Toys That Develop Sensory Play
Our Top 5 Picks
Unlock Learning with HAN-MM Busy Book!
HAN-MM Busy Book for Kids is an incredible tool for nurturing our toddlers' curiosity and creativity! This fun-filled learning binder, designed with the Montessori approach, invites little ones to explore 30 engaging themes, sparking their imagination while developing essential skills. From tracing and coloring to sensory activities, each page is crafted to promote cognitive growth and enhance fine motor skills, making it ideal for early learners, including those on the autism spectrum. 1-3 years
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Unlock Learning with HAN-MM Busy Book! features 30 engaging themes that turn learning into an exciting adventure, fostering curiosity while keeping little hands busy and happy.
Magical Bath Time with Blockaroo Blocks!
Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks invite your little ones to explore a world of creativity and learning right in the bathtub! Designed with young learners in mind, these innovative building blocks float, click together effortlessly, and can rotate 360 degrees, making bath time both educational and enjoyable. As parents and educators, we love how these blocks introduce essential STEM concepts, encourage sensory play, and nurture fine motor skills in a fun, frustration-free environment. 3-5 years
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Magical Bath Time with Blockaroo Blocks features floating, magnetic foam pieces that turn bath time into a hands-on engineering adventure, inspiring creativity while keeping splashes delightful.
Pusheen's Sweet Squishy Learning Toy
The GUND Sprinkle Donut Pusheen Squishy Plush Stuffed Animal is not just a cuddly companion; it’s an innovative way for kids aged 8 and up to learn about sensory play and emotional awareness. This ultra-soft, squishable plush encourages stress relief and relaxation, while promoting social interaction through fun role-play scenarios. With its delightful design, this adorable toy also inspires creativity and imaginative storytelling, making it a whimsical addition to any educational environment. 8+ years
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Pusheen's Sweet Squishy Learning Toy is an ultra-soft plush that encourages relaxation and stress relief, making learning about emotions as cozy as cuddling a donut.
Pom Pom Pictures: Fun Animal Creations!
Creativity for Kids Pom Pom Pictures: Animals is the perfect way to dive into a world of imagination and hands-on learning! As parents and educators, we know how essential it is for our little ones to develop fine motor skills, and this delightful craft encourages just that. With colorful pom poms and pre-punched felt, your toddlers will not only express their creativity but also engage in sensory play that captivates and holds their attention. 3+ years
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Pom Pom Pictures: Fun Animal Creations! features colorful pom poms and pre-punched felt, making art a hands-on adventure that captures little imaginations while building those important fine motor skills.
Maui The Pineapple Adventure Friend
Squishmallows Official Kellytoy Plush 12" Maui The Pineapple is the ultimate cuddle buddy for kids aged 3 and up. With its ultrasoft texture, Maui encourages sensory play and emotional development as children snuggle, squeeze, and imagine. This delightful plush not only adds creativity to playtime but also promotes social skills through role-playing and storytelling, making it a wonderful addition to any child's learning journey. 3+ years
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Maui The Pineapple Adventure Friend is an ultrasoft 12-inch plush that provides the perfect cuddle companion for sparking imaginative play and nurturing little ones' emotional growth.
Magnetic Foam Block Building Fun
Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks offer a magical way for toddlers to explore their creativity and engineering skills! With their unique soft foam design and easy-to-click magnetic system, these blocks are perfect for little hands to maneuver and build. Not only do they promote sensory play through their vibrant colors and shapes, but they also stimulate problem-solving and imaginative thinking, making them an essential addition to any educational toy collection. 3-5 years
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Magnetic Foam Block Building Fun features a unique soft foam design that encourages toddlers to explore their creativity while keeping bath-time messes at bay.
Creative Fun with Play-Doh Spiral Fries
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Spiral Fries Playset is a delightful way for our kids to dive into imaginative play while developing fine motor skills. As they twist and turn their colorful Play-Doh into wavy fries, they not only enjoy the sensory experience but also practice important hand-eye coordination. The variety of toppings and fry shapes encourages creativity, allowing them to build their own tasty creations. 3+ years
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Creative Fun with Play-Doh Spiral Fries features a variety of toppings that ignite imagination while helping kids develop essential coordination and social skills through cooperative play.
Bugs Bunny's Stretchy Learning Fun
The Heroes of Goo JIT Zu – Space Jam: A New Legacy Bugs Bunny action figure not only brings excitement and engagement to playtime, but also sparks creativity in young minds. By stretching and squeezing Bugs, children develop their fine motor skills and hand strength, all while exploring sensory play through the unique goo-filled design. This fun, interactive toy perfectly blends play with learning, making it an appealing choice for parents and educators seeking to promote active, hands-on learning experiences. 4+ years
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Bugs Bunny's Stretchy Learning Fun is designed with a unique goo-filled structure that makes sensory play exciting while helping kids strengthen their little hands and unleash their imaginations.
