Toys That Develop Active Play
Our Top 5 Picks
Oversized Rim Basketball Hoop Fun!
Excellerations Oversized Rim, Easy Score Basketball Hoop Set for Kids transforms playtime into an exciting learning experience! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is for our little ones to develop critical motor skills, coordination, and social interaction. With its oversized rim and portable design, this hoop invites our kids to shoot hoops from all angles, making every throw a triumph. 3+ years
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Oversized Rim Basketball Hoop Fun! features an oversized rim that helps make every shot feel like a win, inspiring little athletes to keep trying and playing together.
Bop Buddy: Fun Fitness for Kids
Socker Boppers Bop Buddy is our ultimate inflatable punching bag that promises hours of active play! As parents, we cherish toys that blend fun and fitness. This awesome tool helps our children build agility, coordination, and athletic skills while they punch, kick, and bop away, without the worry of injury. 3+ years
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Bop Buddy: Fun Fitness for Kids is an inflatable punching bag that transforms exercise into an action-packed adventure, keeping our little ones moving and smiling.
Skywalker Trampolines for Active Learning
Skywalker Trampolines 60” Round Mini Trampoline is the perfect blend of fun and education for our little ones! This vibrant, ocean-themed trampoline is not just a fantastic way for our toddlers aged 3-7 to burn off that never-ending energy; it’s also an excellent tool for developing gross motor skills and coordination. With its secure enclosure and padded 360-degree handlebar, we can feel confident that our jumpers are safe while they explore movement and balance. 3-7 years
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Skywalker Trampolines for Active Learning features a padded 360-degree handlebar, ensuring our little ones can bounce safely while mastering their coordination and balance in an ocean-themed playground.
Rainbow-Glossy Beach Ball Fun
Intex Inflatable Beach Ball is the perfect addition to playtime, inspiring active play both indoors and outdoors! With its vibrant rainbow-glossy panels, this beach ball encourages kids to develop their motor skills and coordination as they dodge, catch, and kick. Ideal for group games or solo fun, it promotes teamwork and social interaction, making it a fantastic choice for family gatherings or playdates. 3+ years
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Rainbow-Glossy Beach Ball Fun features vibrant panels that inspire active play, transforming any space into a fun zone for kids to dodge, catch, and kick their way to laughter.
Exciting Educational Fun: Bouncy Balls Galore!
Rhode Island Novelty 38MM 1. 50 Inch Assorted Bouncy Balls are a fantastic way to engage children's imaginations while honing their motor skills! These vibrant and varied bouncy balls encourage active play, which is key for developing hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. 3+ years
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Exciting Educational Fun: Bouncy Balls Galore! includes colorful bouncy balls that transform playtime into a lively affair, helping kids develop coordination while sparking their creativity.
Explore with Hape Walk-A-Long Puppy
Hape Walk-A-Long Puppy is the perfect companion for your little ones as they embark on their first adventures! This adorable pull toy encourages toddlers to get moving, boosting their coordination, balance, and physical strength. As your child takes this friendly puppy for walks, they engage in active play that stimulates both physical development and imaginative storytelling. 12 months +
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Explore with Hape Walk-A-Long Puppy encourages active play as toddlers boost their coordination while embarking on delightful adventures and imaginative storytelling with their new furry friend.
Enchanting Adventures with Princess Cozy Coupe
Little Tikes Princess Cozy Coupe Ride-On Toy is a delightful gateway to imaginative play for our toddlers. Designed with their development in mind, this charming ride-on features a steering wheel, working doors, and even a clicking ignition switch that sparks curiosity and fine motor skills. We love how it fosters active play, whether they’re being pushed around by us or scooting themselves along! 1-5 years
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Enchanting Adventures with Princess Cozy Coupe features a steering wheel and working doors, turning every ride into a journey of creativity and confidence-building adventures.
Bounce into Fun Learning
The Machrus Upper Bounce Trampoline Replacement Mat provides not just a sturdy jumping surface but also an opportunity for kids to develop coordination and balance as they leap and play. With its durable and springy material, children can engage in active play that promotes gross motor skills while having a blast outdoors. This mat allows young ones to channel their energy into joyful bouncing sessions while enhancing their physical abilities and social interactions with friends and family. 3+ years
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Bounce into Fun Learning features a durable and springy surface that turns energy into joyful bouncing sessions while boosting coordination and balance in outdoor play.
