Toys That Develop Social Skills
Our Top 5 Picks
Fun Seahorse Pool Noodles for Kids
Poolmaster Swimming Pool Noodle Floaties for Kids bring a splash of imaginative fun and vibrant colors to any water adventure! These unique seahorse-designed noodles are not just for floating; they encourage physical activity, coordination, and social play as kids kick around and engage in pool games. We love how these floaties spark curiosity about marine life while also providing a safe and enjoyable way for our little ones to explore their swimming skills. 8+ years
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Fun Seahorse Pool Noodles for Kids feature vibrant colors that turn any pool outing into an imaginative adventure, all while helping kids develop their swimming skills and confidence in the water.
Adventurous Avengers Party Loot Bags
Unique Avengers Party Loot Bags are the perfect way to bring excitement to your child's special day! These vibrant loot bags feature beloved superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, making them engaging for kids and sparking their imaginations. Not only are they ideal for filling with treats and party favors, but they also encourage kids to practice sharing and responsibility as they collect their goodies. 3+ years
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Adventurous Avengers Party Loot Bags feature beloved superheroes that spark creativity and encourage kids to share and take responsibility for their party treats—talk about a heroic way to celebrate!
Animal Head Pool Floats Fun!
Intex 3 Pack Animal Head Split Ring Pool Floats Bundle is a delightful way to make pool time both fun and educational for children aged 3 to 6 years. With adorable designs featuring a frog, penguin, and giraffe, this set encourages imaginative play and helps develop social skills as kids play together. Each float promotes physical activity and coordination as they splash around in the water. 3-6 years
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Animal Head Pool Floats Fun! features adorable designs that encourage imaginative play while kids splash and learn about animal habitats—all while making a splash!
Grocery Store and Cafe Fun
The Le Toy Van Honeybake Reversible Educational Pretend Wooden Grocery Store and Cafe Stand is a fantastic way to spark your child’s imagination. With this delightful two-in-one set, kids can dive into interactive role play that fosters essential social skills, language development, and creative thinking while they run their own grocery store or cafe. Perfect for playdates and learning through play, this charming wooden set encourages teamwork and communication in a fun-filled environment. 3+ years
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Grocery Store and Cafe Fun features a charming two-in-one design that transforms playtime into a delightful lesson on collaboration and creativity, all while serving up imaginary snacks.
Step2 Elegant Edge Kitchen Adventure
Step2 Elegant Edge Kids Kitchen Playset is the ultimate haven for budding chefs! This delightful kitchenette encourages imaginative role play, allowing children to explore real-life scenarios while developing social skills and teamwork. With its interactive features—like realistic lights and sounds—kids get to handle 78 vibrant accessories, from pots and pans to fun food items, fostering creativity and cognitive development. 3+ years
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Step2 Elegant Edge Kitchen Adventure features 78 vibrant accessories, turning tiny chefs into culinary experts while they whisk up teamwork and creativity in the kitchen!
Delightful Wooden Birthday Cake Set
Bigjigs Toys Wooden Birthday Cake with Candles brings the joy of celebration right into your child’s playroom! This beautifully crafted cake encourages imaginative role play, serving as a fantastic tool for developing social skills as little ones share cake with friends and family. With six generous slices and a handy serving knife, children will not only make deliciously fun memories but also practice essential fine motor skills. 3+ years
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Delightful Wooden Birthday Cake Set features six generous slices that inspire celebrations and sharing, turning playtime into a delightful lesson in friendship and teamwork.
Imagination-Fueled Dollhouse Adventure
The KidKraft Wooden Dollhouse Shimmer Mansion for 12" Dolls is a delightful blend of creativity and education for children. This beautifully furnished mansion fosters imaginative play and storytelling, allowing kids to develop social skills and empathy as they engage in role-playing scenarios with family and friends. Designed for collaborative play, it also sharpens problem-solving skills, especially when navigating its working elevator and garage features. 3+ years
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Imagination-Fueled Dollhouse Adventure features beautifully furnished rooms that spark storytelling and collaboration, turning playtime into a vibrant lesson in creativity and social interaction.
Slam Dunk Fun with Bathtime Basketball
Skip Hop Baby Bath Toy, Zoo Bathtime Basketball, transforms bath time into an exciting adventure! As we encourage our little ones to score with their very own basketball hoop, we're also helping them develop essential hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Watching them splash and giggle as they shoot the ball will not only bring joy but also foster a love for play and learning. 12 months and up
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Slam Dunk Fun with Bathtime Basketball features an easy-to-assemble hoop that makes splashing and scoring a joyful way to build skills while bonding during bath time.
