Toys That Develop Social Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Decorate Your Own Wooden Tulips
Colorations® Decorate Your Own Wooden Tulips bring a splash of creativity to every child’s crafting session! These 3D wooden tulips are designed for hands-on fun, inviting kids to personalize and express themselves as they transform each unvarnished tulip into a vibrant masterpiece. This engaging craft activity supports fine motor skills, color recognition, and creative thinking, making it a fantastic resource for educators and parents alike. 3+ years
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Decorate Your Own Wooden Tulips are 3D wooden crafts that inspire creativity and self-expression, turning simple tulips into vibrant masterpieces while nurturing fine motor skills.
Marvel Spidey Action Figures Playset
Spidey and his Amazing Friends 3-Pack invites kids to dive into the adventurous world of Marvel in a way that inspires creativity and imagination! With beloved characters like Spider-Man, Ghost-Spider, and Miles Morales, children can engage in storytelling and role-playing that enhances their social skills and cognitive development. The figures’ poseable features allow for dynamic play scenarios, fostering fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they clip on character-specific accessories. 3+ years
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Marvel Spidey Action Figures Playset includes poseable characters that inspire creativity and imaginative role-play, making every superhero mission a fun learning experience for little ones.
Spidey and Friends Hero Reveal Fun!
Spidey and his Amazing Friends Marvel Hero Reveal Multipack with Mask-Flip Feature brings the excitement of action-packed play right into our kids' hands! As educators and parents, we love how this toy not only sparks imaginative play but also develops fine motor skills through its easy-to-use mask-flip feature. Watching our little ones engage in pretend play as they switch between secret identities encourages creativity and storytelling. 3+ years
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Spidey and Friends Hero Reveal Fun! features a mask-flip that ignites imaginative play, empowering kids to swap identities and create their own superhero adventures together.
Imaginative Play with Sky Doll House
The Le Toy Van Wooden Sky Doll House is a delightful two-storey playset that sparks creativity in children aged 3 and up. This beautifully crafted dollhouse encourages imaginative play while developing essential social skills as kids engage in storytelling and role-playing with family and friends. Perfect for interactive play, it allows children to explore spatial awareness and enhances fine motor skills as they arrange dollhouse furniture and accessories. 3+ years
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Imaginative Play with Sky Doll House features a delightful two-storey design that sparks creativity and nurtures essential social interactions through storytelling and role-playing adventures.
Soft Puttling Whale for Learning Fun
The Mary Meyer Putty Stuffed Animal Soft Toy features the adorable Puttling Whale, perfect for little hands to explore and cuddle. Crafted from exceptionally soft materials, this toy encourages sensory play and emotional development, making it a comforting companion that sparks creativity and imaginative storytelling. Parents will love how easy it is to care for this plush friend, allowing children to enjoy playtime worry-free while developing important social skills. 0-3 years
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Soft Puttling Whale for Learning Fun is crafted from exceptionally soft materials, making it an inviting companion that helps kids express emotions and spark their creativity.
Baby Alive Lil Snacks Doll: Creative Play Fun
Baby Alive Lil Snacks Doll invites children into an imaginative world of pretend play while helping develop fine motor skills! This adorable 8-inch doll not only mimics real-life actions like eating and pooping but also encourages creativity through making snack shapes that promote hand-eye coordination. With its easy-to-change diaper flap, kids can practice responsibility and engaging storytelling during playtime, enhancing their social and emotional skills. 3+ years
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Baby Alive Lil Snacks Doll mimics real-life actions like eating and pooping, making pretend play an imaginative way to develop important skills while having a blast!
Adventure Awaits with Monkey Bar Set!
Lifetime 91028 Monkey Bar Adventure Swing Set is the ultimate playground right in your backyard! This exciting set encourages kids to develop their gross motor skills through swinging, climbing, and sliding, all while having a blast with friends. The variety of activities, from trapeze swings to monkey bars, not only fosters physical fitness but also supports teamwork and social skills during play. 3-12 years
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Adventure Awaits with Monkey Bar Set! features trapeze swings and monkey bars, making it a perfect tool for building both strength and friendships during backyard playtime.
Spooktacular Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Fun
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – Halloween Edition is the perfect recipe for laughter and learning at your next Halloween gathering! As parents and educators, we recognize the joy of engaging in light-hearted competition that not only entertains but also builds quick thinking and social skills among kids and adults alike. With its easy-to-learn rules and hilarious action cards featuring costumed characters, this game promotes cognitive agility and teamwork, making it a great choice for Halloween parties, school events, and family game nights. 8+ years
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Spooktacular Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Fun features easy-to-learn rules and hilarious action cards, making it a recipe for laughter and learning at festive gatherings.
