Toys That Develop Sensory Exploration
Our Top 5 Picks
Unleash Creativity with Texture Rollers
READY 2 LEARN Paint and Dough Explorers - Set 1 is the perfect gateway for our little ones to explore their artistic talents! With engaging patterns that inspire imaginative play, these chunky texture rollers help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. As parents and educators, we know how important it is for children to express themselves through art, and this set makes it easy and fun to add intricate designs to any creative project. 3+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Texture Rollers features engaging patterns that inspire artistic expression, turning every project into a delightful mess—and what kid doesn't love a fun mess?
Stinky Stickers: Fun for Learning Rewards!
Stinky Stickers are the perfect way to add some fun and motivation to our learning adventures! These delightful, scented stickers not only engage our little ones' senses but also serve as fantastic rewards for jobs well done. With 29 unique designs to choose from, they encourage creativity and can be used in arts and crafts, reward charts, and scrapbooking. 3+ years
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Stinky Stickers are scented rewards that engage our kids’ senses while celebrating their accomplishments, adding an exciting twist to learning and creativity!
Bashful Bunny: A Cuddly Companion
The Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Stuffed Animal is perfect for nurturing emotional growth in children of all ages. With its soft, huggable design, this bunny encourages sensory exploration and promotes comfort during playtime and at bedtime, supporting social skills and emotional well-being. Parents will appreciate how this adorable plush can help children develop empathy and imaginative play, making it not just a toy, but a cherished friend. All ages
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Bashful Bunny, with its soft, huggable design, becomes not just a cuddly companion but also a supportive friend that's perfect for nurturing emotional connections and imaginative adventures.
Vibrant Fun with Crayola Washable Paint!
Crayola Washable Paint, White, 16 oz. is an exciting way to inspire creativity in our little ones! Packed in an easy squeeze bottle, this vibrant paint invites children to explore color blending and unleash their inner artist. 3+ years
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Vibrant Fun with Crayola Washable Paint is packed in an easy squeeze bottle, making messy art sessions a breeze and allowing kids to dive deep into creative color adventures.
Engaging Fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity Toy is a delightful way to support your baby's development while keeping them entertained. Designed with various textures, sounds, and a mix of soft, chewable materials, this toy promotes sensory exploration and motor skills in our little ones. From the jingle bell rattle to the crinkle sounds, it captivates babies' curiosity, helping them discover their world! 0 months to toddler
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Engaging Fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar features a variety of textures and sounds that keep babies enthralled while supporting their developmental journey—talk about a win-win for curious little minds!
Vibrant Creative Fun with Decorative Sand
Activa Bright Red Decorative Colored Sand in Resealable Bag is a delightful addition to any arts and crafts adventure! We love how this fine grain, fade-proof sand sparks creativity while enhancing fine motor skills in our little ones. Whether they’re creating stunning artwork, developing sensory play experiences, or even learning about colors and textures, this bright red sand encourages imagination and hands-on exploration. 3+ years
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Vibrant Creative Fun with Decorative Sand comes in a resealable bag, inspiring our little artists to dive into colorful and imaginative projects while honing their fine motor skills.
Vibrant Pink Tinsel Lei for Celebrations
Deluxe Pink Tinsel Plastic Lei - 40" is a delightful accessory that not only adds a pop of color but also sparks creativity and social interaction at any gathering. As we come together for luaus, beach parties, or birthdays, wearing this vibrant lei encourages children to engage in imaginative role-play and celebration themes. Its soft, lightweight material ensures comfort, so our little ones can focus on fun and friendship rather than fussing with their attire. 3+ years
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Vibrant Pink Tinsel Lei for Celebrations is a delightful 40" accessory that encourages our kids to express their creativity and connect with friends while making any gathering more festive.
Lamaze Sammy the Starfish Discovery Blankie
Lamaze Sammy the Starfish Blankie is the ultimate companion for your baby's early exploration and sensory play! This vibrant and multi-textured blanket invites little ones to discover soft terry cloth, crinkly satin, and chewy textures that are perfect for teething relief. Not only does it engage their senses, but it also promotes fine motor skills as babies grasp and manipulate each delightful surface. 0-12 months
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Lamaze Sammy the Starfish Discovery Blankie features vibrant textures that invite babies to explore, making sensory play portable and fun for curious little hands and mouths.
Vibrant Lime Green Flower Lei for Fun Events
The Lime Green Flower Plastic Lei is a stunning addition to any celebration, bringing vibrancy and fun that kids adore! As parents, we know the importance of creating immersive learning experiences, and this flower lei not only enhances social interactions during parties but also encourages imaginative play. Whether they’re pretending to be on a tropical island or participating in a themed educational activity, kids will boost their creativity, social skills, and even make lasting memories. 3+ years
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Vibrant Lime Green Flower Lei offers a splash of color that transforms any event into a lively adventure, encouraging kids to engage, interact, and unleash their creativity.
