Toys That Develop Social Skills
Classic Fuzzy Dice for Learning Fun
The United Pacific Classic Hanging Fuzzy Dice are not just a decorative piece—these playful dice encourage imagination and creativity for children aged 3 and up. As kids visualize different games and scenarios, they develop critical thinking and social skills while enjoying the nostalgic charm reminiscent of the 50s and 60s. They can also serve as a fun addition to lessons about probability and counting, making learning engaging both at home and in the classroom. 3+ years
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Classic Fuzzy Dice for Learning Fun are not just nostalgic décor; they spark imaginative play and turn counting into a fun game, blending learning with laughter.
Bilingual Emotions Plush Baby Dolls
The Excellerations 18" Bilingual Emotions Plush Baby Dolls set is a fantastic way for children to engage with their feelings in both English and Spanish. Each of the four multicultural dolls—Caucasian boy, Asian girl, African-American girl, and Hispanic boy—features expressions of happiness, sadness, anger, and fear, encouraging kids to recognize and verbalize their emotions. We appreciate how these soft and cuddly dolls are not just toys, but tools for social emotional learning and empathy development, making them perfect for calm-down corners or play therapy sessions. Preschool
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Bilingual Emotions Plush Baby Dolls feature expressions of happiness, sadness, anger, and fear, making them perfect companions for helping kids navigate their feelings while learning to communicate in both English and Spanish.
Excellerations Plush Doctor Kit Fun
The Excellerations Toddler Plush Doctor Kit offers a delightful way for young kids to explore the world of healthcare. Designed to foster cognitive and social-emotional development, this 10-piece set encourages role play that enhances communication skills and empathy as children engage in imaginative scenarios. It's not just a toy; it’s a gateway for little ones to learn about health, feelings, and teamwork while having endless fun! 2-5 years
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Excellerations Plush Doctor Kit Fun includes a delightful 10-piece set that transforms playtime into a mini healthcare adventure, making learning about feelings and teamwork genuinely enjoyable.
Excellerations My First Farm Puppets Fun
Excellerations My First Farm Hand Puppets are a delightful way to spark creativity in your little ones! With a set of six charming farm animals, including a cow, duck, horse, lamb, pig, and rooster, children can immerse themselves in imaginative play while enhancing their hand-eye coordination and motor skills. The soft, plush textures make these puppets safe and inviting for toddlers and infants to engage with, making storytelling a tactile experience. Infants to 3 years
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Excellerations My First Farm Puppets Fun includes six charming plush farm animals, transforming everyday storytelling into an engaging tactile adventure while building motor skills and creativity.
Explore Careers with Fun Puppets!
Excellerations Career Hand Puppet Set offers a delightful way for children to explore various professions while engaging their imaginations! Each of the vibrant puppets—ranging from a chef to an astronaut—serves as a fantastic tool to spark discussions about community roles, teamwork, and diversity. Designed for all ages, these puppets not only enhance fine motor skills as kids practice manipulating the big mouths but also promote storytelling and social skills. 3+ years
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Explore Careers with Fun Puppets! includes vibrant puppets representing diverse professions, making conversations about teamwork and community roles as fun as a puppet show in the living room.
Cuddly Dino Adventures Await!
The Aurora® Ferocious Dinos & Dragons Spinosaurus Stuffed Animal is a delightful companion for young explorers! This plush dinosaur not only provides comfort and cuddles but also sparks imaginative play, helping kids develop storytelling skills and creativity. Its vibrant colors and intricate details encourage curiosity about the prehistoric world, making it a fun and educational addition to any child's toy collection. All ages
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Cuddly Dino Adventures Await! features a vibrant and detailed Spinosaurus stuffed animal that transforms everyday play into a dino-sized storytelling adventure, nurturing creativity and curiosity.
Rainbow Unicorn Dress Up Magic
The Seasons Rainbow Unicorn Dress Up Costume is not just a mesmerizing outfit for your little dreamer, but a gateway to imaginative play and creativity! Designed for children aged 8 to 10, this dazzling costume encourages storytelling and role-playing, allowing kids to unleash their inner unicorn and explore new worlds. Dressing up fosters social skills, empathy, and self-expression, making it an excellent choice for Halloween or everyday adventures. 8-10 years
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Rainbow Unicorn Dress Up Magic features vibrant colors and enchanting details, inviting kids to explore new worlds while boosting their confidence and creativity in every adventure.
Magnetic Responsibility Chart for Kids
The Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse My Magnetic Responsibility Chart is a wonderful way to engage our little ones in learning about responsibility and positive behavior! With 90 colorful magnets featuring beloved Disney characters, this chart not only makes tracking routines fun but also teaches important life skills like goal setting and self-esteem. As parents and educators, we can appreciate how this wooden, double-sided board serves as a tangible tool for motivating young children to celebrate their achievements—a perfect combination of education and delight! 3+ years
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Magnetic Responsibility Chart for Kids includes 90 colorful magnets featuring beloved Disney characters, making learning about responsibility a fun, interactive celebration of achievements.
