Toys That Develop Active Play
Our Top 5 Picks
Exciting Goplus Kids Basketball Arcade Fun!
Goplus Kids Basketball Arcade Game is not just a toy; it’s an incredible opportunity for our little ones to dive into the dynamic world of basketball! This dual shot basketball game fosters essential skills like hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and teamwork, all while providing endless hours of active fun. With the vibrant packaging, it makes an ideal gift for birthdays or holidays, inviting our kids to challenge each other and develop their physical fitness in a playful setting. 3+ years
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Exciting Goplus Kids Basketball Arcade Fun! features a dual shot design that turns any space into a mini basketball court where kids can challenge each other and stay active.
Burrito Battles Await with Expansion Fun!
Exploding Kittens Block Block Burrito Expansion Pack takes your family game nights to a whole new level! We absolutely love how this game fosters teamwork and strategic thinking, as players must work together while dodging and blocking the hilarious food fights with inflatable tortilla shields. With the addition of Burrito and Avocado Battle Cards, kids and adults alike will not only boost their critical thinking skills but also enjoy plenty of laughter and bonding time. 7+ years
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Burrito Battles Await with Expansion Fun! features inflatable tortilla shields that not only spark laughter but also boost critical thinking skills while everyone dodges flying avocados.
Minnie Mouse Dance & Play Plush
The Minnie Just Play Disney Junior Mouse Sing and Dance Butterfly Ballerina Plush is an enchanting companion for preschoolers aged 3 and up. This delightful toy encourages active play through movement, rhythm, and music, helping develop gross motor skills as children dance along to Minnie's catchy tune. As they pose Minnie's arms and interact with the twirling motions and vibrant lights, kids gain confidence and engage their creativity, making this plush a wonderful addition to any educational playtime. 3+ years
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Minnie Mouse Dance & Play Plush features interactive twirling motions and catchy tunes, making dance time an exciting way to boost coordination and self-expression.
Stretchy Fun with Goo JIT Zu Heroes
The Heroes of Goo JIT Zu Minis Sonic 6 Pack brings educational play to life while igniting imaginations! Perfect for teaching young kids about cause and effect, these stretchy figures encourage fine motor skills and imaginative play as children experiment with stretching, squishing, and battling their favorite characters. Families will appreciate how these engaging toys promote active play while fostering social skills during cooperative games. 4+ years
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Stretchy Fun with Goo JIT Zu Heroes includes six squishy characters that spark imagination while promoting cooperative games—perfect for battles that don’t require a cape or superpowers!
Gabby's Dollhouse: Travel Toy Adventure
Gabby's Dollhouse, Gabby Girl On-The-Go Travel Set sparks adventure and creativity in our little ones! This delightful 11-piece set encourages active pretend play, allowing kids to explore the world just like Gabby. With engaging components like a toy phone and compass charm, children develop essential skills such as imagination, communication, and problem-solving as they embark on their playful journeys. 3+ years
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Gabby's Dollhouse: Travel Toy Adventure includes 11 fun pieces that spark active pretend play, making learning feel like an exciting adventure for little explorers.
Nerf Elite 2.0 Jolly Dash Blaster Magic
Nerf Elite 2. 0 Jolly Dash Blaster is the ultimate winter toy that combines fun with valuable learning opportunities! As parents and educators, we know how important it is for kids to develop coordination, focus, and teamwork skills. 8+ years
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Nerf Elite 2.0 Jolly Dash Blaster features soft foam darts that promote safe dart-firing games while teaching kids valuable skills they’ll need both on and off the battlefield of fun.
Unleash Fun with X-Shot Insanity Blaster
X-Shot Insanity Mad Mega Barrel is the perfect outdoor toy that combines fun with learning! With its impressive 72 dart capacity and innovative Air Pocket Technology, kids will develop hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and teamwork skills while engaging in action-packed battles. Imagine the excitement as they launch darts up to 90 feet, encouraging active play and motivation to move outdoors. 8+ years
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Unleash Fun with X-Shot Insanity Blaster features a 72 dart capacity that gets kids running wild while honing their coordination and collaboration in the most fun way possible.
Unleash Play with XSHOT Skins Dread!
XSHOT Skins Dread Poppy Playtime - Jumpscare is not just a toy, it's a gateway to imaginative play and skill development! As parents, we know how crucial it is for our kids to engage in activities that challenge their creativity and strategic thinking. With its impressive range and easy reloading features, kids can develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while having a blast shooting darts up to 90 feet away. 8+ years
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XSHOT Skins Dread features easy reloading and impressive dart range, making strategic play as thrilling as a mini adventure in your living room!
