Toys That Develop Sensory Exploration
Musical Fun with Hape's Pound & Tap!
The Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone is an enchanting musical toy for toddlers aged 12 months to 3 years. This engaging pounding toy supports early developmental skills such as hand-eye coordination and rhythm recognition, while inviting little ones to explore cause and effect as they delight in the cheerful notes produced with each strike. With its durable, non-toxic design, parents can feel confident that their children are playing safely as they nurture their budding musical talents. 12 months - 3 years
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Musical Fun with Hape's Pound & Tap! features a slide-out xylophone that turns each strike into a cheerful note, making music exploration delightfully engaging for little hands.
Spark Shark Swim Fun
The Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Spark Shark Kickboard is the ultimate companion for your child's swimming journey! Designed for little learners, this bright and colorful kickboard not only helps to build confidence in the water but also strengthens gross motor skills through engaging play. Its whimsical Spark Shark character adds joy to swim lessons, making it an essential choice for parents keen on promoting water safety and skill development. 3+ years
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Spark Shark Swim Fun features a whimsical character that turns swim lessons into a playful adventure, helping kids build water skills while having a blast splashing around.
Fun in the Sun Sand and Water Funnel
The Melissa & Doug Seaside Sidekicks Sand-and-Water Sifting Funnel is a delightful outdoor toy designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children. This engaging funnel encourages hands-on exploration where kids can learn about cause and effect while developing fine motor skills through tipping, spinning, and sifting. Its vibrant colors and playful sea-creature decorations make it a fantastic choice for parents and educators looking to blend educational play with fun in the great outdoors. 2-5 years
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Fun in the Sun Sand and Water Funnel features vibrant sea-creature decorations that transform outdoor exploration into a colorful journey of discovery and imaginative play.
BRIO World Adventure Awaits!
The BRIO World Deluxe Railway Set invites children ages 3 and up to embark on exciting storytelling adventures. This 87-piece wooden train set not only stimulates creativity and imagination but also develops essential cognitive skills like problem-solving and fine motor coordination, making it a fantastic choice for enriching playtime experiences. With vibrant features and interactive design, it transforms ordinary play into a captivating world of learning and sensory exploration. 3+ years
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BRIO World Adventure Awaits! comes with 87 vibrant pieces that inspire storytelling adventures, turning playtime into a magical learning experience that sharpens young minds while keeping them entertained.
Giant Donut Pool Float Fun
The BigMouth Inc. Giant Frosted Donut Pool Float combines the fun of a classic pool toy with a splash of creativity! As kids lounge and play on this inflatable raft, they engage their imagination, build confidence in the water, and enhance their social skills during pool parties or family gatherings. 5+ years
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Giant Donut Pool Float Fun features a whimsical frosted design that turns every pool party into an imaginative adventure while keeping kids active and engaged in water play.
Bubble Science Adventure Kit
The 4M Bubble Science, Bubble Making Science Kit opens up a world of imaginative exploration for kids aged 5 and up. This fun-filled kit not only allows children to create unbreakable and giant bubbles but also helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they experiment with different bubble shapes and sizes. Perfect for parents and educators looking to engage children in hands-on science activities, it encourages curiosity while blending play with learning in a delightful way. 5+ years
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Bubble Science Adventure Kit lets kids create unbreakable and giant bubbles, making science feel like a magical outdoor party where learning and laughter go hand in hand.
Musical Discovery with Baby Einstein Piano
The Baby Einstein Discover & Play Piano Musical Baby Toy is a delightful introduction to the world of music for babies aged 3 months and up. This charming toy not only exposes little ones to various instruments and animals, but it also teaches numbers in three different languages, fostering cognitive skills and language development. With soft cloth keys that respond effortlessly to tiny fingers, it's designed for both at-home enjoyment and on-the-go adventures. 3-36 months
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Musical Discovery with Baby Einstein Piano features soft cloth keys that offer a gentle introduction to music and multilingual learning, making each play session a joyful symphony of exploration.
Dive into Learning with Starfish Toss
The Nuby Starfish Ring Toss Bath Toy is not just a bath time delight—it's an engaging learning experience for children aged 18 months and up! With colorful under-the-sea characters and soft, flexible materials, this toy encourages fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory exploration. As little ones toss the creature rings onto the starfish arms, they also practice color recognition and counting, making every splash a fun educational moment. 18+ months
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Dive into Learning with Starfish Toss features colorful under-the-sea characters that turn bath time into a splashy educational adventure, teaching kids while they play!
