18 Toys that Start with S
Last year, I started my series of posts on show and tell items from A to Z to help parents (like me) who were scrambling to find a show and tell item for their kids at the last minute. I included foods from A to Z, books for each letter of the alphabet, and toys for every letter as well. I decided to dive a little deeper and create move comprehensive lists for toys that start with each letter from A to Z – and here I am sharing the list of toys that start with the letter S!
Whether you’re looking for toys that start with S for show and tell, you’re a teacher who likes to have letter-themed toys for your alphabet lessons, or you’re looking for a gift that starts with S for a special reason (maybe you’re shopping for gifts that start with the same letter as your child’s name), this list is a great way to get started!
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Toys that Start With S
Slime is ooey and gooey and sticky. Kids absolutely love this stuff. This slime kit is pretty awesome. It comes with different color inks and glitters and bowls and containers. They kids can make their own galaxy colored slimes, and can even make the slime glow if they want to. They can add foam balls to add texture or add glow in the dark stars or stickers.
Get your toddlers and small kids active with this 4-in-1 adjustable sports center. This is great for inside or outside. They can play basketball, soccer, golf, or ring toss. The sports center comes with its own small ball pump, so if a ball loses air, easily blow it back up. Let your child grow with the sports center. Adjustable from 4 feet high to six feet at the highest point.
Summertime is for swimming, and these fun swim toys make the pool even better! Make a splash with this set from B. toys.
These cool pool toys come with one hungry hippo net and 4 hippo snacks. Toss the weighted snacks into the water and scoop them up as fast as you can! Kids can race to see who scoops the fastest, or dive in and grab the toys with their hands.
Sonic, one of the most loved cartoon characters at my house. My youngest had to have everything sonic, from shoes to his bedroom, literally everything. Sonic stuffed animals are cute, but not very interesting to play with. This simple Sonic car is great and fun. It allows your child to simply pull the car backwards to send it speeding across the floor going forward, at Super Sonic speed!
A classic but much loved toy from generation to generation are the sock monkeys. So cute and cuddly. Almost every child had one of these guys passed down to them when we were growing up. These monkeys are perfect for a baby shower or a first birthday. Boys and girls both love these adorable companions.
Outdoor activities are great for everyone. No need for a large activity list to keep the kids entertained. Simple toys will grab their attention and keep them playing and using their imagination. Sand toys are great for the backyard, river, or the beach. With this sand toy set, the kids can make castles or sand walls and even load up the dump truck with sand and other treasures.
Do you have a young one that may be riding the bus soon? Maybe they are a bit nervous to have to ride in a large yellow bus filled with kids. Introduce your child to a fun school bus with this LeapFrog talking bus. Fun animal faces are in each window and each has a fun personality to brighten your child's thoughts about the bus. Learn the alphabet and animal names and sounds also with this awesome toy school bus.
Introduce the kids to the wonders of the solar system. With 17 Do It Yourself projects, the kids can learn how the solar system works, they will learn about astronomy and the phases of the moon. With this activity set, they will be able to build a 2D solar system and even a rocket! This Solar System Exploration Kit may have your child fall in love with science. How awesome would that be?
Most kids love to color, and some just like to scribble. No worries with this mess free Secret Life of Pets coloring book that comes with an invisible ink marker that only shows up in this coloring book. This is a great gift for any kid, or great for a preschool class or church for little kids. The Secret Life of Pets movie has the funny pets that children adore.
A family friendly game. Similar to the game Clue, Spy Alley is a great game for ages 8 and up. This game is fast paced and suspenseful. Players must deceive and double cross, even your closest friends if you want to be the winner and be named the worlds top spy. This game is great for family gatherings of game nights for friends. It only takes about 45 minutes to complete a game, so no worries of anyone getting bored and wanting to quit mid game.
Spiderman is an amazing superhero. When Peter Parker puts on his Spiderman Suit, he is fearless. When he is paired up with his team, almost anything is possible. With this Spiderman and Friends figure set, Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales, aka Spiderman, Spider Gwen and Dark Spiderman come together. What is cool for the kids is the masks can flip up to show their identity. Black Panther and the Hulk are also included to give the kids extra friends to play with.
Fidget spinners are a great way to reduce stress and anxiety with young children. They come in all different colors and shapes. In this multipack, the fidget spinners come in a 5 pack, each one a different color and they light up for even more excitement. Any child or adult is sure to enjoy one of these awesome fidget spinners.
Growing up, I loved coloring with scented markers. Like me, my kids love it, too! I only had 6 or 8 scents to color with, but now with this Mr. Sketch set of scented markers, there are 22 different scents like Black Raspberry Moon Rocks and Buttery Popcorn. Those sound pretty awesome.
The slinky is classic. The original fidget toy. This simple metal spring like toy can stretch and jiggle and amaze us at the same time. Put it at the top of the stairs and flip the top over one time to watch it walk itself all the way down. Kids love playing with a slinky, whether they are watching it go down the stairs, or just holding each end in their hands moving it from side to side. Very simple and cheap.
One of the best ways to relieve anxiety and stress is to squeeze and stretch a stress ball. These simple sensory balls are great for children or adults. They help improve concentration when one is having a difficult time paying attention in class, or during an important meeting. This three pack comes in handy for those who would like to share the relief by having these squeeze stress balls. They can keep one and give the other two away.
Shopkins are super adorable, and little kids go crazy for them. They are tiny foods with faces. With this pack, some of our favorite brands are made into little friends for the kids. Skechers and Ice cream sandwiches. The package is made to look like a vending machine, so the kids can pick a friendly snack they want to play with. Also this pack has 4 surprises to make it more fun.
Children get very fidgety for different reasons. My youngest son is autistic and has ADHD, and sensory toys are very helpful for him. My other children have ADHD and love to fidget when they are doing their homework.
I try to give my children options of fidget toys to best suit their stress or anxiety. The fidget and sensory play set provides all the options they could want. This set includes poputs, fidget spinners, squeeze balls, fidget rings, rubik's cube, and others. Anyone can benefit from this play set.
Are you a teacher or a mother with children who need to learn about the human body? This Smart Labs Squishy Skeleton is a perfect way to educate the children on where certain organs are in our body. This skeleton comes with forceps and 21 removable organs, muscles and bones. This set also comes with a 24 page beginners anatomy book to help the children better understand the parts that they are removing and putting back.
Check out our list of 130+ Show and Tell Ideas from A to Z here!
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Amanda
As a mom of 4 kids (and the oldest of 4 kids herself), Amanda has over 30 years of parenting experience. A former special education teacher, Amanda has a Master’s degree in Special Education and a second M. Ed. in Educational Leadership.
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