Toys That Develop Literacy
Our Top 5 Picks
Squishy Sonic Adventure Buddy
The Club Mocchi Mocchi Sonic the Hedgehog Plush - Tails Plushie is a delightful companion that ignites creativity and imagination in children aged 3 and up. Not only does this cuddly plush help develop social-emotional skills through imaginative play, but it also encourages storytelling and character exploration, enhancing literacy and communication skills. As a fun and huggable plush, Tails transcends mere play, offering a cozy way for kids to embark on their high-octane adventures while fostering a love for gaming culture. 3+ years
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Squishy Sonic Adventure Buddy is a cuddly plush that sparks imagination and storytelling, making every hug an adventure that boosts communication and emotional growth.
Discover Fun Learning with Powerman Star!
LEXiBOOK Powerman Star is not just a toy; it's an interactive learning buddy that kids adore! With over 300+ quizzes across six educational activities, this engaging robot helps our little ones explore numbers, animals, and more while having a blast. It encourages creativity through its story-making feature, allowing kids to craft up to 10,000 wild tales, plus it introduces them to the basics of programming with customizable actions. 4+ years
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Discover Fun Learning with Powerman Star! offers over 300 quizzes and story-making features that blend education with joy, turning learning into an adventure kids will treasure.
Moose Games Shopping List Fun!
Moose Games Shopping List is an exciting opportunity for our little ones to engage in a lively memory game where they race to fill their shopping baskets! This delightful activity not only brings fun to playtime but also enhances vital skills like memory, matching, and even basic shopping literacy. As we watch our children thrive while competing to remember and collect their groceries, we can feel confident that they’re developing essential cognitive skills. 3-7 years
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Moose Games Shopping List Fun! turns memory practice into a lively competition as children race to fill their shopping baskets, making learning feel like a joyous game night.
Funny Valentine Card for Pizza Lovers
The American Greetings Funny Valentine's Day Card (Really Like Pizza) is a delightful way to express affection and a love for pizza in one fun package! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to encourage our kids to share their feelings, and what better way to communicate warmth and humor than with a card that combines both? This card not only promotes literacy through reading and writing but also engages kids in crafting their own messages and sentiments. 3+ years
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Funny Valentine Card for Pizza Lovers features an artistic faux velvet cover that inspires kids to express their feelings with humor and creativity—who wouldn't love sharing pizza love?
Creative Learning with OMOTIYA Wooden Easel
The OMOTIYA 3-in-1 Wooden Easel for Kids is an incredible tool for sparking imagination and creativity in little artists. This double-sided easel not only promotes artistic expression through its magnetic whiteboard and chalkboard, but it also enhances literacy and math skills with included magnetic letters and numbers. Designed with safety in mind from high-density natural wood, it invites exploration while ensuring parents can relax knowing their children are playing safely. 3-8 years
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Creative Learning with OMOTIYA Wooden Easel features a double-sided design that invites little artists to explore their creativity while sneaking in valuable literacy and math skills.
Spooktacular Halloween Card Making Fun!
Hallmark Kids Halloween Cards Assortment with Stickers is the perfect way to blend creativity and communication this spooky season! Not only do these charming cards allow our little ones to express their Halloween spirit, but they also encourage fine motor skills as kids decorate the cards and envelopes with colorful stickers. Sending personalized notes teaches children about kindness and sharing, and it's a wonderful opportunity for them to practice writing and literacy skills. 4-8 years
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Spooktacular Halloween Card Making Fun! includes colorful stickers that let kids unleash their creativity while sending sweet messages to friends and family.
Hello Kitty Super Cute Kawaii Sticker Adventure!
Hello Kitty and Friends 1500+ Super Cute Kawaii Stickers is a delightful way for kids to explore their creativity while engaging with their favorite characters! This mega-pack not only features an impressive array of stickers, but it also encourages imaginative play, fine motor skills development, and personalized expression. As fellow parents and educators, we love how this sticker book can transform a simple craft session into an educational experience, from creating stories to enhancing literacy with alphabet stickers! 4+ years
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Hello Kitty Super Cute Kawaii Sticker Adventure! includes over 1500 stickers that spark creativity and turn storytelling into a playful learning experience, perfect for little artists on the go.
Eco-Friendly Cupcake Truck Adventure
Green Toys Cupcake Truck and Tea Party Book invites little ones into a whimsical world of imaginative play and creativity! Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic, this delightful toy encourages role-playing and social skills as children serve delicious cupcake treats. Safe for our environment and our kids, it's BPA, phthalates, and PVC free. 2-5 years
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Eco-Friendly Cupcake Truck Adventure includes a delightful tea party book that sparks creativity while teaching about sustainability, making play both fun and meaningful for our little ones.
