Toys That Develop Social Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
GONGE Parachute Toys: Fun Coordination Adventure
GONGE Parachute Toys provide a fantastic way for children to develop basic physical coordination while having a blast! This colorful and lightweight tool encourages teamwork and movement skills, making it a great addition to any playtime agenda. Imagine the joy on your child’s face as they discover rhythm and balance while playing with friends or family. 3+ years
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GONGE Parachute Toys feature durable double-stitched handles that ensure safety while encouraging kids to explore coordination and teamwork through joyful, active play with friends and family!
24-Inch Inflatable Rock Guitars
The Rhode Island Novelty 24 Inch Rock Guitar Inflatables are the ultimate party accessory for music lovers and budding rock stars! Perfect for ages 3 and up, these inflatable guitars promote creativity and imaginative play, encouraging kids to express themselves through music and performance. Whether it’s a birthday party, school event, or just a fun day at home, these playful props not only inspire moments of joy and laughter but also foster social skills as kids engage in air-guitar battles and pose for fun photos. 3+ years
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24-Inch Inflatable Rock Guitars are perfect for air-guitar battles and playful performances, turning any moment into a mini rock concert filled with laughter and creativity.
Dress Up Foam Animal Masks for Imaginative Play
Rhode Island Novelty 1 Dozen 7 Inch - 13 Inch Dress Up Foam Animal Masks open the door to creativity and playful learning. These delightful masks not only allow kids to transform into their favorite animals, but they also encourage storytelling and imaginative adventures that are essential for cognitive development. Perfect for birthday parties, playdates, or educational activities, these masks help children explore different creatures and their characteristics while enhancing social skills through collaborative play. 3-7 years
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Dress Up Foam Animal Masks for Imaginative Play includes a dozen colorful masks that turn kids into their favorite animals, sparking joy and collaborative storytelling adventures.
Rock & Roll Party Tape for Fun Learning
Rock & Roll Party Tape is the perfect accessory to transform any gathering into a vibrant, educational experience! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to foster creativity and social skills in our children. This fun and colorful tape can be used to create festive decorations, helping kids develop fine motor skills while they learn the value of teamwork and planning during event preparations. 3+ years
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Rock & Roll Party Tape encourages kids to decorate while developing teamwork and fine motor skills, making every gathering a vibrant, educational bash filled with creativity.
Creative Fun with Skeleton Costume Gloves
Rubies Child's Skeleton Costume Gloves bring imaginative play to life! These whimsical black and white gloves are perfect for kids who love to dress up and explore the world of pretend. As educators and parents, we know that engaging in role play encourages creativity and helps develop crucial social skills. 3+ years
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Creative Fun with Skeleton Costume Gloves sparks imaginative role play, turning any day into a whimsical adventure while developing storytelling skills and creativity!
KidKraft Wooden Poseable Doll Family
The KidKraft 5" Wooden Poseable Doll Family of 7 sparks imaginative adventures for children aged 3 and up! Each doll is crafted from durable wood and features bendable arms and legs, allowing kids to create dynamic scenarios that enhance storytelling and social play. These delightful dolls not only complement any dollhouse but also encourage role-playing and fine motor skills as children dress and arrange their families. 3+ years
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KidKraft Wooden Poseable Doll Family includes seven charming dolls with bendable arms and legs, turning every play session into a delightful storytelling adventure that nurtures creativity.
Floating Beer Pong Fun for Everyone
GoPong Pool Pong Rack Floating Beer Pong Set is the ultimate recipe for a fun-filled day at the pool! As parents and educators, we know the importance of social skills and teamwork in a child's development. Although this game is designed with a more adult audience in mind, we can appreciate how it encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and just good ol’ camaraderie among friends. 21+ years
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Floating Beer Pong Fun for Everyone includes a floating rack that transforms any pool day into a lively arena for laughter and friendly competition, fostering connections among friends.
Duck Matching Game for Learning Fun!
Fun Express Duck Matching Game is a delightful way to engage little minds in a playful learning experience! These adorable rubber duckies not only float but also foster crucial skills like memory and number recognition. Children will love taking turns to find matches between plain and starred numbers, making it perfect for enhancing cognitive development in a fun, relaxed setting. 3+ years
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Duck Matching Game for Learning Fun! comes with adorable rubber duckies that float, making learning about numbers an engaging splash for kids while honing their memory and social skills.
