Toys That Develop Sensory Play
Our Top 5 Picks
Glow-in-the-Dark Alien Slime Fun
Fun Express Glow-in-the-Dark Alien Slime is the ultimate surprise for your little explorers! This oozy, otherworldly slime not only captivates with its glowing feature but also encourages sensory play and hands-on learning. As kids squish, stretch, and mold their alien companions, they enhance their fine motor skills and creative thinking. 3+ years
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Glow-in-the-Dark Alien Slime captivates with its oozy texture and glowing feature, turning playtime into a hands-on learning adventure that unleashes creativity and fun.
Oosh Slime: Playful Learning Fun
Oosh Slime Large Foilbag 800g (Rainbow) invites kids to stretch, squeeze, and pull their way into a world of creative exploration. As they knead and mold this vibrant, non-sticky slime, children enhance their fine motor skills, practice sensory play, and unleash their imaginations—making it a delightful hands-on activity that nurtures critical developmental abilities. Ideal for playdates or quiet solo moments, this slime brings joy while fostering essential learning outcomes in a fun and engaging way. 3+ years
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Oosh Slime's 800g large foil bag provides endless opportunities for stretching and molding, transforming everyday playtime into a vibrant exploration of texture and creativity.
Fluffy Cotton Candy Slime Adventure
The ZURU Cotton Candy Large Foil Bag 100g offers an exciting hands-on activity that transforms imagination into reality! As children stretch, pull, and fluff this ultra-colorful slime, they develop essential fine motor skills while engaging in sensory play that stimulates their creativity. With its delightful cotton candy scent and vibrant colors, this slime is not just a toy but a playful learning experience that captivates and entertains young minds. 3+ years
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Fluffy Cotton Candy Slime Adventure comes in a large 100g foil bag that invites kids to stretch and fluff their way to creativity while enjoying a delightful cotton candy scent.
Frozen Dessert Playset Sparks Creative Fun
The Mattel Disney Frozen Dessert Playset with Elsa Fashion Doll and Olaf Figure is the perfect way for kids to blend imagination with hands-on learning! With its vibrant colors and interactive features, this playset encourages creativity as children invent their own delicious dessert creations while developing fine motor skills and cooperative play. Kids will love working with the dough and using the various molds to craft treats that look just like the ones from the movie—an ideal way to engage them in sensory play! 3+ years
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Frozen Dessert Playset Sparks Creative Fun comes with vibrant colors and interactive features, making it a tasty adventure for little chefs to explore imagination and develop skills!
Build and Play with Caterpillar Train Fun
MEGA BLOKS Fisher-Price Toddler Building Blocks Toy Set invites your little ones to explore the world of sensory play through building and discovery! With 24 colorful pieces, including various blocks and delightful critters, toddlers can create their very own caterpillar train while developing essential tactile, visual, and auditory skills. As they pull the string to watch it groove along, children engage their fine motor skills and unleash their creativity. 1-3 years
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Build and Play with Caterpillar Train Fun includes 24 colorful pieces that spark creativity while toddlers develop essential skills—it's a whimsical way to learn through play!
Pom Pom Pictures: Crafting Fun with Unicorns!
Creativity for Kids Pom Pom Pictures: Magical offers an enchanting way for toddlers to engage with art while honing essential skills! With these vibrant pom pom boards, our little ones can explore their creativity by inserting colorful pom poms into pre-punched felt designs of unicorns and rainbows. Not only does this craft encourage fine motor skills, but it also promotes color recognition and sensory play, making it a fantastic choice for active learning. 3+ years
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Pom Pom Pictures: Crafting Fun with Unicorns! features vibrant pom pom boards that turn messy creativity into skill-building fun, keeping little hands busy while imagining magical scenes.
Pom Pom Pictures: Dinosaur Creations
Creativity for Kids Pom Pom Pictures: Dinosaurs is such a delightful way to spark curiosity and imagination in our little ones! This engaging activity invites toddlers to explore their creativity as they create fuzzy dinosaur masterpieces by inserting colorful pom poms into pre-punched felt. Not only do they get to unleash their artistic flair, but they also develop fine motor skills, learn about colors and sizes, and enjoy sensory play—all while having fun! 3+ years
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Pom Pom Pictures: Dinosaur Creations includes colorful pom poms, making it an engaging way for toddlers to create, learn, and enjoy a quiet-time masterpiece!
Oopsie Noise Putty Fun Pack
Oopsie Noise Putty, with its vibrant array of colors, is an exciting way to engage children in sensory play while encouraging laughter and creativity. This fantastic party pack not only offers endless fun with silly fart noises, but it also helps kids improve fine motor skills, focus, and emotional regulation. Perfect for reducing stress and anxiety, it's an ideal educational toy for playdates, classrooms, or simply keeping little hands busy on the go. 3+ years
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Oopsie Noise Putty Fun Pack features vibrant colors and silly fart noises, making sensory exploration a riotous adventure that helps little ones relax and unleash their creativity.
