Toys That Develop Tactile Learning
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog is an engaging toy crafted for toddlers 18 months and older to explore and develop essential fine motor skills. With its chunky, colorful quills and a friendly design, Spike encourages color recognition, sorting, and counting through playful interaction, making it an excellent choice for both fun and learning! Plus, its thoughtful construction is also beneficial for children with visual impairments, highlighting that everyone can benefit from tactile learning experiences. 18+ months
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Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog features colorful, chunky quills that transform fine motor skill practice into an engaging and tactile adventure for every little learner.
Magnetic Letters & Numbers Adventure
The Learning Journey: Magnetic Letters and Numbers for Toddlers is the perfect starter set for our little ones eager to explore the world of letters and numbers! With 80 colorful magnets that stick to any metal surface, kids can engage in hours of creative play while building essential skills like problem-solving and self-confidence. As parents and educators, we love how these delightful magnets not only stimulate our toddlers’ tactile and motor skills but also encourage interactive learning—making every fridge a classroom! 3+ years
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Magnetic Letters & Numbers Adventure includes 80 colorful magnets that transform our fridges into vibrant learning labs, sparking creativity and building essential skills while keeping little ones engaged.
Sweep and Learn with Count & Clean Dust Bunnies!
Learning Resources Count & Clean Dust Bunnies is an engaging way for toddlers to combine play with essential learning. This delightful set encourages little ones to develop their gross motor skills while they hop, dance, and tiptoe chasing colorful dust bunnies. Not only are they moving and having fun, but they’re also getting a head start on color recognition in a tactile way! 3+ years
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Sweep and Learn with Count & Clean Dust Bunnies! features engaging colorful dust bunnies that inspire active play while promoting essential early learning—who knew cleaning could be this fun?
Sensory Leaves for Early Math Fun
The hand2mind Sensory Leaves Math Activity Set is an exciting way to engage our little ones in foundational math skills! With 36 vibrant leaf-shaped counters and 10 thoughtfully designed double-sided activity cards, this set combines tactile learning with fun. Imagine the joy of sorting, counting, and exploring different shapes while fostering creativity and pattern recognition. 3-6 years
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Sensory Leaves for Early Math Fun features 36 vibrant leaf-shaped counters that make math as hands-on and enjoyable as playing in the backyard, all while nurturing a love for nature.
Discover Farm Fun with Peek & Explore!
Peek & Explore - Farm Animals wooden chunky puzzle is the perfect gateway into the lively world of farm life for our little ones! Made with tiny hands in mind, this sturdy puzzle features 8 delightful pieces showcasing familiar farm animals like cows, pigs, and donkeys. As our kids fit each piece into place, they're not only having fun but also developing critical dexterity and matching skills. 2+ years
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Discover Farm Fun with Peek & Explore! features 8 delightful chunky pieces that make learning about farm animals a hands-on adventure, perfect for tiny hands and curious minds.
Neptune's Sensory Exploration Toy
Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Neptune’s Sensory Sidekick is a delightful plush companion for babies aged 0 months and up, designed to engage and comfort with a variety of textures and sounds. This charming turtle features high-contrast colors and seven sensory toys—including a crinkle fish and a fun 3-bead chaser—that encourage tactile exploration and sensory development. As parents and educators, we appreciate how Neptune can help our little ones strengthen their fine motor skills while keeping them entertained at home or on-the-go. 0 months and up
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Neptune's Sensory Exploration Toy features seven engaging sensory toys, making it the perfect plush sidekick for little ones to explore textures and sounds while developing essential skills.
Rubble & Crew Construction Fun
The Rubble & Crew Charger Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for imaginative adventures, crafted with love and authenticity from the beloved show. This 4-inch cube-shaped plush not only delights fans but encourages pretend play that enhances fine motor skills and creativity, making it an excellent gift for curious minds. With soft fabric and vibrant embroidery, it brings tactile learning to life while supporting social play among peers. 3+ years
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Rubble & Crew Construction Fun is a 4-inch cube-shaped plush that sparks imagination while encouraging fine motor skills and creativity in little builders.
Exciting Dinosaur Foam Stickers for Creativity
READY 2 LEARN Foam Stickers - Dinosaurs are the perfect blend of fun and education! With 152 vibrant, self-adhesive foam stickers featuring a variety of dinosaurs, kids can dive into imaginative play while developing fine motor skills and creative expression. These delightful, chunky stickers not only spark joy but also encourage storytelling and hands-on learning, making them ideal for crafts, party favors, or just decorating their favorite belongings. 3+ years
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Exciting Dinosaur Foam Stickers for Creativity includes 152 vibrant, self-adhesive foam stickers that transform learning about dinosaurs into an interactive art project, fueling imagination and hands-on fun!
Engaging Aussie Animal Sensory Spinners!
