Toys That Develop Social Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Vet Adventures Await with Melissa & Doug!
The Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Pretend Play Set invites little ones into the wonderful world of veterinary care, sparking their imaginations as they care for plush pets. This 24-piece set not only fosters empathy and compassion through role-playing scenarios but also hones essential skills like fine motor development and problem-solving. With fun tools like a stethoscope and syringes, kids engage in hands-on, screen-free play that lasts, making it a beloved gift for preschoolers. 3+ years
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Vet Adventures Await with Melissa & Doug! features 24 pieces, encouraging kids to engage in caring role-play while cultivating compassion for all creatures great and small.
Inspire Culinary Creativity with Hape Cook & Serve
Hape Cook & Serve Set is a fantastic way to ignite your little one's passion for cooking! With 13 beautifully crafted wooden pieces, this pretend play cooking set encourages imaginative play and helps develop fine motor skills, as children practice using their utensils and serving meals. Sharing this set with friends and family not only promotes teamwork but also enhances social skills as they collaborate in their culinary adventures. 3+ years
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Hape Cook & Serve features 13 beautifully crafted wooden pieces that inspire our little chefs to whip up delicious meals and unforgettable memories, all while learning to collaborate and communicate.
Hape Wooden Coffee Maker: Brew Imaginative Play
Hape Wooden White Coffee Maker Kitchen Set with Accessories ignites the imagination of little baristas! With realistic features like an adjustable dial and opening coffee pod area, this delightful six-piece set encourages role-playing, fine motor skills, and creativity. As children simulate making coffee, they not only have fun but also engage in problem-solving and social skills as they interact with friends or family. 3+ years
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Hape Wooden Coffee Maker features an adjustable dial that brings out the little barista in your child, turning mundane playtime into a caffeinated adventure of creativity and fun.
Unleash Creativity with Schleich Seal Toy
Schleich Wild Life Seal Toy Figurine invites your child to dive into endless imaginative adventures! This meticulously crafted seal is not only eye-catching but also serves as an excellent educational tool, encouraging curiosity about marine life and ecosystems. We love how it sparks storytelling and role-play, helping children develop social skills and creativity while having fun. 3+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Schleich Seal Toy's realistic design invites children to explore marine life while fostering creativity and social skills through imaginative storytelling adventures.
Score Big with Easy Score Basketball Fun!
Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set is the ideal way to introduce your little ones to the world of basketball while helping them develop crucial motor skills! With six adjustable heights from 2. 5 to 4 feet, this set grows with your child, ensuring they stay engaged as their skills improve. 2-5 years
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Score Big with Easy Score Basketball Fun! features six adjustable heights, ensuring your little athletes can grow their skills right alongside their love for the game.
Smart Learning Walker for Infants
The Fisher-Price Baby Toy Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Learn with Sis Walker is a delightful companion for our little explorers aged 6-36 months. With two interactive play modes, this charming walker grows with our babies, ensuring they engage and learn whether sitting or standing. Packed with 75+ songs, sounds, and phrases, it introduces essential concepts like the alphabet, shapes, and even Spanish words—making learning a fun adventure! 6-36 months
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Smart Learning Walker for Infants features 75+ songs, sounds, and phrases, turning those first wobbly steps into a delightful dance of learning and exploration.
Imaginext Jurassic World Dino Adventure
Fisher-Price Imaginext Jurassic World T rex Dinosaur Toy with Owen Grady Figure is the ultimate playtime adventure for our little dino enthusiasts! As our kids take control of the Jurassic Rex, they develop fine motor skills by learning to maneuver the dinosaur with the handle and trigger. The light-up eyes add an extra layer of excitement, sparking imagination and storytelling as they recreate Jurassic scenes. 3-8 years
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Imaginext Jurassic World Dino Adventure includes a T-rex with light-up eyes, making storytelling and dino escapades a vibrant way to learn empathy and coordination!
Bestway Lava Inflatable Play Center Adventure
Bestway Lava Inflatable Play Center is an exciting way for our little ones to learn and play all summer long! This amazing play center encourages physical activity as children navigate the mini water slide, toss rings, and dive into a fun pool filled with playful balls. Not only do they develop gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination, but they also enhance their social skills through fun, cooperative play. 3-6 years
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Bestway Lava Inflatable Play Center Adventure features a mini water slide and volcano-themed sprayer, making summer play a splashing opportunity for skill-building and cooperative fun.
