These toys and activities for kids put an emphasis on fostering a sense of team play from an early age, teaching invaluable skills for socializing, schooling and beyond. Toys that promote teamwork also inspire collaboration between team members, as well as communication, positive attitudes, friendly competition and patience, since inevitably, someone will have to sit and wait for their turn.
Some of the most dynamic teamwork toys include the No Picnic Alma Social Swing, which requires a team of two to work in unison in order to get the momentum going, Konnekt Toys, which brings kids in isolated hospital units together for a collaborative game, or LED laser tag that makes the game more inclusive to bigger groups of kids in schoolyards by using "guns" that don't resemble traditional laser tag guns.
29 Teamwork-Teaching Toys
These Group Activities and Toys Encourage Collaborative Team Play:
Laura McQuarrie — Dec 11, 2014 — Life-Stages
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Wizard Board Games
Harry Potter Monopoly Immerses Fans in a Magically Competitive World
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Creative Cooking Games
This Food Game Teaches Kids How to Prep Real World Meals
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DIY Baking for Kids
Gourmet Cupcake & Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
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Educational-Promoting Block Games
The Stacking Veggie Game Puts a Brainy and Healthy Spin on Jenga
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Inspiring Engineer Dolls
The Goldie Action Figure Doll Promotes Innovation and Creativity
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Illuminated Racing Toys
The Micro Chargers Light Racers Track is an Illuminated Adventure
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Tofu Stacking Games
The 'Manner Tofu Chopstick' Game from Japan is Fun and Frustrating
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Educational Cinematic Toys
GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine Teaches Kids Engineering & Animation
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Foosball Pencil Toys
The Foosball Pencil Eraser Design by Suck UK is Fun and Functional
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DIY Cardboard Ramps
The 'Made by Joel' Marble Ramp is a Simple Project for Any Child
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Teamwork Rec Accessories
No Picnic Alma Social Swings Join Several Forces
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Picturesque Board Games
The Samurai Chess Set Has a Built-In Zen Garden
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Bioengineering Board Games
Strain: A Family Game Teaches Children About Viruses
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Interactive Toddler Tales
Storybook Blocks Allows Children to Actively Play with Favorite Books
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Code-Teaching Robots
The Kibo Robot Kit Teaches Programming Skills to Youth
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Competitive Backyard Sports
Water Soaked Knee Hockey Rink Brings Fun to the Sun
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Competitive Playground Pastimes
The Arch Rival Game Encourages Safe Sport
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Female Technician Teaching Toys
The GoldieBlox Construction Toy Introduces Girls to Mechanics
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Sci-Fi Adventure Slot Cars
This Star Wars Slot Car Set is Out of This Galaxy
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Hug-Sending Dolls
Ariel Cotton's Distance Dolls Help People Connect Long Distance
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Retro Kitty Pirate Games
The Hello Kitty Pop Up Pirate Toy is Barrels of Fun
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Collaborative Hospital Patient Games
The Konnekt Toys Encourage Kids in Isolation to Be Social
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Color-Coded Number Games
The Colorku Board Game Brings Dimension to Sudoku
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Mad Scientist Kits
This Glow-in-the-Dark Lab Toy Will Get Your Kids Excited About Science
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Everday Object Laser Tag
This Kickstarter is Laser Tag with Everyday Objects and a Hidden Sensor
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Group Coloring Games
Chroma Cubes Challenges You to Be Quick & Creative
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Compact Pool Tables
The Oakdale Folding Snooker Table is Fun Times
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Smartphone-Operated Vehicles
The CarBot R/C Car Uses Your Cellphone or Tablet to Control It
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Comic Recollection Cards
Test Your Superhero Knowledge with the Marvel Memory Game
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Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
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Meditative Screen-Free Toys
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Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
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Furniture Waste-Made Toys
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Creative STEM-Based Toys
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Gummy Bear Toys
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Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Modular Mops
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Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Playful Montessori Kindergartens
Mjölk Architekti Embraces Montessori Ideals in New Extension
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Combination Building Block Toys
The 'QUBTRIX' Omni-Compatible Wooden Bricks Work with Other Toys
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Collaborative Playful Bright Furniture
Hightower Introduces the Joint Picnic Series by +Halle
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Corporate Team-Building Games
Monox Island Is a Multi-Player Game to Strengthen Relationships
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Dog-Friendly Board Games
The Dog’s Best Friend Game Incorporates Enrichment and Training
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Psychologically Supportive Work Pods
The Sensory Nook Supports Those with ADHD, Autism and More
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Board Game-Inspired Pastimes
The Eastpoint Sports Connect 4 Hoops Arcade and Table Game is Fun
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Portable Drawing Tablets
smART sketcher GO! is a Portable Projector for Kids Who Love to Draw
Remote Team Collaboration Platforms
The 'Vani' Visual Collaboration Platform is Intuitive
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Space-Themed Chocolate Toy Products
The Kinder Joy Space-Themed Collection Includes 12 Toys
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Sensory Musical Farm Bands
MEGA Bloks Introduces the New Sensory Musical Farm Band
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Digital Workspace Collaboration Platforms
The 'Moot' Meeting Platform Engages Remote Teams
Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
SC Johnson Launches New FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectant Line
Transformational Yoga Activities
The CircusYoga Program is Fit for Ages 7 to 107
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Mini Tug-of-War Games
Tug! is a Family Party Game That Puts Brains and Brawn to the Test
Team-Based Task-Management Tools
Hoy is a Shared To-Do List For Teams to Streamline Workflow
Cognitive Virtual Reality Games
EPELI Can Assist with Objectively Detecting Signs of ADHD
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Work Platform Game Features
Microsoft Teams Unveils Games for Work Feature for Positive Morale
Competitive Math Games
Relay Lets Friends Compete Against One Another in Mental Math Challenges
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Playful Foosball Toy Blocks
The New LEGO Table Football MOC Comes with DIY Design Elements