, helping kids develop their social skills and strategic thinking as they race to collect matching butt cheeks! With its engaging gameplay featuring unique butt themes like 'rocket butt' and 'robo butt', this game makes learning fun while promoting teamwork and communication among players. 5+ years
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I Need a New Butt board game features hilarious unique butt themes, making laughter a key ingredient in teamwork while sneaking in valuable social learning for the whole family.
Paw Patrol Floating Fun Figures
The SwimWays Paw Patrol Floatin' Figures are not just adorable pool toys; they're an exciting way for kids aged 3 and up to engage in imaginative play while developing social skills. With Chase and Marshall ready to float alongside them, children can dive into stories of teamwork and rescue missions, enhancing their narrative skills and creativity. Perfect for water play, these figures encourage outdoor exploration and collaboration among friends during sunny adventures. 3+ years
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Paw Patrol Floating Fun Figures bring Chase and Marshall to the pool, turning every splash into a new adventure while helping kids build teamwork and creativity.
Floating Adventure with JJ Swim Huggable
Swimways Cocomelon JJ Swim Huggable is the perfect companion for bath time and beach adventures! This adorable, water-friendly stuffed toy sparks imaginative play, allowing our little ones to explore the joy of the water alongside their best buddy. With its soft, cuddly design and innovative foam bead stuffing, kids can develop their social skills and creativity through pretend play with JJ and his friends. 1+ years
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Floating Adventure with JJ Swim Huggable features a soft, cuddly design that transforms bath time into an engaging world of adventure and imaginative play.
Floating Fun with Paw Patrol's Marshall
Swimways Paw Patrol AquaPups Marshall Swim Huggable is an enchanting companion for your little ones, encouraging imaginative adventures in and out of the water. As parents, we understand the joy of watching our children explore, and with Marshall by their side, they can embark on heroic missions just like their favorite pups. This cuddly plush not only floats effortlessly, making splash time more fun, but it also fosters creativity and storytelling skills as kids engage in role-playing. 1+ years
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Floating Fun with Paw Patrol's Marshall features quick-drying and easy-to-clean fabric, making it a perfect companion for splash-filled adventures and imaginative stories in or out of the water.
Marvel Spidey Reversible Boat Fun
Swimways Marvel Spidey Reversible Boat is the ultimate adventure for our little superheroes! With exciting designs inspired by Spidey himself, kids will dive into imaginative play while developing their swimming skills and confidence in the water. This inflatable float is perfect for facilitating active play—whether they're racing each other or just lounging in the sun. 5+ years
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Marvel Spidey Reversible Boat features exciting designs that spark imaginative adventures while boosting kids' swimming confidence and turning pool parties into social extravaganzas.
Less Chess: A Fun Twist on Strategy
Less Chess brings an exciting new twist to a classic game! This fast-paced board game is perfect for both kids and adults, encouraging strategic thinking and teamwork. With just three simple steps to start, it makes for an engaging way to develop problem-solving skills and enhance cognitive abilities without the intimidation of traditional chess. 8+ years
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Less Chess brings a fast-paced twist to traditional chess, making strategy fun and accessible for all ages while turning family game night into a bonding adventure.
Magical Undersea Adventure Game
The Little Mermaid Charming Sea Adventure Game is a delightful way to dive into imaginative play while fostering important developmental skills. As children embark on this underwater journey, they will enhance their teamwork and social skills by playing with friends and family, all while engaging in critical thinking as they strategize to collect the most thingamabobs. This enchanting game encourages creativity and fine motor skills as they design their friendship bracelets, making each session a fun blend of play and learning. 4+ years
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Magical Undersea Adventure Game features friendship bracelet designing, making family game night an ocean of creativity and collaboration that’s both fun and educational.
