Toys That Develop Empathy
Our Top 5 Picks
Softee Dough Pet Care Vet Mobile Fun
Cra-Z-Art Softee Dough Pet Care Vet Mobile Playset opens up a world of creativity and learning for our little ones. With this delightful playset, children can craft their own adorable doughy pets and run their very own vet practice, teaching them responsibility and empathy as they take care of their creations. The variety of animal molds, along with the chance to create their own veterinary tools like stethoscopes and band-aids, promotes fine motor skills and imaginative play. 3+ years
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Softee Dough Pet Care Vet Mobile Fun includes a variety of animal molds and veterinary tool creations, making responsibility and creativity fun for little minds on the go.
Bluey's Cloud Bag Doctor's Adventure
The Bluey Cloud Bag Doctor's Set brings the fun of imaginative play right into our homes! This delightful set encourages role play which helps children develop empathy, communication skills, and creativity while exploring what it's like to be a doctor. With engaging accessories like a toy stethoscope and a whimsical doctor’s badge, little ones can immerse themselves in storytelling, enhancing both their cognitive and social skills as they recreate beloved moments from the show or invent their own medical adventures. 3+ years
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Bluey's Cloud Bag Doctor's Adventure includes a whimsical doctor’s badge and toy stethoscope, making medical role play a fantastic way for kids to express empathy and creativity.
Bluey Heeler Family Plush Set Fun!
The Bluey Heeler Family Plush Set is a delightful addition to any child's playtime! With Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli perfectly sized for little hands, these plush figures inspire imaginative play and storytelling. As kids cuddle and create their own adventures, they develop social skills, empathy, and creativity. 3+ years
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Bluey Heeler Family Plush Set features cuddly figures that inspire storytelling, making playtime a wonderful opportunity for kids to flex their creativity and connect emotionally.
Pusheen's Strawberry Milk Cuddle Buddy
The GUND Pusheen Strawberry Milk Plush Cat is not just an adorable companion, but it also encourages emotional development in kids aged 8 and up. This huggable plush teaches children about empathy and nurturing through play, while its kawaii design inspires creativity and imaginative storytelling. With its soft texture, it's perfect for comfort during reading or relaxation time, making it a delightful addition to any educational environment. 8+ years
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Pusheen's Strawberry Milk Cuddle Buddy features a soft texture that provides comfort during reading, helping kids learn empathy while snuggling with a cute plush pal.
Magic Swirl Pusheenicorn Adventures Await!
Magic Swirl Pusheenicorn is the perfect companion for imaginative play and learning! This delightful plush not only adds sparkle to any room but also sparks creativity in our children as they embark on countless magical adventures. With its soft, huggable design, Pusheenicorn encourages empathy through nurturing play while also inspiring storytelling and role-playing scenarios. 8+ years
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Magic Swirl Pusheenicorn, with its soft and huggable design, encourages nurturing play while sparking creativity through endless storytelling adventures.
Kian the Cuddly Learning Companion
The GUND Kian Spaniel Puppy Dog Plush is a delightful way to nurture empathy and social skills in children aged 1 and up. With its lifelike features and snuggly exterior, Kian encourages imaginative play, storytelling, and emotional connection as little ones learn to care for their plush pet. This charming puppy not only brings joy but also fosters responsibility and compassion in our young ones, making it a thoughtful choice for parents and educators alike. 1+ years
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Kian the Cuddly Learning Companion features lifelike details that spark imaginative play, helping children foster responsibility while snuggling up with their new best friend.
Mermaid Isabelle: A Magical Learning Adventure
Mermaid Isabelle brings the enchanting world of bayala to life, inviting children to dive into imaginative storytelling and creative play! With her shimmering details and the beautifully designed dolphin, she encourages kids to explore their creativity while developing narrative skills and social connections. As little ones invent stories about Isabelle and her underwater adventures, they engage in both independent and cooperative play, fostering critical thinking and empathy. 5+ years
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Mermaid Isabelle features shimmering details and encourages creative play with her dolphin companion, making storytelling sparkle while nurturing young imaginations and social skills.
Horse Club Picnic Adventure Set
The Schleich Horse Club 6-Piece Horse Toy Accessory set is ideal for ages 5 and up, sparking imagination through interactive play. This delightful picnic ensemble not only enhances storytelling and role-play but also encourages sharing, social skills, and an understanding of caring for animals. With realistic miniatures like a toy picnic basket, fruits, and even a horse comb, children can immerse themselves in creative scenarios that blend fun with learning! 5+ years
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Horse Club Picnic Adventure Set comes with a realistic toy picnic basket, sparking creative storytelling while teaching kids the joys of sharing and animal care.