Scent-sational Slime Play Experience
The Cra-Z-Slimy 24oz Premade Slime in Cake Batter scent is an engaging way for children aged 6 and up to explore sensory play while developing their creativity and fine motor skills. This stretchy, glossy slime not only delights with its sweet aroma but also encourages imaginative play and tactile exploration, helping kids learn about texture and consistency in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for group activities or solo fun, this slime bucket sparks joy while nurturing essential developmental skills. 6+ years
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Scent-sational Slime Play Experience features delightful cake batter scent, making sensory exploration a deliciously fun way for kids to engage their creativity and develop essential skills.
Tie-Dye Fun with Cra-Z-Slimy Slime Kit
Cra-Z-Slimy Totally Tie Dye Slime Kit is a burst of creativity waiting to be explored! With 14 vibrant cans of stretchy slime and 4 super fun add-ins, your kids will not only enjoy hands-on play but also develop essential fine motor skills and color recognition. Blending colors to create unique tie-dye effects can spark their imagination and engage them in sensory play while boosting their confidence in artistic expression. 6+ years
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Tie-Dye Fun with Cra-Z-Slimy Slime Kit offers 14 vibrant cans of stretchy slime, making messy play educational and a perfect way for kids to express their creativity together.
Light Up Holiday Fun Bouncy Balls
The Toysmith Holiday Light Up Bouncy Ball is a delightful addition to your child's playtime, designed to inspire joy and encourage active movement. With its vibrant colors and enchanting light display, this bouncy ball not only excites but also helps develop gross motor skills as kids bounce and chase after it. Plus, the twinkling lights make every bounce an adventure, enhancing sensory play while igniting creativity. 3+ years
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Light Up Holiday Fun Bouncy Balls feature enchanting lights that make every bounce an exciting sensory experience, turning playtime into a glowing adventure.
TeeTurtle's Mood-Expressing Plushie
The TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Giraffe Plushie is a delightful way for children and adults to express their emotions while engaging in sensory play. This innovative plushie not only promotes emotional intelligence by encouraging kids to recognize and articulate their feelings, but it also aids in developing fine motor skills through its fun, tactile flipping action. As a versatile addition to any classroom or home, it's perfect for calming anxieties and fostering communication without the need for words. 3+ years
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TeeTurtle's Mood-Expressing Plushie is a reversible giraffe that helps kids articulate their feelings while enjoying a fun, tactile flipping experience—a perfect tool for calm conversations.
Smooshy Mushy Fun for Little Hands
The Smooshy Mushy 8-piece Bento Box Series 1 Riley Red Panda offers engaging sensory play for kids aged 3 and up. This adorable set encourages fine motor skills and imaginative thinking with its squeezable, interactive components, while also promoting social skills through shared play with besties. With the added bonus of collectible elements and creative activities, it’s a fantastic choice for nurturing curiosity and creativity in young learners. 3+ years
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Smooshy Mushy Fun for Little Hands includes squeezable, interactive components that spark creativity and are perfect for imaginative play with friends—what a fun way to nurture social skills!
Mood-Expressing Penguin Plushie
The TeeTurtle Reversible Penguin Plushmates is a delightful way for children to express their emotions while developing emotional intelligence and social skills. With its unique design that allows little ones to flip between happy and angry expressions, this plush toy encourages discussions about feelings and empathy. Perfect for cuddles or as a calming sensory fidget, parents can feel good knowing their child is engaging in meaningful, open-ended play. 3+ years
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Mood-Expressing Penguin Plushie features reversible designs, allowing kids to explore their feelings while snuggling up with a plush buddy that also sparks important conversations about emotions.
Express Yourself with Reversible Bee Plushie
The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Bee Plushie is not just a cute companion; it's an interactive tool for emotional expression that encourages kids to identify and communicate their feelings. Perfect for teaching empathy and emotional intelligence, this sensory fidget stuffed animal allows children to showcase their moods in a playful way—ideal for developing social skills and understanding emotional cues. Plus, it’s a delightful way to celebrate inclusivity and diversity, making it a thoughtful choice for parents and educators alike. 3+ years
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Express Yourself with Reversible Bee Plushie is perfect for helping children showcase their moods playfully, making emotional conversations as sweet as honey.
Barbie's Fun Fruit Punch Adventure
The Barbie Pop Reveal Doll & Accessories is an exciting way for children to explore their creativity and imaginative storytelling! With interactive elements like squishy slime and surprise reveals, kids will develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities while engaging in sensory play. This delightful set not only enhances creative thinking but also allows kids to dive into the world of pretend play with a fruity theme, making it a favorite for parents looking for enriching playtime experiences. 3+ years
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Barbie's Fun Fruit Punch Adventure includes squishy slime that makes for a delightful sensory experience, encouraging creativity while kiddos dive into imaginative play.