Explore and Learn with Green Toys Submarine
The Green Toys Submarine in Yellow & Blue is perfect for toddlers and babies eager to dive into adventure! This eco-friendly bath toy not only encourages imaginative play but also boosts sensory exploration as kids navigate the depths of their bathtub with its spinning rear propeller. Parents will appreciate its safety features, knowing it’s made from 100% recycled materials, free of harmful chemicals, and easy to clean – making water play both fun and worry-free! 2-5 years
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Explore and Learn with Green Toys Submarine features a spinning rear propeller that turns bath time into an epic underwater adventure while being eco-friendly and safe for little ones.
Prang Washable Tempera Paint Fun!
PRANG Ready-to-Use Washable Tempera Paint is a wonderful addition to any creative space! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is for kids to express themselves through art. This paint not only washes off skin and most fabrics easily, allowing for a worry-free painting experience, but it also fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and color recognition. 4+ years
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Prang Washable Tempera Paint Fun! offers a worry-free painting experience with its washable formula, letting kids unleash their artistic flair while parents enjoy hassle-free clean-up.
My First Fun Felt Shapes Adventure
Creativity for Kids My First Fun Felt Shapes is a wonderful tool to spark imagination in toddlers aged 3 and up. This travel-friendly felt board encourages creative expression and fine motor skills as children layer colorful felt shapes and add wiggly eyes, nurturing their storytelling abilities without the mess of glue or stickers. Perfect for on-the-go play, this engaging activity promotes sensory exploration and cognitive development, making it an ideal choice for parents and educators looking to inspire young minds. 3+ years
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My First Fun Felt Shapes Adventure features a travel-friendly felt board that makes mess-free creative expression a breeze, turning imaginations into colorful masterpieces wherever we go.
Whimsical Bath Time Tea Party
The Munchkin® Bath Tea and Cupcake Set is a delightful addition to your toddler's bath time routine, designed for little ones aged 2 and up. This fun play set not only sparks imagination through pretend play but also enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as children fill, pour, and strain. With interactive elements like a rattling teapot and whimsical cupcake squirters, bath time transforms into an engaging learning experience that parents can happily encourage! 2+ years
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Whimsical Bath Time Tea Party includes a rattling teapot and cupcake squirters that make bath time a delightful blend of fun and skill-building for little ones.
Twisty Droppers: Fun Science Exploration
Learning Resources Twisty Droppers are the perfect gateway to a world of sensory discovery! These vibrant eyedroppers not only engage kids in delightful water play but also serve as a fantastic tool for early science exploration. As our little ones squeeze and release, they're not just having fun; they're experiencing cause and effect while building those all-important fine motor skills. 2+ years
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Twisty Droppers come in vibrant colors and engage kids in delightful water play, making learning about science feel like a splash-filled adventure!
Exploring Emotions with Mirrors
Learning Resources All About Me 2 in 1 Mirrors provide an exciting way for toddlers to engage with their emotions and body awareness. Designed for ages 18 months and older, these easy-to-hold double-sided mirrors encourage kids to explore their feelings, promote social skills, and enhance speech development—all while having fun. Parents and educators will appreciate how these mirrors not only foster self-expression but also support vital sensory exploration and motor skill growth. 18+ months
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Exploring Emotions with Mirrors features double-sided designs for toddlers to engage with their feelings, making self-expression and social interactions a playful adventure.
Handy Scoopers: Fun Fine Motor Tools
Learning Resources Handy Scoopers are an exciting way for our little ones to develop fine motor skills while having a blast! With their cleverly designed scoopers, kids get to practice using their thumb, index, and middle fingers, building the essential hand strength needed for scissor cutting and writing. These sensory toys feature holes for catch-and-release fun in water play or sensory bins, making every play session a new adventure. 3+ years
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Handy Scoopers have cleverly designed scoopers that make mastering thumb and finger movements feel like a fun game, transforming sensory play into fine motor skill practice!
Jungle Adventure Bristle Blocks Fun
Battat – Bristle Blocks are a delightful 54-piece playset that invites toddlers to dive into a jungle adventure! With their soft, rubbery interlocking bristles, these colorful blocks connect at any angle, fostering creativity and imaginative play. Each chunky piece, including cheerful jungle creatures, flowers, and ferns, not only enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also engages little ones with sensory exploration through varied textures and vibrant colors. 2+ years
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Jungle Adventure Bristle Blocks Fun includes 54 colorful pieces that encourage creative building and imaginative play, making learning a tactile adventure in the wild.
Unleash Creativity with Jumbo Paint Brushes!
