Toys That Develop Social Skills

Melissa & Doug Giant Horse Fun

The Melissa & Doug Giant Horse - Lifelike Stuffed Animal is an extraordinary addition to imaginative play for children and families alike. Standing nearly 3 feet tall, this beautifully crafted plush horse encourages storytelling, role-playing, and emotional growth, fostering creativity and social skills in children aged 3 and up. With its realistic design, it inspires kids to explore the world of horses, making learning about animals and responsibility engaging and fun! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Melissa & Doug Giant Horse stands nearly 3 feet tall, turning every play session into a grand adventure that sparks creativity and teaches kids about care and responsibility.

Montgomery™ Monkey Puppet for Storytelling Fun

Aurora® Interactive Hand Puppet Montgomery™ Stuffed Animal is a delightful companion for storytelling adventures! This charming monkey not only entertains but also fosters creative expression, language development, and social skills in children. With its interactive design, kids will love bringing Montgomery to life, creating their own stories and engaging in imaginative play. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Montgomery™ Monkey Puppet encourages creative storytelling and brings imagination to life, making it an engaging partner for countless adventurous narratives and shared laughter.

Engaging Fun with Cookie Monster Puppet

GUND Sesame Street Official Cookie Monster Muppet Plush Hand Puppet is an adorable companion for your little ones! This charming puppet invites imagination and storytelling, allowing kids to engage in playful narratives that enhance their language skills and creativity. Designed snugly for little hands, it encourages interactive play, boosting social skills and emotional development through shared adventures. 1+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Fun with Cookie Monster Puppet invites little hands to explore storytelling, making it a delightful way to bolster creativity and social skills during shared adventures.

Match Me Game: Learn Positions & Play

Match Me Game is a fantastic way for our little ones to explore 16 position concepts and vocabulary! This engaging game not only helps develop matching and memory skills, but it also encourages cooperative play with up to 8 players, making it perfect for playdates or family game nights. With extra sturdy pieces and versatile two-sided game boards, children will stay focused and eager to learn. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Match Me Game features engaging two-sided game boards that inspire cooperative play for up to 8 players, making learning about positions as much fun as family game night!

Engaging Folkmanis Snail Puppet Playtime

Folkmanis Snail Hand Puppet is a delightful tool that can spark your child's imagination! As parents and educators, we know just how vital imaginative play is for developing social skills and emotional intelligence. This charming snail puppet not only encourages storytelling and role-playing but also enhances fine motor skills through interactive play. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Folkmanis Snail Puppet Playtime features a soft, cuddly design that invites imaginative adventures, making storytelling a delightful way to boost social and emotional skills.

Explore with the Giant Sea Turtle

The Melissa & Doug Giant Sea Turtle is a lifelike stuffed animal that's nearly three feet long, making it an enchanting addition to any child’s playroom. This beautifully designed plush turtle encourages imaginative play, helping kids learn about marine life, develop empathy towards animals, and enhance social skills during interactive storytelling or role-playing. With its soft polyester fabric and realistic details, it's a wonderful gift for animal lovers of all ages, fostering hands-on, screen-free engagement that delights both children and adults alike. 3 to 103 years
Why we love it:
Explore with the Giant Sea Turtle is a nearly three-foot-long plush friend that invites kids to dive into imaginative play while learning about marine life and caring for animals.

GeoBingo: Learn While You Play

The Trend Enterprises U. S. A. 8+ years
Why we love it:
GeoBingo: Learn While You Play features 36 unique cards that turn geography and history into an engaging family game night—perfect for sneaking in learning amidst laughter!

Super Duper Dome Tent Fun

The Pacific Play Tents 40205 Kids Super Duper 4-Kid Dome Tent Playhouse is an impressive play space that can transform our home or backyard into a magical wonderland! With spacious dimensions and a clever tunnel port, this tent invites children to engage in imaginative play, enhancing social skills as they invite friends to join in on the adventure. Not only does it promote creativity and teamwork, but it also encourages physical activity as children crawl, explore, and discover within a safe environment. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Super Duper Dome Tent Fun features a clever tunnel port that sparks adventurous play, allowing kids to crawl, explore, and make magical memories together.

Inspiring Learning with The Ladybug Game!

The Ladybug Game is an enchanting adventure where your little ones lead their tiny friends home to the Rose Garden! This award-winning board game not only captivates children with its adorable graphics and engaging story but also supports essential skills like reading and counting. With its thoughtfully designed cards, kids can nurture their early learning in a playful way, promoting independence and confidence. 4-8 years
Why we love it:
The Ladybug Game includes thoughtfully designed cards that transform homeward journeys into delightful learning adventures, making counting and reading an enchanting experience for the whole family.

