Learning & Development Toys

Crayola Globbles Squish Toys, Assorted Colors, 6/Pack (74-7294)~#|#~A63EB6BA-E0EB-454A-B0B148A4D2C1497D_sc7Crayola Globbles Squish Toys, Assorted Colors, 6/Pack (74-7294)~#|#~63B31778-21AB-4A25-8FE437BB2D98DC29_sc7
Item: 24557123
Model: 74-7294
Price is $14.69
Delivery by Fri, Apr 10
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Schylling Party Animals, Color Chosen at Random (PTA)~#|#~9F5FE86E-65AF-490E-ADE007EF7F77E506_sc7Schylling Party Animals, Color Chosen at Random (PTA)~#|#~5F0D6B69-F73C-439A-8E5AB4BF0CBFC965_sc7
Schylling Party Animals, Color Chosen at Random (PTA) is In-store only
Item: 24625628
Model: PTA
Price is $4.49
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box, 18 Pieces (TCR20361)~#|#~5C314136-51FF-4893-A58612F0810C2655_sc7Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box, 18 Pieces (TCR20361)~#|#~658429B3-C2F5-4DDF-B5CD084CE695A7D5_sc7
Item: 24518541
Model: TCR20361
No reviews yet
Price is $27.69
Price per unit $1.38/Box
Delivery by Fri, Apr 10
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Bouncy Bands Monster Sensory Wiggle Seat, Mint (BBAWSSMOGR)~#|#~D15637B7-7089-4FC4-8F87772F882D0628_sc7Bouncy Bands Monster Sensory Wiggle Seat, Mint (BBAWSSMOGR)~#|#~sp112743710_sc7
Item: 24474386
Model: BBAWSSMOGR
No reviews yet
Price is $33.69
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Sensory Playtivity Hidden Stuff Sensory Discs, 3/Pack (ELP866305)~#|#~sp128053104_sc7Sensory Playtivity Hidden Stuff Sensory Discs, 3/Pack (ELP866305)~#|#~sp128053103_sc7
Item: 24490616
Model: ELP866305
Price is $46.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Yellow Door Sensory Play Stones, Breads of the World, 8/Set (YUS1150)~#|#~sp148291018_sc7Yellow Door Sensory Play Stones, Breads of the World, 8/Set (YUS1150)~#|#~sp148291017_sc7
Item: 24511300
Model: YUS1150
Price is $30.79
Unit of measure 8/Set
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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hand2mind Sensory Fidget Toy Kit, Assorted Colors (93599)~#|#~5E07403B-D396-411F-BD412988BB0AA9D1_sc7hand2mind Sensory Fidget Toy Kit, Assorted Colors (93599)~#|#~1119E33F-D18A-4D6B-B35F65A266FDB3B3_sc7
20% off of hand2mind Sensory Fidget Toy Kit, Assorted Colors (93599)
Item: 24588190
Model: 93599
Price is $26.23, Regular price was $32.79, You save 20%
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Learning Resources ABC Puzzle Cards Self Correcting Puzzles (LER6085)~#|#~sp174080016_sc7Learning Resources ABC Puzzle Cards Self Correcting Puzzles (LER6085)~#|#~sp174080015_sc7
Item: 24485063
Model: LER6085
Price is $16.59
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry Brain-Teasing Puzzle Set, Multicolor (LER9306)~#|#~CBD428F9-A4B3-4179-B92191BA6816B632_sc7Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry Brain-Teasing Puzzle Set, Multicolor (LER9306)~#|#~767816C0-F022-4529-A31599B6D641494B_sc7
20% off of Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry Brain-Teasing Puzzle Set, Multicolor (LER9306)
Item: 24491968
Model: LER9306
No reviews yet
Price is $17.11, Regular price was $21.39, You save 20%
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Learning Resources Ocean Emotions Seashells, Multicolored (LER3611)~#|#~0FEE8042-3AAA-462F-891DABC8DA9B6986_sc7
Item: 24632880
Model: LER3611
Price is $14.39
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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hand2mind Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad Set, Assorted Colors (94491)~#|#~CBC7B134-69DB-4F58-807B43A19180AC28_sc7hand2mind Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad Set, Assorted Colors (94491)~#|#~C8F04ACC-6E62-4B35-8FA63EC9A1E5AE1F_sc7
