Toys That Develop Social Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Cuddle Up with Educational Dino Fun
Bedtime Originals Roar Dinosaur Plush Rex, Blue, creates a cozy learning environment for young adventurers. This huggable dino buddy not only comforts but also sparks imagination, encouraging storytelling and social skills as children engage in creative play. Durable and machine washable, it’s a practical choice for parents looking to combine comfort with developmental benefits for their little ones. 0-3 years
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Cuddle Up with Educational Dino Fun is a huggable dino buddy that sparks storytelling, turning bedtime into a cozy adventure full of creativity and comfort.
Epic Learning with Frodo Baggins!
WETA Workshop Lord of the Rings Mini Epics - Frodo Baggins is not just a delightful collectible; it's a gateway to imagination and storytelling for our little ones. As educators and parents, we know the importance of creativity in learning, and this vinyl figure serves as a perfect muse to spark imaginative play and narrative skills. By bringing Frodo into their playtime, children can explore themes of bravery, friendship, and adventure, all while developing their fine motor skills as they interact with this beautifully crafted figure. 8+ years
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Epic Learning with Frodo Baggins! is a beautifully crafted vinyl figure that invites our kids to embark on imaginative adventures while developing essential storytelling skills.
Ultimate Rainbow Island Pool Float Fun
Swimline Inflatable Swimming Pool Float Ride-On Mattress Lounger Raft brings a splash of joy to your summer! As fellow parents, we understand the importance of outdoor play for our kids' physical and social development. This colorful raft is not just a fun accessory; it encourages teamwork and imaginative play as kids lounge, splash, and create unforgettable memories together. 3+ years
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Ultimate Rainbow Island Pool Float Fun measures a generous 68” x 64”, providing a colorful platform for kids to lounge and splash while building friendships and social skills.
Adventure Awaits with Paw Patrol Tee Pee!
Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Tee Pee Tent is the ultimate hideaway for children of all ages! This enchanting space encourages imaginative play and storytelling while fostering social skills through cooperative games. As kids interact and create their own adventures, they develop crucial problem-solving abilities and expand their creativity. 2-8 years
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Adventure Awaits with Paw Patrol Tee Pee! includes a cozy hideaway for kids, making it an ideal space for imaginative play and fostering a love for storytelling.
Balance Pods for Fun & Fitness
Hey! Play! Balance Pods are the perfect blend of playtime and fitness that both kids and adults can enjoy! 3+ years
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Balance Pods for Fun & Fitness engage both kids and adults with their creative half-dome design, transforming exercise into an imaginative adventure that everyone can enjoy together.
Marshmallow Mouse Magic: Imaginative Playtime
Calico Critters Marshmallow Mouse Triplets invite children into a world of imaginative storytelling and role-playing. This delightful set helps develop fine motor skills through dressing the adorable triplets while encouraging social skills as children engage in nurturing play, fostering empathy and cooperation. Ideal for sparking creativity and open-ended exploration, parents and educators will love how this charming toy cultivates a child's cognitive and emotional growth. 3+ years
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Marshmallow Mouse Magic features adorable triplets that spark creativity and encourage nurturing play, making every storytelling session a fun exercise in empathy and teamwork.
Calico Critters Grocery Market Adventure
The Calico Critters Grocery Market invites children into a vibrant world of shopping and imaginative play. This delightful set not only encourages role-playing and social skills but also fosters creativity and critical thinking as kids navigate their very own grocery experience, from scanning items at the cash register to organizing the food stand. Parents will appreciate how it sparks curiosity while enhancing fine motor skills through engaging activities, ensuring playtime is both educational and fun! 3+ years
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Calico Critters Grocery Market Adventure includes a cash register for scanning items, turning everyday shopping into a fun learning experience that sparks curiosity and enhances social play.
Calico Critters: Marshmallow Mouse Family Fun
Calico Critters, Marshmallow Mouse Family brings delightful adventure into your child’s playtime! This lovable four-piece set includes a father, mother, boy, and girl, each dressed in charming removable fabric clothing. As educators and parents, we know how important imaginative play is for developing social skills, creativity, and empathy. 3+ years
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Calico Critters: Marshmallow Mouse Family includes four charmingly posable figures, encouraging our little storytellers to dive into imaginative scenarios while developing important social and emotional skills.