Colorful Kitchen Toy Plate Set Fun!

Learning Resources Play Dishes is a delightful 24-piece set that invites children to immerse themselves in pretend play, sparking their imaginations with tea parties and shared meals. As fellow parents, we know how essential it is for our little ones to develop social skills and fine motor abilities — this engaging kitchen set provides the perfect opportunity! Each place setting is color-coordinated, making color recognition and matching skills a fun part of playtime. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Colorful Kitchen Toy Plate Set Fun! comes with 24 vibrant pieces that turn every meal into an imaginative feast, helping kids develop essential social and motor skills while having a blast.

Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure Costume

The Rubies Halloween Concepts Children's Costumes Pirate King Costume sparks imaginative play and storytelling for kids. This vibrant outfit encourages role-playing, which enhances creativity and social skills as children embark on their own pirate adventures. Perfect for group play, it cultivates teamwork as friends can coordinate their pirate looks and share in the fun of Halloween or dress-up days, making learning through play a thrilling experience! 4-10 years
Why we love it:
Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure Costume encourages kids to dive into vibrant role-playing, transforming them into little buccaneers while boosting their creativity and teamwork. Prepare for epic tales on the high seas!

Melissa & Doug Giant Tiger Adventure

The Melissa & Doug Giant Tiger is a lifelike stuffed animal that brings the wild right into your home. Measuring over 5 feet long, this plush companion inspires imaginative play, encourages storytelling, and fosters a love for wildlife while helping children develop empathy and social skills. It’s a wonderful way for parents and educators to promote creative thinking in a screen-free environment that sparks joy in kids ages 3 to 103. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Melissa & Doug Giant Tiger Adventure measures over 5 feet long, bringing the jungle right into our homes and inspiring hours of imaginative storytelling and wildlife exploration.

Language Builder Flashcards: Community Helpers

Language Builder Occupation, Career & Community Helper Picture Flashcards are an essential tool for enhancing language skills in children. Designed with care for kids with autism and special needs, these flashcards support both receptive and expressive language development. Imagine the joy of watching your child confidently identify community helpers like firemen and waiters while mastering important concepts like gender identification and pronouns. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Language Builder Flashcards: Community Helpers includes vivid images that help children interactively learn about everyday heroes, making language acquisition as exciting as a trip to the fire station!

Swing-N-Slide Shade Tarp Adventure

The Swing-N-Slide WS 4403 52" x 90" Swing Set Replacement Tarp brings a world of comfort and creativity to outdoor play. This vibrant tarp not only provides essential shade, allowing children to play safely beneath the sun, but also inspires imaginative play scenarios, from pirate ships to secret hideouts. With reinforced durability and easy installation, parents can feel confident that their kids are not just having fun, but also developing social skills through cooperative play in a vibrant, protected environment. 2-10 years
Why we love it:
Swing-N-Slide Shade Tarp Adventure provides essential shade, transforming any swing set into a magical play space where imaginations soar and friendships bloom.

Daron JetBlue Airport Play Set Adventure

The Daron JetBlue Airport Play Set invites children into an exciting world of aviation! With its durable die-cast metal and plastic parts, this play set not only entertains but also educates young minds about the fascinating world of air travel. As they mimic airport operations and explore roles like pilot or flight attendant, kids enhance their creativity, social skills, and problem-solving abilities. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Daron JetBlue Airport Play Set Adventure features durable die-cast metal and plastic parts, fostering creative exploration of the aviation world while preparing kids for imaginative missions.

Huggable Buddy for Learning Fun

The Mary Meyer Flip Flop Buddy Buffalo is a delightful 12-inch plush companion designed to engage children's imaginations and foster emotional development. This incredibly soft and floppy toy encourages nurturing play, helping little ones develop empathy and social skills while providing endless opportunities for storytelling and role play. With its award-winning design and safe materials, Buddy Buffalo is the perfect addition to any learning environment for children of all ages. All ages
Why we love it:
Huggable Buddy for Learning Fun is a delightful 12-inch plush companion that inspires pretend play and helps little ones develop vital emotional skills while having a blast.

