Toys That Develop Social Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Enchanting Mermaid Pool Adventures
SwimWays Floating Mermaids Kids Swimming Pool Toys bring the magic of the ocean right to your backyard! Perfect for imaginative play, these floating mermaids empower children to develop their social skills and creativity as they engage in stories and games, whether in the pool, bathtub, or on dry land. With the added fun of customizable rings for role-playing, parents will love how these toys encourage cooperative play among friends, enhancing communication and teamwork. 5+ years
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Enchanting Mermaid Pool Adventures are customizable with rings for role-playing, making them a delightful way to boost creativity and team-building during water play.
Relax and Learn on the Swimways Float
Swimways Elite Spring Float Papasan Pool Lounger promises hours of refreshing summer fun while teaching kids the joy of water play and social interaction. Designed for comfort with a cooling mesh and innovative linking feature, this float encourages cooperative play as kids connect with friends or family in the water. We love how it promotes physical coordination, balance, and relaxation—all essential skills for growing minds. 9+ years
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Relax and Learn on the Swimways Float features a cooling mesh design that encourages kids to connect with friends while mastering the art of floating and fun.
Hydro Rookie Water Football Fun
SwimWays COOP Hydro Rookie Water Football is the perfect addition to our family’s outdoor adventures! Not only does this waterproof football ensure that the game never has to end, whether in the pool, at the beach, or in the backyard, but it also helps kids develop crucial hand-eye coordination and teamwork skills. The durable design and double tuck laces provide excellent grip, making it easy for young players to dive into the fun. 5+ years
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Hydro Rookie Water Football Fun features a waterproof design that lets kids play anywhere, turning every splash into a memorable moment of fitness and fun.
Hydro Bottle Splash: Game On!
The SwimWays Hydro Bottle Splash is an exhilarating outdoor game that turns pool time into a fun-filled learning experience for kids aged 5 and up. With each throw of the disc, children not only develop hand-eye coordination and motor skills, but they also engage in friendly competition and teamwork as they strategize to score points and protect their team's bottles. Perfect for pool parties or family gatherings, this game encourages active play, social skills, and healthy interactions in a splashy way! 5+ years
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Hydro Bottle Splash: Game On! transforms pool time into an active learning adventure, fostering teamwork and skills while everyone has a splashing good time.
Minions AVL Squad Fun Pack
The Minions Despicable Me 4-4 Figure Pack AVL Squad brings the fun of the beloved Minions into your home while fostering creativity and imaginative play for kids aged 4 and up. With three visible detailed figures and one surprise figure to unbox, children will develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities as they explore who the hidden character could be. Perfect for collectors and playtime storytelling alike, these figures encourage collaborative play and strengthen social skills as friends and family come together for fun adventures. 4+ years
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Minions AVL Squad Fun Pack includes three detailed figures plus a surprise character, making every unboxing an exciting opportunity for creativity and collaborative play.
Bluey Friends Cuddle & Play Time
The Bluey Friends Plush Soft Toy brings joy and imaginative play to our little ones' hearts! Designed for ages 3 and up, these cuddly characters encourage storytelling, emotional expression, and social skills as kids engage in role-play scenarios. With removable nappies, they not only spark fun but also teach responsibility and nurturing, making them a favorite among parents and educators alike. 3+ years
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Bluey Friends Cuddle & Play Time features removable nappies, turning playtime into a delightful lesson in responsibility and nurturing while sparking endless imaginative scenarios.
Bluey Mini Home Playset Adventure
Bluey Mini Home Playset is the perfect companion for imaginary play! This delightful compact house lets our little ones recreate heartwarming moments from the beloved show while exploring their creativity and social skills. With three engaging rooms – a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom – kids can practice daily routines, learn about organization, and enhance their storytelling abilities. 3+ years
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Bluey Mini Home Playset Adventure features three engaging rooms, making it a delightful way for kids to recreate heartwarming show moments and enhance their creativity on-the-go.
Unbox Fun with Minions Party Bus Bunch!
Minions Despicable Me 4-4 Figure Packs Party Bus Bunch brings the excitement of the movie directly to our playrooms! Packed with three detailed collectible figures and a surprise figure waiting to be discovered, this set encourages a sense of curiosity and joy in our children. As they engage in imaginative play, they're also honing fine motor skills and enhancing their narrative abilities. 4+ years
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Unbox Fun with Minions Party Bus Bunch! features three collectible Minion figures that spark creativity and storytelling, perfect for transforming playtime into a narrative adventure.