Ultimate Water Soaker Cannon Fun!
BigMouth Inc. Water Shooter Cannon is the ultimate summer toy that sparks joy and imagination! Perfect for epic water battles, this fantastic squirt gun encourages kids to engage in active play while developing crucial motor skills and teamwork. 5+ years
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Ultimate Water Soaker Cannon Fun! is easy to operate, making it perfect for active summer water battles that encourage teamwork and coordination while keeping everyone cool and hydrated.
Dinosaur Imagination with Schleich Trio!
Schleich Dinosaurs - Attack of The Dinosaurs Trio Playset invites your child to unleash their imagination in a world where prehistoric adventures come to life! With a Giganotosaurus, Baryonyx, and Ankylosaurus, this playset offers not just fun, but a fantastic way to develop storytelling skills and creative thinking. As we watch our kids engage in screen-free play, we see them explore concepts of biology and history, all while having a roaring good time! 5+ years
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Dinosaur Imagination with Schleich Trio features a fantastic Giganotosaurus, Baryonyx, and Ankylosaurus that inspires creative storytelling and turns playtime into an epic prehistoric adventure.
LEGO Super Mario Diddy Kong's Adventure Set
LEGO Super Mario Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride Expansion Set 71425 is a gateway to creativity, problem-solving, and active play! Watching our kids build their own challenges, like flipping Snaggles and racing around the track with Diddy Kong and Funky Kong, truly brings joy as they immerse themselves in this engaging, interactive world. This set not only enhances fine motor skills but also fosters teamwork and storytelling as our little ones navigate through the vibrant, LEGO landscape. 8-10 years
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LEGO Super Mario Diddy Kong's Adventure Set includes interactive characters that elevate creative play, making learning teamwork and storytelling as thrilling as racing along the track.
Hover Soccer Balls for Active Fun
Trademark Games Hover Soccer Ball 2-Pack is the perfect solution for indoor play that inspires movement and coordination! These innovative hovering soccer balls glide smoothly across hard surfaces, encouraging kids to get active even when the weather outside isn’t cooperating. With three vibrant LED lights, they provide endless excitement, drawing children into both daytime and nighttime adventures. 3+ years
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Hover Soccer Balls for Active Fun glide smoothly across hard surfaces, turning any indoor space into a playful arena where kids can kick, score, and learn teamwork—all while keeping the furniture safe.
Soft Skin Foam Dodgeballs for Kids
GoSports 6 Inch Soft Skin Foam Playground Dodgeballs are perfect for creating hours of active fun while enhancing important social skills. These vibrant blue foam dodgeballs encourage teamwork, coordination, and improve motor skills, making playtime both enjoyable and educational. With a no-sting surface, kids can safely enjoy gameplay indoors or outdoors without the fear of painful impacts. 5-12 years
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Soft Skin Foam Dodgeballs for Kids are designed with a no-sting surface, so kids can enjoy thrilling games without the tears, making active play both fun and worry-free.
Bounce into Learning Fun!
GEDDES Raymond 45mm Super Balls (Pack of 50) are the ultimate source of bouncy joy for kids! These colorful, high-bounce balls not only provide endless entertainment but also spark important developmental skills. From improving hand-eye coordination to encouraging active play and social interaction during games, these bouncy balls are perfect for classroom activities, birthday parties, and backyard fun. 3+ years
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Bounce into Learning Fun! includes 50 colorful super balls that turn any gathering into an energetic learning experience, making exercise feel like playtime with friends.
Fireflowery Toddler Slide for Active Fun
Fireflowery Toddler Slide is the perfect addition to our little ones' playtime adventures! Not only does it provide a thrilling slide down, but it also encourages physical activity and gross motor skill development as toddlers climb and explore. With its safe, non-toxic material and sturdy triangular design, parents can feel confident that their children are playing on a secure structure. 1-3 years
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Fireflowery Toddler Slide features a sturdy triangular design that offers a safe and thrilling way for little explorers to practice climbing and sliding, all while having loads of fun!
SOFITEN Automatic Sniper Rifle Fun!
SOFITEN Toy Gun Automatic Sniper Rifle with Tactical Vest Kit is an exciting way for kids to engage their imaginations while developing teamwork and strategic thinking skills. As parents, we cherish the moments when our kids ditch screens and embrace active play, and this foam blaster encourages just that! With its fully automatic operation and safe soft bullets, kids can experience thrilling shootouts while learning about safety, responsibility, and collaboration during playtime. 8+ years
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SOFITEN Automatic Sniper Rifle Fun! includes a tactical vest kit that transforms shootouts into an opportunity for kids to practice collaboration and responsibility while engaging their imaginations.