Vintage Halloween Black Cat Banners Fun
Beistle 2 Piece Vintage Halloween Party Decorations - Black Cat Banners are perfect for sparking imagination and creativity in our children during the festive season! As we hang these charming banners, we encourage our little ones to engage in storytelling, enhancing their literacy and expressive skills. Made from durable cardstock and proudly manufactured in the USA, these whimsical decorations not only brighten up our spaces but also serve as a fantastic way to discuss Autumn themes, colors, and shapes, making learning fun. 3+ years
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Vintage Halloween Black Cat Banners are charming decorations that spark creativity and storytelling, making autumn learning fun and festive without any spooky mess.
Magic: The Gathering Phyrexia Adventure
The Magic: The Gathering Phyrexia: All Will Be One Set Booster Box provides a captivating journey into strategic thinking and creativity for aspiring card gamers. Each booster pack fuels critical skills such as problem-solving and decision-making while introducing rich storytelling that enhances literacy and imagination. Perfect for parents and educators looking to empower children from an early age, this engaging collection invites players to explore a complex fantasy world while fostering collaboration and strategic gameplay. 13+ years
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Magic: The Gathering Phyrexia Adventure invites players into a rich storytelling experience that nurtures critical thinking and collaboration skills while exploring a captivating fantasy world.
Share Love with Recordable Storytime
Hallmark Recordable Book with Music for Children is not just a storybook; it’s a heartfelt way for parents, grandparents, and loved ones to connect with children, even from afar. This beautifully illustrated hardcover book encourages literacy while allowing your voice to deliver a personal and meaningful message. With Voice Save Technology, kids can listen to your words accompanied by delightful music, turning storytime into a bonding experience that fosters emotional development and listening skills. 18 months+
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Share Love with Recordable Storytime features Voice Save Technology, allowing your voice to create lasting memories and connections that warm little hearts during storytime.
Sparkly Alphabet Adventure Stickers
READY 2 LEARN Glitter Foam Stickers are the perfect tool to spark creativity while reinforcing literacy skills! With 156 vibrant and glittery letters, kids can express themselves by decorating their belongings in a fun and engaging way. These self-adhesive stickers not only add a tactile 3D element to crafts, but they also encourage children to practice spelling and word formation in an exciting hands-on manner. 3-8 years
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Sparkly Alphabet Adventure Stickers include 156 vibrant letters that transform crafts into a literacy playground, making spelling and creativity feel like pure fun!
CoComelon Sing and Learn Toy
The LeapFrog LeapStart CoComelon Sing and Learn Activity Book is a delightful way for our little ones to engage with beloved characters while learning essential skills. Designed for ages 2 to 5, this interactive book introduces children to numbers, letters, shapes, and daily routines through the magic of song. With five catchy tunes from the CoComelon series, like 'Wheels on the Bus' and 'B-I-N-G-O,' children will enjoy 25+ replayable activities that spark their curiosity and foster a love for learning. 2-5 years
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CoComelon Sing and Learn Toy features five catchy tunes that transform learning numbers, letters, and shapes into a delightful sing-along adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination.
Alphabet Frieze: Fun Learning Wall Décor
Junior Learning Alphabet Frieze - Print is an exciting resource that transforms learning the alphabet into a vibrant adventure! With its colorful illustrations and supportive mnemonic images, this wall border not only decorates your space but also enhances reading skills for children aged 5 and up. It’s perfect for facilitating both individual and group learning, whether at home, in a classroom, or on the go. 5+ years
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Alphabet Frieze's colorful illustrations and supportive mnemonic images turn reading practice into a vibrant adventure, making learning the alphabet both fun and visually engaging.
Extraordinary Noorah Plush Adventure
Extraordinary Noorah Plush is not just a charming companion; it's an enchanting tool for sparking creativity and imagination in our little ones. As they cuddle with Noorah, they'll be inspired by her story of dreaming big and sharing their unique gifts, teaching the importance of kindness and community. The vibrant northern lights-inspired tail adds a magical touch that can illuminate storytime, while also promoting cognitive skills through imaginative play. 3+ years
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Extraordinary Noorah Plush Adventure is a cuddly companion with a vibrant tail that not only sparks creativity but also makes storytime feel like a magical journey.
Felt Happy Birthday Banner for Joyful Celebrations
The Decorative Felt Happy Birthday Banner is the perfect addition to any birthday celebration! As parents and educators, we understand the joy of creating special moments that inspire lifelong memories. This reusable banner not only brings vibrant colors and charm to the party, but it also serves as a great opportunity for little ones to learn about letters and words as they spot each letter in the festive message. All ages
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Felt Happy Birthday Banner for Joyful Celebrations features vibrant colors that not only brighten up the party but also offer little ones a playful way to learn letters and words.
