Toys That Develop Empathy
Our Top 5 Picks
Wild Life Safari Adventure Set
Schleich Wild Life - 4 PC Safari Animals Figurines Set invites our little explorers to embark on an exciting journey through the African savanna! With lifelike details, this playset featuring a lion, zebra, monkey, and elephant not only sparks imagination but also ignites curiosity about wildlife and conservation. As our children play, they develop essential skills like storytelling, teamwork, and empathy, turning playtime into an educational adventure. 3+ years
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Wild Life Safari Adventure Set features lifelike animal figurines that ignite a child's imagination while teaching them about wildlife and the importance of conservation in a playful way.
Sofia and Blossom's Horse Adventures
The schleich HORSE CLUB — Sofia and Blossom Play Set invites children on imaginative journeys through Springdale, nurturing creativity and storytelling skills. With a fully-posable Sofia doll and her Andalusian mare, blossoming horse enthusiasts develop fine motor skills and social abilities as they engage in role-play, helping to build empathy and teamwork. Ideal for fostering a love of nature and adventure, this play set allows kids to explore their artistic sides while bonding with their beloved horses. 5-12 years
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Sofia and Blossom's Horse Adventures includes a fully-posable Sofia doll, sparking creativity while teaching kids the importance of teamwork and caring for their majestic horse friends.
Schleich Horse Club Playful Foal Fun!
Schleich Horse Club Playful Foal Horse Playset brings the magic of the farm right into your child's hands! This beautifully crafted toy encourages imaginative play while teaching kids about caring for animals. With a lifelike foal, removable blanket, and playful accessories like a bottle and ball, children can engage in storytelling that fosters creativity and empathy. 5+ years
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Schleich Horse Club Playful Foal Fun! features a lifelike foal and playful accessories that inspire creativity and teach kids the joy of caring for animals.
Wild Safari Adventure Awaits!
Schleich Wild Life Safari Animal Toy invites our little explorers to dive into the thrilling world of adventure right from home. With Ranger Steve facing vibrant wildlife like panthers and alligators, kids engage in imaginative play that not only entertains but also nurtures important skills like problem-solving and empathy. As they create their own stories and scenarios, they develop language skills and a deep understanding of the wonders of nature. 3+ years
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Wild Safari Adventure Awaits! features Ranger Steve and vibrant wildlife, making it a thrilling way for kids to learn about nature and conservation while crafting their own epic stories.
Happy Cow Wash Adventure Set
The Schleich Farm World Happy Cow Wash set is the ultimate imaginative play experience for kids aged 3 and up! With realistic cow and calf figures and a fully functional wash station, children can engage in role-playing that promotes empathy and responsibility for animals. This delightful set encourages fine motor skills through grooming and washing activities, while also sparking curiosity about farm life and animal care. 3+ years
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Happy Cow Wash Adventure Set comes with realistic cow and calf figures that bring farm life to life, encouraging children to connect with animals and develop a sense of responsibility.
Magical Vet Blossom: Unleash Imagination!
The Magical Vet Blossom playset is an enchanting opportunity for your child's creativity to flourish! With detailed fairy toys that include stethoscopes, bandages, and more, this set not only provides hours of imaginative play but also subtly introduces concepts of empathy and responsibility as kids care for their magical creatures. It's perfect for promoting fine motor skills and imaginative storytelling while letting little minds explore a world brimming with magic and wonder. 5-12 years
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Magical Vet Blossom features enchanting fairy toys and tools that spark creativity while teaching empathy, allowing kids to care for magical creatures and explore their imaginative worlds.
Hannah's Guest Horses Adventure Set
The Schleich Horse Club — Hannah's Guest Horses Playset is an enchanting way to introduce children aged 5 and up to the joys of horse care and responsibility. By feeding the Appaloosa mare and her foal, as well as engaging in imaginative storytelling with Hannah and Ruby, kids enhance their empathy, creativity, and social skills. This delightful set not only fuels a passion for equestrian adventures but also encourages cooperative play and the understanding of animal care, making it a valued addition to any educational environment. 5+ years
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Hannah's Guest Horses Adventure Set includes an Appaloosa mare and her foal, making it a charming way for kids to explore animal care while fostering their creativity and empathy.
Equestrian Fun with Horse Club Set
The schleich HORSE CLUB — 19-Piece Equestrian Washing Area Horse Playset brings the joys of horse care to life for children ages 5 and up. This imaginative set encourages responsibility and empathy as kids learn to groom and care for Luna the Holsteiner mare, developing fine motor skills with realistic grooming tools and strengthening creativity through role-play. It’s more than just a toy—it's an engaging way to foster a love for animals and nurture important life skills in a fun, playful setting. 5+ years
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Equestrian Fun with Horse Club Set includes realistic grooming tools that turn kids into little horse caretakers, making caring for animals an engaging adventure in responsibility.