Item: 24588217
Model: 94491
No reviews yet
Price is $17.19
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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CRA-Z-ART Cra-Z-Slimy Stich Slime Figure (60259PDQ-8)~#|#~A6EF1AF1-FE6E-48BD-A017B67C22A4B7C6_sc7CRA-Z-ART Cra-Z-Slimy Stich Slime Figure (60259PDQ-8)~#|#~AC71460C-47DE-48C5-9902222EA49E5E67_sc7
Item: 24626328
Model: 60259PDQ-8
Price is $7.19
Delivery by Fri, Apr 10
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Learning Resources Sort-'Em-Up Pups Educational Toys, Assorted Colors, 28 Pieces (LER6809)~#|#~09E7A384-53D6-4AF8-8E87D60E818A3C22_sc7Learning Resources Sort-'Em-Up Pups Educational Toys, Assorted Colors, 28 Pieces (LER6809)~#|#~5081B23A-1566-434F-AF7C506E23E57EB3_sc7
29% off of Learning Resources Sort-'Em-Up Pups Educational Toys, Assorted Colors, 28 Pieces (LER6809)
Item: 24527306
Model: LER6809
No reviews yet
Price is $17.29, Regular price was $24.69, You save 29%
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Bouncy Bands Little Sensory Wiggle Seat, Mint (BBAWS27GR)~#|#~3A01F39F-F448-4052-BC13AA56A70CD988_sc7Bouncy Bands Little Sensory Wiggle Seat, Mint (BBAWS27GR)~#|#~12FF751A-932A-4DB8-A6197AA208331652_sc7
Item: 24474411
Model: BBAWS27GR
No reviews yet
Price is $29.29
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Farm Set (LCI3781)~#|#~m001210255_sc7
Item: 693541
Model: LCI3781
No reviews yet
Price is $12.19
Unit of measure Set
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Yellow Door Sensory Play Stones, Birds, Multicolored, 8 Pieces/Set (YUS1219)~#|#~EE52D7A2-011A-4F9C-9933E014C35B3401_sc7Yellow Door Sensory Play Stones, Birds, Multicolored, 8 Pieces/Set (YUS1219)~#|#~ABD0B425-7488-4DD8-93F275F81803F36F_sc7
Item: 24612793
Model: YUS1219
Price is $39.99
Unit of measure 8/Set
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors  (96242)~#|#~8A8895E6-0B3F-4DB8-85BAA981BB707AA5_sc7hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors  (96242)~#|#~9A824F23-B5CE-472A-AB37D91D9DAE7A36_sc7
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors (96242) is In-store only
20% off of hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors (96242)
Item: 24588241
Model: 96242
No reviews yet
Price is $21.03, Regular price was $26.29, You save 20%
Learning Resources Number Puzzle Cards Early Number Recognition, 40 Pieces (LER8591)~#|#~3FD7F99D-601D-46F9-BB870A89442553C2_sc7Learning Resources Number Puzzle Cards Early Number Recognition, 40 Pieces (LER8591)~#|#~F6036E08-7E50-4B32-9A2A140B93FE1B00_sc7
Item: 2662151
Model: LER8591
Price is $17.59
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Mobi Wooshlz Sensory Bath Shakers, Multicolored, 3/Pack (MGMWOOSH1)~#|#~0F9B6548-5E82-4AF2-A111008DEA06B0D7_sc7Mobi Wooshlz Sensory Bath Shakers, Multicolored, 3/Pack (MGMWOOSH1)~#|#~3EDF574E-F112-4B44-A069AD55A2EE1332_sc7
Item: 24640538
Model: MGMWOOSH1
No reviews yet
Price is $27.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Plan Toys Wooden Wild Animals Playset, Multicolored, 4/Pack (PTS6128)~#|#~73CCECB8-A08E-4C7E-83EC786F7FAC8073_sc7Plan Toys Wooden Wild Animals Playset, Multicolored, 4/Pack (PTS6128)~#|#~5C97323B-D307-4435-9D6E9CEE85320AEE_sc7
Item: 24658259
Model: PTS6128
Price is $26.99
Unit of measure Set
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Mattel Jurassic World Distortus Rex Rumble 'N Rampage Action Figure, Multicolored (JGB58)~#|#~1CE940FE-28D0-45A7-98D2D47B58221506_sc7