Tiger Tribe Sensory Spinners - Aussie Animals are the perfect playful companions for our little ones! With three adorable Aussie animal friends—a Cockatoo, a Koala, and a Wombat—these spinners are designed for maximum sensory exploration. As our babies shake, chew, and spin, they’re not just having fun; they’re also enhancing their fine motor skills, enjoying sensory play, and learning about cause and effect in the most delightful way. 6 months - 2 years
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Engaging Aussie Animal Sensory Spinners feature three adorable animal friends, making playtime a safe and delightful way for kids to enhance their sensory skills and discover the joy of spinning.
Worry Stone Pals for Emotional Learning
The hand2mind Worry Stone Pals are here to support children in understanding and managing their feelings. These engaging sensory bracelets not only provide a tactile experience to help reduce anxiety but also foster vital emotional intelligence and resilience as kids learn to discuss and cope with big emotions in a fun, relatable way. By incorporating these adorable worry stones into their daily routine, parents and educators can create an empathetic environment that promotes social-emotional growth. 3-8 years
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Worry Stone Pals provide a tactile experience that makes discussing big feelings feel like playtime, turning emotional learning into something kids can truly embrace.
Excavate & Discover with Mega Dino Fossil Find
Robo Alive Mega Dino Fossil Find (T-Rex) invites young explorers into an exciting world of paleontology! Digging through rock, magma slime, and sand, children aged 5 and up will sharpen their fine motor skills while engaging in tactile learning experiences. This STEM-based kit not only fosters curiosity about dinosaurs but also encourages critical thinking as kids assemble their dino fossils and watch them come to life with lights and roars! 5+ years
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Excavate & Discover with Mega Dino Fossil Find includes rock, magma slime, and sand for hands-on digging adventures, making paleontology a thrilling way to explore and learn about dinosaurs!
Colorations Gluten-Free Classic Play Dough
Colorations Wheat & Gluten Free Classic Dough is an exciting 8-piece sensory kit that invites children to explore their creativity through hands-on play. Each 2-ounce resealable tub of vibrant colors—ranging from sunny yellow to calming purple—allows kids to mold, sculpt, and mix their masterpieces, promoting fine motor skills and imaginative thinking. This non-toxic, gluten-free dough is perfect for classroom activities or family fun, ensuring that every child can enjoy the tactile learning experience worry-free. 3+ years
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Colorations Gluten-Free Classic Play Dough comes in eight vibrant 2-ounce tubs, sparking endless creativity while keeping playtime safe and mess-free for everyone involved.
Jurassic World Wild Roar Dinosaur Adventure
The Mattel Jurassic World Wild Roar Dinosaur Toy with Sound & Attack Move brings the prehistoric world to life right in your living room! This engaging Hesperosaurus action figure is not just about play; it’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to develop fine motor skills through its poseable joints and dynamic movements. By interacting with the dinosaur and using the free Jurassic World Play App, children can dive into Augmented Reality games that enhance problem-solving skills and tactile learning. 4-10 years
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Jurassic World Wild Roar Dinosaur Adventure includes poseable joints that invite kids to move their dinosaur in wild ways, making playtime an exciting lesson in creativity and dexterity.
Goo Jit Zu Ninja Turtles Pack
The Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4 Pack ignites creativity while encouraging sensory play in children aged 4 and up. With their unique oozy textures and vibrant colors matching each Turtle’s mask, these figures not only capture the hearts of young fans but also enhance fine motor skills, hand strength, and imaginative storytelling. Parents and educators will appreciate how these engaging figures foster tactile exploration and dual learning—combining classic play with essential developmental benefits. 4+ years
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Goo Jit Zu Ninja Turtles Pack brings together vibrant, oozy textures that inspire little hands to explore and create their own epic ninja adventures.
Timeless Learning with the Revolution Globe
The Waypoint Geographic Revolution Desktop World Globe is an exquisite addition to any home or office, offering a captivating way for children and adults alike to explore our planet. This globe not only serves as a decorative piece but also transforms learning into an enchanting journey, featuring over 4,000 named places and a tactile raised relief surface that invites curious minds to touch and discover. By interacting with this stunning globe, young learners can develop essential skills in geography, spatial awareness, and global awareness, making it a perfect educational tool for fostering a love of learning in an engaging and informative way. 6+ years
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Timeless Learning with the Revolution Globe features a tactile raised relief surface that invites kids to touch and explore, turning geography into an engaging adventure right at home.
Landen Decorative Globe for Learning
The Waypoint Geographic Landen 16' Decorative Globe is an enchanting tool for curious minds! This stunning globe invites exploration and discovery, sparking conversations about geography, cultures, and the world's wonders right at home or in the classroom. With its raised relief surface, children can touch and visualize the contours of continents, enhancing their tactile learning experience. 5+ years
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Landen Decorative Globe features a raised relief surface that invites kids to explore continents and cultures, turning every glance into a geography lesson disguised as art.
