Toys That Develop Tactile Learning

Ocean Adventure Poke-a-Dots Book

Melissa & Doug's Poke-a-Dot: Who’s in the Ocean invites children to discover marine life while having fun! This interactive board book encourages language development and fine motor skills through playful poking and counting on every page, making learning a tactile experience. Parents and educators will appreciate how this delightful book fosters curiosity about the ocean's wonders while allowing screen-free, hands-on engagement for budding readers. 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Ocean Adventure Poke-a-Dots Book features interactive poking and counting on every page, transforming learning about marine life into a delightful hands-on experience for little explorers.

Ten-Row Abacus for Early Math Fun

The Learning Resources Ten-Row Abacus is an engaging tool designed to help children aged 5 and up master early math skills through tactile and visual learning. With colorful beads that slide effortlessly on sturdy metal rods, this abacus turns abstract concepts of addition and subtraction into hands-on exploration, promoting problem-solving skills and number sense. It's the perfect addition to any homeschool or classroom, equipped with an activity guide that empowers parents and educators to teach math in a fun and interactive way. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Ten-Row Abacus for Early Math Fun features colorful beads that slide seamlessly, making math feel like a game while sparking joy in learning and understanding numbers.

Gears! Gears! Gears! Lights & Action Set

The Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Lights & Action Building Set is a hands-on adventure that sparks creativity and engineering curiosity in children aged 5 and up. With 121 captivating pieces, including motors, lights, and glow-in-the-dark stickers, this set not only entertains but also promotes problem-solving and critical thinking skills. As parents and educators, we love how this interactive gear toy engages tactile learners, helping build important motor skills while nurturing their imagination and scientific minds! 5+ years
Why we love it:
Gears! Gears! Gears! Lights & Action Set includes 121 captivating pieces that ignite imagination and engineering curiosity, all while developing essential problem-solving skills.

Fraction Formula Fun for Kids

The Educational Insights Fraction Formula is an engaging way to help kids master fractions while having a blast! This game not only encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, but also makes learning about parts and wholes tactile and visual, which is great for all types of learners. With its interactive gameplay, kids can develop a deeper understanding of fractions while enjoying time with friends or family. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Fraction Formula Fun for Kids includes engaging interactive gameplay that transforms the tricky world of fractions into a hands-on adventure. It's perfect for those weekend family game nights when you want to sneak in some math skills without a single flashcard in sight. Plus, watching the kids collaborate and solve problems together is a heartwarming reminder that learning can be a blast—just don’t be surprised if they start arguing over who gets to be the ‘fraction master’!

Explore 3D Shapes with Solid Blocks

The hand2mind Wood Geometric Solid Blocks, 3D Shapes, Classroom Kit is an engaging way for kids to explore the world of geometry. With 96 beautifully crafted blocks featuring 12 unique shapes, children can develop critical thinking, spatial awareness, and early math skills while enjoying hands-on, tactile learning. Perfect for both classrooms and at-home play, these smooth, safe blocks invite creativity and collaboration among little learners. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Explore 3D Shapes with Solid Blocks includes 96 beautifully crafted blocks that transform geometry into a fun, hands-on adventure for curious minds to explore and create.

Engaging Magnetic Foam Letter Set

The Teacher Created Resources 20623 Magnetic Foam: Small Lowercase Letters set makes learning letters a fun and tactile experience for our little ones! With 55 colorful lowercase letters, where vowels and consonants are cleverly color-coded, kids can easily explore phonics and build their literacy skills. These soft, lightweight, and washable letters are perfect for quiet playtime, while also providing an opportunity to develop fine motor skills as children manipulate and arrange them. Ideal for home or classroom settings, this set not only encourages letter recognition but also inspires creativity and imaginative play through hands-on learning. Preschool
Why we love it:
Engaging Magnetic Foam Letter Set features 55 colorful lowercase letters that make learning letters a playful adventure, inspiring kids to explore phonics while having fun with hands-on learning.