Shark Noodle Fun for All Ages
BigMouth Inc. Inflatable Shark Noodle is not just a hilarious addition to your pool but also an exciting learning tool for kids! As children float and play, they develop essential skills like balance and coordination while engaging in active play. 3+ years
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Shark Noodle Fun for All Ages features a friendly inflatable shark that turns pool time into a hilarious adventure, helping kids build confidence while splashing around.
OLAKIDS Indoor Jungle Gym for Active Play
OLAKIDS Indoor Jungle Gym is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little explorers! Designed for kids aged 3-6, this 4-in-1 climbing structure encourages physical activity, improves coordination, and builds strength through engaging play. With its sturdy wooden construction and safe, smooth surfaces, we can feel confident allowing our toddlers to slide, swing, and climb as they develop essential motor skills and social interactions through active play. 3-6 years
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OLAKIDS Indoor Jungle Gym features sturdy wooden construction that transforms our living room into a mini adventure park, letting our kids explore while developing essential skills in a safe environment.
Colorful Play Balls for Learning Fun
Bestway Plastic Play Balls 100ct are an absolute delight for children and parents alike! With four vibrant colors—blue, yellow, green, and red—these balls transform any play area into a colorful learning experience. They’re perfect for indoor and outdoor fun, making them a versatile addition to our playtime routines. 2-5 years
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Colorful Play Balls for Learning Fun come in 100 vibrant plastic balls, turning any space into an engaging playground for developing motor skills and color awareness—fun for the whole family!
Raphael Half Pipe RC Skateboard Adventure
Raphael Half Pipe RC Skate Vehicle is the ultimate way for our kids to blend fun and learning! This remote-controlled skateboard fosters hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem-solving as they steer and perform tricks just like a real skater. Inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this toy not only sparks their imagination but also encourages active play and creativity. 5+ years
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Raphael Half Pipe RC Skateboard Adventure includes remote control maneuvering, making every trick a thrilling challenge that turns the yard into a skate park of imagination.
Dinosaur Dribbler Basketball Fun
Dinosaur Dribbler Hanging Basketball Net is the perfect way to introduce little ones aged 3 and up to the joy of basketball! This dino-themed net not only makes playtime exciting with its vibrant design but also encourages vital skills like hand-eye coordination and motor development as kids practice their free-throws. Plus, it's adjustable height allows it to grow with your child, making every swish a new achievement! 3+ years
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Dinosaur Dribbler Basketball Fun features an adjustable height to grow with your child, turning every swish into a mini celebration of progress and skill development!
Safety Grab Handles for Outdoor Adventures
PLAYBERG Green Plastic Safety Grab Handles Set makes outdoor playtime more exciting and secure for our little ones! Designed for kids, these durable grip bars help enhance coordination and upper body strength as kids navigate their climbing frames, treehouses, and more. Quick and easy to install, they transform any space into a mini jungle gym, promoting active play and healthy risk-taking while we watch them grow stronger and more confident. 2-6 years
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Safety Grab Handles for Outdoor Adventures easily install to create a mini jungle gym, allowing kids to explore with confidence while we breathe a sigh of relief.
Transform Hoverboards into Fun Go-Karts
Gotrax Hoverboard Attachment with Rear Shock Absorption is a fantastic way to breathe new life into your child’s hoverboard! As fellow parents, we know how important it is to encourage active play while building coordination and balance. This attachment not only adds an exciting new mode of transportation but also enhances critical thinking as kids learn how to navigate different terrains safely—thanks to its innovative rear shock absorption feature. 6+ years
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Transform Hoverboards into Fun Go-Karts features a rear shock absorption, making every ride a safe, thrilling adventure that boosts kids' coordination and critical thinking while they play.
Unlock Fun with XSHOT Skins Flux Blaster
XSHOT Skins Flux Blaster with 16 Darts - Beast Out Skin is not just a toy; it's a gateway to active play that supports skill development! As parents and educators, we know how important it is for kids, teens, and even adults to engage in playful learning that fosters hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking. With incredible firing power up to 90 feet and innovative Air Pocket Technology, every shot becomes an opportunity for friendly competition and teamwork. 8+ years
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Unlock Fun with XSHOT Skins Flux Blaster includes 16 darts, creating chances for friendly competition that builds teamwork and imaginative role-play—all while keeping everyone moving!