Lovable Llama Learning Companion
The Aurora® Adorable Flopsie™ Llama Stuffed Animal is a snuggly friend designed to inspire imaginative play for children of all ages. Its soft, cuddly exterior encourages emotional development and social skills, as kids engage in nurturing play scenarios or storytelling. Plus, the weighted bean pellets lend stability, making it an easy-to-handle companion that fosters both creativity and connection. All ages
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Lovable Llama Learning Companion features a soft, cuddly exterior that inspires imaginative play and helps kids develop important nurturing skills while snuggling up to their new best friend.
Cuddle Up with the Snuggly Lion
The Aurora® Snuggly Tubbie Wubbies™ Lion Stuffed Animal is a delightful companion for imaginative play and emotional development. With its plush, cloud-like softness and adorable round tummy, this lion encourages comfort and security, helping little ones express their feelings and develop empathy. Perfect for storytime or role-playing adventures, this lovable lion inspires creativity while supporting social skills as children engage in pretend play with friends or family. All ages
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Cuddle Up with the Snuggly Lion features cloud-like softness that wraps little ones in comfort, fostering emotional connections and imaginative adventures during storytime or playdates.
Pteranodon Puppet for Storytelling Fun
Aurora® Interactive Hand Puppet Pteranodon Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for storytelling adventures! This cuddly, 10-inch puppet sparks imaginations while promoting language development and communication skills in children. We love how its soft and furry design makes it so comforting to use, turning every story session into a cozy, engaging experience. All ages
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Pteranodon Puppet for Storytelling Fun is a cuddly 10-inch companion that turns every story into a cozy adventure, enhancing creativity and communication with every interactive play session.
Cutting Fruits & Veggies for Imaginative Play
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Fruit, Cutting Fruits and Veggies Toy is the perfect addition to your child’s playtime! With 23 pieces of colorful and familiar fruits and vegetables, kids can slice and chop their way to developing fine motor skills and language through imaginative food play. We love how the realistic cutting noise sparks engagement and excitement, making every pretend meal a new adventure. 3+ years
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Cutting Fruits & Veggies for Imaginative Play includes 23 colorful pieces that make slicing and dicing a deliciously fun way to learn about food while boosting fine motor skills.
Zoo Animal Paratrooper Adventure
The Zoo Animal Paratrooper Vinyl Value Pack brings a exciting twist to playtime that kids will adore! These vibrant, adorable paratroopers not only ignite imaginations but also encourage fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as little ones launch their colorful animal friends into the air. Perfect for enhancing group play, these unique toys foster social skills and teamwork during parties, games, or simply everyday fun. 3+ years
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Zoo Animal Paratrooper Adventure features vibrant, colorful paratrooper animals that launch into the air, making playtime an engaging way to develop coordination and collaboration with friends.
Snuggly Learning with Snuggle Pods
The Manhattan Toy Snuggle Pod Snuggle Bug is the perfect first baby doll for little ones aged 6 months and up. This incredibly soft and cuddly toy not only provides comfort and companionship but also encourages nurturing play, helping kids develop empathy and social skills as they tuck in their new friend. With its huggable design and adorable features, this baby doll is an ideal choice for fostering imaginative play and emotional growth in young children. 6 months and up
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Snuggly Learning with Snuggle Pods is incredibly soft and cuddly, making it the ideal first baby doll to spark nurturing instincts and imaginative adventures in little ones.
Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen Fun
Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen is a delightful addition to your child's play area that encourages imaginative play and social skills development. As they whip up pretend meals, they learn important concepts like cooperation, sharing, and communication while role-playing as little chefs. This stylish kitchen features realistic sounds and storage options that spark creativity, making it an ideal way to promote fine motor skills as they navigate cooking utensils and learn about kitchen organization. 2-6 years
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Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen features realistic sounds that bring pretend meals to life, turning cooking into a fun lesson in sharing and teamwork for little chefs.
Convertible Doll Pram for Imaginative Play
The Badger Basket 3-in-1 Convertible Doll Pram Stroller Carrier is the ultimate toy for imaginative young caregivers! Perfectly designed for dolls ranging from 18 to 22 inches, this versatile pram encourages role-playing and storytelling, helping kids develop empathy, social skills, and fine motor abilities. With its charming pink polka dot design and easy-to-use features, children can effortlessly transition between pram, carrier, and stroller, all while enhancing their creativity and nurturing instincts. 3+ years
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Convertible Doll Pram for Imaginative Play features a charming pink polka dot design that inspires little caregivers to nurture and create stories, turning playtime into a heartfelt learning experience.
Catch Fun with Pretend & Play Fishing!