Smart Counting Cookies for Young Learners

The Learning Resources Smart Counting Cookies are a deliciously fun way for toddlers 18 months and up to start their math adventures! These adorable counting cookies, complete with raised chocolate chips for tactile learning, engage little fingers while nurturing counting and sorting skills. Each cookie is cleverly designed with numbers 0-10 hidden underfoot, turning every playful bite into an exciting opportunity for number recognition and comparison. Perfect for sparking joy in learning, these cookies make for a delightful gift that encourages play-based education at home or in the classroom. 18+ months
Why we love it:
Smart Counting Cookies for Young Learners features raised chocolate chips that engage little fingers while making counting feel like a scrumptious adventure in every bite.

Colorful Foam Geometric Building Fun

The hand2mind Foam Geometric Solid Blocks set offers a vibrant introduction to fundamental three-dimensional shapes for children aged 4 and up. These soft, durable blocks encourage tactile learning, helping kids explore geometric concepts while also developing their spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Perfect for both home and classroom settings, they transform learning into a playful adventure that lays the groundwork for future STEM understanding. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Colorful Foam Geometric Building Fun features soft, durable blocks that make learning three-dimensional shapes feel more like playtime than schoolwork—a win-win for imagination and education!

Engaging Base Ten Math Blocks

The hand2mind Yellow Plastic Base Ten Blocks Flats Set is a fantastic tool for introducing math concepts to young learners. These colorful, tactile manipulatives make grasping place value, addition, and subtraction as easy as playing with blocks. They help cultivate logical thinking and number sense in a fun, interactive way, turning what could be tedious lessons into enjoyable explorations of math. We love how these base ten blocks bridge the gap for kids transitioning to more complex operations, making math less daunting and more relatable! Kindergarten and up
Why we love it:
Engaging Base Ten Math Blocks, with their colorful, tactile design, transform math lessons into playful explorations, making numbers feel less like a mystery and more like a fun adventure.

Vibrant Colorful Sand for Creative Play

The Colorations Colorful Vibrant Sand 22 oz Jar offers a delightful blend of creativity and educational exploration for children. With its stunning array of vivid colors, this non-toxic sand sparks imaginative play, enhances sensory experiences, and strengthens fine motor skills as kids pour, mold, and craft. Perfect for creative projects, educators can use it to teach color recognition and layering techniques while families can enjoy making beautiful art together—transforming simple activities into engaging learning moments! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Vibrant Colorful Sand offers a 22 oz jar of non-toxic sand that turns crafting into a sensory celebration, making every pour and mold a chance for colorful learning fun.

Playfoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Set

The Educational Insights Playfoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Set is a delightful way for preschoolers to explore letters through active play! With squishy, malleable Playfoam, little hands can create the alphabet in a tactile and engaging manner, boosting fine motor skills and letter recognition. The included sculpt-me letter cards guide children as they mold their own letters, turning each learning session into a fun and mess-free adventure that stimulates creativity and cognitive development. Plus, since the Playfoam never dries out, it’s a classic tool that keeps on giving, making it a fantastic addition to any sensory classroom or home! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Playfoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Set includes sculpt-me letter cards that make learning letters a tactile and exciting adventure, turning fine motor skills into a delightful puzzle.

Playfoam Shape & Learn Counting Fun

The Educational Insights Playfoam Shape & Learn Counting Set offers a delightful way for children to discover numbers and counting through tactile play. With colorful, non-toxic Playfoam and engaging flash cards, this set not only promotes number formation and counting skills but also nurtures creativity and fine motor development. As parents and educators, we love how it transforms learning into an interactive and sensory experience that kids can enjoy anywhere! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Playfoam Shape & Learn Counting Fun offers colorful, non-toxic Playfoam and flash cards, transforming number learning into a squishy, imaginative adventure that sparks joy anywhere!