Prang Fingerpaint Paper Pad for Creativity
The Prang Fingerpaint Paper Pad is a fantastic canvas for your child’s creativity, measuring a generous 18" x 12" and featuring 40 sheets of high-quality, glossy paper. Designed to resist running, smearing, and bleeding, this pad encourages young artists to explore their imagination without the worry of mess. It's not just about creating art; using finger paints fosters fine motor skills, color recognition, and sensory exploration. Preschool
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Prang Fingerpaint Paper Pad features 40 sheets of glossy paper, allowing kids to unleash their creativity without the worry of mess and making every art session a vibrant adventure.
Soft Caterpillar Comfort Chime Set
The KIDS PREFERRED Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Super Soft Plush Chime and Rattle Set is a delightful companion for our little ones. This charming set not only provides soothing chimes for comfort but also encourages sensory exploration, helping to develop auditory skills right from infancy. With its easy-to-attach design and machine washable fabric, it’s perfect for on-the-go adventures—whether in a stroller, car seat, or high chair. 0 months and up
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Soft Caterpillar Comfort Chime Set features soothing chimes that engage infants' auditory senses, turning every outing into a symphony of comfort and joy for our little ones.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Ring Rattle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Ring Rattle is a delightful sensory toy that promises to keep your little one entertained while fostering essential developmental skills. With its colorful beads and soothing textures, this rattle helps stimulate visual and tactile senses, making it perfect for promoting hand-eye coordination and sensory exploration from an early age. As parents and educators, we love how it carries on the beloved legacy of Eric Carle’s storytelling, making playtime not just fun, but also a nurturing experience that echoes sweet memories of our own childhoods. 0-12 months
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Very Hungry Caterpillar Ring Rattle features colorful beads and soothing textures, sparking sensory joy while celebrating Eric Carle’s enchanting storytelling.
Teethe & Read Soft Book Toy Adventure
The Bright Starts Teethe & Read Soft Book Toy is the perfect fusion of fun and functionality for our little ones aged 3 months and up! Not only does it feature soft pages that offer soothing teething corners for those sore gums, but it also encourages early literacy skills with engaging, interactive storytelling. Imagine our baby's delight as they grasp this lightweight book, developing their fine motor skills while enjoying a make-believe adventure. 3 months +
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Teethe & Read Soft Book Toy Adventure features soothing teething corners that turn reading time into a sensory delight, making every page a chance for growth and giggles.
Endless Fun with Gazillion Bubbles
Gazillion Bubbles, Original Bubble Solution 1L, is a fantastic way to engage children in outdoor fun while promoting sensory exploration and creativity! With its premium formula, this bubble solution creates countless colorful, long-lasting bubbles that not only captivate little eyes but also encourage imaginative play. The included 7-in-1 bubble wand allows kids to collaborate and experiment, enhancing fine motor skills and teamwork as they chase those fully formed bubbles. 2-8 years
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Endless Fun with Gazillion Bubbles features a 7-in-1 bubble wand, turning ordinary outdoor play into a colorful adventure that sparks creativity and collaboration among children.
Hygloss Colored Sand for Festive Crafts
Hygloss Colored Sand for Crafts is a fantastic way to unleash creativity in our kids! With a vibrant rainbow of colors, this ultra-fine sand is not just for play; it encourages fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and artistic expression. Whether we're crafting holiday decorations or personalized gifts, we see our children spark their imagination and engage their learning in a fun way. 3+ years
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Hygloss Colored Sand for Crafts includes a vibrant rainbow of ultra-fine sand that transforms ordinary projects into stunning masterpieces, making creativity explode and learning feel like playtime.
Stinky Stickers: Rewarding Fun for Kids
Positive Words, Scented Scratch 'N Sniff Stinky Stickers are a delightful way to engage our little learners! These fun and vibrant stickers not only motivate and reward children for their achievements but also invite creativity through crafts and collecting. As parents and educators, we understand how important it is to celebrate milestones, and these stickers add an aromatic twist to the joy of learning. 3+ years
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Stinky Stickers: Rewarding Fun for Kids feature positive words and delightful scents that turn celebrating achievements into an aromatic adventure, making learning feel like a joyous festival.
Enchanting Teether Rattle for Tiny Hands
Teether Rattle, World of Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Teething Toy for Babies is a delightful companion for our little ones! This bright and engaging toy stimulates sensory exploration with its soft textures, soothing sounds, and multi-sensory experiences. As fellow parents, we appreciate how it encourages our babies to grasp, shake, and explore—building those essential fine motor skills while keeping them entertained. 0-12 months
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Enchanting Teether Rattle for Tiny Hands includes soft textures and soothing sounds, making teething a delightful sensory adventure for little ones and a nostalgic joy for us.
