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The Best Toys & Games for 3 Year Olds

The Best Toys & Games for 3 Year Olds
The Best Toys & Games for 3 Year Olds

As your little ones get bigger, their playtime begins to transform. Preschoolers are eager to explore the world around them and begin to develop their own personalities, identities, and interests. They are curious, developing both imaginative and physical motor skills. The best toys for 3 year olds hone these skills and encourage that discovery.

For the holiday shopping season, we rounded up our favorite picks for 3 year olds. The toys on this list encourage imaginative and creative activities through role-playing and pretend play. They encourage their adventurous energy through opportunities for active play and physical movement. The top toys for 3-year-olds will help little ones build their social and emotional skills, so toys that feature music, arts and crafts, teamwork, and language skills are great picks. Kids can also foster their individual interests through favorite characters like Bluey, Ms. Rachel, Spider-Man, and more.

Overall, the toys below will help kids learn, play, discover, connect, and build self-esteem. Through games, playsets, dolls, activities, ride-ons, and more, preschoolers can start to come into their own. With the picks below, start your holiday shopping for the 3 year olds on your list.


TONKA NEXT GEN MIGHTY DUMP TRUCK

This new take on the Tonka Dump Truck is made with cold-rolled steel to withstand rough play. It can haul rocks, sand, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 12V MOTORCYCLE

Preschoolers can ride around in ninja style with this motorcycle, which features a graphic with all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It has a twist grip throttle and two speed settings that reach up to 4 mph.

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  • MSRP:
  • $199

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OINKS & SNUGGLES INTERACTIVE BABY EVIE DOLL

Peppa Pig’s baby sister will arrive in June, and kids can help care for her! This interactive doll makes more than 20 sound effects when playing with her pacifier, drinking her bottle, bouncing up and down, and getting ready for naptime. The set also includes oinktastic accessories like a playmat, bib, and blanket.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.97

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FISHER PRICE MODULAR PLAY FORT

Create your dream structure with the Fisher Price Modular Play Fort. Kids can arrange the panels any way they want using the loops and toggle ties. This set comes with 13 panels, allowing kids to get creative as they build.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99

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DISNEY ULTIMATE STITCH INTERACTIVE FEATURE PLUSH

Inspired by the live-action film, this Stitch plush has more than 100 sounds and movements. Kids can press Stitch’s belly, hands, tongue, and nose, then watch as he sings, dances, speaks, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99

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FLIP & FRY GRILL PLAY SET WITH WATER WOW! COLOR REVEAL

This playset includes a grill, a griddle, and a fryer with water-based, color-changing food for pretend cooking. Accessories like a spatula, a fryer basket, and condiments support hands-on, skill-building play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $27.99

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MAGNA-TILES PET PLAYHOUSE 50-PIECE SET

Step into a world where pets are here to play and creativity knows no bounds. With the MAGNA-TILES Pet Playhouse, kids can build the ultimate pet paradise for a playful puppy, a curious cat, a bouncy bunny, and their adventurous dog friend. Open the Double Door to a playhouse where your pets climb furniture, glide…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99

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PAW PATROL FIRE RESCUE RAPID RELOAD FIRE TRUCK

Marshall’s firetruck comes with a built-in projectile launcher for rapid-fire water spurts. Kids can drop down the ladder to quickly reload the launcher, and the rear door opens to release a mini vehicle.

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  • MSRP:
  • $64.99

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BLUEY SUPERMARKET PLAYSET

This playset features three stories, four play areas, special sounds from the show, 15 play pieces, and exclusive Bluey and Bingo figures.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99

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HONEY BEE ACRES THISTLESTOP TRAIN STATION

Kids can take their Honey Bee Acres friends on all sorts of adventures by bringing them to the train station. This playset comes with 19 accessories, more than 7 feet of track, an exclusive cow figure, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.97

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THE REAL LIFE PLAY KITCHEN

This kid-size kitchen features a working sink with fresh, drinkable water, interchangeable backsplash panels, and realistic accessories like utensils, a cutting board, and a drying rack to inspire hands-on play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $300
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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YOTO PLAYER (3RD GEN.)