Ninja Nightfire Costume for Adventurous Kids
The Ninja Nightfire costume ignites imagination and creativity in every child! Perfect for dress-up play, this outfit encourages role-playing, which has been shown to boost social skills, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. As children slip into their black attire, they not only embrace the role of a stealthy ninja but also engage in storytelling and cooperative play with friends. 8-10 years
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Ninja Nightfire Costume encourages role-playing, allowing kids to dive into imaginative adventures that boost social skills and critical thinking while they plot their next epic quest.
LeapTab Touch: Learning Made Fun
The LeapFrog LeapTab is a delightful screen-free learning companion for our little ones, designed to ignite curiosity in preschoolers aged 3 and up. With ten engaging double-sided cards, kids dive into exciting subjects like letters, numbers, and even essential social skills. Each touch point offers interactive games, quizzes, and sing-along songs that effortlessly blend fun with education, making every session an adventure! 3+ years
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LeapTab Touch features ten engaging double-sided cards that turn learning into an interactive adventure, sparking curiosity and fun without screens.
XSHOT Dual Stream Water Blasters Fun!
XSHOT Small Dual Stream Water Blaster 2 Pack is not just about splashing fun; it’s a dynamic way to enhance outdoor play for children, teens, and adults alike! These water blasters promote coordination and motor skills as kids engage in friendly competitions while learning to aim and shoot accurately. With a rapid-fill feature and impressive range, they’ll enjoy hours of interactive play that encourages teamwork and social skills. 6+ years
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XSHOT Dual Stream Water Blasters come in a 2-pack for friendly competitions, ensuring laughter and teamwork while kids practice their aiming skills and enjoy splashy outdoor fun.
Cuddle and Learn with Snackles Corgi
Snackles (Hersheys) Corgi Super Sized Plush is not just a cuddly toy; it's an adventure in storytelling and creativity for children ages 3 and up. Each plush comes with a charming comic strip that helps spark imagination while teaching kids about narrative structure and the joy of reading. As kids collect these delightful Snackles, they develop essential social skills by sharing their finds and stories with friends, making learning fun and engaging! 3+ years
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Cuddle and Learn with Snackles Corgi comes with a charming comic strip that ignites creativity and makes storytelling a shared adventure among friends.
Snackles Plush: Squishy Learning Friends
Snackles (Froot Loops) Cow Super Sized 14 inch Plush by ZURU is more than just a cuddly toy; it's a delightful companion that fosters imaginative play and creative storytelling. Each plush comes with a unique comic strip that introduces kids to the backstory of their favorite snack, encouraging literacy and comprehension skills while they engage in collectibility and social play with friends. This super soft, 14-inch plush is perfect for snuggling, making it a comforting presence in learning environments or at home. 3+ years
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Snackles Plush, a super soft 14-inch cow, brings stories to life, making reading and playtime snuggly adventures for little ones and their friends.
Fun-Filled Grocery Shopping Adventure
Battat – Pretend Shopping Playset Groceries & Cart brings the joy of grocery shopping right into your home! Watching our little ones push around their very own cart, filled with vibrant, tasty-looking groceries, fills us with delight. This imaginative playset not only sparks creativity but also fosters essential skills like motor control and hand-eye coordination. 2+ years
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Fun-Filled Grocery Shopping Adventure features a vibrant cart and groceries that make pretend play exciting and help little ones develop essential life skills while they shop like pros.
Littlest Pet Shop Farm Besties Fun!
Littlest Pet Shop Farm Besties Collector Set invites our kids into a charming world of imaginative play! With five adorable bobblin' head pets, including a rooster and goat, children can explore the joys of caring for their newfound friends while enhancing their storytelling abilities. This set not only promotes creativity but also helps develop social skills when kids play together. 4+ years
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Littlest Pet Shop Farm Besties Fun! includes five adorable bobblin' head pets that spark storytelling and nurture valuable social skills during playtime with friends.
Fun Factory Play Set: Unleash Creativity!
Littlest Pet Shop Fun Factory Play Set brings imagination to life! This delightful set not only entertains but also fosters creativity and social skills as kids engage in playful storytelling with their new furry friends, Corgi #69 and Hamster #68. Each collectible pet, with its unique personality, allows children to explore empathy and responsibility while honing fine motor skills through play. 4+ years
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Fun Factory Play Set includes collectible pets that spark imaginative storytelling, making playtime a chance to learn empathy and responsibility while having a blast.
