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Developmental Toys
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items Engaging toys and activities that encourage learning, exploration and play for children with different abilities and developmental needs. Find hands-on toys for fine motor play, sensory exploration, problem-solving, communication and everyday fun at ...
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Fine Motor & Hands-On Play
Sensory & Cause-and-Effect Play
Learning, Sorting & Problem-Solving
Pretend Play & Everyday Skills
Fine Motor & Hands-On Play
Hands-on toys and activities that give kids opportunities to grasp, sort, stack, thread, squeeze and manipulate objects through play. These picks are great for keeping little hands busy while encouraging exploration, creativity and everyday learning.
A hands-on activity board for imaginative play, fine motor practice and everyday learning.
Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog Sorting Toy Ages 18 Months - Walmart.com
A simple set of kid-friendly tools for scooping, squeezing, grabbing and transferring objects. I like activities like this because they can be used in so many different ways for hands-on play.
Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy , Fine Motor and Sensory, Ages 3+
Large beads and strings turn a simple activity into hands-on practice with threading, patterns, colors and coordination. Easy to use for quiet play at home or on the go.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Lacing Beads - Educational Activity With 27 Beads and 2 Laces
A useful addition to sorting activities, sensory bins and everyday play. Kids can use the tongs to pick up and transfer small play pieces instead of using their hands.
Learning Resources Jumbo Tweezers Sensory Fidget, Ages 5+
Sensory & Cause-and-Effect Play
Engaging toys that let kids explore different textures, movements, sounds and actions through play. These picks encourage children to push, pull, pop, build and experiment while discovering what happens when they interact with each toy.
The silicone bubbles are simple but surprisingly engaging. Kids can push, pop and explore the different sizes and colors, making this an easy toy to keep nearby for hands-on play.
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Baby and Toddler Sensory Developmental Toy
These suction construction pieces stick together and to smooth surfaces, giving kids lots of ways to build, pull apart and experiment through open-ended play.
Squigz - Starter Set
Kids can connect the colorful gears and then watch what happens when they turn them. It combines building, experimentation and cause-and-effect play in one activity.
Learning Resources Gears Gears Gears Super Building Toy Set, Ages 3+
Learning, Sorting & Problem-Solving
Fun learning toys for sorting, matching, counting, colors, shapes, puzzles and early problem-solving. These activities give children different ways to explore, make choices and learn through hands-on play at home or on the go.
A colorful sorting activity that lets children match, group and explore familiar foods through play. It can also open the door to naming colors, foods and categories together.
Learning Resources Farmer's Market Color Sorting Set, Toddler Sorting Toys for Kids, Daycare Toys, Ages 18 Months +
A portable shape-matching activity that combines sorting, matching and problem-solving in one toy. The take-along design also makes it useful for appointments or travel.
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby Toy With 2-Sided Activity Bag and 9 Textured Shape Blocks
Colorful counters can be used for sorting, counting, matching, patterns and imaginative play. I like toys that can grow into different activities instead of having only one use.
Learning Resources Three Bear Family Counters, Math Manipulatives, Set of 80, Ages 3 and Up
A beginner-friendly puzzle that combines number recognition with hands-on matching. The chunky pieces are easy to pick up and put back into place during play.
Ms. Rachel™ Melissa & Doug® Wooden Song Peg Puzzle, 6-Piece with Full Songs, Toddler Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 2-5+ Years - FSC Certified
Pretend Play & Everyday Skills
Imaginative toys and activities inspired by everyday routines and real-world experiences. From dressing and fasteners to caring for pets and pretend work, these picks give kids opportunities to explore familiar activities through creative, hands-on p...
A fun hands-on activity for fine motor play, sorting and color recognition.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Work & Play Desktop Activity Board Infant and Toddler Sensory Toy - FSC Certified
Different latches, doors and fasteners give children something new to figure out on each part of the board. A nice screen-free option for hands-on exploration and problem-solving.
Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board - FSC Certified Materials
This dressing activity gives children different everyday fasteners to explore, including buttons, snaps, buckles and a zipper, all through hands-on play.
Melissa & Doug Basic Skills Puzzle Board - Wooden Educational Toy
A pretend-play set for children who enjoy caring for animals and copying familiar real-life routines. It encourages storytelling, role play and lots of imaginative interaction.
Pet Vet Toy Doctor Kit for Toddler, Pretend Play Set Vet Clinic Toys, Pet Care Playset Animal with Medical Accessories, Hospital Pretend Play Set Vet Toys for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys Girls Gift