Schleich Horse Club Care Set
The Schleich Horse Club 6-Piece Horse Toys Accessory set is perfect for young equine enthusiasts aged 5 and up. This engaging playset encourages imaginative play, nurturing skills, and an understanding of animal care as children interact with realistic miniatures, such as grooming supplies and oats. It's a delightful way for kids to explore a future in veterinary science while developing empathy and responsibility towards animals. 5+ years
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Schleich Horse Club Care Set includes realistic miniatures that spark a child’s creativity while teaching them the essential skills of caring for animals.
Lakeside Riding Center Adventure
The Schleich Horse Club - 115 PC Lakeside Riding Center Horse Toy Playset is a wonderfully engaging tool for children aged 5 and up. This imaginative set encourages storytelling and role play, helping young minds develop social skills and creativity while working with realistic figurines and accessories. Kids can learn responsibility through grooming and caring for their horses, enhancing their empathy and nurturing abilities in a delightful environment. 5+ years
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Lakeside Riding Center Adventure includes 115 realistic pieces that spark creativity and storytelling, making it a perfect way for kids to learn responsibility while having fun with horses.
Supergirl Barbie: Empowering Young Heroes
Barbie Supergirl Collectible Fashion Doll is an extraordinary way for our children to not only enjoy imaginative play but to also learn about courage and resilience. As they dive into adventures with Supergirl, kids can develop valuable storytelling skills, enhance their creativity, and foster empathy by exploring themes of heroism and friendship. This stunning doll, dressed in her iconic red and blue suit with a captivating cape, serves as an inspiring collectible that can ignite conversations about the importance of bravery and determination. 6+ years
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Supergirl Barbie features her iconic red and blue suit and captivating cape, inspiring fun adventures while teaching kids about bravery and the power of friendship.
Schleich Horse Club Playset Adventure
The Schleich Horse Club - 28 PC Horse Wash Stall Toy Playset invites children into a world of creativity and hands-on learning. With opportunities for role play, this set encourages storytelling, enhances social skills, and fosters empathy as kids care for their very own horse and rider. Parents will appreciate how this immersive playset supports fine motor skills and imaginative development while providing endless hours of equestrian fun. 5+ years
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Schleich Horse Club Playset Adventure offers 28 pieces for hands-on learning, letting kids dive into imaginative equestrian care that sharpens social skills and empathy.
Emotions Modeling Mats: Fun Learning Tool
Colorations Emotions Modeling Mats are a delightful way to engage children in understanding and expressing emotions! Designed to foster social-emotional learning, these mats encourage kids to create and complete facial features using modeling dough, helping them to identify and articulate their feelings like happy, sad, or even surprised. By combining art and emotion recognition, we're not just having fun but also nurturing essential skills in empathy and communication. 3-8 years
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Emotions Modeling Mats feature colorful designs that engage kids in expressing feelings through dough, turning emotional learning into a fun, creative experience that sparks important conversations.
Cuddly Vet Adventures Await
The Battat Mini Vet Playset is a delightful toolkit for aspiring little veterinarians aged 2 and up. This engaging set not only sparks imaginative play but also nurtures essential skills such as social role-play, fine motor development, and hand-eye coordination as children care for their plush puppy. Parents and educators will appreciate how this portable animal clinic encourages empathy and responsibility in a fun and interactive way, making it a fantastic addition to any playroom. 2+ years
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Cuddly Vet Adventures Await features a portable animal clinic that turns caring for a plush puppy into a heartwarming lesson in empathy and responsibility.
Imagination’s Delight: Ice Cream Playset
Li'l Woodzeez – Scoops & Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop is a delightful way to spark creativity and storytelling in our little ones! This vibrant set not only invites hours of imaginative play but also subtly enhances fine motor skills as kids manipulate the figures and tiny accessories. With the charming characters, like Owl-Pete and Mom Chipmunk Marigold, children can explore social interactions and develop empathy while playing together. 3+ years
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Imagination’s Delight: Ice Cream Playset features charming characters like Owl-Pete and tiny accessories that turn every scoop into a sweet lesson in sharing and creativity.
Dogs vs Squirls: Adorable Plushie Fun!
Dogs vs Squirls - Linda - Jumbo - 8" Super-Soft & Bean-Filled Plushies! This engaging duo not only sparks imagination and storytelling but also serves as a delightful tool for sensory exploration and stress relief. Whether your little ones are using these plump pals in role-play battles or cuddling them during quiet time, they're developing empathy, creativity, and fine motor skills. 3+ years
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Dogs vs Squirls: Adorable Plushie Fun! features super-soft, bean-filled plushies that foster creativity and ignite role-play battles, transforming quiet moments into vibrant adventures.