READY 2 LEARN Textured Art Tools are the perfect addition to our little ones' artistic adventures! With their unique textures and jumbo size, these paint brushes help our toddlers explore patterns and effects while enhancing their fine motor skills. The chunky handles are easy to grip, making art accessible for all children, including those with special needs, fostering independence and confidence. 2-5 years
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Unleash Creativity with Jumbo Paint Brushes! features textured surfaces that inspire our little Picassos to mix, match, and express themselves while keeping mess contained for smooth clean-up.
Wild Republic Water Games: Fun Learning Awaits!
Wild Republic Water Games Aquatic Sensory toys are not just fun; they're a fantastic way to support our little ones' development! With playful engagement, children can enhance their hand-eye coordination and cultivate patience as they maneuver rings through water by pressing simple buttons. We love how this toy sparks curiosity while being battery-free, making it perfect for on-the-go play. 3+ years
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Wild Republic Water Games features battery-free play that sparks curiosity while letting little ones navigate rings through water, turning learning into a splashy adventure.
Dino Delight Water Games for Kids
The Wild Republic Water Games Dinosaur is the perfect handheld toy to spark joy and imagination in young minds! Designed for kids aged 3 and up, these engaging water games promote fine motor skills as children expertly navigate colorful rings through various challenges. As a parent or educator, we value toys that inspire creativity and provide entertainment without the need for batteries, making them a great choice for long trips, waiting rooms, or cozy days indoors. 3+ years
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Dino Delight Water Games for Kids features engaging challenges that promote fine motor skills while making waiting times fun, ensuring little minds stay busy and entertained without screens.
Counting Fun with Very Hungry Caterpillar
Let's Count Soft Book is a delightful introduction to the world of early learning! This charming cloth book engages babies with its vibrant colors, fun textures, and interactive elements like a crinkly sound and squeaker. As parents and educators, we love that it not only encourages sensory exploration but also helps babies develop fine motor skills and an early appreciation for storytelling. 0 months to toddler
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Counting Fun with Very Hungry Caterpillar features vibrant colors and fun textures, making learning enjoyable anytime, anywhere, while fostering curiosity and early literacy in little ones.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Soft Teether Book
The World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Fun Foods Soft Book Teether is a delightful first toy for your little one. This engaging fabric book is perfect for supporting early language development and sensory exploration from the very start, as babies can delight in crinkly sounds, a squeaker, and an array of textures while you read together. Ideal for on-the-go adventures, this charming book easily attaches to strollers or car seats, making it a thoughtful gift for baby showers and first birthdays. 0 months to toddler
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Very Hungry Caterpillar Soft Teether Book features crinkly sounds and textures, making story time an engaging sensory adventure that sparks curiosity and early learning.
Sensory Fun with Textured Ball Set
The Infantino Textured Multi Ball Set is an exciting way for babies aged 6 months and up to explore their senses! With six vibrant and uniquely shaped balls, little ones will develop essential tactile skills as they reach, grab, and bat at these soft toys. Ideal for encouraging sensory play, this set enriches developmental milestones while keeping engagement high and fun flowing. 6+ months
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Sensory Fun with Textured Ball Set features six vibrant and uniquely shaped balls, transforming playtime into a delightful sensory adventure that enhances essential developmental milestones.
Engaging Baby Einstein Soft Blocks
The Baby Einstein Explore & Discover Soft Blocks are a delightful introduction to the world of education for your little one, perfect for ages 3 months and up. These multi-textured blocks not only engage your baby’s senses with various fabrics but also provide auditory stimulation through the chime ball in the animal block. As they play, babies will discover colors in English, Spanish, and French, while the peek-a-boo mirror encourages self-recognition and confidence. 3 months +
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Engaging Baby Einstein Soft Blocks feature various textures and a chime ball, making playtime an exciting adventure for sensory discovery and language learning in multiple languages.
Creative Headband Craft Adventure
The Melissa & Doug Design-Your-Own Headbands Jewelry-Making Kit is a delightful way for kids aged 4 and up to unleash their creativity. This all-inclusive kit not only engages children in hands-on crafting but also promotes fine motor skills as they strategically place over 50 sparkle-gem and glitter stickers on their double-sided headbands and bracelets. With a simple process leading to amazing customized accessories, it’s a perfect gift that inspires artistic expression while encouraging screen-free play. 4+ years
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Creative Headband Craft Adventure includes over 50 sparkle-gem and glitter stickers, making crafting truly sparkly fun while promoting artistic expression and fine motor skills.