Toys That Develop Social Interaction
Our Top 5 Picks
Versatile Swing Set for Growing Kids
VEVOR Swing Sets for Backyard are the perfect addition to any outdoor space, making playtime both fun and educational! This 3-in-1 design offers a swing suitable for toddlers and older kids alike, encouraging physical activity and helping develop their gross motor skills as they swing through the air. With easy height adjustments, it grows with your child, so they can enjoy it for years. 3+ years
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Versatile Swing Set for Growing Kids offers a 3-in-1 design that grows with your child, turning outdoor play into a team-building adventure that enhances physical skills and family bonding.
Nerf N Series Duo Pack Fun!
Nerf N Series Duo Pack is the ultimate adventure for active kids! With two high-performance blasters and 12 Nerf N1 darts, this set boosts teamwork and strategic thinking while children engage in exhilarating outdoor play. As they practice their aim, they'll develop important motor skills and hand-eye coordination all while having a blast with their friends or siblings. 8+ years
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Nerf N Series Duo Pack includes two high-performance blasters that boost teamwork and strategic thinking while transforming the backyard into a thrilling arena of fun!
Unleash Laughs with Burp Zombies!
Burp Zombies, the ultimate giggle-inducing toy, brings a riot of fun and surprise to your child's playtime! These delightful undead pranksters not only entertain with ten hilarious motion-activated burp sounds but also encourage creativity and imaginative play through character selection. As kids group their own burpocalypse, they build skills in storytelling and social interaction, all while mastering the art of playful mischief. 5+ years
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Unleash Laughs with Burp Zombies! features ten hilarious motion-activated burp sounds that spark creativity and giggles, turning playtime into a delightful storytelling adventure.
Engaging Let's Go Shopping Play Cart
Let's Go Shopping Pretend Scan & Sort Shopping Cart is the perfect gateway for our little ones to explore the vibrant world of role play! As they navigate their own grocery store, children will not only enjoy hours of imaginative fun but also develop key motor and social skills. With its sturdy design and delightful farmer’s market themed groceries, this toy encourages our kiddos to express creativity while making important connections through pretend shopping adventures. 2+ years
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Engaging Let's Go Shopping Play Cart features delightful farmer’s market themed groceries, offering kids a fun way to practice social skills and creativity while navigating their own imaginary store.
Fisher-Price Little People Police Car Fun
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toys Police Car Push-Along Vehicle & Figure brings action and excitement to pretend play! This delightful vehicle encourages our little ones to explore their creativity while strengthening fine motor skills as they grasp and push the car around. Perfectly sized for tiny hands, it also fits seamlessly with other Little People playsets, enhancing storytelling experiences. 1-5 years
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Fisher-Price Little People Police Car Fun is perfectly sized for tiny hands, fostering imaginative play that encourages storytelling and social interactions while little ones enjoy their own adventures.
Engaging Babytronic Corner Wooden Play Kitchen Set
Babytronic Corner Wooden Play Kitchen Set is not just a delightful addition to playtime; it’s a treasure trove of learning opportunities! With realistic lights and sounds, this interactive kitchen ignites imagination and creativity in our little chefs. As they pretend to cook, they enhance critical skills like problem-solving, fine motor dexterity, and social interaction through collaborative play. 3+ years
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Engaging Babytronic Corner Wooden Play Kitchen Set features realistic lights and sounds that transform pretend cooking into a creative adventure while building essential life skills.
Babytronic Wooden Kitchen Playset Adventure
Babytronic Wooden Kitchen Playset for Kids is a delightful way to spark creativity and imagination in our little ones! With its realistic lights and sounds, this interactive kitchen encourages sensory exploration while helping children develop essential skills like teamwork and social interaction. As they pretend to cook and serve meals, kids discuss, share, and collaborate, turning playtime into a fantastic bonding experience. 3+ years
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Babytronic Wooden Kitchen Playset Adventure comes with 27 accessory pieces, turning every meal into a playful lesson in sharing, collaboration, and tasty creativity.
Adventure with Minecraft Action Figures
The Mattel Minecraft Action Figures & Accessories 2-Pack, Steve & Donkey, sparks creativity and imaginative play for children aged 6 and up. By encouraging storytelling and role-play, these collectible toys help develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and social interactions as kids navigate their own Minecraft adventures. Plus, with movable joints and character fidelity to the pixelated world, they’re perfect for bringing a beloved video game to life in an engaging, hands-on way! 6+ years
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Adventure with Minecraft Action Figures features movable joints that let kids bring their favorite game characters to life, fueling creativity and adventurous storytelling.
