Toys That Develop Tactile Exploration
Rudolph Musical Plush for Babies
The KIDS PREFERRED Santa Claus Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Musical Stuffed Animal is a delightful companion for your little one, making it an adorable way to celebrate Baby's First Christmas! This enchanting 8-inch plush buddy not only introduces your baby to music through the beloved holiday tune but also engages their senses with soft textures and crinkly ears. As they cuddle with Rudolph, they develop their auditory and tactile skills, all while enjoying interactive play. 0-12 months
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Rudolph Musical Plush for Babies features soft textures and crinkly ears, making interactive play a delightful way to introduce music and foster sensory exploration this holiday season.
Magical Sensory Play Castle
The Baby GUND Play Soft Collection, Princess Castle 5-Piece Plush Playset is an enchanting way to spark your little one's imagination while promoting sensory development. Each soft toy, from the crinkly princess to the magical squeaking wand, offers unique sounds and textures that enhance tactile exploration, auditory skills, and imaginative storytelling. This thoughtfully designed playset not only engages babies from birth onwards but also encourages bonding moments between parents and children during playtime. 0+ years
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Magical Sensory Play Castle includes five soft plush pieces that turn playtime into a sensory adventure, perfect for sparking imagination and fostering parent-child connections.
Essential Base Ten Math Blocks
The hand2mind Blue Plastic Base Ten Unit Blocks are an engaging way to bring math concepts to life for our little learners. These colorful manipulatives help children grasp foundational math skills such as place value, addition, and subtraction through tactile exploration. By physically representing numbers, kids enhance their understanding of regrouping and computational reasoning, paving the way for greater confidence in their math abilities. Kindergarten and up
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Essential Base Ten Math Blocks engage children with colorful manipulatives that make foundational math concepts approachable, turning learning into a vibrant hands-on adventure.
Sassy Boppin’ Birdie: Learn & Play
Sassy Boppin’ Birdie is a delightful developmental plush toy designed for little explorers from birth and beyond. With its bright colors and bold patterns, it not only captivates your baby's attention but also supports their developing vision. Featuring a gentle chime, this charming toy engages your little one in understanding cause and effect while the colorful knottiest invites tactile exploration, enhancing their sensory skills. Newborn and up
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Sassy Boppin’ Birdie features a gentle chime that sparks curiosity while encouraging little ones to explore their senses, making every moment a delightful learning experience.
Mickey Mouse Shape Sorting Cube Fun
The Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Wooden Shape Sorting Cube is a delightful tool for early childhood learning designed for kiddos aged 2 to 5. This charming cube features nine vibrant, solid-wood shapes that make recognizing colors and shapes a playful adventure! As parents and educators, we know that promoting fine motor skills is essential, and this hands-on toy provides that vital opportunity through tactile exploration. 2-5 years
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Mickey Mouse Shape Sorting Cube Fun features nine vibrant wooden shapes that make learning colors and shapes feel like a joyful adventure, blending education with delightful playtime.
Alphabet Learning Fun with Acorns
The Learning Resources Alphabet Acorns Activity Set is a delightful way to introduce children to the world of letters and vocabulary! This hands-on playset offers an engaging way for kids ages 3 and up to build letter recognition and early language skills through tactile exploration. With 78 colorful pieces, including acorns representing each letter from 'A' to 'Z', this educational toy fosters curiosity about animals and plants while also enhancing color recognition. 3+ years
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Alphabet Learning Fun with Acorns includes 78 colorful pieces that turn letter exploration into a playful adventure, making learning letters as exciting as a treasure hunt in the backyard.
Kids Giant Polydron Linking Shapes Set
The Educational Advantage Kids Giant Polydron Linking Shapes Set is an exciting tool for young learners aged 2 and up. With 16 vibrant, oversized pieces, this interactive play set not only teaches children about shapes but also encourages tactile exploration and shape recognition. As parents and educators, we appreciate that each chunky piece is designed for tiny hands, helping to develop fine motor skills while engaging our little ones in creative, imaginative play. 2+ years
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Kids Giant Polydron Linking Shapes Set features 16 vibrant, oversized pieces that invite hands-on learning while developing creativity and fine motor skills in tiny hands.
Hape Forest Animal Tactile Puzzle Game
The Hape Forest Animal Tactile Puzzle Game transforms playtime into an exciting, sensory adventure! Perfect for little explorers, this engaging puzzle encourages toddlers to match animals not just by shapes, but also by the delightful textures each creature offers. As they play, kids develop essential skills such as fine motor coordination and language—practicing adjectives to describe how each animal feels. 2-4 years
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Hape Forest Animal Tactile Puzzle Game features delightful textures that invite little hands to explore while learning to describe their favorite furry friends—fun and educational, all in one!
