Toys That Develop Emotional Intelligence
Squishy Unicorn Friends for Learning Fun
The Little Live Pets Hug n' Hang Zoogooz - Uoolla Unicorn is an engaging interactive toy designed to nurture emotional intelligence and sensory exploration in kids. With over 70 unique sounds and reactions, children can stretch, squish, and learn about empathy as they discover Uoolla Unicorn's personality while fostering fine motor skills through hands-on play. This delightful, squishy pet makes a perfect addition to any child's learning journey, encouraging social interaction and imaginative friendships with the entire ZooGooz collection. 3+ years
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Squishy Unicorn Friends for Learning Fun comes with over 70 unique sounds and reactions, making empathy and emotional exploration a delightful adventure for every child's learning journey.
Cuddle and Learn with Snackles Corgi
Snackles (Hersheys) Corgi Super Sized Plush is not just a cuddly toy; it's an adventure in storytelling and creativity for children ages 3 and up. Each plush comes with a charming comic strip that helps spark imagination while teaching kids about narrative structure and the joy of reading. As kids collect these delightful Snackles, they develop essential social skills by sharing their finds and stories with friends, making learning fun and engaging! 3+ years
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Cuddle and Learn with Snackles Corgi comes with a charming comic strip that ignites creativity and makes storytelling a shared adventure among friends.
Adopt and Play with Plushy Pets
5 Surprise Plushy Pets Series 2 offers a delightful journey into pet adoption for kids aged 3 and up. This engaging toy encourages emotional intelligence as children connect with their soft, cuddly companions while developing fine motor skills and enhancing their creativity through unboxing and personalization with stickers and adoption certificates. It’s a wonderful way for parents to foster empathy and imaginative play in their little ones, while also sparking excitement with the surprise of discovering which adorable pet they’ll take home next! 3+ years
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Adopt and Play with Plushy Pets includes cute surprise pets to foster empathy and spark imaginative play while kids enjoy personalizing their new furry friends.
SpongeBob's Magical Mood Plushies
The TeeTurtle SpongeBob Squarepants 3" Reversible Plushie Blind Box introduces a delightful way for kids to express their feelings while enhancing emotional intelligence. With the ability to flip these plushies inside out, children develop their empathy and social skills as they explore different moods and scenarios. Perfect for imaginative play, these adorably designed plushies encourage creativity and connection—making them a fantastic choice for both playtime and discussions about emotions! 0+ years
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SpongeBob's Magical Mood Plushies feature a reversible design that brings feelings to life, transforming emotional discussions into playful adventures—who knew expressing feelings could be this fun?
Emotional Learning with Axolotl Plushie
The TeeTurtle 4" Reversible Axolotl Plushie is an adorable tool for emotional expression, perfect for kids and adults alike! This innovative plushie helps children learn to identify and communicate their feelings, promoting emotional intelligence and social skills. Its cuddly design encourages imaginative play and provides comfort, making it a delightful companion for any child—or the young at heart! 3+ years
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Emotional Learning with Axolotl Plushie features a cuddly design that encourages kids to express their feelings, making emotional conversations a whole lot fluffier and more fun.
Emotional Learning with Reversible Plushies
The TeeTurtle 4" Reversible Bunny Plushie is a delightful tool for emotional learning and self-expression, ideal for kids and adults alike. By offering two different facial expressions, this plushie encourages children to identify and communicate their feelings, fostering emotional intelligence and social skills in a fun, engaging way. Its soft, huggable design makes it a comforting companion while nurturing empathy and understanding within various environments—from home to school or even the workplace. 3+ years
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Emotional Learning with Reversible Plushies features two different facial expressions, making it an engaging way for kids to identify and communicate their feelings with a cuddle.
Hello Kitty Emotion Plushie
The TeeTurtle Hello Kitty Reversible 4" Plushie is a delightful tool for kids and adults alike to express their emotions in a tangible way. This soft, huggable plushie not only adds a touch of whimsy to any space but also encourages emotional intelligence and communication skills as children learn to articulate their feelings through play. With its adorable design and reversible concept, it's a fun way for everyone to explore empathy and creativity while building strong emotional connections. 3+ years
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Hello Kitty Emotion Plushie features a reversible design that encourages kids to articulate their feelings, making it a cuddly companion for exploring emotions and fostering connections.
Dual-Face Emotion Plush Toy
The TeeTurtle 4" Reversible Fox Plushie is not just an adorable stuffed animal; it's a tool for emotional learning and expression. Children and adults alike can use this plushie to communicate feelings, helping to develop emotional intelligence and empathy in a playful way. Its huggable size and soft texture make it perfect for cuddles, whether at home, in the classroom, or even during quieter moments at the office, encouraging social-emotional development in an engaging manner. 3+ years
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Dual-Face Emotion Plush Toy is a cuddly 4" plushie that helps kids express their feelings, turning emotional learning into an adorable, huggable experience.