Bernie Mountain Dog: Cuddle & Play!
Aurora® Adorable Mini Flopsie™ Bernie Mountain Dog™ Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for imaginative play and heartfelt cuddles! Not only does Bernie provide soft, cloud-like comfort, but he also encourages nurturing skills in our little ones. His playful design—ideal for resting on his belly—invites creativity and storytelling, while the contained bean pellets add a sense of stability and tactile learning. All ages
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Bernie Mountain Dog: Cuddle & Play! provides soft, cloud-like comfort while encouraging nurturing and imaginative play, laying the groundwork for empathy and creativity in our little ones.
Transformative Caterpillars: Butterfly Adventure Kit
Insect Lore Two Cups of Live Caterpillars with Butterfly Life Cycle Figurines opens a magical window into the world of metamorphosis for our little explorers! Watching 10 live caterpillars transform into stunning Painted Lady Butterflies fosters curiosity about nature and life cycles. This hands-on experience not only enhances observation skills but also strengthens bonds as families or classrooms share in the excitement of this remarkable journey together. 4-12 years
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Transformative Caterpillars: Butterfly Adventure Kit includes two cups of live caterpillars, making science come alive in our homes as we nurture and marvel at their stunning metamorphosis together.
Farm World Cute Cats Playtime Fun
Schleich Farm World Cute Cats and Kittens Playtime Figurine Set fosters an early love for animals while providing endless imaginative play! As parents and educators, we appreciate how this meticulously crafted set offers not only a fun way for kids to engage with play but also encourages storytelling, empathy, and creative thinking. With realistic details that spark curiosity, children can explore the world of farm life—cultivating their learning through interaction and creativity. 3+ years
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Farm World Cute Cats Playtime Fun includes meticulously crafted figurines that spark curiosity and encourage kids to create their own exciting farm adventures through imaginative storytelling.
Secret Training Horse Set Adventure
Schleich Horse Club, Secret Training Horse Set with Camper, is a captivating way for our kids to dive into imaginative play while learning about responsibility and empathy. With four beautifully detailed toy horses, children can explore the joys of caring for animals and develop their storytelling skills through creative scenarios. The set includes delightful accessories like a campfire and cozy patio furniture, making it perfect for fostering social interactions and cooperative play. 5+ years
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Secret Training Horse Set Adventure includes four beautifully detailed toy horses, sparking creativity while teaching kids about caring for animals and working together in their own horse club.
Engaging Grizzly Bear Playset for Kids
Schleich Wild Life - 4 PC Grizzly Bear Figure Toy Playset truly brings the wild to life! This delightful set featuring a lifelike mama bear, an adorable bear cub, and two toy fish not only sparks creativity but also serves as a fantastic educational tool. As kids explore the fascinating world of bears, they’ll develop important skills like imaginative play and storytelling. 3+ years
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Engaging Grizzly Bear Playset for Kids includes a lifelike mama bear and an adorable bear cub, making wildlife education accessible and sparking endless storytelling adventures.
Vet Visit Farm Animal Playset
The Schleich Farm World Vet Visit Playset is a delightful introduction to the world of animals for children aged 3 and up. With intricately designed figures—a piglet, a mare, and a foal—this set encourages imaginative play while teaching kids about animal care and empathy. As parents and educators, we appreciate how it fosters creativity and communication skills as children engage in pretend scenarios. 3+ years
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Vet Visit Farm Animal Playset features intricately designed figures that invite children to create their own unique animal adventures while fostering a love for caring about our furry friends.
Schleich English Thoroughbred Set
The Schleich HORSE CLUB - 5PC English Thoroughbred Horse Toy Set is designed to inspire imaginative play and learning for children aged 5 and older. This intricate set not only fuels creativity and storytelling but also enhances fine motor skills as kids navigate caring for their horses and accessories. By bringing the world of equestrian friendship and adventure to life, this collection invites children to explore responsibility, empathy, and the joys of owning horses. 5+ years
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Schleich English Thoroughbred Set features five meticulously crafted horse figurines that spark creativity and teach kids about caring for animals, making playtime both fun and educational.
Explore Farm Life with Schleich Alpacas
Schleich Farm World 4-Piece Alpaca Playset with Mother and Baby Alpacas is the perfect gateway into the enchanting world of farming for your little ones! Designed with detail and realism, this playset not only sparks the imagination but also nurtures a love for animals and an understanding of farm life. As children engage in imaginative play, they develop vital skills like storytelling, empathy, and cooperation. 3+ years
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Explore Farm Life with Schleich Alpacas features a detailed mother and baby alpaca, fostering creativity while teaching kids about farm life and the joy of caring for animals.