Toys That Develop Collaboration
Our Top 5 Picks
SET: The Ultimate Family Card Challenge
SET - The Family Card Game of Visual Perception is the perfect way to foster cognitive skills and family bonding! This exciting game challenges players to use their visual perception and critical thinking skills as they race to find sets by matching colors, shapes, shadings, or numbers. With 81 cards included, it’s easy to set up and is designed for ages 8 and up, making it an excellent choice for family game nights or road trips. 8+ years
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SET: The Ultimate Family Card Challenge features 81 cards that not only fire up healthy competition but also encourage everyone to sharpen their minds while bonding together.
Quercetti Transparent Marble Run Fun
Quercetti Transparent Marble Run is the perfect way to introduce the fascinating world of engineering and scientific principles to our young builders! This 45-piece building set encourages open-ended play and creativity, allowing kids to construct their own unique marble pathways using their imagination. As they watch marbles race through swirling tunnels and spin around wheels, they're naturally learning about concepts like gravity and momentum without even realizing it. 4-8 years
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Quercetti Transparent Marble Run Fun features 45 building pieces that spark creativity as kids design unique marble pathways, turning engineering concepts into a hands-on adventure.
Creative Fun with Wooden Building Blocks
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Block Set instantly invites young builders into a world of creativity and exploration. Designed for beginners, this 200-block set features four vibrant colors and nine engaging shapes, perfect for sparking imaginations and enhancing fine motor skills. As children stack, balance, and arrange these blocks, they're not just having fun; they're also developing spatial awareness, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills. 2-5 years
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Creative Fun with Wooden Building Blocks includes 200 colorful pieces that inspire open-ended play, turning playtime into a hands-on discovery of engineering and imagination.
Creative Learning with Crayola Crayon Classpack
Crayola Crayon Classpack (800ct) is an incredible resource for sparking creativity and learning in young minds! With an impressive array of eight vibrant colors, this bulk crayon pack encourages kids to express themselves while developing fine motor skills and color recognition. Perfect for classrooms, art projects, or at-home activities, we love how it promotes collaborative learning through group creations and imaginative play. 5+ years
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Creative Learning with Crayola Crayon Classpack includes 800 vibrant crayons that spark endless imagination, turning every doodle into a masterpiece and every group project into a fun fest.
Jumbo Fire Truck Puzzle Adventure
The Melissa & Doug Fire Truck Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle is an exciting way for our little ones to dive into hands-on learning! Stretching 4 feet long when fully assembled, this vibrant puzzle features 24 extra-thick pieces made from durable, FSC certified cardboard, ensuring their artwork shines bright for playtime. As kids work to fit the pieces together, they're not just solving a puzzle; they’re developing critical hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills in a fun, engaging format. 3-6 years
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Jumbo Fire Truck Puzzle Adventure stretches 4 feet long, turning puzzle-solving into a collaborative race for little firefighters while boosting essential skills and creativity.
Crayola Ultra Clean Markers for Creative Minds
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers Classpack (200ct) is the ultimate resource for inspiring creativity in our classrooms! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students, these fine line markers help foster artistic expression while developing fine motor skills. With vibrant colors at their fingertips, children can explore their imagination through detailed artwork and group projects. Preschool
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Crayola Ultra Clean Markers for Creative Minds come in a 200ct classpack, making art projects a breeze while promoting teamwork and tidy workspaces—what’s not to love?
BRIO World Expansion Pack for Imaginative Play
The BRIO World Expansion Pack Beginner is more than just a wooden train track set; it's a gateway to creativity and adventure for our little ones. With 11 versatile pieces, children aged 3 and up can expand their railway kingdom, enhancing cognitive and motor skills through dynamic play. As parents and educators, we love how this set encourages imaginative storytelling, problem-solving, and collaboration when friends join in. 3+ years
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BRIO World Expansion Pack includes 11 versatile pieces that transform playtime into a collaborative adventure, encouraging kids to build, create, and problem-solve together.
BRIO World Expansion Pack Adventure
The BRIO World Expansion Pack Intermediate transforms every train play session into a dynamic journey of imagination! Designed for children aged 3 and up, this 16-piece wooden track set invites young engineers to build, create, and explore, enhancing their creativity and critical thinking skills. With interactive switches and endless configurations, it’s a fantastic way to introduce foundational STEM concepts while making cherished memories together. 3+ years
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BRIO World Expansion Pack Adventure includes 16 pieces that invite young engineers to build endlessly, combining imaginative play with essential STEM learning—all while creating those unforgettable moments together.
