Toys That Develop Sensory Play
Our Top 5 Picks
ARLIME Sand and Water Table Adventure
ARLIME Sand and Water Table is the ultimate playtime experience for our little explorers! This 3-in-1 convertible table not only sparks creativity through captivating water and sand activities but also encourages social skills as children gather around for picnics. We love how the adjustable umbrella allows for shade on sunny days, ensuring those sensory experiences are safe and fun. 2-6 years
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ARLIME Sand and Water Table Adventure sparks creativity with its 3-in-1 convertible design, turning outdoor play into an exciting sensory journey that fosters friendship and fun.
Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog Adventure
Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog is an adorable and engaging educational toy that invites little ones aged 18 months and up to dive into the world of sensory play! As children pinch, pull, and stuff the 10 colorful, washable tissues, they're not just having fun; they're developing essential fine motor skills that are crucial for their growth. With its sturdy shell and stable base, Spike makes learning hands-on and easy, providing endless opportunities for imaginative and tactile play. 18 months+
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Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog Adventure invites kids to stuff and pinch 10 colorful tissues, making fine motor development feel like a fun, hands-on game of discovery.
Elmer's Fluffy Slime Adventure Kit
Elmer’s Fluffy Slime Kit, 4 Count & Collection Slime Kit Supplies, 6 Count is the perfect way for our kids to dive into a world of creativity and sensory play! With everything they need to create their very own fluffy slime, our children can enhance their fine motor skills and express their imaginative ideas. What’s even better is that the magical all-in-one activator simplifies the process, allowing for a stress-free slime-making experience without the mess of multiple ingredients. 5+ years
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Elmer's Fluffy Slime Adventure Kit includes a magical all-in-one activator that makes slime-making simple and mess-free, turning creative chaos into hands-on learning.
Caterpillar Fun for Tiny Hands
The Lamaze Fidget Caterpillar Baby Toy is an engaging tool for children aged 1 to 2, crafted to nurture fine motor skills and tactile exploration. With its flexible body and high contrast design, this toy not only entertains with vibrant colors and delightful textures but also fosters visual development through hands-on play. Perfect for parents and educators seeking to enhance sensory experiences while encouraging bonding during playtime. 1-2 years
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Caterpillar Fun for Tiny Hands features a flexible body and vibrant textures, making it a delightful companion for developing essential skills and creating precious bonding moments during playtime.
Whale of a Time Bath Cups
The Nuby Whale Bath Cups are designed for interactive play, making bath time an engaging learning experience for babies aged 9 months and up. These vibrant stacking cups not only encourage fine motor skills as little ones stack, pour, and fill, but they also teach size and color recognition in a fun, sensory way. Perfect for fostering good hygiene habits and making splashes of creativity possible, these cups are a delightful addition to any bath time routine. 9+ months
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Whale of a Time Bath Cups are vibrant stacking cups that transform bath time into an engaging learning experience, blending fun with the art of hygiene like a splashy science lesson.
Vibrant Dough for Creative Learning
The Colorations Wheat & Gluten Free Dough Variety Pack is a colorful explosion of creativity and sensory fun! Each of the 14 colors in resealable tubs invites children to mold, squish, and sculpt 3-D masterpieces while developing fine motor skills and sparking imaginative play. As parents and educators, we know the therapeutic effects play dough has, providing not just an enjoyable experience but also a wonderful calm-down tool for kids. 3+ years
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Vibrant Dough for Creative Learning includes 14 resealable tubs that unleash a colorful world of sculpting, transforming playtime into a squishy, skill-building adventure for kids.
Swim and Sing with Baby Shark!
Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark with Silicon Fins brings the magic of playtime into bath time! This delightful aquatic companion not only entertains with its charming swimming and singing features but also promotes sensory play and boosts creativity as children engage in imaginative water adventures. Parents will appreciate how this interactive toy fosters cognitive development through cause and effect learning—just watch your little ones discover the joy of play and learning simultaneously! 3+ years
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Swim and Sing with Baby Shark! features charming swimming and singing capabilities that turn bath time into an enchanting aquatic adventure. It beautifully blends entertainment and education, helping our little ones explore cause and effect while they giggle and splash about. Plus, who can resist the catchy Baby Shark tune? It's a guaranteed way to make bath time feel less like a chore and more like a fun family concert!
Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox Adventure
Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox is a delightful oasis for young imaginations! This charming sandbox not only brings endless fun but also nurtures creativity as kids build their dream sandcastles and little towns. With ample space for up to four children, it encourages social interaction and teamwork, essential skills for their development. 1-6 years
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Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox Adventure features shaded seating and a removable lid, allowing kids to dive into imaginative construction while keeping them safe under the sun.