Engaging Base Ten Foam Blocks for Kids

The hand2mind Green Foam Base Ten Blocks Complete Set opens up a world of math exploration and discovery for our kids! Made with soft foam, these blocks provide a safe, tactile way to understand vital concepts like place value, addition, and subtraction. Not only do they help cultivate logical thinking and number sense, but they also make learning a joyful hands-on experience, encouraging our children to actively engage with math in ways that traditional methods simply can’t. This set transforms math learning into a fun adventure, perfect for nurturing lifelong skills right from kindergarten and beyond. Kindergarten and up
Why we love it:
Engaging Base Ten Foam Blocks for Kids are made of soft foam, making math feel like a safe, hands-on adventure that sparks curiosity and understanding in young learners.

Slimy Sand Sensory Play Set

The SLIMYSAND Bucket is a delightful sensory adventure designed for children of all ages. With its unique texture that stretches like slime and molds like sand, it encourages fine motor skills development through play. As kids crush, stretch, and create with the colorful cotton candy sand, they engage in tactile learning that fosters creativity and relaxes the mind—making it a fantastic choice for parents and educators alike. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Slimy Sand Sensory Play Set comes with a unique texture that stretches like slime and molds like sand, providing an exceptional sensory exploration experience. Watching kids crush, stretch, and create with this colorful cotton candy sand is a joy, as they unknowingly work on their fine motor skills while having a blast. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to encourage creativity and relaxation, turning ordinary playtime into an extraordinary adventure!

Creative Fun with Rubbablox Blocks

Rubbabu Rubbablox Natural Rubber Foam Blocks for Building Set are perfect for young builders aged 12 months and up. These soft, squishy blocks not only promote hours of imaginative play but also foster essential skills like shape recognition and fine motor development. Made from eco-friendly materials, these colorful blocks encourage a tactile learning experience, making them a safe and engaging choice for any playtime. 12 months & up
Why we love it:
Creative Fun with Rubbablox Blocks are made from soft, eco-friendly natural rubber foam, transforming every building session into a safe, squishy adventure that sparks creativity and learning.

Creative Air Dry Modeling Clay for Kids

Crayola Air Dry Clay is the ideal crafting companion for children and educators alike! This versatile, natural white modeling clay encourages creativity and hones fine motor skills as kids experiment with traditional sculpting techniques like coiling, pinching, and slab building. It's fantastic that we can also use Crayola paints to bring our clay creations to life, allowing for an enriching art experience that promotes artistic expression and tactile learning. Ideal for classroom projects or home fun, this bulk clay offers hands-on learning opportunities that spark imagination and creativity in every child! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Air Dry Modeling Clay for Kids is a versatile, natural white clay that transforms every child's ideas into tangible masterpieces while developing their fine motor skills.

Micro Squish Fun Learning Set

The Rhode Island Novelty 2 Inch Micro Squish Assortment brings a delightful twist to playtime, featuring 36 soft, self-rising foam figures perfect for little hands. These tactile toys encourage sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and imaginative storytelling, engaging children in a playful learning environment. Parents and educators will love how these squish figures stimulate creativity and support social play, making them a fantastic addition to any playroom or classroom. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Micro Squish Fun Learning Set features 36 soft, self-rising foam figures that transform playtime into a tactile adventure, sparking creativity while sneaking in fine motor skill practice.

Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog

Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog is an engaging toy crafted for toddlers 18 months and older to explore and develop essential fine motor skills. With its chunky, colorful quills and a friendly design, Spike encourages color recognition, sorting, and counting through playful interaction, making it an excellent choice for both fun and learning! Plus, its thoughtful construction is also beneficial for children with visual impairments, highlighting that everyone can benefit from tactile learning experiences. 18+ months
Why we love it:
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog features colorful, chunky quills that transform fine motor skill practice into an engaging and tactile adventure for every little learner.