Franklin Sports Playground Balls: Fun for Everyone!
Franklin Sports Playground Balls are the ultimate companion for active play, sparking joy during dodgeball, kickball, and all your favorite schoolyard games! These durable, rubber balls are designed for optimal bounce and grip, making them perfect for kids to develop coordination, teamwork, and social skills. As parents and educators, we know how essential it is for children to engage in physical play, and these multicolored balls ignite excitement while promoting fitness and fun. 3+ years
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Franklin Sports Playground Balls come with a handy carry bag and pump, making spontaneous outdoor fun easy and promoting healthy, interactive play for everyone!
Adora Amazing Girls: Creativity Unleashed
Adora Amazing Girls - 18” Fashion Doll is a delightful companion that not only sparks joy but also engages young minds in imaginative play. Designed with poseable limbs and lifelike features, this doll invites children to narrate stories, fostering creativity and enhancing social skills through role-playing. With high-quality, rooted hair perfect for styling, kids can explore their artistic side while developing fine motor skills. 3+ years
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Adora Amazing Girls: Creativity Unleashed features changeable outfits that inspire storytelling and empower kids to express their unique style while building essential social skills.
Ballet Dance Outfit for Amazing Girls Dolls
Adora Amazon Exclusive Amazing Girls Doll Accessories offer a delightful ballet dance outfit for your child’s 18" baby dolls. With a gorgeous pink leotard featuring a tutu, shiny stockings, and satin slippers, this ensemble inspires imaginative play and storytelling that can enhance creativity and social skills. As educators and parents, we know how important role-playing can be for developing empathy and understanding. 6+ years
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Ballet Dance Outfit for Amazing Girls Dolls features a gorgeous pink leotard and tutu that inspires creativity while helping little ones express their inner dancers with style.
Interactive Playhouse for Imaginative Learning
The Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toy Surprise & Sounds Home Musical Playhouse is a delightful way for kids aged 1 and up to engage in imaginative pretend play. With 50 sounds, songs, and interactive features, this playhouse nurtures fine motor skills as children explore everyday scenarios, like cooking in the kitchen or playing peek-a-boo with a furry friend. It’s the perfect blend of fun and educational development, ensuring that your little ones learn storytelling and social skills while having a blast! 1-5 years
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Interactive Playhouse for Imaginative Learning comes packed with 50 sounds and songs, turning everyday scenarios into delightful adventures that spark creativity and social interaction.
Deer Hunting Cake Topper Fun
DecoSet® Deer Hunting Cake Decorating Set brings the thrill of the hunt right to your celebration! This enchanting cake topper set features intricate hunter and deer figurines that spark imagination and creativity in our children. As we come together to celebrate birthdays or first hunts, our little ones can develop fine motor skills by helping with cake decorating, while engaging in storytelling and role-play to enhance their social skills. 3+ years
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Deer Hunting Cake Topper Fun features intricate hunter and deer figurines that inspire imaginative storytelling, turning every birthday and occasion into a memorable outdoor adventure.
Sports Zone: Fun Learning in 3 Ways!
Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone is the ultimate playtime hub for your little superstar! With basketball, soccer, and bowling, this activity zone promotes gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination while sparking a love for movement. As your child scores, they'll be rewarded with cheerful sounds and phrases, reinforcing their achievements and encouraging more play. 12-36 months
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Sports Zone: Fun Learning in 3 Ways! is a 3-in-1 playtime hub that turns play into practice, celebrating every goal with cheerful sounds and encouragement.
Great White Shark Teeth for Imaginative Play
The Rhode Island Novelty Great White Shark Teeth ignite children's imagination and encourage role-playing adventures. These playful accessories are not just fun; they foster creativity, enhance social skills, and build confidence as kids embrace their inner predator, sparking laughter and interactive play among friends. Perfect for themed events or everyday fun, these silicone shark teeth make learning through play exciting and memorable for young explorers! 3+ years
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Great White Shark Teeth are silicone accessories that let kids embrace their inner predator, turning everyday play into epic adventures filled with laughter and creativity.
Connect 4 with a Twist: Blocker Strategy!
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game is a fantastic way for kids aged 6 and up to engage in fun, strategic play while enhancing critical thinking skills. With the innovative addition of the blue Blocker Disc, children can block their opponents’ moves and elevate the excitement of each turn. This game not only fosters strategic thinking and problem-solving but also encourages social skills as children learn to anticipate and respond to each other's tactics. 6+ years
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Connect 4 with a Twist: Blocker Strategy! introduces an innovative blue Blocker Disc that challenges kids to think ahead while they compete, making strategy fun and engaging.