Mattel Jurassic World Distortus Rex Rumble 'N Rampage Action Figure, Multicolored (JGB58) is New at Staples
Item: 24678137
Model: MTJGB58
Price is $80.99
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Plan Toys Wooden Baby Key Rattle and Teether, Multicolored (PTS5217)~#|#~B5D08946-4FB1-4F93-80B41099C0D56916_sc7Plan Toys Wooden Baby Key Rattle and Teether, Multicolored (PTS5217)~#|#~F944C580-6875-421F-BD30FFA7E41239C5_sc7
Item: 24658248
Model: PTS5217
No reviews yet
Price is $16.19
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Mattel Magic 8-Ball, Black/White (30188)~#|#~AF381E7B-2A38-4304-8F496FF0A273D59D_sc7Mattel Magic 8-Ball, Black/White (30188)~#|#~4F97608B-B62B-410F-96CA01835217F1CE_sc7
Item: 24666184
Model: 30188
Price is $8.09
Next-Day Delivery by tomorrow
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Sensory Genius Sqwooz Stress Ball, 6/Bundle (MWA13785010-6)~#|#~sp209825412_sc7Sensory Genius Sqwooz Stress Ball, 6/Bundle (MWA13785010-6)~#|#~sp209825411_sc7
Item: 24568784
Model: MWA13785010-6
No reviews yet
Price is $56.39
Unit of measure 6/Bundle
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Educational Insights Playfoam GO!, Fidget & Sensory Toy, Assorted Colors (1930)~#|#~sp62070104_sc7Educational Insights Playfoam GO!, Fidget & Sensory Toy, Assorted Colors (1930)~#|#~sp62070101_sc7
Item: 24414344
Model: 1930
Price is $18.99
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
30-min pickup
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Mobi Oomplz Drip Drop Suction Cups, Multicolored, 4/Pack (MGMOOMP1)~#|#~6A534251-891A-4A3E-BA3B8AF27D335884_sc7Mobi Oomplz Drip Drop Suction Cups, Multicolored, 4/Pack (MGMOOMP1)~#|#~2DC3D125-E829-47D3-B47345622E02694B_sc7
Item: 24640531
Model: MGMOOMP1
No reviews yet
Price is $21.99
Unit of measure 4/Pack
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Learning Resources Pretend and Play Money (LER2725)~#|#~sp106136602_sc7Learning Resources Pretend and Play Money (LER2725)~#|#~sp106136601_sc7
Item: 24603660
Model: LER2725
No reviews yet
Price is $16.19
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Plan Toys Wooden Push Along Duck Toy, Multicolored (PTS5626)~#|#~2A5B0878-4529-489B-9550FF15740E10A6_sc7Plan Toys Wooden Push Along Duck Toy, Multicolored (PTS5626)~#|#~BDF05F06-DB41-4597-9644E6A2885AB265_sc7
Item: 24658254
Model: PTS5626
Price is $32.39
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Bouncyband Flick Sticks Sensory Fidget Toy, Assorted Colors, 10/Pack (BBAFDST)~#|#~sp214912093_sc7Bouncyband Flick Sticks Sensory Fidget Toy, Assorted Colors, 10/Pack (BBAFDST)~#|#~sp214912095_sc7
Item: 24567484
Model: BBAFDST
No reviews yet
Price is $20.79
Unit of measure 10/Pack
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Action-Chop Buzz Lightyear, Multicolored, 2/Pack (HFY34)~#|#~15546A90-F4DC-4678-8437F63D1B6783C5_sc7
Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Action-Chop Buzz Lightyear, Multicolored, 2/Pack (HFY34) is New at Staples
Item: 24678133
Model: MTHFY34-CASE
Price is $99.49
Unit of measure 2/Pack
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Kinetic Sand Mega Mixing Bag, Assorted Colors (6065104)~#|#~31292C6D-6B0A-4721-A47082A01D22C47F_sc7Kinetic Sand Mega Mixing Bag, Assorted Colors (6065104)~#|#~B50A5FFC-2245-40E8-AF1E2249334BD4E7_sc7
Item: 24675991
Model: 6065104
No reviews yet
Price is $38.49
Free Next-Day eligible by tomorrow
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hand2mind Soothing Swirlers Sensory Tubes (97364)~#|#~C900E701-B21C-4A01-B6F57C1799CF1EA4_sc7hand2mind Soothing Swirlers Sensory Tubes (97364)~#|#~AB20D0EA-27EF-4CDF-A2D941FA2C7578F2_sc7
