Toys That Develop Early Literacy
Our Top 5 Picks
Huggable Disney Plushies for Learning Fun
KIDS PREFERRED Disney Baby Cuteeze Beauty and The Beast Belle and Beast Stuffed Animal Plush Toys 2 Piece Set is not just about cuddles—it's about creating connections! These delightful plushies help nurture social skills and emotional intelligence as little ones engage in imaginative play and storytelling. The soft textures and friendly faces can evoke early literacy as children explore language through play. 0-3 years
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Huggable Disney Plushies for Learning Fun includes two beloved characters, inspiring storytelling and bonding moments that turn playtime into a cozy experience full of learning.
Discover and Learn with Laugh & Learn Puppy
Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Puppy’s Game Activity Board is the perfect way to spark curiosity and joy in your little one! This interactive board game features three engaging play points that light up and play catchy tunes, making learning about numbers, shapes, and the alphabet an exciting adventure. With Smart Stages levels designed to grow alongside your child, they’ll enjoy over 40 fun songs, sounds, and phrases that keep them eager to explore. 9 months - 3 years
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Discover and Learn with Laugh & Learn Puppy features three engaging play points that light up and play catchy tunes, turning learning into a delightful dance party for little ones!
Laugh & Learn Tractor: Play & Learn Fun
Fisher-Price Baby to Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn 4-in-1 Farm to Market Tractor is an exceptional playset that grows with your little one from infancy to toddlerhood. With four versatile modes—riding, sit-at play, pull-along, and pretend play—this toy keeps children engaged while supporting their developmental milestones. It’s packed with over 75 songs, sounds, and phrases that teach essential early learning concepts like the alphabet, shapes, and colors, all while honing fine motor skills through fun interactions. 9 months to 3 years
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Laugh & Learn Tractor: Play & Learn Fun boasts over 75 songs and phrases that transform learning into a lively adventure while supporting essential developmental milestones.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Tablet Fun
Fisher-Price Toddler Learning Toy Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Tablet is an engaging pretend computer that combines playtime with education! As parents and educators, we know the importance of fostering early learning, and this delightful tablet does just that, introducing our little ones to the joys of the alphabet, colors, and basic objects. With over 100 lively songs, sounds, and phrases, plus glowing lights that dance to the beat, this toy not only captivates our children's attention but also enhances their fine motor skills and understanding of cause and effect. 1-3 years
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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Tablet Fun entertains with over 100 lively songs and phrases, turning learning about the alphabet and colors into a delightful playtime adventure.
Engaging Learning with Laugh & Learn Puppy
Fisher-Price Baby Learning Toy Laugh & Learn Puppy’s Remote is a delightful way for our little ones to start exploring the world of learning! With a light-up screen and over 35 songs, sounds, and phrases, this pretend TV remote teaches infants about the alphabet, colors, and greetings through vibrant music and playful interactions. As our babies press buttons, they discover the joy of cause and effect, all while boosting their fine motor skills and engaging their senses. 6-36 months
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Laugh & Learn Puppy’s Remote features over 35 songs and sounds that make learning the alphabet feel like a dance party in your living room!
Nuby's Playful Silicone Teething Mitten
Nuby Silicone Wrist Teething Mitten is the charming companion for our little ones as they navigate the early stages of teething! This delightful lion-themed mitten not only soothes tender gums but also enhances fine motor skills by encouraging babies to grasp and hold. Designed for breastfeeding babies or those reluctant to use pacifiers, its playful elements captivate attention, providing sensory stimulation while fostering self-soothing. 3+ months
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Nuby's Playful Silicone Teething Mitten features a delightful lion design that keeps babies engaged while soothing sore gums, turning a tough teething phase into a playful experience.
Foam Alphabet Adventure Mat
The Battat 82 Pieces Foam Alphabet Floor Mat is the ultimate play and learning space for our little ones! Designed to engage babies and toddlers from the moment they begin exploring, this vibrant mat encourages early literacy while providing a soft, comfortable surface for play. With removable shapes that inspire creativity and imaginative play—like building forts or learning ABCs—parents can feel confident knowing their child is developing essential skills in a fun, safe environment. 0 months +
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Foam Alphabet Adventure Mat features 82 colorful pieces that transform learning ABCs into playful explorations, turning any space into a creativity hub while keeping little ones comfy.
Engaging Wooden ABC & 123 Puzzles
The Battat Wooden Alphabet & Number Puzzle set is a delightful way for toddlers aged 2 and up to dive into the world of letters and numbers! With a vibrant critters alphabet puzzle and a charming rainbow garden numbers puzzle, children can explore early literacy and numeracy in a hands-on, playful manner. These sturdy, wooden pieces not only help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also spark creativity and curiosity in young minds. 2+ years
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Engaging Wooden ABC & 123 Puzzles features vibrant puzzle pieces that turn learning letters and numbers into an exciting adventure, making education a hands-on delight for curious little minds.