Fun Learning with Disney's My First Mickey!
Kiddieland Toys Limited Disney My First Mickey Activity Ride On is the ultimate companion for your child's early adventures! This delightful ride-on toy encourages active play, helping little ones develop their gross motor skills and coordination as they zoom around. With its vibrant design and familiar Mickey Mouse theme, it not only promotes physical activity but also sparks imaginative play, making learning fun every step of the way. 1-3 years
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Fun Learning with Disney's My First Mickey! features a vibrant design that encourages active play and helps kids zoom around while developing social skills with friends.
Enchanting Jasmine Sparkle Shoes
The Disguise Girls Disney Princess Aladdin Jasmine Sparkle Shoes add a delightful touch to any imaginative playtime! Perfect for little ones aged 4 and up, these enchanting shoes inspire creativity and storytelling, allowing children to step into their favorite fairy tale world of Aladdin. With quality materials and adjustable straps, they support active play and independence as kids explore their roles in dress-up adventures, birthday parties, or everyday imaginative fun. 4+ years
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Enchanting Jasmine Sparkle Shoes with adjustable straps empower kids to unleash their creativity while stepping into their favorite fairy tale, making every playtime a magical adventure.
Soar with the Toysmith Mini Beamo!
Toysmith Mini Beamo 16" Flying Hoop brings adventure and active play to your outdoor outings! This lightweight hoop can soar over 100 feet, encouraging kids to learn about teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness as they throw and catch. Perfect for family picnics or playdates at the park, it’s designed for easy throwing and catching, making it suitable for young throwers aged 5 and up. 5+ years
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Soar with the Toysmith Mini Beamo features a lightweight design that lets kids launch it over 100 feet, making outdoor play a thrilling lesson in collaboration and coordination.
Score Big with Mini Hockey Fun!
Franklin Sports Boston Bruins Mini Hockey Set is the perfect gateway into the sport of hockey for our young enthusiasts! This set not only brings the excitement of the NHL right into our living rooms but also teaches essential skills like hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and physical agility. With soft hockey sticks and a foam ball, our little ones can practice in a safe environment while feeling like their favorite players. 3+ years
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Score Big with Mini Hockey Fun! features soft hockey sticks and a foam ball, allowing kids to enjoy the thrill of the NHL safely while building essential skills.
Franklin Sports Mini Hockey Fun
Franklin Sports Louis Blues Mini Hockey Set brings the excitement of hockey right into your living room! We're always looking for ways to engage our kids in active play, and this set does just that—encouraging teamwork, coordination, and motor skills as they dribble and shoot with their friends and family. Perfect for introducing younger children to the fundamentals of hockey, the soft foam ball and mini sticks ensure safety while they learn. 3+ years
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Franklin Sports Mini Hockey Fun includes soft foam balls and mini sticks for safe play, turning any living room into a rink and making active play irresistibly exciting.
Intex Jumbo Inflatable Ball for Kids
Intex Jumbo Inflatable Ball with Colorful Dot Pattern is the perfect addition to your child's water play adventures! This vibrant 42-inch ball not only brightens up any pool party but also promotes active play, helping little ones develop gross motor skills as they chase and toss it around. We love how it encourages teamwork and social interaction among friends, making those summer days even more special. 3+ years
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Intex Jumbo Inflatable Ball for Kids brightens up any pool party while promoting active play, ensuring that summer days are filled with laughter and teamwork.
Action-Packed Learning with Strongarm Blaster
The NERF N Strike Elite Strongarm Toy Blaster is an exciting way for kids aged 8 and up to engage in active play while developing critical motor skills. As they load darts into the blaster and practice their aim, children enhance their hand-eye coordination, focus, and teamwork during friendly target practice sessions with friends and family. This fast-firing blaster not only guarantees fun but also encourages active participation and interaction, making it a fantastic addition to any playtime routine. 8+ years
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Action-Packed Learning with Strongarm Blaster features fast-firing darts that turn any backyard into a competitive target range, making skill-building feel like a thrilling adventure.
Roll Into Learning with Bowling Friends
The Melissa & Doug K's Kids Bowling Friends Play Set and Game is a delightful introduction to bowling for toddlers ages 2 and up. This engaging set not only sparks their interest in active play but also enhances crucial skills like coordination, balance, and teamwork. With its soft, colorful character pins and a portable carrying case, this toy promotes interactive, screen-free fun that encourages little ones to stay active while developing their gross motor skills. 2-5 years
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Roll Into Learning with Bowling Friends features soft, colorful character pins that turn learning coordination into a lively game, making active play both fun and engaging for toddlers.