Magnetic Letters & Numbers Adventure

The Learning Journey: Magnetic Letters and Numbers for Toddlers is the perfect starter set for our little ones eager to explore the world of letters and numbers! With 80 colorful magnets that stick to any metal surface, kids can engage in hours of creative play while building essential skills like problem-solving and self-confidence. As parents and educators, we love how these delightful magnets not only stimulate our toddlers’ tactile and motor skills but also encourage interactive learning—making every fridge a classroom! Plus, we can rest easy knowing each piece has been safety tested for peace of mind. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Letters & Numbers Adventure includes 80 colorful magnets that transform our fridges into vibrant learning labs, sparking creativity and building essential skills while keeping little ones engaged.

Neptune's Sensory Exploration Toy

Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Neptune’s Sensory Sidekick is a delightful plush companion for babies aged 0 months and up, designed to engage and comfort with a variety of textures and sounds. This charming turtle features high-contrast colors and seven sensory toys—including a crinkle fish and a fun 3-bead chaser—that encourage tactile exploration and sensory development. As parents and educators, we appreciate how Neptune can help our little ones strengthen their fine motor skills while keeping them entertained at home or on-the-go. Plus, the convenient C ring makes it easy to attach to strollers and carriers, making every outing an adventure filled with discovery! 0 months and up
Why we love it:
Neptune's Sensory Exploration Toy features seven engaging sensory toys, making it the perfect plush sidekick for little ones to explore textures and sounds while developing essential skills.

Rubble & Crew Construction Fun

The Rubble & Crew Charger Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for imaginative adventures, crafted with love and authenticity from the beloved show. This 4-inch cube-shaped plush not only delights fans but encourages pretend play that enhances fine motor skills and creativity, making it an excellent gift for curious minds. With soft fabric and vibrant embroidery, it brings tactile learning to life while supporting social play among peers. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Rubble & Crew Construction Fun is a 4-inch cube-shaped plush that sparks imagination while encouraging fine motor skills and creativity in little builders.

Worry Stone Pals for Emotional Learning

The hand2mind Worry Stone Pals are here to support children in understanding and managing their feelings. These engaging sensory bracelets not only provide a tactile experience to help reduce anxiety but also foster vital emotional intelligence and resilience as kids learn to discuss and cope with big emotions in a fun, relatable way. By incorporating these adorable worry stones into their daily routine, parents and educators can create an empathetic environment that promotes social-emotional growth. 3-8 years
Why we love it:
Worry Stone Pals provide a tactile experience that makes discussing big feelings feel like playtime, turning emotional learning into something kids can truly embrace.

Excavate & Discover with Mega Dino Fossil Find

Robo Alive Mega Dino Fossil Find (T-Rex) invites young explorers into an exciting world of paleontology! Digging through rock, magma slime, and sand, children aged 5 and up will sharpen their fine motor skills while engaging in tactile learning experiences. This STEM-based kit not only fosters curiosity about dinosaurs but also encourages critical thinking as kids assemble their dino fossils and watch them come to life with lights and roars! With educational pamphlets included, it’s an enriching way for young minds to explore the fascinating world of prehistoric life. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Excavate & Discover with Mega Dino Fossil Find includes rock, magma slime, and sand for hands-on digging adventures, making paleontology a thrilling way to explore and learn about dinosaurs!

Colorations Gluten-Free Classic Play Dough

Colorations Wheat & Gluten Free Classic Dough is an exciting 8-piece sensory kit that invites children to explore their creativity through hands-on play. Each 2-ounce resealable tub of vibrant colors—ranging from sunny yellow to calming purple—allows kids to mold, sculpt, and mix their masterpieces, promoting fine motor skills and imaginative thinking. This non-toxic, gluten-free dough is perfect for classroom activities or family fun, ensuring that every child can enjoy the tactile learning experience worry-free. As we engage in play, we also foster essential STEM skills, making this dough a fantastic addition to any educational toolkit! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Colorations Gluten-Free Classic Play Dough comes in eight vibrant 2-ounce tubs, sparking endless creativity while keeping playtime safe and mess-free for everyone involved.