Top 10 Toys to Foster Social Development in Kids

Developing social skills is an important part of growing up, and Educational Toys Planet has the perfect selection of toys to help! Our collection of toys encourages imaginative play, communication, and collaboration – all key components of creating strong social skills. From board games to puppets to dress-up costumes and more, our wide range of toys can help your child learn how to share, take turns, be more confident in conversations, and even express themselves. With so many options available, Educational Toys Planet is the place to go for fun and educational toys that can promote healthy social development. Shop our selection today and help your child on their journey towards positive social skills!

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Breaking Barriers Down - Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Feelings Game for Kids That Develops Emotion Regulation and Explores Anger, Sadness, Fear and Joy

Interactive Therapy Game for Emotional Growth – Created for school counselors, therapists, teachers, and families, this game promotes emotional expression in children, teens, and adults. Used in group settings or at home, it encourages healthy conversations about emotions, fostering deeper understanding.
Family Therapy Game that Promotes Open Conversations – Strengthen your relationship with your child or family members through engaging gameplay that invites discussions about anger, fear, sadness, and joy. Perfect for helping children express their emotions comfortably in a safe environment.
208 Thought-Provoking Questions on Emotions – With 208 carefully crafted questions, this game explores a range of emotions, offering a fun and educational experience. An essential tool for CBT therapy, emotional regulation, and developing social skills in children and teens.
Build Self-Esteem and Social Skills – Ideal for both kids and adults, this game fosters meaningful conversations that help build self-esteem and develop key social skills. Great for use in therapy sessions, classrooms, and family game nights to enhance emotional awareness.
Designed by USA-Based Experts in Emotional Health – Proudly developed by Therapy U, a company based in the USA, this game is trusted by professionals nationwide.

Color Sorting Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism, Autistic 5-7, Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids, Feelings Wheel Social Emotional Learning Activities, Fine Motor Skills Calming Fidget Toys

Color Sorting & Emotion Recognition. This color sorting toys for toddlers brings vibrant colors and emotions together! With 5 petals representing happy, angry, scared, sad, and disgust, kids develop color sorting skills while exploring emotions
Autism-friendly Sensory Toy. Autistic kids often have difficulty expressing emotions, but with our autism sensory toys, they can use the different expressions and colors to communicate their feelings. Its soft textures and expressive petals encourage kids to communicate feelings through play
Portable Toddler Travel Toys. Compact at 6.5 inches, this sensory toy is perfect for little hands and on-the-go adventures. Its compact size makes it easy to slip into a diaper bag or backpack. Whether in the car, at the airport, or waiting in line, it keeps toddlers calm and engaged
Preschool Toys for Fine Motor Skills. Sorting silicone beads onto matching colorful petals hones fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, strengthening small muscles, preparing kids for tasks like writing and drawing in the future. It’s the perfect preschool activity that blends fun and learning
Safe Material & Heartfelt Gift. Made from innocuous, scentless gel, our montessori toys guarantees safe play for your child. Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or as a special reward, this toy is sure to bring a smile to any child's face

ThinkPsych Roll with It - CBT Coping Skills Kit - Anger Management - Stress Relief - Social Emotional Learning Toys & Anxiety Relief Tools for Kids - Ages 5-12 - Play Therapy & Calm Down Kit

PSYCHOLOGIST-DESIGNED COPING DICE SYSTEM - Unique interactive dice set (anger, anxiety, sadness, boredom) makes emotional learning engaging and fun. Each roll provides proven coping strategies developed by USA based child psychologists.
COMPLETE 9-PIECE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE KIT - Includes feelings identification card, mindful sensory mat, write & draw tablet, stress ball, boredom busters card, and comprehensive parent guide. Perfect for play therapy and daily emotional support.
PROVEN ANXIETY RELIEF FOR KIDS - Features over 50 research-backed coping skills specifically designed for children ages 5-12. The included anxiety soother mindful mat and calming tools provide immediate stress relief during overwhelming moments.
PROFESSIONAL-GRADE PLAY THERAPY TOOLS - Trusted by child therapists, school counselors, and mental health professionals. Durable construction and portable design make it perfect for both clinical settings and home use.
BUILDS LASTING EMOTIONAL SKILLS - More than just a calm down kit – this social emotional learning system helps children identify feelings, develop coping strategies, and build emotional resilience that lasts a lifetime.