Kickstart Fun with Mini Hockey Set!
Franklin Sports Vegas Golden Knights Mini Hockey Set is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of hockey right at home! With a mini goal, two knee hockey sticks, and a soft foam ball, this set teaches toddlers the fundamentals of sports while keeping things fun and safe. As fellow parents, we know how important it is to encourage physical activity, and this engaging game instills coordination, teamwork, and even a little competitive spirit. 3+ years
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Kickstart Fun with Mini Hockey Set! includes a mini goal and soft foam ball, making it a safe, engaging way for kids to learn sportsmanship and develop their coordination.
Glow N' The Dark Firefly Playhouse Magic
Pacific Play Tents 60820 Glow N' The Dark Firefly Playhouse Tent offers an enchanting space for imaginative play! We absolutely love how this tent not only sparks creativity but also encourages storytelling, social skills, and collaboration among our little ones. The fun glow-in-the-dark designs featuring fireflies and a moonlight backdrop make playtime feel even more magical, especially at night. 3+ years
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Glow N' The Dark Firefly Playhouse Magic features enchanting glow-in-the-dark designs that ignite creativity and transform playtime into magical adventures under the stars.
Monopoly Junior: Fun Learning Adventure
The Monopoly Junior Board Game is a delightful introduction to the classic game, perfect for kids ages 5 and up. This engaging game not only instills an understanding of money management and strategic thinking, but it also adds a sprinkle of fun with kid-friendly properties like a zoo and arcade, making learning enjoyable for young minds. Ideal for family game nights, it promotes social skills and teamwork while keeping everyone entertained! 5+ years
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Monopoly Junior: Fun Learning Adventure introduces money management through imaginative properties like a zoo and arcade, turning family game nights into essential lessons wrapped in laughter.
Subaru WRX STI: Fun & Educational Play
Jada Fast & Furious 1:32 Mr. Little Nobody's Subaru WRX STI Die-Cast Car is more than just a cool collectable—it's a gateway to imaginative play! This intricately detailed model features rubber tires and a stunning exterior that encourages kids and adults alike to explore the exciting world of cars. 8+ years
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Subaru WRX STI features intricate details and rubber tires, inviting kids to explore imaginative adventures while secretly boosting their fine motor skills. Who knew a die-cast car could be so educational?
Rainbow Soccer Ball for Active Fun
Rhode Island Novelty 9 Inch Rainbow Soccer Playground Ball brings vibrant energy to playtime! This colorful ball isn't just a feast for the eyes; it encourages kids to engage in physical activity, improving their coordination, balance, and teamwork skills. Whether they’re kicking it around with friends or enjoying a family backyard barbecue, this ball transforms any occasion into a joyful adventure. 3+ years
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Rainbow Soccer Ball for Active Fun is a vibrant 9-inch playground ball that turns ordinary outings into energetic adventures, fostering essential motor skills and joyful social interactions.
Cook Up Fun with Click N' Play Kitchen!
Click N' Play Kids Kitchen Pretend Play Toy is the perfect way for little chefs to unleash their creativity! With its vibrant pots, pans, and delicious-looking play food, children can role-play real cooking scenarios, which nurtures their imagination and fine motor skills. This playset not only encourages your kiddos to mimic daily routines but also fosters social skills during playdates as they collaborate in their own culinary adventures. 3+ years
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Cook Up Fun with Click N' Play Kitchen! features vibrant pots and pans that activate your little chef's imagination while teaching them the joys of sharing and collaboration.
Teaching ATM Bank: Master Money Skills
Learning Resources Teaching ATM Bank is an exciting gateway for our little ones to begin their journey with math and money management! With this real-working electronic ATM, kids can practice withdrawing, depositing, and even saving money—all while engaging with vibrant play money that brings learning to life. This interactive toy promotes essential math skills and fine motor development through its fun features like coin recognition and a mechanical bill feeder. 3+ years
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Teaching ATM Bank features a real-working electronic ATM that makes learning about money management fun and interactive, laying the foundation for future financial savvy.
Cuddle Up with Donkey Kong Plush!
Little Buddy Super Mario All Star Collection 1586 Donkey Kong Stuffed Plush is not just a toy; it's a gateway to creativity and imaginative play! With his iconic red tie and soft, huggable body, Donkey Kong invites children to explore storytelling and role-play, enhancing their cognitive skills and emotional intelligence. This plush friend is perfect for sharing adventures, sparking discussions about teamwork, and building social skills as kids interact with their friends. 3+ years
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Cuddle Up with Donkey Kong Plush features a soft, huggable body that inspires kids to embark on creative adventures while building empathy with their plushy pal.