Colorful ABC Peg Puzzle for Toddlers
The Battat Wooden ABC Peg Puzzle for Toddlers is a delightful introduction to letters and shapes for our little learners aged 2 years and up. With 27 vibrant, chunky pieces featuring adorable critters, kiddos can sort and match while building critical fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Designed to withstand plenty of toddler enthusiasm, this charming puzzle not only captivates young imaginations but also lays the groundwork for early literacy. 2+ years
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Colorful ABC Peg Puzzle for Toddlers includes 27 vibrant, chunky pieces that make learning letters a hands-on adventure, turning playtime into a literacy-building journey!
Seaside Adventure Learning Puzzle
The Melissa & Doug Round The Shore Tracks Cardboard Jigsaw Floor Puzzle is a creative way to engage children aged 4 and up in hands-on learning. This puzzle not only helps develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities but also introduces foundational concepts like number recognition and the alphabet through interactive play with wind-up vehicles. Ideal for screen-free fun, it fosters early learning in a delightful seaside setting that children will love exploring. 4+ years
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Seaside Adventure Learning Puzzle features engaging wind-up vehicles that turn learning into an underwater escapade, making early education feel like a delightful day at the beach.
Elmo's Story Adventure Machine
The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Sesame Street Elmo & Friends Story Collection invites children into a vibrant world of storytelling. This engaging toy not only brings stories to life through light projections and narration but also enhances early literacy skills, such as word recognition and comprehension, making reading fun and interactive. Parents and educators will appreciate how this charming toy fosters a love for books while supporting essential developmental milestones in a whimsical way. 3+ years
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Elmo's Story Adventure Machine captures little ones’ imaginations with its engaging light projections and narration. It turns bedtime stories into interactive adventures, making reading feel less like a chore and more like a fantastic journey. Plus, it sneaks in essential literacy skills while kids giggle along with their favorite furry friends, ensuring that learning happens in the most delightful way possible!
Empower Early Readers with Fun Learning!
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Sound Segmenting Trays are an absolute game changer for our little learners. These interactive trays not only make phonemic awareness engaging but seamlessly blend play with foundational reading skills! With their unique write-and-wipe functionality and visual aids, children can practice segmenting sounds while gaining confidence in their letter recognition. 3-6 years
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Empower Early Readers with Fun Learning! features unique write-and-wipe functionality that turns practicing sounds into an exciting game, making reading readiness a fun adventure.
Stack Tacos with Pete The Cat!
Briarpatch, Pete The Cat Terrific Taco Game invites your preschoolers to embark on a whimsical taco-building adventure alongside their beloved character, Pete The Cat. As we draw ingredient cards and race to collect silly toppings, children engage in memory exercises, decision-making skills, and a delightful dose of luck. The simplicity of the game's rules allows families to bond over spontaneous fun without the need for reading, promoting early literacy in an enjoyable way. 3-5 years
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Stack Tacos with Pete The Cat! invites families to engage in a delightful taco-building race that encourages laughter while sneakily developing literacy and memory skills—tacos never tasted so educational!
HONEY JOY Classical Mini Grand Piano
HONEY JOY Classical Kids Piano is truly a delightful introduction to the world of music for our little ones! With 30 perfectly sized keys, it encourages our children to engage deeply with melodies and develops their fine motor skills as they press each key effortlessly. The included music stand makes learning even more efficient, enhancing their ability to read music and improve concentration. 3+ years
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HONEY JOY Classical Mini Grand Piano features 30 perfectly sized keys, inviting our little ones to explore melodies while developing vital skills and a lifelong love for music.
Paw Patrol Bilingual Learning Tablet
LEXiBOOK's Paw Patrol Educational Bilingual English/Spanish Interactive Learning Tablet is a delightful way for toddlers to explore the world of letters, numbers, and words! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to make learning engaging and fun, and this tablet does just that with its interactive touch-sensitive features. Kids can dive into spelling games, lively quizzes, and even introduction to music, all while cultivating their bilingual skills in English and Spanish. 3+ years
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Paw Patrol Bilingual Learning Tablet features interactive touch-sensitive activities, making learning letters and numbers a playful adventure that travels anywhere with us!