Mia and Spotty Horse Club Adventure Set
Schleich Horse Club, 9-Piece Playset is the ultimate imaginative adventure set for horse lovers! Children can immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Mia and Spotty, where storytelling meets play. As they explore horse care and equestrian adventures, kids strengthen their social skills, creativity, and empathy while developing fine motor skills through the intricate accessories. 5-12 years
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Mia and Spotty Horse Club Adventure Set includes 9 intricately crafted pieces, encouraging storytelling and teamwork while igniting a lifelong love for horses and caring for animals.
Schleich Farm World Veterinarian Adventure
Schleich Farm World - 43 PC Veterinarian Set for Kids opens the door to a world of imaginative play and learning! This vibrant set not only captivates children with its diverse animals and accessories but also fosters empathy, responsibility, and creativity. Through hands-on interaction, kids explore farm animal care, from gentle examinations with the movable x-ray machine to nurturing baby animals, enhancing their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. 3+ years
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Schleich Farm World Veterinarian Adventure includes 43 vibrant pieces that inspire kids to step into the shoes of a veterinarian while nurturing their imagination and care for animals.
Adventures in Animal Rescue Playset
The schleich WILD LIFE — 45-Piece Animal Rescue Toy Truck Playset invites children to step into the adventurous world of animal care. With its incredibly detailed figures and accessories, this playset inspires storytelling and enhances imaginative play, promoting creativity, language skills, and empathy as kids role-play rescuing animals in the wild. Parents and educators will appreciate how this set encourages learning through play while fostering a connection to wildlife conservation. 3+ years
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Adventures in Animal Rescue Playset includes 45 detailed pieces that spark creativity and teach kids the importance of animal care and conservation through engaging storytelling.
Schleich Dog Kennel Playset Adventure
The Schleich Farm World - 5PC Dog Kennel Animal Toys set is a delightful way to introduce kids aged 3 and up to the joys of animal care and imaginative play! This beautifully crafted playset fosters curiosity about the animal kingdom, encouraging children to explore their understanding of pets and farm life. As they engage in storytelling and role-playing, kids develop critical social skills, creativity, and empathy, all while enjoying hours of fun. 3+ years
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Schleich Dog Kennel Playset Adventure features five beautifully crafted pieces that spark storytelling and foster a love for animal care, making playtime both fun and educational.
Horse Club Picnic Adventure Set
The schleich HORSE CLUB — 32-Piece Carriage Ride With Picnic Playset invites children into a vibrant world of imagination and creativity. This delightful set fosters storytelling skills, enhances fine motor development, and encourages cooperative play as kids take their horse, carriage, and doll on exciting countryside picnics. Perfect for young horse lovers, this playset also promotes empathy and social skills as children explore the joy of shared adventures in a magical equestrian setting. 5+ years
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Horse Club Picnic Adventure Set includes a 32-piece carriage ride that transforms playtime into a delightful exploration of friendship and creativity in a shared equestrian adventure.
Schleich Horse Club Adventure Set
The Schleich Horse Club 9-Piece Toy Set brings the joy of horse care and imaginative play to life for children aged 5 and up. This beautifully crafted set not only introduces kids to the fascinating world of horses and their care but also develops social-emotional skills through storytelling and cooperative play. Parents and educators will appreciate how this toy fosters creativity, empathy, and responsibility, making it a perfect addition to any child's toy collection. 5+ years
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Schleich Horse Club Adventure Set includes 9 beautifully crafted pieces that immerse kids in the rewarding world of horse care, nurturing their imagination and sense of responsibility.
Schleich Icelandic Pony Adventures
The Schleich Horse Club Groom with Icelandic Pony is a beautifully crafted toy designed for children aged 5 and up. This engaging set not only sparks imaginative play but also introduces kids to the joys of animal care, enhancing their empathy and responsibility while fostering creativity through storytelling and role play. Perfect for nurturing social skills, this toy is a great addition to any child's playtime, as it opens the door to a world of friendship, adventure, and learning about these majestic animals. 5+ years
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Schleich Icelandic Pony Adventures includes a beautifully crafted groom and pony, making it a fantastic way for kids to explore animal care while unleashing their imaginative storytelling.
Adventures in Horse Club Playset
The Schleich Horse Club - 7 PC Rider and Horse Toy Playset is perfect for young equestrian enthusiasts aged 5 and up. This captivating set not only sparks imaginative play but also supports fine motor development and social skills as kids engage in collaborative storytelling with friends. With impressive attention to detail, children can develop empathy and responsibility while caring for their new horse and rider companions, making it a splendid addition to any educational toy collection. 5+ years
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Adventures in Horse Club Playset features 7 detailed figures that foster collaborative storytelling, encouraging kids to care for their horse companions while developing essential life skills.