Swim and Play with Mercat Joy
The SwimWays Gabby’s Dollhouse Mercat Swim Huggable is the perfect companion for your child's water adventures. This cuddly character not only brings joy to bath time but also encourages imaginative play, allowing kids to engage in storytelling and creativity. With quick-drying and easy-to-clean materials, it's a hassle-free addition to learning through play, making it a great match for early years development. 1+ years
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Swim and Play with Mercat Joy features quick-drying materials, making bath time a splash-tastic adventure that inspires storytelling and creativity without the cleanup chaos.
Chic Learning with Scarlett Smooches
The GUND P. Lushes Pets Gem Stars Collection, Scarlett Smooches Fox Stuffed Animal, is not just a stylish companion, but a wonderful tool for imaginative learning. With her eye-catching design, children can engage in role-play scenarios that foster creativity, social skills, and emotional development. 3+ years
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Chic Learning with Scarlett Smooches features an eye-catching design that turns cuddling into creative storytelling adventures, making learning fashionably fun!
Benny the Cuddly Learning Companion
Benny the Tibetan Terrier Puppy is a delightful addition to any child's playtime, designed for ages 1 and up. This super-soft plush not only brings comfort and joy but also encourages imaginative play, emotional bonding, and social skills as your child interacts with their furry friend. With his huggable size and adorable expression, Benny is more than just a toy—he's a perfect companion for fostering early developmental skills and nurturing creativity! 1+ years
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Benny the Cuddly Learning Companion is a super-soft plush that encourages imaginative play, helping kids foster emotional connections while snuggling with their new furry best friend.
Unlock Imagination with Gabby's Dollhouse Adventure
Gabby's Dollhouse, Gabby and Friends Figure Set is an enchanting way for our little ones to dive into imaginative play! This delightful set features an exclusive Rainbow Gabby doll and her charming kitty pals, sparking creativity and storytelling. Kids can explore new narratives, develop social skills through role-play, and build problem-solving abilities as they engage with the surprise unboxing element. 3+ years
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Unlock Imagination with Gabby's Dollhouse Adventure features an exclusive Rainbow Gabby doll and her adorable kitty friends, turning playtime into an imaginative storytelling journey brimming with learning.
Funko Pop Circus Chica: Collectible Joy!
Funko Pop Action Figure: Five Nights at Freddy's - Circus Chica The Chicken is not just a collectible; it's a doorway to creativity and imagination. As parents, we love how this vibrant figure can spark storytelling, inspiring kids and even adults to weave their own tales within the FNAF universe. This durable vinyl toy encourages fine motor skills as they play and display their favorite characters, making it a perfect gift for birthdays or holidays! 8+ years
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Funko Pop Circus Chica is a durable vinyl toy that unleashes creativity, sparking imaginative storytelling for kids and inspiring delightful conversations about friendship in the FNAF universe.
Unlock Adventure with Jailbreak Bundle
The DevSeries Jailbreak Collector Bundle invites children into a world of imaginative play while encouraging teamwork and creativity. With exclusive virtual items to enhance their gaming experience and tactile plush companions to engage with, this bundle not only fosters digital literacy but also promotes social skills as kids engage in role-playing scenarios. It's a delightful way for parents to support their child's interest in gaming while reinforcing essential problem-solving abilities and digital citizenship. 6+ years
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Unlock Adventure with Jailbreak Bundle includes tactile plush companions that spark imaginative play, making it a fantastic way to blend gaming with essential social skills.
Mood-Boosting Reversible Plushie Fun
The TeeTurtle Pompompurin Reversible Plushie is a delightful way to engage kids and adults in conversations about feelings and emotions. This unique plush toy not only serves as a stress-relief buddy but also encourages emotional expression and development, making it a fabulous choice for fostering empathy and social skills. With its super-soft fabric and portable design, it’s perfect for snuggling at home or sharing with friends during playdates. 3+ years
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Mood-Boosting Reversible Plushie Fun features a super-soft fabric that makes it perfect for snuggling and chatting about feelings, turning emotional development into a cozy experience!