Hopscotch & Balance in One Mat!
Tumbl Trak Hopscotch Mat is the perfect blend of fun and educational play! With a vibrant hopscotch design on one side and a numbered line for practice on the other, this mat caters to gymnasts and little adventurers of all skill levels. We love how it encourages physical activity, improves balance, and fosters counting skills in our children. 3-10 years
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Hopscotch & Balance in One Mat! features a vibrant design that turns physical activity into a fun learning experience, making counting and coordination feel like a game.
JumpOrange Safari Bounce House Fun
JumpOrange Safari Bounce House is the ultimate playground right in your backyard! As passionate parents and educators, we understand how important it is for our kids to develop essential skills like coordination, balance, and social interaction. This colorful inflatable isn't just a source of endless entertainment; it encourages active play and creativity during birthday parties or family gatherings. 3+ years
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JumpOrange Safari Bounce House Fun has a built-in basketball hoop that turns backyard gatherings into active celebrations, blending laughter and teamwork into every jump.
Wiggle Car: Fun & Learning on Wheels
Wiggle Car is an imaginative ride-on toy that turns playtime into a valuable learning experience! With no batteries, gears, or pedals, this car helps our little ones develop essential motor skills like balance, coordination, and steering through simple twisting and wiggling motions. It promotes independence and keeps kids active, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor fun on smooth surfaces. 3+ years
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Wiggle Car is a no-battery, gear-free ride-on toy that turns wiggling into a fantastic way for kids to develop confidence and coordination while having a blast!
Cuddly Chicken Costume for Creative Play
Forum Novelties Plush Cuddlee Lovable Chicken Costume is the perfect way to spark creativity and imagination in our little ones! This adorable costume, with its soft plush feel and charming design, encourages active play during Halloween, Easter celebrations, or even Christmas pageants. Dressing up not only boosts children's confidence but also enhances their storytelling skills and social interactions as they embody their favorite characters. 3-6 years
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Cuddly Chicken Costume's soft plush feel makes dress-up a cozy adventure, turning any gathering into a stage for imaginative storytelling and role exploration.
Versatile Cornhole and Ladder Golf Set
Lifetime Heavy Duty Cornhole, Ladder Golf Game and Table Combo Set opens up a world of fun and learning for our children. Not only does it encourage active play and outdoor fun, but it also fosters essential skills such as hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how this durable set can switch between two exciting games and double as tables for gatherings or projects, promoting social interaction and teamwork. 6+ years
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Versatile Cornhole and Ladder Golf Set combines two exciting games while doubling as tables, inviting endless outdoor fun and teaching kids the art of teamwork and strategy.
Pirate Adventure Play Set for Kids
The 5pc Pirate Pistol Set is perfect for sparking creativity and nurturing imaginative play! As parents, we know how important it is for our little ones to develop storytelling skills and engage in active play. With a sword and dagger for epic duels, a compass for treasure hunts, and a skull for spooky adventures, this set encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and role-playing. 3+ years
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Pirate Adventure Play Set for Kids includes a sword, dagger, and compass that spark creativity while teaching valuable social skills through thrilling high-seas storytelling.
NERF Turbo Jr. Foam Football Fun
The NERF Turbo Jr. Kids Foam Football is an exciting introduction to the world of sports for our little ones! With its lightweight, soft foam design, it allows kids to easily learn throwing and catching, all while having a blast indoors and outdoors. 3+ years
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NERF Turbo Jr. Foam Football is lightweight and soft, making it perfect for small hands to safely explore throwing and catching while developing a lifelong love for active play.
Gator Skin Special-8 Foam Ball Fun!
Gator Skin Special-8 Foam Ball is the perfect addition to any playtime adventure! Its soft, no-sting design makes it safe for kids and teens, allowing them to engage in active games like GaGa, kickball, and dodgeball without worry. This innovative foam ball encourages teamwork and physical coordination while promoting social skills in a fun and interactive way. 5-15 years
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Gator Skin Special-8 Foam Ball’s soft, no-sting design means active games can be worry-free, creating fun, laughter, and bonding without the fear of ouchies.