Garybank Emotion Swat Games for Kids Social Emotional Learning, W/56 Emotion Cards, Feelings Regulation Tools for Social Skills Activities, Play Therapy Toys for Counselor, Sight Word Educational Game

Swat The Buzzing Emotions: Sometimes, annoying emotions buzz around in our minds like flies in the air. We’ve visualized common emotions as fly cards and turned them into a swatting flies SEL game. Have children dive into a fun, fast-paced game to develop feelings vocabulary, social emotional awareness, social skills, and anger management
Emoticon-Coded Emotion: This set includes 56 emotion cards with real-life faces, 56 fly cards, and 4 swatters, all with four colors. They all have emoticons and correspond one-to-one. So, kids will easily match the emotion with the corresponding fly to boost hand-eye coordination, reaction, and learning emotions through the game
Interactive Emotion Learning Game: When an emotion card is called out, kids quickly use a swatter to swat the matching fly, reinforcing their grasp of emotions and regulation in dynamic social skills activities. Up to 4 players, great for school games, counselor play therapy games, and counseling games
Comprehensive Emotional Toolkit: Each emotion card features detailed explanations and coping strategies, empowering children with the tools they need to handle various emotions and social situations effectively. It is ideal for family night games, kids social emotional learning, sight word game learning, and phonics games
Social Worker Gifts: Whether as a gift for Christmas, Halloween, Stocking Stuffers, Easter, birthday gifts, or everyday learning, this game is ideal for enhancing emotional intelligence at home or school, making every learning moment a joyful experience

Head Rush - Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Game That Develops Mindfulness, Self Awareness, and Communication

BOOST SOCIAL SKILLS NATURALLY - Designed as a social skills game for kids and teens, Chat Chains helps players develop better conversation skills through 150 engaging topics. Just 15 minutes daily help build meaningful connections and boost confidence in social situations.
TRUSTED THERAPY GAME FOR COUNSELORS - Developed by child psychologists, Chat Chains is a professional counseling tool used by thousands of therapists and educators. Ideal for both one-on-one sessions and group activities to build essential social emotional skills.
EFFECTIVE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL GAME FOR KIDS - Whether used during family game nights or therapeutic sessions, this award-winning game helps players share feelings, develop empathy, and strengthen relationships through structured play. Great for school counseling and home use!
INCLUSIVE FOR ALL ABILITIES - Thoughtfully created as a therapeutic game for diverse needs, including children with autism, ADHD, or social anxiety. Progressive difficulty levels ensure success for every player, making it perfect for speech or occupational therapy use.
AWARD WINNING GAMEPLAY - Winner of the 2022 Family Choice Award and Creative Child Game of the Year. Join thousands of families and professionals who use Chat Chains to build stronger connections and social confidence.

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Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, Social Skills, Autism Learning Materials, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Emotional Learning Toys and Games for Kids, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+

Social-Emotional Learning Fun: Kids learn to identify, talk about, and feel their feelings with these 24 double-sided puzzles!
Match & Solve Puzzles: Each of these self-correcting learning puzzles encourages kids to match emotion words and emoji-style faces with pictures of those feelings in action!
Includes Reusable Storage: With a sturdy design and easy-to-carry handle, these learning puzzles’ package doubles as a reusable storage box!
Ages and Stages: Specially designed with preschool readiness in mind, the Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards help kids as young as 3 build essential SEL skills!
Give the Gift of Learning: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, award-winning educational toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift!

eeBoo: What's Going on Here? Conversation Flashcards, Develops Empathy Through Friendly Illustrations of Social Situations, Develop Social and Emotional Intelligence, for Ages 3 and up