Goo Jit Zu Batman: Squeeze & Learn Fun
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu DC Supagoo Batman is the perfect blend of fun and education for children! This 8-inch supersized figure encourages sensory play and fine motor skills as kids explore various squishy textures while engaging their imagination in heroic adventures. Parents will appreciate how this hands-on toy fosters creativity and problem-solving skills, all while bringing beloved superhero lore to life—no mess involved! 4+ years
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Goo Jit Zu Batman: Squeeze & Learn Fun features a variety of squishy textures that transform playtime into a creative adventure without any mess—perfect for aspiring little superheroes!
Soft Puttling Whale for Learning Fun
The Mary Meyer Putty Stuffed Animal Soft Toy features the adorable Puttling Whale, perfect for little hands to explore and cuddle. Crafted from exceptionally soft materials, this toy encourages sensory play and emotional development, making it a comforting companion that sparks creativity and imaginative storytelling. Parents will love how easy it is to care for this plush friend, allowing children to enjoy playtime worry-free while developing important social skills. 0-3 years
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Soft Puttling Whale for Learning Fun is crafted from exceptionally soft materials, making it an inviting companion that helps kids express emotions and spark their creativity.
Step2 Waterpark Wonders Sensory Playset
The Step2 Waterpark Wonders Two-Tier Water Table offers a splash-tastic way for toddlers aged 1. 5 years and older to dive into sensory play! This engaging playset not only entertains but also promotes social skills as little ones splash and share with friends, while enhancing their imaginative play and fine motor skills through pouring and exploring. 1.5+ years
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Step2 Waterpark Wonders Sensory Playset features a two-tier design that transforms outdoor time into a splashy universe of creativity and learning while encouraging delightful social interactions.
Magnetic Mood Plushies for Kids
The TeeTurtle Plushmates are not just adorable reversible plushies but also fantastic tools for emotional expression and development. Designed to enhance awareness of feelings, these cuddly companions help kids learn to understand and articulate their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence while enjoying sensory play. Perfect for parents and educators looking to support mental wellness and social skills in a soft and huggable way! 4+ years
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Magnetic Mood Plushies for Kids feature reversible designs that turn feelings into fun, helping little ones express emotions while snuggling up to their adorable companions.
Hugging Fun with SpongeBob Plush
The NECA - SpongeBob Squarepants Rainbow HUGME 16IN Plush is not just a delightful cuddle companion but also an engaging tool for sensory play. As kids hug or clap for SpongeBob, they enjoy the vibrating shake action, which can enhance their fine motor skills and coordination while also promoting emotional expression and social interaction. This snuggly plush encourages imaginative play, making it a favorite choice for parents and educators seeking to combine fun and learning through play. 3+ years
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Hugging Fun with SpongeBob Plush features a vibrating shake action, making cuddle time not just snuggly but also a fun way to boost coordination and emotional connections!
Big Panda Plushie: Your Mood Companion
Big Panda Plushie is not just an adorable stuffed animal; it's a fantastic tool for helping kids express their feelings and learn emotional intelligence! Designed with sensory play in mind, this huggable plushie encourages imaginative storytelling and role-play, which are essential for social development. We love how it can be a comforting presence during playtime or transitions, fostering companionship and emotional awareness for all ages. 3+ years
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Big Panda Plushie is designed for sensory play, making it the ultimate cuddly companion for kids to express their feelings and dive into imaginative role-play.
Unleash Creativity with Sink N’ Sand!
Sink N’ Sand, Midnight Jungle offers an exhilarating blend of sensory play and strategic fun that we can share with our kids! This Amazon Exclusive board game introduces a special Meddlin’ Monkey that adds an extra level of excitement to our game nights while teaching cooperation and critical thinking. As preschoolers bond with friends or family, they'll enhance fine motor skills while enjoying the mess-free joy of Kinetic Sand. 4+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Sink N’ Sand! introduces a special Meddlin’ Monkey that amps up game night while boosting our kids' problem-solving skills in a fun, mess-free way.
Antsy Pants Colorful Ball Pit Fun
Antsy Pants 100 Ball Pit Balls offer a delightful playtime experience for toddlers aged 1 to 3! With their vibrant colors, these lightweight and non-toxic balls not only provide a sensory playground, but they also foster color recognition and motor skill development. As parents, we can truly appreciate the peace of mind that comes from knowing our little ones are playing safely, thanks to the BPA-free materials. 1-3 years
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Antsy Pants Colorful Ball Pit Fun includes 100 vibrant, lightweight balls that transform any space into a sensory paradise, helping little ones develop crucial skills while having a blast!
