Toys That Develop Emotional Intelligence
Delightful Culinary Adventures Await
Squishville by Original Squishmallows What’s Cookin’ Squad offers a whimsical collection of 12 fan-favorite plush characters that inspire joy and creativity in early childhood play. With these adorable 2-inch pals, children can develop their social skills through storytelling and imaginative role-play, enhancing their emotional intelligence and fostering friendships. This set not only sparks imagination but also highlights the importance of cooperation and sharing, making it a fantastic choice for parents and educators looking to enrich playtime. 3+ years
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Delightful Culinary Adventures Await features a whimsical collection of 12 plush characters that inspire imaginative role-play, helping kids build friendships while they cook up fun stories together.
Squishville Purple Pals Adventure Set
The Squishville by Original Squishmallows Purple Pals Squad Plush is a delightful introduction to imaginative play for our little ones. Featuring six adorable 2-inch plush friends—Bashira, Mollie, Carlota, Patrick, Rida, and Jazzy—children can explore storytelling, social skills, and emotional intelligence through their vibrant personalities and interactive scenarios. These unique plush toys encourage creativity and nurturing behavior, inviting kids to build their very own Squishville world while enhancing fine motor skills as they play. 3+ years
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Squishville Purple Pals Adventure Set features six adorable 2-inch plush friends, making it easy for kids to create their own imaginative worlds while developing important social and emotional skills.
Worry Stone Pals for Emotional Learning
The hand2mind Worry Stone Pals are here to support children in understanding and managing their feelings. These engaging sensory bracelets not only provide a tactile experience to help reduce anxiety but also foster vital emotional intelligence and resilience as kids learn to discuss and cope with big emotions in a fun, relatable way. By incorporating these adorable worry stones into their daily routine, parents and educators can create an empathetic environment that promotes social-emotional growth. 3-8 years
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Worry Stone Pals provide a tactile experience that makes discussing big feelings feel like playtime, turning emotional learning into something kids can truly embrace.
Marshmallow Zoo Dragon Delight
The Mary Meyer Stuffed Animal Marshmallow Zoo Dragon is a fantastical friend that sparks the imagination of little ones while also providing comfort and security. Designed for cuddly companionship, this soft toy encourages nurturing behavior and imaginative play, helping children develop social skills and emotional intelligence as they engage in storytelling and role-playing with their furry friend. With its weighted bum and slouchy body, this dragon is not only huggable but also a great tool for enhancing fine motor skills as kids lift, carry, and cuddle it. 2-5 years
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Marshmallow Zoo Dragon Delight features a slouchy body that's perfect for hugging, turning every storytelling session into a cozy adventure that enhances social skills and emotional connection.
Peppa Pig Adventure Playset Fun
Peppa Pig Peppa's Little Vehicle Playset is the perfect companion for your little one's imaginative adventures. This vibrant playset encourages creative role-playing, helping preschoolers develop critical social skills and emotional intelligence as they act out their favorite episodes with Peppa and friends. With a helicopter, camper, and car, this playset not only sparks hours of fun but also boosts fine motor skills as kids manipulate the adorable figures. 3+ years
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Peppa Pig Adventure Playset Fun includes a helicopter, camper, and car, making it an endless source of creative storytelling that grows essential social skills!
Engaging Shape Sorting Cloud Toy
Skip Hop Shape Sorting Toy with Shapes and Feelings is more than just your average shape sorter; it’s a delightful journey into the world of emotions, colors, and weather. As parents and educators, we know how crucial early learning is, and this adorable cloud buddy does an amazing job at introducing our little ones to key concepts! With 10 easy-to-grab blocks that illustrate different shapes tied to emotions like happy/sunny and sad/rainy, children will develop both fine motor skills and emotional intelligence as they sort and slide each block down the rainbow. 12 months+
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Engaging Shape Sorting Cloud Toy comes with 10 easy-to-grab blocks that marry shapes with feelings, making learning emotions a colorful and playful experience.
Mood-Expressing Reversible Plushies
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Bat Plushie - Kawaii Strawberry is a fun and interactive way for children to express their emotions! By flipping the plushie to show different moods, kids enhance their emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, and learn to navigate feelings effectively. Perfect for home or school, this delightful plushie fosters understanding and dialogue around emotions while providing a cuddly companion for comfort. 3+ years
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Mood-Expressing Reversible Plushies feature a flip design that encourages kids to express and understand their feelings, making emotional talk cuddly and fun.
Imaginative Fun with Moose Stage Puppet
Folkmanis Moose Stage Puppet brings a delightful dimension to storytelling and pretend play! As parents and educators, we know that using puppets can spark creativity, enhance communication skills, and develop emotional intelligence through role-playing. This beautifully crafted puppet is perfect for captivating little hearts during storytime, engaging classrooms, or even entertaining at birthday parties. 3+ years
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Imaginative Fun with Moose Stage Puppet features realistic details that bring stories to life, encouraging kids to explore their feelings and social interactions while they play.