Delightful Remo Kids Percussion Floor Tom
Remo KD-5080-01 Kids Percussion Floor Tom Drum - Fabric Rain Forest is not just a beautiful addition to any child's playroom; it’s a gateway to musical exploration! This vibrant 10-inch drum encourages children to express themselves creatively while developing essential motor skills and rhythm awareness. As they tap, beat, and create, kids learn the joy of music and collaboration, making it perfect for both solo play and group activities. 3+ years
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Delightful Remo Kids Percussion Floor Tom is a vibrant 10-inch drum that transforms playtime into a lively symphony of sound, inspiring creativity and musicality in little ones.
Elenco Breadboard: Ignite Young Minds
Elenco Breadboard is an exceptional tool for sparking creativity and innovation in DIY electronics projects! With 3,220 total contact points and 520 separate terminals, this high-quality breadboard simplifies prototyping, making it ideal for college, high school, and even budding young inventors. We love how it fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills as kids experiment with electricity and circuits. 10+ years
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Elenco Breadboard features 3,220 total contact points, making it an engaging way for kids to dive into the world of electronics while igniting their creativity.
Elenco Jumper Wire Kit for Young Innovators
Elenco 350 Piece Pre-formed Jumper Wire Kit is the ultimate DIY prototyping companion for curious minds! This kit encourages hands-on learning as children explore the fundamentals of electronics through creative projects. With 350 pre-stripped, color-coded jumper wires in 14 different lengths, kids can easily connect components and bring their imaginative ideas to life. 10+ years
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Elenco Jumper Wire Kit for Young Innovators includes 350 pre-stripped, color-coded jumper wires that make learning electronics feel like a fun, hands-on adventure full of possibilities.
GraviTrax The Game: Marble Logic Challenge
GraviTrax The Game - Flow is an exciting way for kids aged 8 and up to dive into a world of logic, creativity, and STEM-based problem-solving! With just a marble and a series of thoughtfully designed challenges, children can develop their reasoning and planning skills while having a blast constructing their own marble runs. It's a fun stealth learning experience where they won't even realize they’re honing essential skills in science and engineering. 8+ years
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GraviTrax The Game: Marble Logic Challenge includes thoughtfully designed challenges that turn STEM concepts into a playtime adventure, making learning feel like an exhilarating game of marble mayhem.
Build Imagination with Plasticville Bridge
Bachmann Trains - Plasticville U. S. A. 8+ years
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Build Imagination with Plasticville Bridge is an un-assembled kit that transforms train journeys into opportunities for hands-on learning and builds patience while connecting with friends and family.
BRIO World Double Suspension Bridge Fun
BRIO World Double Suspension Bridge invites children into a world of imaginative play, where they can build, explore, and embark on exciting train adventures. This beautifully crafted wooden bridge isn't just a structure; it's a canvas for creativity that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and fine motor skills through hands-on engagement. As parents, we love how it sparks our kids' imaginations, fostering storytelling and collaborative play. 3+ years
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BRIO World Double Suspension Bridge features beautifully crafted wood, encouraging our kids to engineer their own train adventures while sparking creativity and teamwork in every play session.
Match It! Sequencing Fun
The Learning Journey: Match It! - Sequencing is an exciting way for our little ones, ages 3 and up, to delve into the fascinating world of sequences. This vibrant collection of three-piece puzzles not only introduces essential concepts like life cycles and events but also sparks curiosity and discussion among children as they piece together their stories. 3+ years
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Match It! Sequencing Fun features vibrant three-piece puzzles that inspire storytelling and spark curiosity, making learning about life cycles an absolute delight for both kids and parents!
Brew-Opoly: A Fun Twist on Monopoly
Late for the Sky Brew-Opoly Monopoly Game is not just your average board game; it's an engaging way for players aged 21 and up to learn about budgeting, strategy, and social interaction. Whether you choose the traditional version or the one-hour playstyle, this game encourages critical thinking and teamwork as players navigate the world of brewing and business challenges. Perfect for fans of craft beer, it sparks conversations and collaborative learning while providing a playful, lighthearted atmosphere for game night! 21+ years
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Brew-Opoly features engaging gameplay that transforms budgeting and strategy into a friendly competition, making it an entertaining way for adults to sharpen their life skills while enjoying craft beer.