Goo Jit Zu Thor: Stretch and Learn
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Goo Shifters Marvel Edition Stretchy Hero Battle Attack Thor is not just a fun toy but an exciting way to encourage sensory play and fine motor skills in children. As kids squish, stretch, and engage with this scrunchy superhero, they develop their hand strength, coordination, and imaginative play skills while exploring the fascinating transformations of the goo filling. This interactive play experience fosters curiosity and creative exploration, making it a great addition to any educational toolkit! 4+ years
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Goo Jit Zu Thor: Stretch and Learn features goo filling that transforms during play, making sensory exploration a thrilling adventure for curious little minds.
Smashers Junior Dino Dig Adventure
The Smashers Junior Dino Dig Small Egg (Raptor) is a thrilling way for preschoolers to dive into the world of dinosaurs while developing crucial motor skills. Each egg holds the promise of 18 exciting surprises, including vibrant dough and fun molds that engage budding creators. Kids can squish, mold, and craft their very own dino masterpiece, stimulating their creativity while honing fine motor skills along the way. 3+ years
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Smashers Junior Dino Dig Adventure includes 18 exciting surprises that let kids squish and mold vibrant dough, merging creativity with hands-on dinosaur discovery for endless fun.
Smashers Junior Dino Dig: Discover & Create!
Smashers Junior Dino Dig Small Egg (Stegasaurus) is an adventure waiting to unfold! As fellow parents and educators, we know how vital it is for our little ones to engage in creative and sensory play. This toy packs 12 exciting surprises, including three vibrant colors of dough and molds that spark imagination while developing fine motor skills. 3+ years
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Smashers Junior Dino Dig features 12 exciting surprises, turning playtime into a dino adventure that inspires creativity while enhancing fine motor skills and color recognition.
Explore and Create with Dino Digs
Smashers Junior Dino Dig Small Egg (Triceratops) is a fantastic way for young explorers to discover the prehistoric world while developing essential skills! Packed with 12 surprises, including vibrant Dino Dough and buildable dinosaur molds, this engaging toy fosters fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory play. It's a perfect choice for parents and educators looking to spark curiosity and imaginative play in their little ones! 3+ years
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Explore and Create with Dino Digs includes 12 surprises that engage young explorers, turning learning into a thrilling prehistoric adventure that sparks their imagination!
Creative Fun with Colorations Dough Pack
Colorations 78 Wheat & Gluten Free Dough Variety Pack is an absolute gem for nurturing creativity and developmental skills in young children! With 78 colorful tubs to explore, kids can dive into a world of 3-D dough art, enhancing their fine motor skills while they mold, squish, and play. This non-toxic, gluten-free dough is perfect for both sensory play and calm-down activities, making it a fantastic choice for classrooms and home. 3+ years
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Creative Fun with Colorations Dough Pack includes 78 colorful tubs, turning artistic exploration into a hands-on experience that enhances fine motor skills while keeping mess at bay.
Epic Dino Battles Await!
Smashers Dino Island Mini T-Rex Battles Playset (Red Dino) is not just a toy, it's an adventure waiting to unfold! As we dig through the sand and slime to uncover our dino pieces, our kids engage in sensory play that hones their fine motor skills and encourages imaginative exploration. With 20+ surprises hidden inside, each unboxing is filled with excitement and anticipation, fostering patience and curiosity. 5-10 years
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Epic Dino Battles Await! features 20+ buried surprises that ignite excitement and curiosity, making every unearthing an engaging adventure in both play and learning.
Emotion-Focused Craft Kit for Kids
The TOMY A Little Spot Mix and Match Kids' Craft Kit is a delightful way for children to explore and express their emotions creatively. Designed with engaging soft felt emotion spots and double-sided cards, this kit encourages our little ones to understand core feelings while honing their fine motor skills through sensory play. We love how it fosters social-emotional learning, allowing our kids to mix and match pieces to create unique representations of their feelings, while the included easel provides a perfect display for their creations. 3-8 years
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Emotion-Focused Craft Kit for Kids includes engaging soft felt emotion spots that help our little ones express their feelings creatively while learning to navigate their emotions in a fun way.
Sensory Fun with Bath Time Toys
Munchkin® Pop Squish™ Bath Toy is an engaging way for babies and toddlers to learn while they play in the tub. Designed with delightful turtle and pufferfish shapes, these toys not only offer sensory and fidget play, but also support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as little ones pop and squish them. Parents will appreciate their mold-free, airtight design, making bath time both safe and fun! 6 months - 3 years
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Sensory Fun with Bath Time Toys showcases delightful turtle and pufferfish shapes that transform bath time into an engaging sensory experience, all while keeping mold away.