Wild Tide Mega Water Park Adventure
HTG H2OGO! 19'8" x 12'4" x 8'8" Wild Tide Mega Water Park brings splashy fun and engaging learning opportunities right to your backyard! This exciting inflatable water park promotes physical activity as kids race down the double lane slide and navigate through the hidden crawl-through tunnel, enhancing their coordination and motor skills. 3+ years
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Wild Tide Mega Water Park Adventure features a thrilling double lane slide, turning your backyard into a splash zone where kids practice teamwork and develop essential skills while having a blast.
Farm Pets Top Trumps Match Game Fun
Top Trumps Match Game Farm Pets is a delightful way to engage your children in learning while they play! As we explore the cute and familiar world of farm pets, kids aged 4 and up can sharpen their memory skills and boost their teamwork abilities in an entertaining two-player setting. This interactive game not only promotes concentration and strategic thinking but also allows little ones to create joyful memories together. 4-8 years
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Farm Pets Top Trumps Match Game Fun features adorable farm pet illustrations, transforming game night into a delightful memory-boosting adventure that strengthens bonds through laughter and friendly competition.
Glitter Girls Camping Adventure Set
Glitter Girls – 14-Inch Doll Accessories – Camping Set is the perfect way for our little explorers to ignite their imaginations! This colorful play tent and cozy rainbow sleeping bag create an inviting space for storytelling and role-play, fostering creativity and social skills. As kids set up the tent using the easy assembly instructions, they'll practice fine motor skills and teamwork, whether they’re camping solo or with friends. 3+ years
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Glitter Girls Camping Adventure Set includes a colorful play tent that transforms any space into a cozy campsite, encouraging creative adventures and making teamwork feel like a fun camping trip.
Sparkly Pet Birthday Party Fun
Glitter Girls – 14-Inch Doll Accessories – Pet Birthday Party Decorations Set opens the door to imaginative play and creative celebrations! We love how this delightful set encourages kids to engage in role-playing scenarios, fostering social skills and nurturing empathy as they plan parties for their plush pals. With a variety of fun accessories—like a bone-shaped cake and colorful party hats—children not only experience the joy of festive occasions but also practice fine motor skills while dressing their pets and setting the scene. 3+ years
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Sparkly Pet Birthday Party Fun includes a bone-shaped cake and colorful party hats, making every playtime a creative celebration that teaches kids to nurture their friendships.
Exciting Camping Fun with Glitter Girls!
Glitter Girls – 14-Inch Doll Accessories – Campfire & Portable BBQ Grill Set will spark joy and creativity in your child's playtime! With 32 delightful pieces, including a campfire and toasting sticks for marshmallows, this set encourages imaginative adventures that can help develop storytelling skills. As your little ones set up their camping scene and prepare breakfast on the grill, they’ll enhance fine motor skills and practice teamwork and sharing. 3+ years
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Exciting Camping Fun with Glitter Girls! includes 32 delightful pieces that transform playtime into a creative campout, making storytelling and teamwork feel like an adventure in the great outdoors.
Step2 Truck Climber: Adventure Awaits!
Step2 Truck Climber is the perfect addition to our backyard playground, transforming playtime into an adventurous safari! As our little explorers grip the steering wheel and peer through the binoculars, we see their imaginations soar, enhancing their problem-solving skills as they embark on spontaneous journeys. This playset also promotes physical development, strengthening muscles and improving coordination with every climb and slide. 2-5 years
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Step2 Truck Climber features a steering wheel and binoculars that spark adventurous imaginations and boost physical fitness, transforming our backyard into an exciting safari wonderland!
Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage Playhouse
The Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage Kids Playhouse is a delightful indoor and outdoor haven for toddlers aged 1. 5 years and older. This charming playset encourages imaginative role play, helping little ones develop social skills while mimicking real-life activities like cooking in the pretend sink or ringing the doorbell. 1.5+ years
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Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage Playhouse features interactive elements like a pretend sink and doorbell, making everyday activities an exciting adventure for budding little role models.
Jumbo 4-to-Score: Fun for All Ages!
COSTWAY Jumbo 4-to-Score Giant Game Set is the perfect addition to any family gathering or celebration! As educators and parents, we appreciate how this engaging game promotes teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and critical thinking while providing endless hours of fun. With its versatile 3-in-1 design featuring a basketball hoop, shooting game, and ring toss, it keeps everyone entertained and moving, whether indoors or out. 3+ years
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Jumbo 4-to-Score features a versatile 3-in-1 design that transforms family gatherings into epic battles of strategy and skill, making learning feel like play for everyone involved.