Hello Kitty Mood-Switching Plushie
The TeeTurtle Officially Licensed Hello Kitty Reversible Plushie is not just an adorable toy; it’s a valuable tool for emotional expression and sensory engagement. Ideal for children and adults alike, this plushie helps develop emotional intelligence while providing a safe outlet for stress relief through tactile play. By flipping from one mood to another, it encourages conversations around feelings and enhances social skills in a fun, relatable way. 3+ years
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Hello Kitty Mood-Switching Plushie features a reversible design that makes expressing feelings fun and relatable, turning emotional check-ins into a playful conversation starter.
Emotional Expression Reversible Plushie
The TeeTurtle Badtz-Maru Reversible Plushie is an innovative toy that encourages emotional literacy for kids and adults alike. By flipping between two moods, this plushie helps children articulate their feelings and understand the importance of emotional expression, enhancing their social skills and self-awareness. It's a delightful addition to any home or classroom, fostering a safe space for discussions about emotions while offering an engaging way to cope with stress. 3+ years
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Emotional Expression Reversible Plushie features two moods that help kids articulate their feelings, making emotional conversations engaging and a lot less daunting.
Clue Junior Board Game: Double the Mystery Fun!
Clue Junior Board Game is the perfect introduction to the world of mysteries for our little ones! It engages children in critical thinking and problem-solving as they navigate through two fun-filled games on a unique double-sided gameboard. With age-appropriate mysteries set in a school atmosphere, kids enhance their reasoning skills while playing collaboratively with friends and family. 4+ years
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Clue Junior Board Game: Double the Mystery Fun! features a unique double-sided gameboard that introduces kids to problem-solving while they have a blast uncovering schoolyard mysteries together.
Huggable Learning with Cozys Horse
The GUND Cozys Collection Horse Stuffed Animal is a delightful companion for little ones aged 1 and up. This plush toy encourages imaginative play, nurturing social skills, and emotional development as kids engage in creative storytelling and role-playing. With its soft, tactile texture, the horse also aids in sensory exploration, making it an ideal choice for fostering early learning and a love for animals. 1+ years
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Huggable Learning with Cozys Horse is a soft, tactile companion that sparks imaginative storytelling while nurturing social skills and emotional connection—perfect for little ones' growth.
GUND Drops: Mood-Boosting Plush Fun
GUND Drops, including the delightful Sammy Stripes Pink Zebra, are designed for children and adults alike, providing a whimsical outlet for emotional expression and imaginative play. These adorable plush pets help develop social-emotional skills as kids choose and share their favorite expressions—be it silly, curious, or sleepy—and foster empathy as they connect with the characters. Perfect for cuddling during storytime or as a comforting companion, these charming collectibles are sure to engage little hearts and minds while promoting creativity and emotional understanding. All ages
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GUND Drops feature charming plush pets that encourage kids to explore various emotions and foster connections, making them perfect companions for both playtime and those cozy story moments.
Barbie Chelsea Skatepark Adventure Set
Barbie Chelsea Doll & Skate Park Playset with 2 Puppies is the perfect gateway to imaginative play! This set encourages kids to explore creativity and role-play, helping to develop fine motor skills as they snap Chelsea onto her scooter and arrange activities around the skate park. With over 15 accessories, children can dive into scenarios that promote social skills and teamwork, whether they’re skating, having a picnic, or decorating the ramp with stickers! 3+ years
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Barbie Chelsea Skatepark Adventure Set features over 15 accessories, sparking endless creativity as kids snap Chelsea onto her scooter and role-play exciting skatepark scenarios.
Chelsea's Adventure Travel Set Fun!
Barbie Chelsea Doll & 6 Accessories, Travel Set with Puppy, Pet Carrier & Backpack is the perfect playtime companion for little explorers! This vibrant set not only encourages imaginative storytelling but also fosters fine motor skills as kids pack Chelsea's backpack and secure her puppy in the pet carrier. With accessories like headphones, a tablet, and a teddy bear, children can role-play different scenarios, helping them develop empathy and social skills. 3+ years
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Chelsea's Adventure Travel Set Fun! comes with six accessories, making playtime an exciting journey where kids pack their stories and sprinkle in a bit of creativity.