WHATS GOING ON HERE? Conversation Flash Cards help us to understand the friendly illustrations by making inferences using logic, observation, and social experience. What's Going On Here? conversation cards cultivate valuable communication skills and help build an essential foundation for social literacy, analyzing clues, and problem solving. Winner of Gold Best Toy Oppenheim Award and Oppenheim SNAP Award (Special Needs Adaptable Product)
PRODUCT BENEFITS: Helps develop empathy and observational skills while examining friendly illustrations depicting emotional dynamics in a variety of situations. Conversation Cards cultivate valuable communication and analytical skills while building an essential foundation for social and emotional learning.
DEVELOP SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: 50 illustrated 4.5 x 6 inch cards with picture prompts for conversation about emotional situations, in a sturdy 5 x 6.5 inch box. For ages 3 and up.
ACCESSIBLE ARTWORK: Warmly illustrated by Saxton Freymann, situations are depicted to encourage thoughtful analysis of emotional dynamics, sparking conversation and insight.
WOMAN-OWNED business dedicated to sustainability, safety, and the creation of original and extraordinary gifts and toys. SUSTAINABLY SOURCED: 90% recycled materials, printed with vegetable-based inks. SCREEN-FREE FUN: For over 25 years, eeBoo has created wholesome, educational games and activities that cultivate conversation, socialization, and skill-building while introducing our world.

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20Pcs Wooden Number Building Blocks, Montessori Number Blocks Math Learning Toys for Kids Digital Educational Counting Toys Learning Toys for Parent-Child Interaction Social Skills Development

【Montessori-Inspired Educational Excellence】: Our Montessori-inspired wooden number building blocks are expertly designed to promote natural, hands-on learning. These number blocks help children develop number recognition and foundational math skills, making early education both effective and engaging. Perfect number blocks toys for kids as a thoughtful gift for young learners, this montessori number blocks inspires curiosity and a love for learning.
【Versatile and Comprehensive Learning System】: This number blocks toys includes 20 high-quality wooden blocks and 15 interactive learning cards, offering over 30 unique play methods tailored to different skill levels. Whether your child is just starting to explore numbers or ready for more advanced math concepts, this versatile number blocks set encourages creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive growth, making this wooden number blocks an ideal early education companion.
【Premium, Safe, and Eco-Friendly Materials】: Crafted from sustainably sourced, high-quality wood, our number building blocks are built to last. Each strengthfully number blocks is carefully finished with non-toxic, child-safe coatings, ensuring durability and safety for little hands. The eco-friendly design makes this wooden number building blocks montessori a responsible choice for parents who value both quality and sustainability.
【Holistic Skill Development】: Our wooden number building blocks are more than just a toy—they’re a developmental tool. By engaging with these blocks, children strengthen fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and cognitive abilities. This well-rounded approach to learning makes this number building blocks an excellent gift for parents seeking to support their child’s growth through play.
【Foundational Math Mastery and Gift-Ready Packaging】: Give the gift of learning with our beautifully packaged Montessori-inspired wooden number blocks. Designed to help children master number recognition, basic arithmetic, and problem-solving skills, this digital building number blocks is the perfect early education tool. Its gift-ready presentation and educational value make this number blocks 11-20 a standout choice for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Inspire a lifelong love of math and learning with this thoughtful and practical gift.

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hand2mind Social Emotional Task Cards for Ages 3+, Social Emotional Learning, Play Therapy Toys for Counselors, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Conversation Starters, Emotional Regulation for Kids

GROWTH MINDSET FOR KIDS: These unique Task Cards encourage children to explore social-emotional development concepts such as regulating emotions, collaboration, expressing kindness to themselves and others, and more!
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Each card displays a prompt that encourages children to have fun while learning important social emotional skills.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR OFFICE MUST HAVES: These engaging cards include age-appropriate, hands-on activities for individuals, pairs, or small groups. These cards are designed for children ages 3+.
CONVERSATION CARDS FOR KIDS: These Task Cards can be used to encourage deeper discussions about feelings and emotions and how to deal with them. They’re a great resource for at home or in the classroom and fit nicely in any calm down corner.
PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACTIVITIES: This set includes 64 Task Cards (8 Emotions Cards, 8 Kindness Cards, 8 Diversity Cards, 8 Problem Solving Cards, 8 Goals & Growth Cards, 8 Mindfulness Cards, 8 Regulation Cards, an 8 Empathy Cards).

1. What age is appropriate for teaching social skills through toys?

The age at which a child begins to learn social skills through toys is highly dependent on the individual child and their developmental level. Generally, children start to develop social skills as they interact with others during the toddler and preschool years. This is when they start to recognize facial expressions and body language, learn to take turns, and understand the concept of sharing. Toys that encourage cooperative play, such as board games and building sets, can help children learn social skills at this stage. As children grow older, they can use toys to practice more complex social skills, such as problem solving, negotiating, and resolving conflicts. Toys that promote these skills can be used in the elementary school years and beyond.