Thrilling 360° Costzon Teeter Totter
Costzon Teeter Totter Seesaw for Kids Outdoor is the ultimate playground equipment that combines joy and learning! As our little ones delight in up-and-down and 360-degree spinning fun, they also develop balance, coordination, and social skills through interactive play. Built sturdy with a stable tripod base, this seesaw assures us parents that our children can explore their adventurous side safely. 3-6 years
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Thrilling 360° Costzon Teeter Totter features a stable tripod base, ensuring kids enjoy wild spinning fun while safely developing essential skills and forging friendships.
Show Love for Dogs with Style
Enjoy It LLC 19019CS Make Time for Play Car Sticker is a delightful way to express our love for dogs while fostering conversations about pets and responsible ownership. By applying this charming sticker, we can share our passion with others, encouraging kids and fellow pet enthusiasts to engage with the fascinating world of animals. Plus, it's easy to apply and remove, making it perfect for families who love to switch things up! All Ages
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Show Love for Dogs with Style is an easy-to-apply car sticker that sparks conversations about our furry friends and teaches kids the value of responsible pet ownership.
Sculptapalooza Fun for All Ages
Educational Insights Sculptapalooza, the Squishy, Squashy Sculpting Playfoam Party Game, is a delightful way to bring families together while encouraging teamwork and creativity. As children race against the clock to sculpt and guess in a lively setting, they develop important social skills like compromise, sharing, and graceful losing. This game not only sparks laughter but also nurtures connections, making it a must-have for family game nights. 10+ years
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Sculptapalooza Fun for All Ages is a squishy, squashy game that turns family game night into a hilarious bonding experience while secretly teaching kids valuable social skills.
Minnie Bow-Tique Bowtastic Kitchen Playset
Disney Junior Minnie Bow-Tique Bowtastic Kitchen Playset is a delightful way to inspire creativity and imaginative play! With 15 fun pieces, including a working mixer and magical color-change icing, kids can explore their culinary skills while enhancing motor development and problem-solving abilities. As they whip up pretend treats, they'll build confidence and social skills through collaborative play. 3+ years
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Minnie Bow-Tique Bowtastic Kitchen Playset features 15 fun pieces, allowing little chefs to blend imagination with culinary skills while fostering teamwork and confidence.
Engaging Puppet Fun with Baby Orangutan
Folkmanis Baby Orangutan Hand Puppet is a delightful way to spark creativity and storytelling in young minds. With this charming puppet, we can easily animate the silly antics of an orangutan, making learning feel like an exciting adventure! Perfect for developing fine motor skills and enhancing communication, this interactive puppet offers endless opportunities for pretend play and role-playing. 3+ years
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Engaging Puppet Fun with Baby Orangutan features a charming design that inspires creativity and storytelling, turning every playtime into a delightful learning adventure for kids.
Seashell Bracelets: Creative Coastal Fun!
Rhode Island Novelty IMITATION SEA SHELL BRACELET brings the beach to your child’s experience! With a set of 12 vibrant faux seashell bracelets, kids can explore their creativity while developing fine motor skills through styling, stacking, and accessorizing. These bracelets are perfect for imaginative play during beach-themed parties, summer gatherings, or just a sunny day in the backyard. 3+ years
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Seashell Bracelets includes a set of 12 vibrant faux seashells that turns styling into a fun, creative exploration while fostering friendships through sharing and gifting.
Portable Pop Up Soccer Goals for Kids
Amazon Basics Portable Pop Up Soccer Goal Set brings the joy of soccer right to your backyard! This engaging set not only promotes physical activity, but it also enhances coordination and teamwork skills as kids learn to play together. With easy setup and lightweight design, these goals are perfect for encouraging outdoor playtime and developing a love for sports. 3+ years
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Portable Pop Up Soccer Goals for Kids feature a lightweight design that makes setup a breeze, turning any backyard into an instant epic soccer arena for kids to learn and play together.
Set Sail for Pirate Adventures!
The California Costumes Kids Sea Scoundrel Pirate Costume is an exciting way for children to dive into imaginative play! This costume, complete with shirt, pants, head tie, waist tie, belt with buckle, and boot tops, inspires creativity while enhancing storytelling and role-playing skills. As kids embark on high-seas adventures, they're not just having fun; they're also developing social skills and confidence in expressing themselves. 4-10 years
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Set Sail for Pirate Adventures! includes a complete pirate outfit that transforms everyday play into epic tales and boosts kids' confidence while navigating their dramatic sea sagas.