TeeTurtle: Your Emotions in Plush
The TeeTurtle 4" Reversible Turtle Plushie is a delightful way for kids and adults to express their emotions. This unique toy not only provides comfort with its soft, cuddly design but also encourages emotional intelligence by allowing users to show how they feel in a fun, interactive way. Perfect for fostering communication skills, this plushie makes a great addition to any classroom or playroom, teaching children that it's okay to express their emotions. 3+ years
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TeeTurtle: Your Emotions in Plush features a reversible design that lets kids share their feelings in a playful way, turning emotional expression into an interactive adventure.
Emotion-Expressing Cuddle Buddy
The TeeTurtle 4" Reversible Turtle Plushie is a delightful companion that encourages emotional expression and social skills for ages 3 and up. Its unique reversible design helps children articulate their feelings through play, fostering emotional intelligence and communication in a fun, cuddly way. Perfect for home or school, this plushie makes learning about emotions engaging and accessible for kids and adults alike. 3+ years
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Emotion-Expressing Cuddle Buddy features a unique reversible design that helps kids articulate their feelings, making emotional learning as cozy as a warm hug.
Emotional Expression with Patrick Star
The TeeTurtle Spongebob Squarepants Reversible 6" Plushie - Patrick Star is not just a cuddly toy; it’s a wonderful tool for emotional expression! This unique plushie helps children and even adults identify and communicate their feelings through the playful flip from happy to surprised, fostering emotional intelligence and social skills. It’s soft, huggable, and perfect for imaginative play, making it an ideal addition to any learning environment or home! 3+ years
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Emotional Expression with Patrick Star features a reversible design that aids in identifying feelings, turning emotional exploration into a fun, huggable adventure for everyone!
Mega Man Reversible Emotions Plushie
The TeeTurtle Mega Man Reversible 4" Plushie brings together fun and emotional intelligence for kids aged 3 and up. This adorable plushie, flipping between Mega Man and his loyal companion Rush, serves as a delightful tool for expressing emotions, enhancing social skills, and encouraging imaginative play. With its soft, cuddly design, it’s not just a toy; it’s a bridge to understanding feelings while fostering creativity in children and adults alike. 3+ years
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Mega Man Reversible Emotions Plushie flips between two characters, helping kids express their feelings while sparking creativity and social connection through play.
Explore Emotions with LEGO DUPLO Friends
LEGO DUPLO Town Buildable People with Big Emotions is the perfect interactive toy for toddlers eager to learn about feelings! This colorful set encourages our little ones to explore their own emotions while engaging in imaginative role-play. With 5 buildable characters and 10 mix-and-match faces, it not only fosters creativity but also promotes social and emotional learning. 3+ years
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Explore Emotions with LEGO DUPLO Friends features 5 buildable characters and 10 mix-and-match faces, allowing toddlers to express their feelings while having a blast in creative play!
My First LEGO DUPLO Emotions Playset
The LEGO DUPLO My First Big Feelings & Emotions Interactive Toy is a delightful way for preschoolers aged 1 and up to explore the world of emotions through play. With 23 colorful bricks and 4 expressive characters, this set inspires young minds to build, express, and identify various feelings in a fun, engaging manner. As we stack the bricks and mix and match the characters’ wig and facial expressions, our little ones develop fine motor skills, social awareness, and emotional intelligence—all while having a blast! 1+ years
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My First LEGO DUPLO Emotions Playset includes 23 colorful bricks and 4 expressive characters, making it a playful gateway for kids to understand and express their feelings.
Emotion-Focused Craft Kit for Kids
The TOMY A Little Spot Mix and Match Kids' Craft Kit is a delightful way for children to explore and express their emotions creatively. Designed with engaging soft felt emotion spots and double-sided cards, this kit encourages our little ones to understand core feelings while honing their fine motor skills through sensory play. We love how it fosters social-emotional learning, allowing our kids to mix and match pieces to create unique representations of their feelings, while the included easel provides a perfect display for their creations. 3-8 years
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Emotion-Focused Craft Kit for Kids includes engaging soft felt emotion spots that help our little ones express their feelings creatively while learning to navigate their emotions in a fun way.
SPARK & WOW Emotional Expression Magnets
The SPARK & WOW Wooden Magnets set is a delightful way to introduce young children to the world of emotions, featuring 20 colorful magnets with different facial expressions. Designed for kids aged 2 and up, this engaging tool promotes social-emotional learning, helping little ones identify and express feelings like joy, anger, and sadness. As educators and parents, we know the importance of emotional intelligence, and these durable, kid-friendly magnets make it easy to start conversations and create emotive scenes during playtime. 2+ years
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SPARK & WOW Emotional Expression Magnets include 20 colorful magnets that transform feelings into fun, making emotional conversations as engaging as a game of colorful mix-and-match.