GoSports Street Hockey Goal Set Fun!
GoSports Street Hockey Goal Set with Sticks (2 Pack) is the perfect way to introduce children to the excitement of hockey! This set comes with extra low-bounce street hockey balls, making it easier for younger players to grasp the basics of rolling, aiming, and teamwork without the complexities of skating. We love how it promotes physical activity while also helping develop coordination, balance, and social skills as kids chase after the ball and engage with others. 5+ years
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GoSports Street Hockey Goal Set includes extra low-bounce balls, making it a fantastic way for kids to learn hockey basics while boosting physical activity and social interactions.
Big Brutus Swing Set: Sky-High Fun!
Backyard Discovery Big Brutus Galvanized Steel Swing Set Kit is the perfect addition to our outdoor spaces, designed to make playtime an exciting adventure! With its sturdy A-frame design and two classic belt swings alongside a trapeze bar, children can engage in imaginative play while developing strength, coordination, and social skills. It's wonderful to watch kids swing together, sharing laughter and building friendships in a safe, spacious environment. 3+ years
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Big Brutus Swing Set, with its sturdy A-frame design and two classic belt swings, transforms our backyard into a laughter-filled adventure zone while building friendships and confidence.
Master Time with eeBoo's Puzzle Fun!
eeBoo: Around The Clock Jigsaw Puzzle is an exciting way to introduce our little ones to the world of time telling! With 25 giant pieces that fit effortlessly together, kids can explore analog clocks while learning about both the 12-hour and 24-hour day. The engaging design features sturdy, moving hands that allow children to actively interact with the concept of time. 3+ years
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Master Time with eeBoo's Puzzle Fun! features 25 giant pieces with moving hands, turning learning how to tell time into a delightful hands-on experience for the whole family.
Step2 Waterpark Wonders Sensory Playset
The Step2 Waterpark Wonders Two-Tier Water Table offers a splash-tastic way for toddlers aged 1. 5 years and older to dive into sensory play! This engaging playset not only entertains but also promotes social skills as little ones splash and share with friends, while enhancing their imaginative play and fine motor skills through pouring and exploring. 1.5+ years
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Step2 Waterpark Wonders Sensory Playset features a two-tier design that transforms outdoor time into a splashy universe of creativity and learning while encouraging delightful social interactions.
Step2 Timeless Trends Kids Kitchen Delight
Step2 Timeless Trends Kids Kitchen Playset transforms playtime into a delightful learning experience! This engaging kitchenette allows our little ones to explore the culinary world, fostering their imagination and creativity through role play. Kids can develop valuable social skills as they cook up fun with friends or family, mimicking real-life situations in a safe environment. 2+ years
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Step2 Timeless Trends Kids Kitchen Delight features interactive lights and sounds that turn culinary play into a deliciously fun learning adventure for little chefs and their helpers.
Enchanting Porcelain Tea Set Playtime
Jewelkeeper 13 Pieces Porcelain Tea Set for Little Girls with Pastel Picnic Basket is the perfect gateway into a world of imagination and creativity! As parents and educators, we know the importance of role play in developing social skills, sharing, and storytelling. This delightful set not only offers a beautiful design with its pastel colors and charming polka dots, but it also features real porcelain pieces that foster a sense of responsibility and care. 2-8 years
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Enchanting Porcelain Tea Set Playtime includes 13 beautiful porcelain pieces that spark creativity and foster social connections as little ones host charming tea parties filled with laughter.
Dino Discovery: Memory Matching Fun!
eeBoo's Shiny Dinosaur Memory and Matching Game is a delightful way for our little ones to sharpen their concentration and memory skills while learning about the fascinating world of dinosaurs! With 24 pairs of vibrant tiles, kids not only get to practice their matching abilities but also discover how to pronounce those tricky dinosaur names. We love that this game can be played solo or with friends—perfect for developing social skills and bonding time. 3+ years
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Dino Discovery: Memory Matching Fun! includes 24 pairs of vibrant tiles, making learning dinosaur names feel like a prehistoric adventure that sparks conversation and laughter.
Colorful Fun with Ola Owl Plush Toy
B. toys – Fluffy Plush Owl is the perfect snuggle buddy for our little ones! With its vibrant colors and fluffy textures, Ola Owl not only captivates the eyes but also encourages sensory exploration, making it a delightful addition to any nursery or playroom. 0+ months
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Colorful Fun with Ola Owl Plush Toy features vibrant colors and fluffy textures, perfect for sparking imaginative adventures and providing cozy comfort for little one’s hearts.