Hape Polar Animal Tactile Puzzle
The Hape Polar Animal Tactile Puzzle Game is a delightful adventure for your little ones, helping them discover where each animal truly belongs! With its vibrant colors and unique textures, this puzzle is more than just a game—it’s a hands-on learning experience that hones shape recognition and tactile exploration. As babies and toddlers engage with the adorable polar animals, they’ll practice using descriptive language to convey feelings about each animal’s texture, enriching their vocabulary and sensory understanding. 2-4 years
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Hape Polar Animal Tactile Puzzle features unique textures that spark sensory exploration and vocabulary development, making learning about polar animals a playful and enriching experience.
Gudetama Lazy Egg Plush for Cuddles
The GUND Sanrio Gudetama The Lazy Egg Plush is an adorable addition to any child's playtime. Measuring 4. 25”, this soft, huggable plush not only serves as a delightful toy, but also enhances emotional development by inviting kids to express feelings through play and comfort. 1+ years
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Gudetama Lazy Egg Plush for Cuddles is a soft, huggable friend that encourages kids to express feelings and share snuggles while enhancing their emotional growth during playtime.
SiliShapes Dot Numbers Learning Set
The TickiT SiliShapes Dot Numbers set is an engaging way for young learners to grasp essential math concepts! With durable, transparent silicone numbers 0-9 featuring corresponding tactile dots, children can enhance their counting and subitizing skills through play. The soft and grippy design invites tactile exploration, making math fun and interactive. 3-6 years
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SiliShapes Dot Numbers Learning Set features soft, grippy silicone numbers that turn counting into a tactile adventure, making math feel as enjoyable as playtime.
Soft Fabric Learning Blocks for Toddlers
B. toys Soft Fabric Building Blocks for Toddlers invite little ones to explore the alphabet through play! These super soft blocks are designed to enhance sensory development and fine motor skills with their vibrant colors, various textures, and interchangeable inserts, making each block a new adventure. 6 months+
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Soft Fabric Learning Blocks for Toddlers feature vibrant colors and various textures that transform alphabet exploration into a delightfully engaging sensory adventure for little hands and minds.
Whipz Micro Racers for Engaging Learning
The USA Toyz Whipz Micro Racers Toy Cars for Kids combine endless racing fun with essential skills development for children. Perfectly sized for little hands, these mini keychain racers not only ignite excitement with their glow-in-the-dark features but also enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as kids learn to manipulate and spin them. Ideal as engaging fidget toys or party favors, they encourage active play while fostering creativity and tactile exploration. 5+ years
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Whipz Micro Racers for Engaging Learning are perfectly sized for little hands, making them not just fun but also a sneaky way to boost essential motor skills while racing.
Crayola Globbles: Fun Meets Function
Crayola Globbles Fidget Toy (6ct) provides an engaging way for children and adults to relieve stress while developing fine motor skills. With their vibrant colors and squishy texture, these sticky stress balls encourage tactile exploration and imaginative play, making them an ideal choice for classrooms or home settings. Easy to clean and reusable, they enhance focus during learning activities and serve as a fun, portable stress relief solution! 5+ years
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Crayola Globbles feature a squishy texture that invites sensory exploration and encourages creativity, offering a delightful way to relieve stress while keeping little hands busy.
Pusheen's Squishy Learning Companion
The GUND Pusheen The Cat Squisheen Log Plush is not just a fluffy friend, it's an engaging plush designed for ages 8 and up. This adorable squishy encourages tactile exploration, helping kids develop their sensory skills while providing comfort and stress relief during study or playtime. With its charming design, this plush brings an element of fun to learning environments, making it a delightful gift for Pusheen fans and a favorite for enhancing emotional well-being. 8+ years
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Pusheen's Squishy Learning Companion is a fluffy friend designed to encourage tactile exploration and provide stress relief, turning study time into a cozy, comforting experience.
Aquatic Counters: Dive Into Learning!
Aquatic Counters - Mini Jar Set of 42 are a delightful way for our little ones to embark on a learning adventure! With these captivating sea creatures, children can explore counting, sorting, and sequencing while enhancing their fine motor skills through engaging hands-on play. Designed with a warm, grippy texture, these detailed counters appeal to their senses and make math feel like a fun game. 3-6 years
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Aquatic Counters: Dive Into Learning! includes 42 charming sea creatures that transform math practice into an engaging hands-on adventure for curious little minds.