Minecraft Adventure with Steve Action Figure
The Mattel Minecraft Large-Scale Action Figure, 12-inch Posable Steve Toy Collectible, sparks creativity and imaginative play in children and fans of all ages. By engaging in storytelling and recreating scenes from the Minecraft universe, kids develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering a love for narrative and design. This immersive figure not only encourages play but also cultivates social interactions when kids collaborate on their own Minecraft adventures. 6+ years
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Minecraft Adventure with Steve Action Figure is a 12-inch posable collectible that sparks creativity and strengthens storytelling skills while kids embark on their own epic adventures.
Engaging Folkmanis Silly Bird Puppet Fun
Folkmanis Silly Bird Hand Puppet invites imaginative play that sparks joy and creativity! This delightful puppet not only gives kids a chance to express themselves through storytelling but also enhances crucial skills like communication and social interaction. Perfect for classrooms, daycare, or home, the puppet's vibrant design and life-like features can captivate an audience during presentations or puppet theater. 3+ years
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Engaging Folkmanis Silly Bird Puppet Fun features vibrant design and life-like features, turning storytelling into a captivating experience that encourages self-expression and creativity.
Survive The Island: Thrilling Adventure Awaits!
Asmodee Survive The Island Board Game (2024 Edition) invites families into a world of thrilling escape adventures! This game transforms family game night into a heart-pounding experience as we navigate a sinking island filled with new monsters. Not only does it spark excitement, but it also cultivates strategic thinking and teamwork. 8+ years
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Survive The Island: Thrilling Adventure Awaits! brings families together for a heart-pounding escape while nurturing teamwork and strategic thinking—perfect for thrilling game nights!
Dinosaur Playhouse for Creative Kids
The Bankers Box at Play Color in Dinosaur Playhouse is a vibrant, life-size cardboard wonderland that sparks creativity in every child. It invites kids to unleash their imagination as they color, decorate, and transform their very own dino-themed hideaway. This engaging activity not only fosters artistic expression but also cultivates essential skills like teamwork and social interaction as families and friends come together for collaborative fun. 3+ years
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Dinosaur Playhouse for Creative Kids invites imagination with its life-size cardboard design, transforming playtime into a colorful adventure where creativity and collaboration flourish.
Unleash Adventure with Spinosaurus Playset
Mattel Jurassic World Rebirth Micro Adventure Playset offers a thrilling dive into the world of dinosaurs right from your living room! This engaging toy not only sparks creativity but also enhances fine motor skills as kids finger-activate the four interactive features. With three dynamic micro figures, children can build their own adventures, promoting storytelling and imaginative play. 4-10 years
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Unleash Adventure with Spinosaurus Playset features four interactive features that captivate creativity while teaching kids to navigate their own dino-driven stories!
Fast & Furious Hot Wheels Collectible Cars
Fast & Furious 1:64 Scale Die-Cast Cars are an exhilarating addition to any young enthusiast's toy collection! These premium vehicles not only spark excitement with their authentic details and stunning designs but also cultivate important skills like hand-eye coordination and imaginative play. As kids engage in high-speed adventures, they’ll develop storytelling abilities and learn about physics principles like speed and motion. 4-12 years
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Fast & Furious Hot Wheels Collectible Cars feature stunning designs that spark high-speed adventures while teaching kids about speed, motion, and the joy of sharing their collections.
My Little Pony Magical Napkins
The Amscan My Little Pony Luncheon Fun & Vibrant Paper Baby Shower Napkins add a splash of color and joy to any gathering! With bright illustrations of beloved My Little Pony characters, these napkins not only make clean-up a breeze but also spark imagination and storytelling among the little ones. Perfect for enhancing fine motor skills during snack time, they encourage kids to engage in social interactions as they share in the magic of their favorite ponies. 2-5 years
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My Little Pony Magical Napkins feature vibrant illustrations of beloved characters, transforming snack time into a delightful adventure that sparks creativity and makes clean-up a breeze.
Smart Learning with Laugh & Learn Puppy
Fisher-Price Baby Learning Toy Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy Musical Plush is a delightful companion that transforms playtime into an exciting learning adventure. Imagine the joy as your little one engages with 80+ songs, sounds, and phrases while exploring new languages—English, Spanish, French, and Brazilian Portuguese! With each press of the belly buttons, your child is introduced to first words, colors, and even counting, boosting their confidence as they grow. 6 months to 3 years
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Smart Learning with Laugh & Learn Puppy engages little ones with 80+ songs and phrases, turning cuddly playtime into a multilingual learning celebration that delights and educates!