Lusitano Horse Adventure Playset
The Schleich Horse Club 12pc Horse Figurine and Stable Playset captivates children's hearts while nurturing their imaginations. This beautifully detailed set encourages kids to explore themes of responsibility and care through play, as they learn about grooming, feeding, and tending to their Lusitano horse. Perfect for sparking creativity, it helps develop storytelling skills and social play, making it an enriching addition to any playtime routine. 5+ years
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Lusitano Horse Adventure Playset includes 12 detailed horse figurines and a stable, inviting kids to embark on creative adventures while learning the importance of care and responsibility.
Who's Feeling What? Emotion Matching Game
Who's Feeling What? is a delightful and engaging social-emotional learning game designed for children aged 3 and up. This versatile 49-piece set helps kids build essential SEL skills by matching callers with their emotions, making it a fantastic tool for fostering communication and emotional intelligence. 3+ years
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Who's Feeling What? features 49 versatile pieces that spark important conversations about feelings, turning emotional learning into engaging playtime for kids and caregivers alike.
Eco-Friendly Mini Koala for Little Adventurers
Aurora® Responsibly Made Eco Nation™ Mini Koala Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for our little explorers! Crafted from recycled plastic bottles, this plush not only promotes environmental awareness but also ignites imaginative play. As our kids cuddle and embark on playtime adventures, they develop essential social skills, empathy, and responsibility toward the planet. 0+ years
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Eco-Friendly Mini Koala for Little Adventurers is made from recycled plastic bottles, seamlessly blending playful cuddles with lessons in caring for our planet.
Eco-Friendly Mini Elephant Plush Toy
Aurora® Responsibly Made Eco Nation™ Mini Elephant Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for our little ones' imaginative adventures. Not only does this adorable gray elephant offer soft cuddles, but it also teaches children the importance of sustainability through its construction from 100% upcycled fabric. With embroidered eyes and no beans, it's designed for safe, endless playtime. 0+ years
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Eco-Friendly Mini Elephant Plush Toy is made from 100% upcycled fabric, making it a huggable friend that teaches our little ones about sustainability one cuddle at a time.
Eco-Friendly Mini Panda for Playtime Fun
Aurora® Responsibly Made Eco Nation™ Mini Panda Stuffed Animal brings a world of cuddle-worthy adventures right into our children's arms! Not only is this adorable panda a delightful companion, but it also introduces little ones to the importance of environmental responsibility through its eco-friendly materials. Crafted from 100% recycled plastic bottles, this plush toy sparks conversations about sustainability, making it a perfect addition to playtime that blends fun with learning. 0+ years
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Eco-Friendly Mini Panda for Playtime Fun is crafted from 100% recycled plastic bottles, making cuddly companionship a gentle nudge towards teaching our kids about caring for the planet.
Eco-Friendly Shark Plush Toy
The Wild Republic Message from The Planet Shark Stuffed Animal is a delightful companion for children of all ages. Made from spun recycled water bottles, this plush toy not only sparks creativity and imaginative play but also teaches kids about environmental conservation and the importance of protecting our oceans. It's an engaging way to instill a sense of responsibility for nature while ensuring safety, as it exceeds all required safety standards for children's toys. 3+ years
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Eco-Friendly Shark Plush Toy is made from spun recycled water bottles, making it not just a cuddly companion but also a great conversation starter about ocean conservation. Kids can snuggle their new friend while learning important lessons on protecting our planet, all without worrying about safety since it exceeds industry standards. It’s like a warm hug for your child and a gentle nudge towards becoming an eco-warrior!
Emotional Support Fries for Kids
Emotional Support Fries are delightful, cuddly companions that encourage emotional awareness and social skills in kids aged 2-4. Each quirky plush fry comes with its own personality, allowing little ones to engage in imaginative play while fostering empathy and understanding as they interact with their squishy pals. Perfect for cozy snuggles and on-the-go play, these fries make learning about feelings fun and accessible, making them a fantastic choice for parents and educators alike. 2-4 years
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Emotional Support Fries are cuddly companions with unique personalities, making it fun for kids to learn about feelings while enjoying cozy snuggles and imaginative play.
Eco-Friendly Dolphin Plush for Learning Fun
Wild Republic Dolphin, Foilkins, Stuffed Animal is not just a charming cuddle buddy; it's an exciting gateway to the wonders of our oceans! With its whimsical design and eco-friendly fill made from recycled water bottles, this plush toy encourages children to explore aquatic life while nurturing their curiosity about the environment. As parents and educators, we know the importance of instilling a love for nature and wildlife in our little ones, and this soft, cuddly dolphin makes learning about sea creatures fun and engaging. 3+ years
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Eco-Friendly Dolphin Plush for Learning Fun is filled with recycled materials, making it a cuddly companion that inspires kids to connect with and care for our oceans.