LEARNING
THROUGH PLAY

With Melissa & Doug, there are
so many Skills at Play!™
Discover toys to support your
child through every stage.

Helping You Help Them

At Melissa & Doug, we believe in the power of play! For more than 35 years, we’ve inspired learning fun through open-ended toys that help kids build skills and confidence. We’re here to help you support your child through their ages, stages, and individual learning styles. To easily understand the skills kids are practicing while they play, we’ve created Skills at Play!™

TOYS THAT TEACH

Every child is different. They each develop PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, and SOCIAL abilities at their own pace. We have identified 16 skills across these learning areas that our toys may help your child develop. On product pages, you'll find the most relevant skills for that toy listed.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Help your little one hone their fine motor, movement, and sensory skills.

COGNITIVE SKILLS

Boost brain development with play that promotes problem solving, cause & effect, matching, and more.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Give kids ways to connect and communicate with others while building self esteem and empathy.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Help your little one hone their fine motor, movement, and sensory skills.

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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Work & Play Desktop Activity Board Infant and Toddler Sensory Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Wooden Work & Play Desktop Activity Board Infant and Toddler Sensory Toy
Wooden Work & Play Desktop Activity Board
$27.99
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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart Push Toy and Puzzles A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart Push Toy and Puzzles
Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart
$74.99
$74.99
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The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Market Basket Fill & Spill Infant Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Market Basket Fill & Spill Infant Toy
Market Basket Fill & Spill
$24.99
$24.99
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The front of the box for The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Peek-a-Boo Berry Take-Along Clip-On Infant Travel Toy Stroller Toy for Baby Newborn to 12m+ A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Peek-a-Boo Berry Take-Along Clip-On Infant Travel Toy Stroller Toy for Baby Newborn to 12m+
Peek-a-Boo Berry Take-Along Toy
$9.99
$9.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board
Wooden Latches Board
$32.99
$32.99
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The Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Barn with 5 Doors, 4 Play Figure Farm Animals A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Barn with 5 Doors, 4 Play Figure Farm Animals
Latches Barn
$49.99
$49.99
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An assembled or decorated image of The Melissa & Doug Mega Race-Car Carrier - Wooden Tractor and Trailer With 6 Unique Race Cars A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Mega Race-Car Carrier - Wooden Tractor and Trailer With 6 Unique Race Cars
Mega Race Car Carrier
$37.99
$37.99
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An assembled or decorated image of The Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Soft Baby Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Soft Baby Toy
K’s Kids Flip Fish Baby Toy
$24.99
$24.99
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An assembled or decorated image of The Melissa & Doug Take-Along Tool Kit Wooden Construction Toy (24 pcs) A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Take-Along Tool Kit Wooden Construction Toy (24 pcs)
Wooden Take-Along Tool Kit
$19.99
$19.99
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The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Soft Taco Fill & Spill Infant Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Soft Taco Fill & Spill Infant Toy
Soft Taco Fill & Spill
$24.99
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The front of the box for The Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Take-Along Clip-On Infant Toy with Sound and Vibration A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Take-Along Clip-On Infant Toy with Sound and Vibration
Ice Cream Take-Along Toy
$19.99
$19.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug Rollables Treehouse Twirl Infant and Toddler Toy (3 Pieces) A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Rollables Treehouse Twirl Infant and Toddler Toy (3 Pieces)
Rollables Treehouse Twirl
$32.99
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The front of the box for The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Lacing Beads - Educational Activity With 27 Beads and 2 Laces A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Lacing Beads - Educational Activity With 27 Beads and 2 Laces
Lacing Beads
$22.99
$22.99
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An assembled or decorated image of The Melissa & Doug Ocean Tummy Time Triangle Infant Baby Toy, Soft Sensory Toy with Textures, Mirror, Floor Toy for Newborns to Ages 6 Months A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Ocean Tummy Time Triangle Infant Baby Toy, Soft Sensory Toy with Textures, Mirror, Floor Toy for Newborns to Ages 6 Months