Playfoam Sand ABC Cookies: Fun Learning!
Educational Insights Playfoam Sand ABC Cookies Set invites preschoolers to dive into the world of letters in the most tactile way imaginable! With soft, moldable Playfoam Sand, children can stamp, trace, and shape their ABCs while having a blast. Not only does this hands-on experience foster letter recognition and formation, but the sifting, squeezing, and rolling also boosts those essential fine motor skills needed for later tasks like writing and dressing themselves. 3+ years
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Playfoam Sand ABC Cookies features moldable Playfoam Sand that lets kids shape their letters while boosting essential skills—it's learning that feels like dessert without the calories!
Discover Joy with Playfoam Sand!
Educational Insights Playfoam Sand 8-Pack brings the thrill of sensory play right to your fingertips! This moldable crafting compound invites kids aged 3 and up to explore fine motor skills while they squeeze, shape, and dig into this soft, squishy sand. Each vibrant color not only sparks creativity but also enhances tactile exploration in both home and classroom settings. 3+ years
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Discover Joy with Playfoam Sand! invites kids to mold and shape vibrant colors, turning sensory play into an educational experience that feels just like fun.
Whimsical Cupcake Crafting Fun
The Educational Insights Playfoam Cupcake Cafe Set is a delightful way to spark creativity in children aged 3 and up. With its squishy, playful foam, kids can craft their very own pretend cupcakes while developing early math skills, creativity, and fine motor abilities. This engaging sensory play experience nurtures self-expression and builds confidence, making it an exceptional choice for parents and educators seeking to blend fun with learning. 3+ years
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Whimsical Cupcake Crafting Fun comes with squishy foam that lets kids create their own pretend cupcakes, transforming learning into a deliciously fun art experience.
Playfoam Shape & Learn Adventure
The Educational Insights Playfoam Shape & Learn Character Cards are a delightful way to engage young minds while building essential skills! Tailored for ages 3 and up, this unique set combines sensory play with creative expression as children color in reusable character cards and sculpt with colorful, squishy Playfoam. It's not just about fun—this hands-on experience boosts vocabulary and fine motor skills, making it an ideal choice for parents and educators who want to instill confidence and a love for learning in their little ones! 3+ years
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Playfoam Shape & Learn Adventure includes reusable character cards that let kids sculpt and color, making learning feel like an artistic adventure while boosting their confidence.
Mood-Expressing Reversible Plushies
The TeeTurtle Original Reversible Big Cat Plushie combines comfort and creativity, making it an essential addition to any child's playtime. Designed to encourage emotional expression, this fluffy companion not only huggably soft but also serves as a tool for children to communicate their feelings without words. As they flip between moods, kids develop emotional intelligence and empathy, all while enjoying sensory play that keeps their minds engaged and imaginative. 3+ years
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Mood-Expressing Reversible Plushies are soft, huggable companions that help kids share their feelings without saying a word, turning emotional intelligence into an adorable game.
Creative Resin Fidget Shakers
The Creativity for Kids Resin Fidget Shakers kit is an exciting DIY craft that empowers kids aged 8-10+ to explore their artistic side while developing key skills. With hands-on activities like casting and personalizing shaker keychains, children enhance their creativity, fine motor skills, and focus through engaging sensory play. This craft not only fosters self-expression but also serves as an effective tool for stress relief and concentration, making it a fantastic addition to any educational environment. 8-10+ years
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Creative Resin Fidget Shakers includes hands-on activities for casting and personalizing shaker keychains, making it a fun way for kids to boost creativity while relieving stress.
Boo Bee Plushie: Mood-Boosting Fidget Fun
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Boo Bee Plushie serves as a delightful tool for emotional expression and sensory play. By flipping this soft and cuddly plushie, children can visually communicate their feelings, fostering emotional awareness and empathy. It’s not just a fun toy; it helps kids develop important social skills and understand their emotions in a creative and engaging way—perfect for easing stress at home or during class! 5+ years
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Boo Bee Plushie features a reversible design that lets kids visually communicate their feelings, making emotional expression both delightful and accessible—perfect for budding little therapists!
Squishy Eyeball Science Fun
The Amscan Squishy Eyeball Favors combine eerie fun with hands-on learning for children. These squishy, non-toxic eyeballs not only ignite imagination and creativity during Halloween festivities, but they also encourage sensory play, fine motor skills, and group engagement while kids experiment with squishing and tossing their new spooky friends. Parents will appreciate how these playful toys spark humor and laughter, all while being safe for kids of all ages! 3+ years
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Squishy Eyeball Science Fun encourages kids to engage in sensory play while squeezing these non-toxic eyeballs, blending laughter with hands-on learning—perfect for Halloween festivities!