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Fishing Set invites little anglers to reel in their imagination! This delightful 11-piece set not only fosters imaginative play but is also fantastic for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social skills through collaborative fishing adventures. With an embedded magnet, toddlers can hook their catch of the day again and again, perfecting their technique while having tons of fun. 3+ years
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Catch Fun with Pretend & Play Fishing! includes 11 engaging pieces that not only spark imagination but also help little hands master the art of coordination while having a whale of a time.
Rummikub Large Numbers Edition Fun
The Pressman Rummikub Large Numbers Edition is an engaging twist on the classic rummy tile game, perfect for kids and adults to enjoy together. This fun-filled game encourages critical STEM and STEAM skills like sequencing, pattern recognition, and strategic planning while families bond over exciting gameplay. With bright, oversized tiles that are easy to view and handle, it makes learning playful and visually accessible for everyone. 8+ years
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Rummikub Large Numbers Edition features oversized tiles that make learning fun and accessible, turning family game night into an entertaining brain workout everyone can enjoy together.
Guitar Bubble Bottle Necklaces for Kids
Fun Express Guitar Bubble Bottle Necklaces are the perfect way to combine fun and learning! These vibrant, guitar-shaped bubble bottles not only spark creativity and encourage imaginative play, but they also help enhance fine motor skills as kids twist and turn to create their bubble masterpieces. Perfect for any music-themed event or classroom celebration, these necklaces invite little ones to express their rockstar spirit while engaging with their friends. 3-8 years
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Guitar Bubble Bottle Necklaces for Kids come with vibrant, guitar-shaped bottles that transform bubble-making into a rockstar experience, enhancing coordination and social interaction while keeping outdoor play fun and safe.
Valiant Knight Costume for Imaginative Play
Kid's Valiant Knight Costume Large is a fantastic way to spark your child's imagination and creative play! Dressed in this sleek gray tunic with a striking screen print, complete with hood, gauntlets, boot tops, and belt, kids can dive into the world of chivalry and adventure. Not only does this costume encourage role-playing and storytelling, but it also fosters social skills as children engage in collaborative play with friends. 10-12 years
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Valiant Knight Costume features a sleek gray tunic and gauntlets, transforming your child into a hero and igniting a world of adventure and collaborative play.
Explore Money Math with Play Coin Set
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Play Coin Set is the perfect tool to spark your child’s interest in money and math! This comprehensive set of 94 realistic coins provides a fabulous opportunity for kids to dive into hands-on learning. By mixing play and education, children can grasp fundamental concepts like addition and subtraction, while also exploring budgeting and saving in an engaging, imaginative way. 3+ years
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Explore Money Math with Play Coin Set includes 94 realistic coins that transform playtime into vital lessons on money management and math, making learning feel like an exciting adventure.
Minnie Mouse Toddler Dress-Up Fun
Disney Minnie Mouse Toddler Girls' Costume is the perfect choice for imaginative play! This delightful costume inspires creativity and role-playing, allowing our little ones to step into the whimsical world of Minnie Mouse. With its comfortable fabric and adorable headband, children can explore social skills and express their personalities as they engage in fun adventures. 2-5 years
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Minnie Mouse Toddler Dress-Up Fun features an adorable headband that invites our little ones to explore their creativity while building essential skills, all wrapped up in a delightful outfit.
Minnie Mouse Toddler Costume for Imaginative Play
Disney Minnie Mouse Toddler Girls' Costume is the perfect outfit for sparking creativity and imaginative play in our little ones! This delightful ensemble not only features a lovely dress adorned with a classic Minnie cameo but also includes an adorable headband with matching ears and bow, helping children to fully embody their favorite character. Dressing up encourages storytelling, boosts confidence, and enhances social skills as our kids play together in their own fantastical adventures. 2-4 years
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Minnie Mouse Toddler Costume for Imaginative Play includes an adorable headband with matching ears and bow that sparks creativity and boosts confidence during fantastical adventures.
Build Confidence with Poolmaster Swim Vest
Poolmaster Learn-to-Swim Vest is the perfect companion for little ones embarking on their swimming journey! As parents, we know how essential it is to foster confidence in the water, and this adjustable floatation swim trainer does just that. Designed for children ages 3 to 6, it encourages freedom of movement while simulating an actual swimming position, making lessons feel like playtime! 3-6 years
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Build Confidence with Poolmaster Swim Vest encourages freedom of movement with its adjustable flotation, helping little ones turn swim lessons into splashing fun!