Culinary Adventures Await!
The Step2 Great Gourmet Kids Kitchen Playset transforms playtime into a deliciously immersive learning experience for toddlers aged 3 and up. With its interactive features, including realistic lights and sounds, this kitchenette fosters imaginative role play, enhances social skills, and helps children make sense of everyday situations through pretend cooking. It's not just a kitchen—it's a gateway to creativity and essential life skills, providing hours of fun as your little chefs whip up their culinary dreams. 3+ years
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Culinary Adventures Await! features interactive lights and sounds, turning pretend cooking into a delightful learning experience that sparks creativity and builds essential life skills.
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Fun
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Toddler Water Table transforms outdoor play into an exciting sensory adventure! As our little explorers splash, pour, and engage with water, they're not just having fun—they're developing crucial STEM skills by observing cause and effect through the realistic rain shower feature. With a spacious design that encourages cooperative play, kids learn valuable social skills while enjoying hours of creative play. 1.5+ years
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Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Fun features a realistic rain shower that turns splashing into a science lesson, making learning about water and cooperation a splashtastic adventure!
Enchanting Girls Medieval Princess Costume
The California Costumes Girls Medieval Princess Costume captivates young imaginations with its vibrant details and luxurious feel. Designed for little dreamers, this costume encourages role play that fosters creativity, storytelling, and social skills as children immerse themselves in a world of knights, castles, and adventures. With its charming design and comfortable fit, it beautifully nurtures self-expression while allowing them to explore historical narratives through play, promoting both cognitive development and linguistic skills. 3-8 years
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Enchanting Girls Medieval Princess Costume features vibrant details that spark imaginative role play, enabling kids to create their own epic tales while learning about history and language.
Drinkopoly: Fun-Fueled Learning Game
Drinkopoly serves as a quirky, memorable way to engage with friends while laughing and learning at the same time. This game encourages social skills, teamwork, and communication through humorous tasks and challenges, making it an enjoyable experience with educational benefits for adult players. It’s perfect for sparking conversations and bonding over shared laughs, helping players navigate social dynamics in a light-hearted setting. 21+ years
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Drinkopoly encourages laughter and playful challenges through its quirky tasks, transforming game night into a valuable bonding experience while navigating social dynamics with friends.
Deliciously Fun Wooden Cupcake Set
Small Foot Wooden Cupcake and Cake Playset is a delightful way to spark creativity and imaginative play in our little ones! With 13 vibrant pieces, including sliceable cakes and interchangeable toppings, kids can develop fine motor skills and learn the art of sharing as they serve up sweet treats to family and friends. This playset isn't just a toy; it’s an opportunity for role-playing that enhances social skills, inspires culinary creativity, and adds a sprinkle of joy to playtime. 3+ years
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Deliciously Fun Wooden Cupcake Set features 13 vibrant pieces that turn playtime into a delightful culinary adventure, teaching kids the joy of sharing and creativity while they serve up sweet treats.
Pusheen Plush: Fun & Learning Combined
The GUND Pusheen’s Kitchen White Bread Squisheen Plush is a delightful plush toy perfect for kids ages 8 and up. This charming, soft bread-shaped friend encourages imaginative play and the exploration of food concepts, promoting social skills as children share their favorite Pusheen stories. Plus, its huggable design makes it a comforting companion during study time or relaxation, making it a great addition to any educational space focused on creativity and emotional well-being. 8+ years
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Pusheen Plush features a huggable design that encourages kids to share their favorite stories while promoting creativity and emotional comfort during study time or relaxation.
Nemo Sunglasses for Creative Play
Sun-Staches Disney Official Nemo Sunglasses bring a splash of fun to imaginative playtime! Perfect for fans of all ages, these playful glasses encourage role-playing and storytelling, enhancing creativity while teaching about marine life and friendship themes found in 'Finding Dory. ' With UV400 protection, they inspire outdoor adventures while ensuring bright, sunny days are safe for little explorers. 3+ years
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Nemo Sunglasses for Creative Play add a splash of fun to outdoor adventures while teaching essential themes of friendship and marine life—perfect for imaginative little explorers!
Farm Animal Fun Counters
The Learning Resources Farm Animal Counters are a delightful way to bring the excitement of the farm into your child's playtime! Perfect for children aged 3 and up, these vibrant, oversized animals make counting and matching a hands-on adventure. As educators and parents, we love how they not only encourage fine motor skills but also spark imaginative play through creative scenes with farm friends. 3+ years
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Farm Animal Fun Counters feature vibrant, oversized animals that turn counting and matching into a playful farm adventure that fuels creativity and hands-on learning.
