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.

SKILLS AT PLAY™

A Guide to Toys That Teach Important Developmental Skills

Learn how different types of play help build different developmental skills for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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