Baby Einstein Cal Bendy Ball Rattle Toy
The Baby Einstein Cal Bendy Ball Rattle Toy is an enchanting introduction to sensory exploration for babies aged 3 months and up. With its soft, flexible plastic and bright primary colors, it's designed to fascinate little ones while promoting grasping, rolling, and shaking skills—all crucial for developing fine motor abilities. We love how the colorful caterpillar character and the delightful rolling chime ball inside provide entertainment and visual stimulation, making this toy a delightful companion for both playtime and on-the-go adventures. 3 months +
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Baby Einstein Cal Bendy Ball Rattle Toy features a delightful rolling chime ball that captivates baby’s senses while promoting important motor skills—what's not to love about that cheerful caterpillar?
Glow & Grow Sensory Ball
Meet Edushape's Glow-in-the-Dark Sensory Ball, designed to captivate and stimulate babies aged 6 months and up. This vibrant ball not only enhances gross motor skills through crawling and grasping but also promotes sensory exploration with its exciting textures and colors. Perfect for those magical nighttime play sessions, this ball offers a unique glow-in-the-dark feature that turns playtime into an enchanting experience, making it a favorite for both kids and parents! 6 months and up
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Glow & Grow Sensory Ball features a mesmerizing glow-in-the-dark design that transforms playtime into a whimsical adventure. It not only keeps little ones engaged with its vibrant colors and delightful textures but also provides a wonderful opportunity for them to crawl and grasp, enhancing their gross motor skills along the way. Plus, those nighttime play sessions? They’re bound to become a favorite family tradition filled with giggles and magical moments!
Prang Washable Watercolor Fun!
Prang Washable Watercolor Paint Set invites our little artists to dive into a world of creativity with an exciting twist of metallic colors. By simply adding water, children can explore and enhance their fine motor skills as they mix, paint, and express themselves. We appreciate how easy cleanup is—these paints wash effortlessly off skin and clothes, allowing for a worry-free painting experience that fosters imaginative play. 3+ years
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Prang Washable Watercolor Fun! includes metallic colors that transform ordinary paintings into sparkling masterpieces, making it a mess-free way to spark imagination and creativity.
Creative Sensory Play with Playfoam
The Educational Insights Playfoam Class Pack is a magical toolkit for engaging young minds! Designed for ages 3 and up, this non-sticky, squishy foam offers endless opportunities for sensory exploration while developing fine motor skills through moldable and colorful creations. Perfect for home or classroom use, Playfoam provides a mess-free experience that encourages hands-on learning, making it a must-have for parents and educators alike. 3+ years
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Creative Sensory Play with Playfoam includes non-sticky, squishy foam that sparks imaginative creations without the mess, turning playtime into a clean canvas for learning.
Cozy Cow Pillow Pets Companion
The Pillow Pets Originals Cozy Cow is an absolutely delightful addition to any child’s toys! With its soft plush exterior and friendly smile, this cuddly companion not only provides comfort during playtime but also transforms into an inviting pillow for cozy naps and reading adventures. As parents and educators, we adore how this multifunctional toy encourages imaginative play, emotional support, and relaxation. 3+ years
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Cozy Cow Pillow Pets Companion features a soft plush exterior that transforms from a cuddle buddy into a cozy pillow, making nap time and story time feel extra special.
Interactive Vehicle Sounds Puzzle
The Melissa & Doug Vehicles Sound Puzzle is a delightful way for toddlers to explore and learn about their favorite vehicles! As little ones match each wooden peg to its rightful spot, they’re rewarded with realistic sound effects that bring the puzzle to life. This engaging activity not only enhances fine motor skills but also sharpens problem-solving abilities and encourages sensory exploration. 2-5 years
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Interactive Vehicle Sounds Puzzle features realistic sound effects that turn matching into a joyful noise-making adventure, making learning about vehicles an exciting and immersive experience.
Textured Art Tools for Little Creators
READY 2 LEARN Textured Art Tools are the perfect introduction to creative exploration for our little Picassos! This vibrant set of four jumbo paint brushes invites toddlers to experiment with various textures, enhancing their fine motor skills and artistic expression. With their easy-to-grip handles, children can confidently twist, twirl, and dot their way to unique masterpieces. 2-5 years
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Textured Art Tools for Little Creators features easy-to-grip handles that empower toddlers to confidently express themselves through imaginative painting adventures, making creativity accessible and engaging for every little artist.