Mochi Surprise Easter Egg Hunt
The 30pcs Easter Eggs Prefilled with Mochi Squishy Toys are the perfect addition to your child's Easter festivities! Not only do these vibrant eggs turn an ordinary hunt into an exciting adventure, but they also inspire fine motor skills and sensory play as your little ones squeeze and explore the delightful mochi toys inside. With eco-friendly materials and reusable design, they provide a safe, fun, and educational experience that encourages curiosity and imaginative play. 3+ years
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Mochi Surprise Easter Egg Hunt features 30 vibrant, prefilled eggs that transform a classic egg hunt into a delightful sensory adventure, sparking joy and creativity in the process.
Pete The Cat Stress Relief Fun
The Raymond Geddes Pete The Cat Stress Ball Fidget Toy Set invites kids and adults alike to embrace fun while managing stress! These stretchy sensory balls are not only fantastic for squeezing and tossing, but they also help improve concentration and enhance hand-eye coordination—a win for sensory play! As educators and parents, we appreciate how these fidget toys can support emotional regulation and promote active engagement, making learning experiences smoother and more enjoyable. Preschool
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Pete The Cat Stress Relief Fun includes stretchy sensory balls that make managing stress a playful adventure, transforming any moment into a fun opportunity for focus and calm.
Dive into Learning with Goo Jit Zu!
The Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Deep Goo Sea Mantara Hero Pack invites children to stretch their imaginations and bodies while promoting sensory play and fine motor skills! This interactive, goo-filled toy encourages imaginative storytelling and problem-solving as kiddos protect the Deep Goo Sea from villains, all while understanding cause and effect through the thrilling Water Blast Attack feature. Parents and educators will appreciate how this engaging hero helps develop creativity and gross motor skills in a fun, playful way. 4+ years
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Dive into Learning with Goo Jit Zu! features a thrilling Water Blast Attack that transforms playtime into an engaging adventure while building essential skills, making learning feel like pure fun.
Creative Squishy Toy Adventure
Elmer's Squishies Kids’ DIY Activity Kit is a delightful way for children aged 6 and up to explore their creativity while developing essential skills. This engaging kit encourages hands-on learning as kids mix, pour, and create their very own squishy characters, promoting fine motor skills, sensory play, and imaginative thinking. Parents and educators will appreciate how this unique activity fosters focus and stress relief, making it a fabulous addition to any learning environment. 6+ years
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Creative Squishy Toy Adventure offers a hands-on DIY activity kit, making creativity squishier, more fun, and perfect for developing focus and stress relief in kids.
Build and Create with Rubble & Crew!
Rubble & Crew, Rubble and Mix Action Figures Set is the perfect gateway for kids to dive into the imaginative world of construction! As we team up with beloved PAW Patrol Pup, Rubble, and his cousin Mix, children explore the fun of building through sensory play. The included Kinetic Build-It Sand is not only a delight to mold, but it also encourages fine motor skills, problem-solving, and creativity as little hands roll, flatten, and stamp their way to new adventures. 3+ years
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Build and Create with Rubble & Crew! includes delightful Kinetic Build-It Sand, making construction adventures a messy, fun way to enhance fine motor skills and creativity.
Fun with Stretchy Hair Poppy!
The DREAMWORKS TROLLS Band Together Squishy, Stretchy Glitter-Filled Hair Doll invites children to explore creativity and sensory play like never before. With her super stretchy and squishy hair, kids can enhance their fine motor skills, practice hand-eye coordination, and experience the joy of imaginative styling. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this playful doll encourages open-ended play and fosters a love for creativity, making it an excellent addition to any toy collection. 3+ years
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Fun with Stretchy Hair Poppy! invites kids to dive into sensory exploration with her super stretchy, squishy hair, turning styling into a vibrant adventure for their imaginations.
Coca-Cola Soft Seal Plush Delight
The Coca-Cola 9" Seal with Scarf Snowball Plushies is the perfect huggable companion for kids of all ages. Not only does this adorable plush encourage sensory play with its soft, squishy material, but it also teaches children about the joy of collection and fosters imaginative storytelling. A sweet addition to any toy chest, this charming collectible inspires creativity while providing comfort, making it an ideal gift for holidays and birthdays. 3+ years
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Coca-Cola Soft Seal Plush Delight is a 9-inch huggable companion that encourages sensory exploration while inspiring creativity and imaginative adventures, providing comfort for kids of all ages.
Musical Giraffe Plush for Sensory Play
The GUND Baby Safari Friends Giraffe Keywind Musical Plush is a delightful companion that invites fun and learning for babies aged 10 months and up. This charming, soft yellow giraffe not only cuddles close but also engages little ones through sensory play as it sways and plays Brahms’ Lullaby, promoting auditory stimulation and relaxation. Its textured fabric and embroidered features encourage tactile exploration, helping develop fine motor skills and soothing techniques. 10 months and up
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Musical Giraffe Plush for Sensory Play plays Brahms’ Lullaby while inviting tactile exploration, turning cuddling into a calming, educational experience that sparks early musical appreciation.