Mad Hatter Garland for Imaginative Play
Alice in Wonderland Party Decorations - Mad Hatter Double-Sided Garland is the perfect touch for any whimsical gathering. A delightful way to spark our children's imagination, this garland not only decorates their space but also introduces them to the enchanting world of Lewis Carroll's characters. As we weave stories around the pennants shaped like playing cards, we naturally encourage literacy and storytelling skills, making every gathering an engaging learning experience. 3+ years
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Mad Hatter Garland introduces lively characters through delightful pennants, making every gathering a whimsical storytelling adventure that sparks creativity and connection among kids and families.
Magnetic Alphabet & Count n' Doodle Duo Pack
The B. toys Magnetic Alphabet & Count n' Doodle Duo Pack is a fantastic way to engage our little learners! This versatile toy not only introduces toddlers to the charming world of numbers and letters through colorful magnetic puzzles but also provides a unique double-sided chalkboard for doodling creativity. 3+ years
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Magnetic Alphabet & Count n' Doodle Duo Pack features a double-sided chalkboard that sparks creativity while teaching essential letters and numbers—nothing quite like learning through doodles!
Pacific Rim Otachi Playset Adventure
Pacific Rim McFarlane Toys Otachi (Kaiju) 4" Scale Figure Playset with Comic is perfect for sparking imagination and creativity in your child's playtime! This intricately detailed figure, along with the rebuildable tower, street section, and two vehicles, opens up endless opportunities for storytelling and role play. It encourages kids to engage in spatial reasoning and problem-solving as they recreate epic battles or build their own Kaiju cities. 6+ years
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Pacific Rim Otachi Playset Adventure includes a rebuildable tower and vehicles that inspire creativity while helping children develop narrative skills and spatial awareness through epic Kaiju battles.
Dive into Adventure with Knifehead Figure
Pacific Rim McFarlane Toys Knifehead (Kaiju) 4" Scale Figure Playset with Comic is not just an action figure; it’s a doorway to imaginative adventures! Kids can build their own epic scenes with the rebuildable tower, street section, and two vehicles, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills as they manipulate the pieces. The set also includes an English version comic, which opens up discussions about storytelling and character development, promoting literacy and critical thinking. 6+ years
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Dive into Adventure with Knifehead Figure includes a rebuildable tower and vehicles, transforming storytelling into hands-on adventure while promoting creativity and collaboration among friends.
Dorothy Gale & Toto Funko Figurine Fun
Funko POP! & Buddy: The Wizard of Oz - Dorothy Gale with Toto is not just a delightful collectible; it's a gateway into the magical world of storytelling and imagination! As parents and educators, we know the power of narrative in developing literacy skills and creativity in children. 3+ years
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Dorothy Gale & Toto Funko Figurine Fun features an adorable vinyl design that sparks imagination and opens the door to countless storytelling adventures for children.
Thanksgiving Fun 600-Count Sticker Set
American Greetings 600-Count Thanksgiving Stickers for Kids bring a delightful twist to learning and celebrating! These vibrant stickers are more than just fun; they're excellent tools for boosting creativity, fine motor skills, and even literacy with their punny designs. From whimsical turkeys to charming fall icons, our kids can't help but engage in imaginative play while crafting cards or decorating their rooms. 3+ years
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Thanksgiving Fun 600-Count Sticker Set includes vibrant stickers that spark creativity and offer a fun way to enhance fine motor skills while celebrating the season.
Donatello Action Figure & Comic Adventure
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles BST AXN v2 IDW Inspired Donatello 5-inch Action Figure & Limited Edition IDW Donatello Comic Book is not just a toy; it's a gateway to imagination and storytelling! With 31 points of articulation, Donatello encourages creative play and fine motor skills as kids pose him in dynamic scenes. The included comic book, featuring exclusive artwork, enhances literacy and inspires a love for graphic storytelling, inviting little ones to explore the adventures of their favorite turtle. 6-12 years
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Donatello Action Figure & Comic Adventure includes 31 points of articulation, allowing kids to create dynamic scenes while diving into the adventures of their favorite turtle—a fantastic blend of play and reading!
Unleash Creativity with Truly Me Doll!
American Girl Truly Me 18-inch Doll #129 is more than just a doll; she’s a muse for creativity and self-expression. With lifelike features and a unique style that encourages mix-and-match outfits, she inspires our children to explore fashion while developing their artistic skills. The included All About Us journal is perfect for nurturing literacy and self-discovery, making every play session not just fun but educational too. 6+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Truly Me Doll! features a stylish 18-inch doll and an All About Us journal, inspiring kids to explore their creativity and embrace their uniqueness.