Furry Friends: Pucci Pups Collection
Pucci Pups is the cutest way for our little ones to learn about responsibility and empathy! This delightful collectible puppy set invites children to care for and nurture their very own fuzzy companions, fostering emotional growth and imaginative play. Each soft, posable puppy comes with its own little accessories, promoting fine motor skills as kids engage in creative scenarios of puppy care. 3+ years
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Furry Friends: Pucci Pups Collection features 12 unique breeds, making puppy care an adorable way for kids to nurture empathy and responsibility while having a blast with their furry pals.
Junior Adventurer's Summit Slide Fun!
ECR4Kids SoftZone Junior Adventurer's Summit Slide is the ultimate play companion for our little explorers! This engaging 4-piece foam climber not only sparks joy during playtime but also fosters essential social and gross motor skills as little ones climb, crawl, and interact. It's like a mini adventure course right in our playroom, encouraging creativity and endless imaginative play. 2-5 years
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Junior Adventurer's Summit Slide features a soft foam design that invites little explorers to climb and crawl, turning our playroom into a safe adventure zone for developing confidence.
Satoru Gojo Action Figure for Creative Play
Satoru Gojo - Jujutsu Technical High School - is not just another action figure; it's a vibrant tool for imagination and expressive play! This incredible figure allows our kids to explore storytelling and character development through role-playing, enhancing their creativity and social skills. With its four expressions and 10 optional hands, including a mobile phone-holding hand, children can recreate epic scenes from 'JUJUTSU KAISEN' or invent their own narratives. 10+ years
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Satoru Gojo Action Figure includes four expressions and 10 optional hands, making it a fantastic way for kids to unleash their imagination and craft their own epic adventures.
Engaging Play with Olivia's Food Truck!
Olivia's Little World Wooden Food Truck Dollhouse + Accessories for 3. 5" Dolls sparks creativity and role-playing in our little ones! This delightful set offers a captivating way for children to explore the joy of cooking and serving food, all while honing their fine motor skills as they interact with the various accessories. 3+ years
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Engaging Play with Olivia's Food Truck! includes charming accessories that ignite creativity and foster teamwork, turning every meal into a storytelling adventure on-the-go.
Little Chef Atlanta Modular Wooden Play Kitchen
Teamson Kids Little Chef Atlanta Large Modular Wooden Play Kitchen is where creativity meets culinary adventure! This interactive kitchen inspires imaginative play, allowing children to experiment with role-playing, improve their fine motor skills, and develop social abilities by cooking up fun with friends or family. With realistic features like a built-in icemaker and clicking knobs, kids will feel like real chefs as they whip up their masterpiece. 3+ years
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Little Chef Atlanta Modular Wooden Play Kitchen comes with 17 accessories, turning every family meal into a creative culinary adventure that teaches valuable life skills while keeping imaginations cooking!
Culinary Fun with Cuttable Christmas Cookies!
Teamson Kids Cuttable Christmas Cookie Play Wooden Food Set is a delightful way for our little ones to explore the world of baking and creativity! This interactive play set not only keeps them entertained but also helps nurture fine motor skills through activities like cutting and icing their very own cookies. With festive decorations and a variety of cookies to create, our children can dive into imaginative role play while learning about the joys of cooking together. 3+ years
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Culinary Fun with Cuttable Christmas Cookies! features interactive wooden food that sparks creativity in baking, while creating cherished holiday memories with our little ones.
Inspire Imagination with Little Chef Kitchen
Teamson Kids Little Chef Memphis Wooden Play Kitchen is the perfect setting for your child's culinary dreams to come alive! With its realistic features like a microwave oven, sink with a pull-down faucet, and interactive knobs, your little ones will engage in imaginative play that fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. As they whip up their favorite meals with the included 16 accessories, they’ll develop important social skills and learn the basics of meal preparation. 3+ years
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Inspire Imagination with Little Chef Kitchen features realistic elements like a pull-down faucet, encouraging creativity while fostering essential cooking skills—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love tiny chef hats?
Light-Up Princess Vanity Play Set
The Teamson Kids Vanity Set for Girls is the ultimate pretend play experience for your little princess! With its dazzling LED lights and tri-fold mirror, this charming set encourages imaginative role play, helping toddlers develop essential social skills and creativity. As they explore the world of dress-up and pretend makeup, they also learn about organization with a handy drawer for their accessories—promoting tidiness in a fun way! 3+ years
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Light-Up Princess Vanity Play Set features dazzling LED lights and a tri-fold mirror, turning everyday dress-up into a magical experience that sparks creativity and tidiness.