Fraction Fun with Deluxe Fraction Tower Set
Learning Resources Deluxe Fraction Tower Set makes mastering math concepts a fun adventure! We love how these snap-together, color-coded cubes transform learning about fractions, decimals, and percentages into a hands-on experience that kids can truly grasp. With 51 vibrant cubes and 12 engaging activity cards, our little learners can explore fraction equivalencies in a way that feels more like play than study. 6+ years
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Fraction Fun with Deluxe Fraction Tower Set includes 51 vibrant cubes that make grasping fractions feel like a colorful game rather than homework—talk about turning numeracy into a playdate!
Creative Sun-Powered Art Journey
The Toysmith Solar Print Kit invites children aged 5 and up to explore the enchanting world of solar energy through art. This engaging kit not only sparks creativity by allowing kids to make stunning designs using sunlight, but it also teaches fundamental scientific concepts such as chemical reactions and UV exposure. Parents and educators will appreciate how this hands-on project enhances fine motor skills and encourages collaborative play, making it a perfect addition to any learning environment. 5+ years
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Creative Sun-Powered Art Journey allows kids to make stunning designs using sunlight, turning art time into a colorful science lesson that brightens both creativity and curiosity.
Elevate Creativity with E-Z Track Pier Set
Bachmann Trains 18 PC. E-Z TRACK GRADUATED PIER SET opens up a world of imaginative play for budding engineers and train enthusiasts! This fantastic set encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as children learn to build and customize their own layouts. 8+ years
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E-Z Track Pier Set includes 18 pieces that inspire kids to build imaginative landscapes while mastering concepts of engineering and physics. It’s a playtime goldmine for creativity and teamwork!
Hive Game: Explore and Learn!
Smart Zone Games Hive is an engaging board game that crawls with endless possibilities for our curious little learners! This award-winning game invites kids to strategize, collaborate, and think critically as they navigate the vibrant world of soldier ants and grasshoppers. By playing Hive, children develop essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and strategic thinking—all while having a blast! 7+ years
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Hive Game: Explore and Learn! features vibrant soldier ants and grasshoppers to engage kids in strategic play, transforming learning into an exciting adventure in teamwork and critical thinking.
Crayola Dough: Unleash Creativity in Purple!
Crayola Dough - Purple is a vibrant 3-pound bucket of fun that invites young artists to explore their creativity through tactile art. This soft, easy-to-mold dough encourages fine motor skills as children squish, roll, and shape their imaginative ideas into 3D masterpieces. Perfect for group projects at classrooms or birthday parties, this non-toxic dough fosters collaboration and social interaction among peers. 3+ years
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Crayola Dough: Unleash Creativity in Purple! includes a vibrant 3-pound bucket, making it perfect for shaping imaginative ideas while fostering teamwork and endless creative fun.
Engaging Math Skills with Double Dice Set
Koplow Games KOP11703 Double Dice Game Set is a fantastic resource for making math fun and interactive! Perfect for kids ages 5 and up, this set of 8 colorful dice provides a hands-on way to dive into basic math concepts. Whether you’re practicing addition, subtraction, or even simple multiplication, these dice spark excitement and curiosity in young learners. 5+ years
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Engaging Math Skills with Double Dice Set includes 8 colorful dice that turn math practice into a lively game, making every equation feel like an exciting challenge.
Connect Math Skills with Cuisenaire Rods
Learning Resources Connecting Cuisenaire Rods Small Group Set is a fantastic tool for helping our children grasp essential math concepts in a fun and colorful way! With 155 vibrant rods in varying lengths, our little learners can explore fractions, measurement, and more while developing their problem-solving skills. The clever design features 1-cm increments on one side, making it easy for our kids to visualize and manipulate numbers. 4+ years
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Connect Math Skills with Cuisenaire Rods includes 155 vibrant rods that make exploring fractions and measurement not just educational, but a colorful adventure for our little learners.
Dual-Sided Fun with Flipside Products!
Flipside Products 24" x 36" Two Sided Dry Erase/Flannel Board is not just a board; it’s a gateway to creativity and learning! We love how it supports so many skills—from storytelling to drawing, it encourages our little ones to express themselves freely while developing critical thinking and imaginative play. The versatile design means we can switch between felt activities and dry-erase fun, keeping our kids engaged and excited about learning. 3+ years
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Dual-Sided Fun with Flipside Products features a versatile two-sided design that transforms any moment into a creative adventure, inspiring both individual and collaborative learning experiences.