Item: 24632812
Model: 97364
No reviews yet
Price is $13.89
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Sensory Genius Sensy Band Fidget Wristband, Pack of 3 (MWA13785006-3)Sensory Genius Sensy Band Fidget Wristband, Pack of 3 (MWA13785006-3)
Item: 24568785
Model: MWA13785006-3
No reviews yet
Price is $33.89
Unit of measure 3/Bundle
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Bintiva Sensory Sock, Medium, Tie Dye (BNVSENSOXMD)~#|#~C451DFEB-3229-48D2-93AB9B5C71189DCE_sc7
Item: 24612913
Model: BNVSENSOXMD
No reviews yet
Price is $38.99
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Learning Resources Rhyme & Sort Rockets ~#|#~035E8607-E3D8-4889-BF79730AF2DF5EBF_sc7Learning Resources Rhyme & Sort Rockets ~#|#~9326BF55-F3BA-4E09-BB33C3FA13A48FFB_sc7
30% off of Learning Resources Rhyme & Sort Rockets
Item: 1632000
Model: LER5462
No reviews yet
Price is $23.23, Regular price was $33.19, You save 30%
Delivery by Tue, Apr 21
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Spark & Wow Emotions Wooden MagnetsSpark & Wow Emotions Wooden Magnets
Item: 24575781
Model: CTUSW400026
No reviews yet
Price is $13.39
Unit of measure Set
Delivery by Thu, Apr 16
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Play-Doh Blooming Flowers, Assorted Colors (G0492)~#|#~D1BC0020-4513-4238-B46CC892F7A6CE67_sc7Play-Doh Blooming Flowers, Assorted Colors (G0492)~#|#~3ED31019-4A57-4682-B4093DD26017A183_sc7
Item: 24636827
Model: G0492
Price is $20.49
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Learning toys and learning games are fantastic tools for anyone looking to enhance the educational experience, whether at home or in the classroom. They are perfect for inspiring curiosity and creativity in both children and adults. These toys provide a hands-on approach to learning, making them suitable as part of classroom essentials or as engaging activities for the whole family at home. By incorporating learning toys into daily activities, students can enhance their understanding while having fun.

Engage and educate with learning toys

Learning toys are designed to make education exciting and interactive. These fun tools help children and even adults explore various subjects through play. When traditional learning methods become too repetitive or boring, learning toys keep motivation alive. They offer an alternative approach to retaining important information and can cater to different learning styles. By playing with these toys, kids develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities. They also have the chance to work on their fine motor skills through hands-on activities. Learning toys turn a standard learning experience into a fun-filled adventure.

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The variety of learning toys to explore

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Incorporating other educational tools can make learning toys even more beneficial. When planning for the school year, back to school supplies are an essential pairing. They can include items like notebooks and markers, which are perfect for jotting down key learnings from educational kits. Art supplies like colored pencils and sketchbooks can be paired with science sets to record observations and drawings. Additionally, digital learning aids, such as tablets with educational apps, can complement traditional learning toys for a comprehensive experience. By combining these products, you can create an enriching learning environment that supports growth and exploration.