Ocean Tummy Time Triangle Baby Toy
$14.99
$14.99
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The front of the box for The Melissa & Doug Wooden Stacking Train Learning Toy Vehicle With 18 Connecting Pcs A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Wooden Stacking Train Learning Toy Vehicle With 18 Connecting Pcs
Stacking Train Toddler Toy
$22.99
$22.99
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An assembled or decorated image of The Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Ring Educational Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Ring Educational Toy
Rainbow Stacker
$10.99
$10.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug Take-Along Wooden Doorbell Dollhouse - Doorbell Sounds, Keys, 4 Poseable Wooden Dolls The front of the box for The Melissa & Doug Take-Along Wooden Doorbell Dollhouse - Doorbell Sounds, Keys, 4 Poseable Wooden Dolls
Wooden Doorbell House
$42.99
$42.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Town House Tumble with 6 Disks A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Town House Tumble with 6 Disks
GO Tots Town House Tumble
$54.99
$54.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug Wooden Construction Building Toy Play Set in a Box, Developmental Educational Toy (48 pcs) A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Wooden Construction Building Toy Play Set in a Box, Developmental Educational Toy (48 pcs)
Construction Set in a Box
$24.99
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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Surprise Gift Box Infant Toy (5 Pieces) A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Wooden Surprise Gift Box Infant Toy (5 Pieces)
Wooden Surprise Gift Box
$27.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug Classic Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Classic Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy
Wooden Bead Maze
$42.99
$42.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug K's Kids Pull-Back Vehicle Set - Soft Baby Toy Set With 4 Cars and Trucks and Carrying Case A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug K's Kids Pull-Back Vehicle Set - Soft Baby Toy Set With 4 Cars and Trucks and Carrying Case
K's Kids Pull-Back Vehicles Toy
$32.99
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The front of the box for The Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy for Floor, High Chair, or Table A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy for Floor, High Chair, or Table
First Bead Maze
$18.99
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The front of the box for The Melissa & Doug Pull-Back Construction Vehicles - Soft Baby Toy Play Set of 4 Vehicles A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Pull-Back Construction Vehicles - Soft Baby Toy Play Set of 4 Vehicles
K's Kids Pull-Back Construction Vehicles
$32.99
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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Magnetic Train Cars - 8 Piece Educational and Skill-Building Wooden Toy for Boys and Girls A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Wooden Magnetic Train Cars - 8 Piece Educational and Skill-Building Wooden Toy for Boys and Girls
Magnetic Wooden Train Cars
$24.99
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The Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads - Educational Toy With 30 Wooden Beads and 2 Laces A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads - Educational Toy With 30 Wooden Beads and 2 Laces
Primary Lacing Beads
$17.99
$17.99
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The Melissa & Doug Rollables Wooden Ocean Slide Infant and Toddler Toy (5 Pieces) A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Rollables Wooden Ocean Slide Infant and Toddler Toy (5 Pieces)
Rollables Wooden Ocean Slide
$54.99
$54.99
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The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Pineapple Soft Stacker Infant Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Pineapple Soft Stacker Infant Toy
Pineapple Soft Stacker
$22.99
$22.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden 4-in-1 Magnetic Wand Maze Board A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden 4-in-1 Magnetic Wand Maze Board
PAW Patrol Wooden 4-in-1 Magnetic Wand Maze Board
$32.99
$32.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug Animal Rescue Shape-Sorting Truck - Wooden Toy With 7 Animals and 2 Play Figures A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Animal Rescue Shape-Sorting Truck - Wooden Toy With 7 Animals and 2 Play Figures
Animal Rescue Wooden Play Set
$27.99
$27.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Race Cars (2 Cars, 2 Disks) A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Race Cars (2 Cars, 2 Disks)
GO Tots Wooden Race Cars
$14.99
$14.99
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The loose pieces of The Melissa & Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill Soft Play Set Toddler Toy A kid playing with The Melissa & Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill Soft Play Set Toddler Toy
Pretty Purse Fill & Spill Toddler Toy
$32.99
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