Calico Critters Train Adventure Fun
The Calico Critters Baby Choo-Choo Train brings joy and learning to playtime! This delightful train set not only encourages imaginative role-playing with its charming Bear Baby figure but also helps develop social skills as children engage in cooperative play. With its movable railroad crossing gate, kids can explore concepts of safety and movement, making this an excellent educational choice for fostering curiosity and creativity. 3+ years
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Calico Critters Train Adventure Fun features a charming Bear Baby figure that sparks imaginative role-playing while teaching kids about safety and movement through cooperative play.
Bounce Into Fun with JumpOrange Combo!
JumpOrange Ninja Warrior Commercial Grade Bounce House Water Slide Combo with Splash Pool is the ultimate playground right in your backyard! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is to foster active play and social skills in our children. This vibrant bounce house offers a myriad of activities—from jumping and sliding to basketball—ensuring that kids not only have a blast, but develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence. 3-12 years
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Bounce Into Fun with JumpOrange Combo! offers a vibrant bounce house and water slide combo that transforms backyard gatherings into active playdates, building teamwork and joyful memories.
Explore Imagination with Batmobile & Batman
JADA DC Comics Batman Forever Batmobile & Batman Figure is not just a toy; it's an experience that sparks creativity and imagination in playtime! As kids engage with this intricately designed 1:24 scale die-cast model, they're not only having fun but also building fine motor skills as they maneuver the Batmobile. The durable materials and authentic details invite storytelling and role-playing, giving children the chance to step into the shoes of their favorite superhero while fostering social skills through collaborative play. 4-10 years
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Explore Imagination with Batmobile & Batman includes an intricately designed 1:24 scale die-cast model that turns playtime into a thrilling adventure for little heroes.
Creative Mini Tile Art Fun
Creative Kids Magnetic Mini Tile Art is an engaging way for children to express their artistic flair while developing essential skills. This all-in-one arts and crafts set encourages creativity, fine motor development, and color recognition as kids paint, decorate, and design their own unique fridge magnets. Perfect for group activities or solo play, it's a wonderful way to inspire collaboration among friends and enhance learning through hands-on experiences. 6+ years
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Creative Mini Tile Art Fun includes everything kids need to paint their unique fridge magnets, transforming artistic expression into a fun group activity for developing collaboration and creativity.
Monopoly Card Game: Fast Fun Learning
Winning Moves Monopoly The Card Game merges the classic fun of Monopoly with the strategic gameplay of Rummy. Designed for players aged 8 and up, this engaging card game promotes critical thinking, decision-making, and social skills as children learn to draw, trade, and organize their cards into color groups. It's an exciting way to bond with family or friends while fostering strategic skills in a fast-paced environment that's perfect for today’s busy lifestyles. 8+ years
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Monopoly Card Game: Fast Fun Learning merges classic Monopoly fun with strategic gameplay, making family game night a thrilling way to foster teamwork and problem-solving!
Snuggly Learning with Snuffles Bear
The GUND Original Snuffles Teddy Bear is more than just a cuddly companion, it's a gateway to nurturing emotional intelligence from ages 1 and up. While your little one embraces Snuffles during play or bedtime, they're also developing vital social skills like empathy and nurturing behavior. This timeless plush bear encourages imaginative storytelling and provides comfort, enriching the emotional landscape of early childhood learning. 1+ years
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Snuggly Learning with Snuffles Bear features a cuddly design that helps little ones develop emotional intelligence while snuggling up for play or bedtime adventures.
Imaginative Restaurant Play Set
The Learning Resources Serve It Up! Play Restaurant set is a delightful way for kids aged 3 and up to dive into the world of pretend play! Packed with 35 pieces showcasing breakfast and dinner favorites, this set sparks imagination while introducing valuable lessons in restaurant etiquette, counting, and social skills. 3+ years
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Imaginative Restaurant Play Set includes 35 pieces that transform any room into a bustling eatery, making learning about sharing and serving deliciously fun!
BigMouth Dinosaur Sprinkler: Summer Fun Awaits!
BigMouth Inc. Giant Inflatable Dinosaur Sprinkler is the perfect way to unleash excitement in your backyard while nurturing creativity and motor skills. Standing a towering 6 feet tall, this friendly T-Rex invites kids to engage in active play, improve coordination, and enjoy the joys of water play all summer long! 3+ years
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BigMouth Dinosaur Sprinkler stands a towering 6 feet tall, turning your yard into an exciting water park and sparking creativity in every splash.