Engaging Harbor Seal Hand Puppet Fun

Folkmanis Harbor Seal Hand Puppet invites your little ones to dive into a world of imaginative play! As fellow parents and educators, we know that storytelling is a powerful tool for language development and creativity, and this adorable seal puppet brings stories to life like no other. With its interactive mouth and expressive flippers, kids can practice social skills, enhance their communication, and develop fine motor skills while having a blast. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Harbor Seal Hand Puppet features an interactive mouth and expressive flippers, turning every story into an adventure and making communication fun and engaging for little ones.

Life on Earth Memory Match Game

The eeBoo Life on Earth Memory & Matching Game is a delightful way for children aged 3 and up to develop essential recognition and concentration skills. With 24 pairs of beautifully illustrated tiles, this game inspires both solo play and team interactions, fostering socialization and memory enhancement in a fun, engaging manner. Plus, with its commitment to sustainability, parents can feel great knowing they’re choosing an educational toy that is gentle on our planet. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Life on Earth Memory Match Game features 24 beautifully illustrated tiles that encourage both solo play and teamwork, making memorization a delightful and environmentally friendly adventure.

Fun Family Mexican Train Dominoes Set

The Spin Master Games Mexican Train Dominoes Set is a delightful addition to any family game night! Packed in a stylish aluminum carry case, this double 12 dominoes set encourages strategic thinking and enhances social skills as players collaborate and compete. It's not just a game; it's an engaging way for kids aged 8 and up to practice math concepts, critical thinking, and patience while bonding with family and friends—whether indoors or out and about. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Fun Family Mexican Train Dominoes Set comes in a stylish aluminum carry case, making family game night fun while sparking laughter and valuable problem-solving skills.

Dollhouse Furniture for Imaginative Play

The Le Toy Van Daisylane Sitting Room Dollhouse Furniture set is a vibrant and beautifully crafted 22-piece ensemble that elevates imaginative play for children. This interactive wooden play set not only encourages creativity but also nurtures social skills like turn-taking and cooperation as kids engage in scenario role play. Parents and educators will appreciate how it promotes fine motor skills and cognitive development through hands-on exploration and storytelling. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Dollhouse Furniture for Imaginative Play includes 22 beautifully crafted pieces that spark creativity while promoting essential social skills like cooperation and turn-taking.

Engage Learning with Petey the Parrot

Aurora® Interactive Hand Puppet Petey™ Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for storytelling adventures! With Petey, we can explore the vibrant world of imagination while enhancing our children's communication and creativity skills. This playful parrot puppet invites kids to engage in interactive play, fostering their language development as they create silly dialogues and share delightful jokes. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engage Learning with Petey the Parrot features a cuddly design that encourages kids to create silly dialogues and share jokes, making language learning a delightful experience.

Batgirl Costume Dress for Imaginative Play

The DC Comics Superheroes: Batgirl Costume Dress for Kids by Rubies inspires creativity and imaginative play in our little girls aged 12-14. With an attached cape, glovelets, and a fun mask, this costume is not only a perfect fit for Halloween and themed parties but also encourages role-playing that enhances social skills, storytelling, and self-expression. Dressing up as a superhero like Batgirl allows our children to explore heroes and their values while sparking their imagination and confidence in everyday scenarios. 7-14 years
Why we love it:
Batgirl Costume Dress for Imaginative Play includes an attached cape and mask, transforming playtime into superhero adventures and cultivating creativity and confidence in our little girls.

Dollhouse Dreams: Play and Learn

Le Toy Van's Wooden Dolls House Full Starter Furniture & Accessories Play Set sparks joy and creativity in every child's playtime. This delightful 37-piece set not only encourages imaginative play but also supports fine motor skills, problem-solving, and verbal development as children create their dream homes and stories. Designed for ages 3 and up, it’s a versatile addition to any dollhouse that nurtures curiosity and social skills through interactive role-playing. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Dollhouse Dreams: Play and Learn features 37 pieces that transform playtime into a creative storytelling adventure, helping little ones build social skills and solve problems in their dream homes.

Adorable Bunny & Guinea Play Set

The Le Toy Van Daisylane Bunny & Guinea Accessories Play Set is a delightful addition to any child's dolls house collection. This beautifully crafted set not only inspires hours of imaginative play but also teaches little ones about empathy and responsibility through caring for their wooden pets. Perfect for nurturing creativity and encouraging social skills during solo or group play, it’s a charming way to introduce the joy of animal companionship. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Adorable Bunny & Guinea Play Set features beautifully crafted wooden pets that inspire nurturing play and teach kids valuable lessons about caring for their furry friends.