Squishmallows Sensory Slime Adventure
Squishmallows Tatiana The Dragon Premium Fluffy Slime offers an engaging way for children aged 6 and up to delve into sensory exploration. This pre-made slime not only delights with its vibrant blue raspberry scent but also encourages creativity and fine motor skills as kids mix in sparkling add-ins and play with the charming Tatiana the Dragon. Perfect for imaginative play, this fun, reusable slime fosters hands-on learning while keeping the mess to a minimum—ideal for busy parents and classrooms alike! 6+ years
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Squishmallows Sensory Slime Adventure features vibrant blue raspberry scented slime that invites kids to mix sparkling add-ins while honing their creativity and fine motor skills.
Squishy Sensory Playtime Delight
The GUND Gabby’s Dollhouse Official Pandy Paws Squishy Plush Toy is a perfect companion for sensory exploration in little ones aged 1 and up. This huggably soft plush promotes emotional development and comfort while encouraging imaginative play through role-playing adventures. As kids squeeze, cuddle, and interact with Pandy Paws, they engage in tactile learning that enhances fine motor skills and stimulates creativity. 1+ years
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Squishy Sensory Playtime Delight features a huggably soft design that invites endless cuddling, making emotional exploration feel like a cozy adventure for little ones.
Kinetic Sand Creative Play Set
Kinetic Sand, Variety Case with 2lbs Play Sand is the perfect sensory experience for children aged 3 and up. This enchanting play sand not only inspires imaginative play but also supports fine motor skill development through shaping, molding, and crafting with colorful sands and fun tools. Parents will love watching their little ones engage in tactile exploration, fostering creativity and learning in a playful environment. 3+ years
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Kinetic Sand Creative Play Set includes 2lbs of enchanting play sand, making for a delightful sensory experience that sparks creativity while keeping tiny hands busy and engaged.
Chuckle & Roar Sensory Bin Adventures
Chuckle & Roar Sensory Bin opens the door to a world of tactile learning perfect for our curious toddlers! This engaging activity set invites kids to dive into sensory exploration while developing crucial fine motor skills and creativity. With 50 fun and educational activities, including sand-based writing and colorful pom poms, our little learners will enjoy every moment of play. 3-6 years
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Chuckle & Roar Sensory Bin Adventures invites kids to dive into sensory exploration with 50 educational activities, making every play session a fun chance to develop vital skills!
Minnie Mouse Plush: Cuddle and Learn
The GUND Disney Official Minnie Mouse Classic Plush is a delightful addition to your child's toy collection, combining playful imagination with tactile learning. Perfect for ages 1 and up, this soft 14-inch plush not only sparks joy but encourages early social skills and emotional development as children engage in pretend play and storytelling. With its premium materials and charming design, parents can feel confident knowing it's both a cherished companion and a valuable teaching tool. 1+ years
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Minnie Mouse Plush: Cuddle and Learn is a soft 14-inch companion that fosters emotional growth through imaginative pretend play and storytelling, making lessons feel like delightful adventures.
Squishy Stress-Relief Dr. Seuss Boba Balls
The Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Boba Ball Squishy pack is a delightful collection of 12 fun-filled toys that encourages stress relief while promoting fine motor skills in children. Each vibrant ball, inspired by the beloved Cat in the Hat, provides a captivating tactile experience that helps kids improve hand strength and coordination. 3+ years
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Squishy Stress-Relief Dr. Seuss Boba Balls are a delightful collection of 12 vibrant toys that transform stress relief into a charming and engaging experience for kids.
Fluffy Fun with Fast Food Slime
The CRA-Z-Slimy Fast Food Blue Fluffy Butter Cloud Slime Kit is an imaginative treasure for kids aged 6 and up. This delightful kit not only offers endless tactile fun but also promotes creativity and sensory exploration, allowing children to stretch, squeeze, and mold their way to imaginative play while enhancing fine motor skills. With its engaging fast food charms, sparkling glitter, and safe, non-toxic material, parents can feel good about choosing this as a playful tool for both learning and leaping into STEM and STEAM concepts. 6+ years
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Fluffy Fun with Fast Food Slime features engaging fast food charms that transform messy play into a creative sensory experience, making learning feel like a tasty adventure.
SLIMYGLOOP Fruity Sensory Experience
The SLIMYGLOOP Fruity Bundle offers two pre-made scented slimes that engage children ages 8-12 in hands-on play. Not only do these delightful textures and scents captivate the senses, but they also promote creativity, fine motor skills, and sensory exploration while we share and mix with friends. This fun-filled kit serves as an enchanting bridge into the world of science and art, making it a perfect addition to parties or quiet afternoons at home. 8-12 years
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SLIMYGLOOP Fruity Sensory Experience includes two pre-made scented slimes that turn sensory play into a delightful masterpiece, making science and art a shared adventure with friends.