Kids insert an audio card into the slot to hear kid-friendly stories and songs. Along with providing screen-free fun, the device doubles as an alarm clock, a sleep sound maker, a night-light, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99

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TRIPLE F DOLL

Designed by a real firefighter, these plush dolls feature removable gear and hair to style. Ash, Ember, and Molly will inspire kids to believe they can be anything. Every purchase helps support firefighters.

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  • MSRP:
  • $45 each

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48-PIECE GLITTER CASTLE PACK

Each tile features high-volume, ultra-fine, iridescent glitter that reflects light for a sparkling effect. The set includes triangles and squares in a variety of rainbow and pastel colors.

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CRY BABIES SLEEP ROUTINE

Baby Jenna cries light-up tears and requires a pacifier, lullabies, or cuddles depicted on the interactive monitor. Kids can determine how to care for her by checking the baby monitor.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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DINOSAUR PLAYSET

This set features crayons and four dry-erase dinosaur characters that kids can color in, then wipe them clean and start all over again.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.98

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DRAGON EGGMAZING DECORATOR

Kids can design their own dragon eggs with this egg decorating kit. It comes with six non-toxic markers, a decorating machine, and two eggs that each hold a collectible dragon inside.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99

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EMOTIONS DOUGH SENSORY CRAFT BOX

This sensory craft kit includes eight reusable dough mats, six scented doughs, a reusable container, and a booklet that guides kids through different emotions and expressions while they mold the compounds.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99

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CUTIE CUBES

These stackable, cube-shaped plush are available in multiple styles, including a yellow duck, a green dragon, a rainbow unicorn, a russet corgi, and a brown highland cow. Choose from four different sizes ranging from 4-10 inches.

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  • MSRP:
  • $3.99-12.99

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GOODYEAR MEGA CAR ENGINE REPAIR SET

This 49-piece mechanic set includes play wrenches, drills, screwdrivers, and more for kids to use as they pretend to work on the small car.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99

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HAPPY OCTOPUS RING TOSS

Kids can take turns tossing sturdy rope rings onto the sea creature’s wooden arms. The player to earn the most points wins the game.

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H2OGO! JUMP & JOY MEGA BOUNCER

This epic bouncer inflates in just 2 minutes and features mesh windows for easy supervision. With an extra-wide slide, kids can slide, bounce, and play for hours, inside or outside.

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  • MSRP:
  • $178.00

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LUNA STORYTIME PROJECTOR

Luna nurtures little ones while fostering independence with engaging content. It features projection, read-along text, graphics, and music to provide kids with a multi-sensory story environment.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99

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MARVEL WATER-WEBS WEBS AHOY BUBBLE PIRATE SHIP

Kids can embark on a Spidey-themed adventure with this bubble-making pirate ship. It includes two figures, a treasure chest, a map, bubbles, and more for pretend high-sea adventures.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99

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MS. RACHEL TONIE

The Ms. Rachel Tonie features 24 songs and stories delivered by Ms. Rachel, Mr. Aron, and Herbie. Kids can listen and respond to interactive prompts, sing along to Ms. Rachel’s favorite songs, and go on field trips. Toniebox 2 sold separately.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CASTLE BLOCKS

Medieval fun joins playtime in this 45-piece building set. Young kings and queens can build the castle of their dreams with the jumbo cardboard building blocks.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99

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PEANUTS SCHROEDER’S ELECTRONIC PIANO

Kids can explore music with this 25-key piano designed for small hands. They can play their own tunes or press a button to hear the classic Peanuts theme song.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.00

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QUBITUNES

This interactive audio stage provides a fun sound experience without screens. Kids can mix and match the audio they want to listen to, ranging from farm noises to full orchestras, and play games.

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  • MSRP:
  • $129.99

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SNOWY’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY BOOK & PLUSH GIFT SET

Families can start a new Christmas tradition with this gift set, which includes a hardcover book, Snowy’s Magical Christmas Eve, by author Susie Bramhall; a Snowy the Mouse Plush; a sticker; and stationery to write a letter to Santa.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99

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STOMP SPORTS HOVER SOCCER

Kids can enjoy indoor and outdoor soccer games with this hover soccer ball. It glides on any smooth surface, features three LED lights, and has soft bumpers that allow for safe indoor play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99

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