Fun with Finance: Play Money Set
The Learning Resources Pretend Play Money set is an engaging way for kids aged 3 and up to explore the exciting world of money and banking. This realistic play money encourages essential skills like making change, identifying values, and practicing basic addition and subtraction, all while kids enjoy hours of imaginative play. It’s not just a toy; it’s a gateway to financial literacy and early math skills that can empower our children as they grow! 3+ years
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Fun with Finance: Play Money Set includes realistic play money that transforms learning about banking into an adventure, paving the way for our children's financial literacy in a fun way.
Scenic Heights Cedar Playhouse Adventure
The Backyard Discovery Scenic Heights Elevated Cedar Wooden Kids Playhouse is a magical space designed to spark your child's creativity and imagination! With a charming play kitchen, wrap-around deck, and saloon-style doors, kids can engage in role-playing games that enhance social skills and storytelling abilities. This elevated playhouse encourages physical activity through climbing and imaginative play, while the built-in growth chart helps you capture those precious memories of growth and adventure. 3-10 years
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Scenic Heights Cedar Playhouse Adventure features charming saloon-style doors that invite endless role-playing adventures, making outdoor playtime a delightful hub for creativity and social interaction.
Engaging Goat Kid Toy for Imaginative Play
The Schleich Goat Kid Toy Figurine brings the joy of the farm right into your child’s hands! Specifically crafted to inspire imagination and creativity in kids ages 3 and up, this realistic animal figurine encourages storytelling and role-playing, vital elements for cognitive and social development. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this little goat can spark curiosity about nature and wildlife while being part of Schleich's robust Farm World collection, allowing for an expandable and rich learning environment. 3+ years
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Engaging Goat Kid Toy inspires storytelling and role-playing, allowing little ones to explore nature through their imagination while joining the robust Schleich Farm World collection.
Vibrant Kids Play Tent for Imagination
The Alvantor Kids Tents Indoor Children Play Tent is a magical space where creativity knows no bounds! Designed for toddlers ages 3-6, this larger-than-life colorful tent invites your little ones to host their own imaginative parties, fostering social skills and teamwork. With easy setup, kids can even learn the art of pitching a tent, while the mesh top keeps parents connected and kids safe. 3-6 years
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Vibrant Kids Play Tent for Imagination features a mesh top that keeps parents connected while empowering kids to create their own magical worlds and friendships.
Winnie the Pooh Hand Puppets Adventure
The Melissa & Doug Disney Winnie The Pooh Soft & Cuddly Hand Puppets Set of 4 invites little ones to step into the whimsical world of Pooh and friends! Perfectly sized for both kids and adults, these adorable hand puppets encourage creativity and imaginative storytelling while fostering vocabulary development and dexterity. As we engage in playful role-play, we help children express themselves and explore social skills—and the magic of the Hundred Acre Wood becomes a backdrop for countless adventures. 2-102 years
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Winnie the Pooh Hand Puppets Adventure features four cuddly characters that ignite storytelling and creativity, transforming everyday playtime into a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood.
Explore the Pinto Mare of Farm World
The Pinto Mare Spotted Horse Figurine is an enchanting addition to the Schleich Farm World collection, designed for imaginative play in children aged 3 and up. With its lifelike details, this figurine encourages kids to learn about animals while also enhancing their creative thinking, storytelling, and social skills through pretend play. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this toy can spark curiosity about nature and inspire the growth of empathy through animal care and understanding. 3+ years
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Explore the Pinto Mare of Farm World features lifelike details that inspire storytelling and empathy, turning playtime into a delightful lesson about animal care and nature.
Pusheen's Sushi Snack Time Fun
The GUND Pusheen Snackable Sushi Plush invites children aged 8 and up into a playful world where creativity and culinary curiosity meet. This charming plush teaches kids about food culture and encourages imaginative play, helping them develop storytelling skills as they create their own sushi tales. Perfect for inspiring joy and nurturing a love for learning through play, Pusheen makes a delightful addition to any collection. 8+ years
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Pusheen's Sushi Snack Time Fun features a charming plush that invites kids to create their own sushi tales, blending culinary curiosity with imaginative play.
Laugh & Learn Sweet Manners Tea Set
The Fisher-Price Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Sweet Manners Tea Set is an enchanting way for your little ones to explore the world of pretend play while building crucial life skills! With its magical light-up teapot and over 30 interactive songs and phrases, this delightful tea set not only promotes sharing and manners but also introduces counting, colors, and shapes through fun activities. As parents and educators, we cherish how this toy sparks communication and imaginative role-play, providing endless opportunities for toddlers to engage and learn while having a blast. 18-36 months
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Laugh & Learn Sweet Manners Tea Set features a magical light-up teapot that promotes sharing and manners while making learning about colors and counting an enchanting tea party experience.