Bring Stories Alive with Jack Rabbit Puppet
Folkmanis Jack Rabbit Hand Puppet is an enchanting tool for igniting creativity and imagination in our little ones. This delightful puppet encourages kids to dive into the world of storytelling and role-play, enhancing their communication skills and boosting confidence in presenting ideas. With its lifelike details and easy-to-use design, it allows our children to express emotions and scenarios, making learning an interactive adventure. 3+ years
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Bring Stories Alive with Jack Rabbit Puppet features lifelike details that transform storytelling into a fun, interactive experience, making every child a star in their own adventure.
Hot Dots: Boost Confidence through Play!
Hot Dots Feelings & Friendships Social Emotional Learning Workbooks are an exciting way for our little ones to explore critical emotional skills! These interactive workbooks not only spark joy in learning but also provide essential skills for building confidence and self-awareness. With over 200 engaging activities focused on empathy, friendships, and recognizing feelings, kids can learn at their own pace while receiving immediate feedback from the Hot Dots pen. 3+ years
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Hot Dots: Boost Confidence through Play! includes over 200 interactive activities that turn emotional learning into a fun game, prepping kids for friendships like pros.
Expressive Emotions Memory Match Game
The hand2mind Express Your Feelings Memory Match Game is an engaging way for children to explore a spectrum of emotions! This memory game not only entertains but also fosters emotional intelligence, helping kids recognize and articulate their feelings through delightful expressive faces. By playing, our little ones sharpen their memory skills while learning that emotions can look different across various people—a vital lesson in empathy. 3+ years
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Expressive Emotions Memory Match Game features delightful expressive faces that help kids articulate their feelings while having fun, sparking essential conversations about emotions.
Dino Adventures Plush Companion Set
The Jurassic World 7-inch Small Plush Stuffed Animal 2-Pack features a delightful Tyrannosaurus Rex and Blue, inspiring imaginative play for kids aged 3 and up. These super-soft plush toys not only provide comfort and companionship but also encourage storytelling, creativity, and social skills as children recreate scenes from Jurassic World Dominion or invent their own dino adventures. With their unique textures and vibrant colors, this collector set is a perfect way to spark curiosity about dinosaurs and engage young minds in the wonders of the prehistoric world. 3+ years
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Dino Adventures Plush Companion Set includes a cuddly T. rex and Blue, sparking endless storytelling journeys that ignite creativity and develop social skills through playful interactions.
Unlock Adventure with SuperKitties Buddy!
Just Play Disney Junior SuperKitties Small Plush Stuffed Animal, Buddy, invites your little ones into a world of imaginative adventures. As the strongest member of the SuperKitties team, Buddy inspires children to explore storytelling and problem-solving while they transform playtime into action-packed scenarios. With his soft fabrics, vibrant colors, and delightful details, this plush companion not only offers cozy cuddles, but also encourages social skills as kids engage in cooperative play. 2+ years
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Unlock Adventure with SuperKitties Buddy! features soft fabrics and vibrant colors, making it the perfect companion for inspiring creativity and cooperative play during epic story-driven adventures.
Bluey Pillow Pet Adventures
Pillow Pets Bluey is the ultimate companion for playful learning and cozy comfort! This delightful plush transforms from a cuddly stuffed animal to a pillow, making it an ideal partner for storytime, naptime, and imaginative play. As children engage with Bluey, they develop social skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence, making it a perfect addition to any nurturing learning environment. 3+ years
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Bluey Pillow Pet Adventures transforms from a cuddly stuffed animal to a cozy pillow, making it the perfect companion for nurturing creativity and heartwarming playtime stories.
Emotional Learning Stampers for Kids
The READY 2 LEARN Easy Grip Dough & Paint Stampers is a delightful set designed to engage children ages 2 and up in meaningful ways. With 12 fun, emotion-themed stampers featuring diverse faces and hairstyles, kids can play while exploring their feelings and developing empathy. It’s a fantastic tool for sparking conversations about emotions, allowing little ones to express themselves creatively while enhancing their social-emotional learning. 2+ years
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Emotional Learning Stampers for Kids features 12 fun, emotion-themed stampers that help children express their feelings while cultivating empathy and sparking important conversations. It’s like art class meets feelings 101!
Fatima Peach Frog: Your Child's Creative Companion
Fatima Peach Frog is more than just a cuddly plush; she's a whimsical friend that sparks creativity and imagination! With her fuzzy belly and charming personality, Fatima encourages our little ones to express themselves through storytelling and play. As a multimedia artist, she boasts a unique charm that can inspire budding artists at home. 3+ years
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Fatima Peach Frog is a whimsical friend that encourages storytelling and imaginative play, making learning feel like a cozy adventure full of creativity.