Hygloss Colored Sand Art Set
Hygloss Colored Sand for Craft is the perfect companion for creative minds aged 3 and up! With its vibrant rainbow selection of ultra-fine sand, children can explore their artistic skills and express themselves through beautiful sand art projects. This engaging activity not only fosters fine motor skills but also enhances sensory play and encourages imaginative thinking. 3+ years
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Hygloss Colored Sand Art Set features vibrant ultra-fine sand that inspires creative projects, keeping kids engaged while honing their fine motor skills and artistic flair.
Giant Cheesy Stress Ball Fun
The Extra Large Squishy Squeeze Cheese Block is not just a laugh; it’s a tool for stress relief and sensory play! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this delightful fidget toy encourages motor skills development and provides a fun way to manage anxiety and stress. Whether in the classroom or at home, it’s an engaging way to incorporate playful learning into everyday moments. 3+ years
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Giant Cheesy Stress Ball Fun is an extra-large squishy squeeze cheese block that turns stress relief into a hilarious and engaging sensory experience for everyone.
Goo Jit Zu Stretchy Heroes Adventure
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Stretch Strikers Hero Pack features Rock Jaw, an exciting stretchy action figure that's sure to captivate young imaginations. This hands-on toy encourages children to explore concepts of elasticity and physics as they stretch Rock Jaw up to three times his size, fostering sensory play, fine motor skills, and creative storytelling. With the chance to collect all five characters, kids can enhance their social skills and encourage cooperative play as they embark on heroic adventures together. 4-10 years
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Goo Jit Zu Stretchy Heroes Adventure features a stretchy Rock Jaw action figure that's perfect for sparking imaginative play and exploring the fascinating world of physics with friends.
Stretchy Superstar Learning Fun
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu WWE Stretchy Superstar Rey Mysterio is more than just a fun toy; it's an engaging way for children to explore sensory play and develop their motor skills. This flexible figure encourages imaginative storytelling while promoting hand strength and coordination as kids stretch and squish him to their hearts' content. Ideal for collaborative play, it sparks creativity and social interaction among friends and siblings, making it a cherished addition to any playroom. 4+ years
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Stretchy Superstar Learning Fun features a flexible Rey Mysterio that invites squishing and stretching, transforming playtime into an engaging workout for little hands and big imaginations.
Punirunes: Squishy Digital Friends
Punirunes, the Interactive Digital Toy filled with 55 adorable squishy characters, invites children to explore a unique blend of sensory play and digital interaction. By caring for their Punirunes and engaging in fun activities, kids enhance their problem-solving skills, develop empathy through friendship-building, and practice responsibility—all essential for their social-emotional learning. Parents will appreciate how this engaging toy fosters creativity while keeping children entertained. 5+ years
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Punirunes: Squishy Digital Friends features 55 adorable squishy characters that engage kids in playful responsibility while nurturing their problem-solving skills and emotional growth.
Pop It! and Learn Fun
Chuckle & Roar - Pop It! and Learn is the perfect interactive toy that makes learning numbers, letters, and colors a blast! As fellow parents and educators, we love how this bilingual toy sparks sensory play with its delightful lights and sounds when each bubble is popped. 6 months to 2 years
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Pop It! and Learn features delightful lights and sounds that make learning numbers and letters interactive, turning every pop into a fun learning moment in both English and Spanish!
Gabby's Dollhouse Talent Show Balcony Fun
Gabby's Dollhouse, Baby Box Talent Show Balcony Playset is a delightful addition to any child's imaginative play. This playset encourages creativity and storytelling as kids create magical performances on Baby Box Cat's balcony, enhancing their communication skills and emotional expression. With sensory play elements and charming accessories like a magic hat and bunny, it fosters fine motor development and imaginative thinking. 3+ years
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Gabby's Dollhouse Talent Show Balcony Fun features charming accessories like a magic hat and bunny, turning every performance into a storytelling adventure that sparks creativity and emotional growth.
MerCat's Huggable Adventure Toy
The GUND Gabby’s Dollhouse Official MerCat Squishy Plush Toy is not just a cuddly companion but a fantastic tool for sensory play and imaginative exploration. With its squishable design and vibrant colors, this plush encourages tactile engagement, supporting fine motor skills and creativity as children weave stories and adventures around their new furry friend. Parents and educators alike will appreciate how playful interactions with MerCat help develop social skills while fostering a love for storytelling. 1+ years
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MerCat's Huggable Adventure Toy features a squishy design that sparks creative storytelling while giving little hands a delightful and tactile experience.