Interactive Fun with Your Dog
SolidRoots Game Rover: Play with Your Dog is the perfect addition to our family game nights! This engaging game encourages our kids to communicate and bond with our furry friends while developing essential skills like teamwork, patience, and positive reinforcement. We love how it brings multiple generations together, not just for a night of fun but also for creating lasting memories that include our beloved pets. 8+ years
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Interactive Fun with Your Dog features engaging gameplay that fosters communication and bonding between kids and pets, creating memorable family moments while enriching everyone’s skills.
Pusheen Watermelon Plush Companion
The GUND Pusheen Watermelon Plush is a delightful way to spark creativity and emotional development in kids ages 8 and up. This cuddly plush encourages imaginative play, allowing children to create stories and adventures with their adorable companion, while also promoting nurturing behavior. With its soft textures and charming design, it’s not just a toy but also a tool for building social skills and emotional intelligence in a fun and engaging way. 8+ years
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Pusheen Watermelon Plush Companion features soft textures that encourage hugs and heartwarming adventures, helping kids develop their social skills while embracing their creativity.
Lenore the Musical Hermit Crab
The Squishmallows Original 12-Inch Lenore Navy and Tan Hermit Crab is not just a cuddly friend but also a unique introduction to the world of music! With Lenore learning to make guitars, children can spark their interest in creativity and music, all while developing emotional intelligence through nurturing play. This plush companion encourages storytelling, imaginative play, and can seamlessly fit into discussions about marine life and music-making. 3+ years
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Lenore the Musical Hermit Crab is a cuddly 12-inch plush that inspires children to explore music and marine life, turning playtime into a symphony of creativity.
Wildflower Mini Stickers for Learning Fun
Teacher Created Resources Wildflowers Mini Stickers are a delightful way to motivate and engage children in their learning journey! These charming stickers, each 1/2" in diameter, are perfect for incentive and behavioral charts, making tracking progress something your little ones will look forward to. They're not just pretty; they also support skills like goal-setting and positive reinforcement, fostering a love for learning that can last a lifetime. 3+ years
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Wildflower Mini Stickers for Learning Fun are perfect for incentive charts, turning every little achievement into a floral celebration that encourages a lifelong love for learning.
Tiny Treasures of Learning Fun
Squishmallows Original Micromallows 6-Pack brings beloved characters like Axel Beetle and Lune Loch Ness Monster into a compact, cuddly format perfect for tiny hands. These adorable 2. 5” plush toys encourage imaginative play and storytelling, helping children develop language skills and emotional intelligence through creative interactions. 3+ years
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Tiny Treasures of Learning Fun includes a 6-pack of cuddly Micromallows that inspire creative storytelling, turning playtime into a delightful adventure for little minds.
SpongeBob SquarePants Plush Delight
The Funko POP! Plush: Spongebob Squarepants 25th Anniversary is the perfect blend of fun and whimsical learning. As kids cuddle with this adorable plush, they're not just engaging in imaginative play; they're also developing emotional intelligence and nurturing skills. All ages
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SpongeBob SquarePants Plush Delight combines a cuddly design with storytelling potential, making it a perfect companion for sparking creativity and social-emotional growth in kids.
Emotions Dominoes for Mindful Learning
SPARK & WOW Emotions Dominoes is a delightful way for kids to explore and understand their feelings. With 28 beautifully crafted wooden dominoes showcasing 7 distinct emotions, this game promotes social-emotional learning while encouraging conversations about self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation. Perfect for both individual play or small groups, these durable dominoes make learning about emotions enjoyable and engaging, whether at home or in the classroom. 6+ years
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Emotions Dominoes for Mindful Learning features 28 beautifully crafted wooden pieces that turn emotional exploration into an engaging game, making tough conversations feel like fun playtime.
Discover Refalo the Blue Pufferfish
Squishmallows Original 16in Refalo The Blue Pufferfish is more than just a cuddly companion; it’s a gateway to imaginative play and storytelling for children. With its unique character and fun backstory about restoring vintage lunch boxes, Refalo encourages creativity, social interaction, and the development of emotional intelligence as kids role-play and share their adventures together. Parents and educators will appreciate how this plush toy sparks joy and promotes valuable life skills in a playful, engaging way. 3+ years
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Discover Refalo the Blue Pufferfish is a cuddly companion that encourages kids to dive into creative role-play, making every story more colorful and meaningful.