Squishville Colorful Squad Adventure
Squishville by Original Squishmallows offers a delightful collection of six adorable 2-inch plushies, featuring Annalise, Duna, Fuyuki, Danika, Lemora, and Rayn. This charming set not only sparks imagination and creativity through playful role-playing, but also helps children develop social skills and emotional intelligence as they interact with these colorful characters. Perfect for fostering a sense of belonging and community, these little plush pals make learning fun and engaging for young minds! 3+ years
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Squishville Colorful Squad Adventure includes six adorable plushies that invite imaginative role-play, helping kids navigate feelings and friendships in a fun, engaging way.
Barbie Logo Plush Cuddle Pillow
The Franco Movie Luxe Super Soft Plush Squishy Decorative Pillow is the perfect accessory for any young Barbie enthusiast aged 3 and up. This pillow not only provides a cozy spot for snuggles but also encourages imaginative play and creativity as kids decorate their spaces with a pop of Barbie style. Its delightful design fosters a sense of comfort and nurturing, essential for developing emotional intelligence and self-soothing skills. 3+ years
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Barbie Logo Plush Cuddle Pillow is super soft and squishy, making it the perfect cozy companion that sparks creativity while helping kids develop important emotional skills.
Inside Out Anxiety Fidget Keychain
The Inside Out 2 Fidget Figure Keychains - Sadness is a delightful way to help kids understand and express their emotions. Ideal for ages 3 and up, this engaging toy not only promotes emotional intelligence but also develops fine motor skills through its interactive features. With a backpack clip for on-the-go fun, it's a fantastic tool for parents and educators looking to encourage conversations about feelings while providing calming fidget activities. 3+ years
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Inside Out Anxiety Fidget Keychain features a clip for on-the-go fun, making it a delightful way for kids to express emotions while developing fine motor skills.
Fidget Fun with Emotion Exploration
The Just Play Inside Out 2 Fidget Figure Keychains bring emotional learning to life through play! Designed for children ages 3 and up, this delightful Sadness figure not only engages kids with its multiple fidget activations but also encourages conversations about emotions, helping them develop emotional intelligence and coping skills. Perfect for both home and on-the-go, it’s an interactive way to promote empathy and understanding of feelings while having fun. 3+ years
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Fidget Fun with Emotion Exploration features multiple fidget activations to engage kids in conversations about feelings, making emotional learning fun and interactive.
Talk It Out Plush for Emotional Learning
The Inside Out 2 Talk It Out Small Plush is an engaging tool for children aged 3 and up to explore and express their emotions. Featuring Anxiety from Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2, this plush not only encourages imaginative play but also helps children understand and discuss complex feelings in a friendly way. With its super soft textures and adorable interactive features, this toy transitions emotional conversations into delightful experiences, making it a valuable addition to any home or classroom. 3+ years
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Talk It Out Plush features the lovable Anxiety character from Inside Out 2, making it easier for kids to engage in heartfelt conversations about their feelings in a fun way.
Joyful Fidget Play for Little Ones
The Inside Out 2 Fidget Figure Keychains - Joy is a delightful and interactive toy designed to help children explore and express their emotions. Standing at just 3 inches tall, Joy offers fun fidgeting activities that enhance fine motor skills and emotional intelligence as kids learn to recognize and articulate feelings like happiness and contentment. This charming toy encourages imaginative play and social interaction, making it a fantastic addition to any child's collection. 3+ years
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Joyful Fidget Play for Little Ones features a delightful 3-inch keychain that engages kids in exploring their emotions while enhancing fine motor skills—talk about a pocket-sized therapist!
Grumpy Bear's Emotional Adventure
The Care Bears Squishy 10" Plush Grumpy Bear offers kids a cuddly companion while promoting emotional intelligence and empathy. With its soft, huggable design and unique belly badge, children can explore feelings, learn to express love, and understand that even grumpy days can be special. This plushie is not just a toy; it’s a gateway to meaningful conversations about emotions and relationships, making it a must-have for parents and educators alike! 4+ years
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Grumpy Bear's Emotional Adventure is a cuddly 10" plush that opens up heartfelt discussions about feelings, making even the grumpiest days a little brighter and more meaningful.
Good Vibes Bear Plush Adventure
The Care Bears Squishy 10" Plush Good Vibes Bear is not just a cuddly companion; it offers kids a delightful way to explore emotions and social skills! This adorable plushie encourages children to express their feelings and practice empathy, all while sharing warm and comforting bear hugs. With its unique personality and soft, huggable design, this plushie becomes a tool for nurturing emotional intelligence in children as they learn the power of caring. 4+ years
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Good Vibes Bear Plush Adventure comes with a huggable 10" design that helps kids explore their feelings and learn the power of caring through comfort and companionship.