Engaging Toddler Flash Cards for Learning
The Carson Dellosa 216 Toddler Flash Cards are an exciting journey into early education for children ages 4 and up! With four different packs covering essential skills like the alphabet, sight words, colors, shapes, and numbers, these flash cards turn learning into a playful adventure. We love how they come with extra resource cards and binder rings, making it easy to keep everything organized and accessible for on-the-go learning. 4+ years
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Engaging Toddler Flash Cards for Learning come with four different packs, turning concept grasping into an exciting game that fits perfectly into our busy, on-the-go lives!
Laugh & Learn Interactive Coffee Mug
The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Wake Up & Learn Coffee Mug is an engaging educational toy that delights infants aged 6 months and up. This charming tumbler encourages little ones to explore letters, numbers, and colors through interactive songs, sounds, and phrases—over 20 in total! With its fun rattle sounds and imaginative play features, this mug helps strengthen fine motor skills and encourages creativity as your child mimics sipping their morning brew. 6 months to 3 years
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Laugh & Learn Interactive Coffee Mug engages little ones with over 20 songs and sounds, turning every pretend sip into a delightful learning experience that brews creativity.
Mr. Pencil's Writing Adventure
LeapFrog Mr. Pencil's Scribble, Write and Read invites children into a magical world of letters and numbers! As parents, we know how vital early writing skills are, and this engaging toy makes learning such a joy. 3+ years
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Mr. Pencil's Writing Adventure invites kids to trace letters step-by-step, turning learning into a magical experience that makes writing names feel truly special.
Engaging Wooden Letters for Spelling Fun
Le Toy Van - Wooden Letters in a Bag Toy is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the world of letters and spelling! With 60 beautifully crafted letters, this eco-friendly set not only ignites a love for learning but also helps develop essential skills like color recognition and fine motor coordination. The soft, contemporary colors make it visually appealing and easy for tiny hands to manipulate. 18+ Months
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Engaging Wooden Letters for Spelling Fun includes 60 beautifully crafted letters that turn learning into an eco-friendly adventure, making spelling feel like child’s play and clean-up a breeze!
Storytime Magic with Cookie Monster
The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Sesame Street Cookie Monster & Friends Story Collection brings storytime to life with delightful tales featuring beloved characters. This interactive experience encourages early literacy skills through read-along storytelling, promoting word recognition and comprehension as children watch words illuminate the wall while hearing them narrated. Parents and educators will appreciate its engaging approach to nurturing a love for reading in young minds while also adding a fun nightlight feature that soothes bedtime routines. 3+ years
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Storytime Magic with Cookie Monster brings beloved characters to life with read-along storytelling that illuminates words on the wall. It’s a delightful way to nurture early literacy skills while making bedtime routines feel less like a chore and more like a magical adventure. Plus, who wouldn’t want to be serenaded to sleep by Cookie Monster? Talk about sweet dreams!
Engaging Storytime with Duck, Duck, Dinosaur
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Duck, Duck, Dinosaur Story Collection is a delightful way to make storytime come alive! This fun educational toy not only captivates young imaginations but also supports early literacy skills. As children engage with the character Spike, they’ll experience thrilling adventures while developing reading and word recognition skills—seeing the words as they hear them narrated. 3+ years
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Engaging Storytime with Duck, Duck, Dinosaur features charming light effects that create a cozy atmosphere, making storytime an adventure in reading and imagination.
LeapTab Touch: Learning Made Fun
The LeapFrog LeapTab is a delightful screen-free learning companion for our little ones, designed to ignite curiosity in preschoolers aged 3 and up. With ten engaging double-sided cards, kids dive into exciting subjects like letters, numbers, and even essential social skills. Each touch point offers interactive games, quizzes, and sing-along songs that effortlessly blend fun with education, making every session an adventure! 3+ years
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LeapTab Touch features ten engaging double-sided cards that turn learning into an interactive adventure, sparking curiosity and fun without screens.
Splash into Learning with Bath Books!
B. toys – Bath Book 2 Pack introduces a delightful way for our little ones to explore colors and numbers during tub time! With engaging illustrations and friendly animals guiding the learning, these soft and waterproof books are perfect for making bath time both fun and educational. 6 months +
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Splash into Learning with Bath Books! features engaging illustrations that turn bath time into a fun educational adventure, making it easier to keep little ones happily soaking and learning.
B. Toys 9-Piece Microscope Adventure
The B. Toys 9 Pieces Toy Microscope Set is the perfect gateway for young explorers eager to dive into the wonders of science! Designed for curious minds aged 4 and up, this engaging set includes a 2-way microscope, magnifying glass, tweezers, and adorable toy critters, allowing little ones to observe nature up close. 4+ years
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B. Toys 9-Piece Microscope Adventure includes a 2-way microscope that transforms nature into an engaging science lab, planting seeds of curiosity in young explorers.