My Little Pony Gift Bag for Magical Moments
The Unique My Little Pony Paper Gift Bag is perfect for making any child's special day even more enchanting! Measuring 12" x 10", this gift bag is adorned with beloved characters like Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Spike, fostering a feeling of joy and excitement. It’s not just a pretty package; it encourages social skills by inviting children to share their gifts, promoting the values of friendship and generosity. 3+ years
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My Little Pony Gift Bag for Magical Moments features beloved characters that inspire joy and sharing, making every gift feel like an adventure in friendship.
Pawsitive Play Vet Care Adventure
The Melissa & Doug Feeding and Grooming Pet Care Play Set invites children into a world of caring for their furry friends. This engaging 24-piece set not only sparks imagination but also teaches responsibility and empathy as kids learn the essentials of pet care through fun, hands-on activities. It's an excellent choice for parents and educators who want to encourage social skills, creative play, and an early understanding of nurturing behaviors in young children. 3-6 years
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Pawsitive Play Vet Care Adventure, with its 24 pieces, turns pet care into a delightful experience that nurtures compassion and responsibility in our little ones while they play.
Cuddle Up with Baby Margaret Plush!
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Talking Baby Margaret Plush is the perfect cuddly companion for your little ones! Not only does she provide soft, huggable comfort, but pressing her paw to hear delightful baby sounds sparks imaginative play and encourages early language development. Plus, with her favorite stuffy, Pandy, included in the fun, your child will engage in make-believe adventures that cultivate creativity and social skills. 2+ years
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Cuddle Up with Baby Margaret Plush features delightful baby sounds that spark imaginative play and encourage early language development, making her a perfect cuddly companion for nurturing adventures.
Cuddle Up with Baby Sweetheart
Baby Sweetheart by Battat is the perfect soft-bodied doll for nurturing play that encourages empathy and responsibility. This huggable 12-inch companion comes with an enchanting storybook that enhances language skills and ignites imagination as little ones practice reading bedtime tales aloud. Parents and educators love this versatile doll, as it not only sparks creative play but also helps toddlers develop essential social skills through pretend caregiving. 2-5 years
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Cuddle Up with Baby Sweetheart is a huggable 12-inch doll with an enchanting storybook that transforms bedtime into magical storytelling adventures while nurturing essential caregiving skills.
Mickey Mouse Activity Table Set Fun!
Mickey Mouse Table & Chair Set for Toddlers 24-48M is the perfect addition to your little one's playroom! This bright and colorful set inspires creativity and learning, providing an ideal space for drawing, eating, and imaginative play. With a spacious tabletop and a cozy padded chair, toddlers can confidently explore their artistic talents and social skills while enjoying their favorite character by their side. 2-5 years
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Mickey Mouse Activity Table Set Fun! features a spacious tabletop and cozy padded chair, creating a vibrant space for toddlers to explore their creative talents safely.
Marvel Emoticon Party Masks for Fun
Marvel Emoticon Party Masks, 8 Count, are the perfect addition to any child's birthday or themed party! As parents and educators, we know how important it is for kids to engage their imaginations and creativity, and these vibrant superhero masks do just that. Each mask features beloved Marvel characters, making it easy for kids to jump into their favorite roles while boosting their social skills through group play and imaginative storytelling. 4-10 years
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Marvel Emoticon Party Masks include 8 vibrant superhero designs that spark creativity and get kids engaging in fun role-play, making every party an adventure in imagination.
Animal Hopper Balls for Active Fun
Rhode Island Novelty 20" Animal Hopper Balls are the perfect blend of fun and education for our energetic little ones! These vibrant, playful hoppers encourage physical activity, helping kids develop core strength, balance, and coordination while they bounce around. Perfect for parties or playdates, these animal-themed hoppers spark imagination and social skills as children engage in friendly competition and imaginative play. 3+ years
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Animal Hopper Balls for Active Fun are vibrant, inflatable hoppers that encourage bouncing, turning playtime into a lively exercise party while fostering creativity and friendly competition.
Unleash Creativity with Dress-Up Superheroes
The Superheroes Magnetic Dress Up Play Set from Petit Collage is a marvelous way for our little ones to express their creativity while having endless fun! With over 27 magnetic outfits and accessories, children can mix and match to create over 80 unique superhero looks, which not only sparks their imagination but also enhances fine motor skills and decision-making abilities. Designed for play and display, this sturdy and portable set is perfect for travel, making it a wonderful companion for family road trips or quiet time at home. 3+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Dress-Up Superheroes features over 27 magnetic outfits, turning our little ones into budding fashionistas and imaginative heroes while they play and learn.