Monopoly Free Parking Jackpot Fun
The Monopoly Free Parking Jackpot Expansion transforms the beloved classic game into a time-efficient, engaging adventure for family game nights. With a clever twist on the traditional free parking rule, children aged 8 and up can enhance their strategic thinking and decision-making skills while enjoying the thrill of spinning for jackpot rewards. This expansion is a fantastic way to encourage social interaction, critical thinking, and basic math skills in a fun, interactive environment. 8+ years
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Monopoly Free Parking Jackpot Fun features a thrilling twist on the traditional game, transforming family game nights into engaging adventures that subtly boost math and strategy skills.
Cuddly Learning with Thumper Plush
The GUND Disney Official Thumper Plush is a delightful companion for children aged 1 and up. This huggable bunny not only brings joy through imaginative play but also helps develop fine motor skills as little ones learn to cuddle, hold, and interact with their plush friend. With its soft textures and floppy limbs, Thumper encourages sensory exploration and emotional bonding—making it a heartwarming addition to any child's toy collection. 1+ years
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Cuddly Learning with Thumper Plush features soft textures and floppy limbs, making it the perfect cuddly companion that nurtures emotional connections while sparking imaginative adventures.
Pusheen's Sweet Learning Plush
The GUND Pusheen Lavender Spongecake Plush is not just an adorable collectible; it’s a delightful tool for imaginative play and emotional development for kids aged 8 and up. With its soft and huggable design, this squishy toy encourages storytelling, creativity, and social interaction as children engage with their plush buddy, making it a perfect companion for both playtime and quiet moments. This whimsical dessert plush can spark conversations about sharing, caring, and even a little about cooking and baking! 8+ years
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Pusheen's Sweet Learning Plush features a soft, huggable design that sparks creativity and meaningful conversations about sharing and caring over imaginary baking adventures.
Engaging Peek-a-Boo Flappy Elephant Toy
GUND Baby Peek-a-Boo Flappy Elephant Plush is not just an adorable stuffed animal, but a delightful tool for sensory exploration and imaginative play! As parents and educators, we know how vital it is for our little ones to engage in activities that stimulate their developing minds. Flappy the Elephant encourages fine motor skills as babies press his soft tummy, promoting hand-eye coordination while they giggle at the surprise of his playful peek-a-boo game. 0 and up
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Engaging Peek-a-Boo Flappy Elephant Toy features a soft tummy that activates a delightful peek-a-boo game, making playtime a giggly opportunity for skill-building adventures.
Superman Epic Strike Action Figure
The Superman Epic Strike Action Figure is an exciting way to spark creativity and imaginative play in children ages 4 and up. With its authentic movie styling and two key accessories, this 6-inch action figure not only captures the heroic spirit of Superman but also encourages kids to engage in storytelling and role-playing. Through dynamic posing and adventurous battles, children can develop their fine motor skills, critical thinking, and social interaction by creating scenarios with friends or siblings. 4+ years
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Superman Epic Strike Action Figure, with its authentic movie styling, transforms playtime into epic adventures that enrich creativity and bring children together for heroic storytelling.
Superman 6-Inch Action Figure Adventure
The DC Comics Superman 6-Inch Action Figure is a fantastic way to bring the excitement of the Superman movie into playtime! With its authentic styling and attention to detail, this figure is not just a toy but a gateway to imaginative storytelling and role-playing. Kids aged 4 and up can practice valuable skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and social interaction as they create their own epic battles and scenarios. 4 years and up
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Superman 6-Inch Action Figure Adventure features authentic styling, allowing kids to spark their imaginations while diving into epic tales of heroism and teamwork.
Stitch Suntanner: Dive into Fun!
Swimways Stitch Suntanner Pool Float is the perfect companion for lazy summer days by the water! This inflatable pool float not only keeps your teen comfy with its head and foot rests, but it also encourages imaginative play and social interaction during pool parties. While they float and relax, they're building confidence in their swimming skills and enjoying the sun safely. 14+ years
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Stitch Suntanner features comfy head and foot rests, making lounging in the sun feel like a poolside vacation while boosting confidence in the water.
Stitch Pool Float: Fun & Learning Combined
Swimways Stitch Oversized Pool Float is the perfect companion for sunny days in the pool! Beyond being a stunning, oversized pineapple-shaped float that keeps teens comfortable and dry, it encourages social interaction and imaginative play during those hot summer days. As parents, we love that it inspires kids aged 14 and up to enjoy outdoor activities, develop social skills through sharing and teamwork during games, and build confidence as they navigate water play. 14+ years
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Stitch Pool Float is an oversized pineapple-shaped float that invites teens to dive into fun while learning to share, collaborate, and create unforgettable outdoor memories.