Easy Grasp Oball for Infants
The Bright Starts Oball Easy Grasp Classic Ball is a delightful toy designed for little ones from newborn and up. With 32 finger holes crafted for tiny hands, this ball encourages early grasping and tactile exploration, making it an excellent choice for developing fine motor skills. Its flexible and soft design invites babies to play and learn, fostering curiosity and coordination. Newborn and up
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Easy Grasp Oball for Infants features 32 finger holes crafted for tiny hands, making it a playful tool for little ones to master coordination while exploring their world!
Play-Doh Slime Pack for Sensory Fun
The Play-Doh Brand Slime 3 Pack of Non-Toxic Slime takes sensory play to a new level! Designed for children aged 3 years and up, this vibrant collection of blue, metallic orange, and metallic pink slime encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and even emotional regulation through open-ended play. As parents and educators, we can appreciate how tactile experiences like squishing and stretching can provide a much-needed screen break while engaging our little ones in imaginative exploration. 3+ years
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Play-Doh Slime Pack for Sensory Fun includes three vibrant colors that turn screen-free time into an imaginative squishing extravaganza, making cleanup just as easy as the fun!
Sensory Fun with Pluffle Foam
The Educational Insights Pluffle® 2-Pack Red & Blue is a delightful sensory experience for toddlers aged 3 and up. This mesmerizing foam encourages tactile exploration and imaginative play, fostering fine motor skills while providing an engaging alternative to traditional messy sand and slime. Parents and educators love its non-toxic, gluten-free formula, ensuring that kids can squish, mold, and mix safely as they dive into creative learning adventures. 3+ years
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Sensory Fun with Pluffle Foam is a delightful sensory experience that lets kids squish and mold safely without the mess of sand or slime.
Magical Mermaid SlimySand Adventure
SLIMYSAND Magical Mermaid offers 3 pounds of imaginative play sand in captivating colors—purple, blue glitter, and pink. This play experience is more than just fun; it fosters fine motor skills and creativity as kids squish, mold, and reshape their underwater creations. Perfect for tactile exploration, this educational toy pairs sensory delight with stress-relief, making it an ideal choice for parents and educators seeking engaging, developmentally beneficial activities. 3+ years
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Magical Mermaid SlimySand Adventure includes 3 pounds of colorful, glittery sand that is perfect for sensory play. This isn’t just a fun way to unleash creativity; it’s also a fantastic opportunity for little hands to develop fine motor skills as they squish and mold their oceanic masterpieces. Plus, who doesn't love the idea of mermaids lurking in their backyard while finding a little stress relief in the process?
Silly Suction Toy for Learning Fun
The Nuby Silly Three Prong Interactive Suction Toy is an exciting way for little ones to improve their motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With its colorful rings and multi-textured surfaces, this playful toy engages young learners in sensory development while they pull, shake, and construct their own imaginative creations. It's a delightful choice for parents and educators seeking a safe, BPA-free option that promotes tactile exploration and creativity in a teething-friendly design. 6 months+
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Silly Suction Toy for Learning Fun features colorful rings and multi-textured surfaces, making it a playful gateway to sensory experiences and imaginative play for little ones.
Smash and Learn with Dino Surprises
The ZURU Smashers Mini Smashable Egg with Many Surprises! provides an exciting way for kids to engage with science and creativity. As they unbox and explore these dino-themed surprises, children will enhance their fine motor skills through the tactile experience of tearing and exploring different textures, while also sparking their imagination by building unique dinos from the collectible parts. 5+ years
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Smash and Learn with Dino Surprises comes with mini smashable eggs that make discovering dino-themed surprises feel like a thrilling excavation party for little hands.
Enchanting Woodland Trees for Play
The TickiT Woodland Trees Set is an enchanting collection of 10 unique wooden figures designed for little explorers aged 10 months and up. Each tree offers a tactile experience and the opportunity for kids to enhance their fine motor skills as they grasp, stack, and arrange these shapes. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this set sparks creativity and encourages descriptive language, allowing children to discover the natural diversity of the forest. 10m+
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Enchanting Woodland Trees for Play includes 10 unique wooden figures that inspire creativity and help little ones explore the beauty of nature while developing crucial skills.
Mickey Mouse Sensory Snuggler Security Blanket
The KIDS PREFERRED Disney Baby Mickey Mouse Plush Stuffed Animal Snuggler Lovey Security Blanket is a delightful companion for infants and toddlers. This adorable blanket not only offers a plush friend for comforting cuddles during naptime, but it also serves as an engaging tool for developing sensory skills. Featuring knotted corners for teething, a pacifier holder for soothing, and luxuriously soft fabric, this versatile lovey encourages babies to explore textures and practice self-soothing techniques. 0-24 months
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Mickey Mouse Sensory Snuggler Security Blanket features knotted corners for teething that make it the ultimate soft sidekick for soothing and sensory exploration on the go.