Emoji Emotion Conversation Cubes
The Learning Resources Soft Foam Emoji Cubes are a delightful way to help our little ones express and understand their feelings! Designed for kids aged 3 and up, these whimsically crafted cubes feature friendly emoji faces that represent a range of emotions, encouraging social emotional learning in a fun, engaging format. Not only do they spark essential conversations about feelings, but they also promote vital skills like empathy, teamwork, and communication—which are so important in our children's lives. 3+ years
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Emoji Emotion Conversation Cubes feature friendly emoji faces that turn feeling exploration into a playful experience, making heart-to-heart chats fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Harley Quinn Hoodie Dress for Creative Play
Rubie's DC Super Hero Girls Harley Quinn Hoodie Dress inspires imaginative adventures while encouraging children to express themselves through play. We love how putting on this charming outfit, complete with a hooded dress, belt, wristband, and molded mask, transforms our little ones into confident superheroes ready to take on the world! This kind of role-play is not just fun; it also fosters creativity, improves social skills, and enhances emotional intelligence as kids engage in collaborative storytelling. 4-8 years
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Harley Quinn Hoodie Dress comes complete with a hooded dress, belt, wristband, and molded mask, turning ordinary playtime into extraordinary superhero adventures that boost creativity and confidence.
Creative Bead Crafting Adventure
The Aquabeads Deluxe Studio is an exciting craft kit designed to spark creativity in children aged 4 and older. With over 1300 solid and jewel beads, this engaging activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and patience as little hands work to create unique bead designs. It's a fantastic way for kids to explore their artistic potential while enjoying a fun, relaxing crafting experience with friends or family. 4+ years
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Creative Bead Crafting Adventure includes over 1300 solid and jewel beads, turning crafting time into a colorful festival of imagination that keeps little hands busy and minds engaged.
Slap Jack Flap Jacks: Pancake Fun!
Continuum Games Slap Jack Flap Jacks Card Game brings the whole family together for a delightful twist on a classic! We love how this game not only provides endless fun but also enhances quick addition skills and sharpens our strategic thinking. With its charming pancake theme and oversized, easy-to-hold cards, even our youngest players can join in on the excitement. 4+ years
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Slap Jack Flap Jacks features oversized, easy-to-hold cards, making it perfect for little hands to practice math while everyone shares giggles over pancakes.
Dive into Learning with a Plush Shark
The Wild Republic Hammerhead Shark Plush is not just a cuddly companion; it's an engaging educational tool for kids! This 20-inch stuffed animal encourages children to explore marine biology, fostering curiosity about ocean creatures and their habitats. Its realistic features and durable design make it ideal for both imaginative play and classroom teaching, helping young minds develop social skills and environmental awareness while having fun. 3+ years
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Dive into Learning with a Plush Shark is a 20-inch cuddly companion that ignites curiosity about ocean life while encouraging imaginative adventures and social playtime with friends.
Dive into Learning with Mako Shark Plush
The Wild Republic Mako Shark Plush is an engaging companion for kids and a gateway to understanding marine life. This cuddly 13-inch plush not only sparks imaginative play but also promotes discussions around ocean ecosystems, fostering curiosity and empathy for sea creatures. Parents and educators will appreciate that this soft and durable toy encourages social skills and emotional development through gentle, nurturing interactions. 3+ years
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Dive into Learning with Mako Shark Plush is a cuddly 13-inch companion that not only provides comfort but also opens up oceans of conversation about marine life. It's a wonderful way to nurture empathy for sea creatures while kids engage in social play, making it perfect for those gentle, nurturing moments. Plus, who wouldn't want a plush shark as their buddy? That’s a conversation starter right there!
Deep Sea Adventure Plush Toy
The Wild Republic Great White Shark Plush Stuffed Animal Toy is a fantastic addition to any child's playtime, inspiring curiosity about marine life and ecosystems. Measuring 20 inches long, this cuddly companion offers kids a fun way to learn about one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures, fostering an interest in wildlife conservation and biology. Parents and educators will appreciate its high-quality, surface-washable fabric, ensuring that learning through play can happen anywhere and anytime without the worry of mess! 3+ years
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Deep Sea Adventure Plush Toy measures 20 inches long, making it the perfect snuggle buddy while sparking meaningful conversations about ocean life and conservation.
Engaging Fun with Spinner Domino Game
Spinner Domino Game Set in Collectible Wooden Case is a fantastic way for our kids to develop strategic thinking and social skills while having loads of fun! This dynamic Double 9 domino game features 11 wild Spinner dominoes, encouraging players to think creatively and adapt their strategies. Perfect for 2 to 8 players aged 8 and up, it brings family and friends together for exciting game nights. 8+ years
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Engaging Fun with Spinner Domino Game features 11 wild Spinner dominoes that promote creative strategy while turning game night into a laughter-filled bonding experience for all ages.