No secret here: Kids loooooooove screentime. But give yourself a break, parents, it’s not necessarily a bad thing! There are so many awesome TV shows that help teach preschoolers the basics, from ABCs to good hygiene. Plus, TV shows help kids develop important social-emotional skills. The on-screen characters they see every day can become their best friends during playtime.

From adorable puppies to iconic red monsters, preschool shows can jump to life off-screen in the form of interactive, super fun toys. Plush, figures, and playsets help kids engage with their favorite characters in a totally unique way, and they even get imaginations working, as kids dream up their own stories featuring the animated stars from the shows they love.

Check out the best toys from the cutest preschool shows below!


Bluey & Family Pack

While the loveable dog Bluey's official toy launch isn't until August (and later this month at Target), parents of Bluey-loving preschoolers can still check out everything that will be offered on Moose Toys' website. This Bluey Family pack features the whole gang of heelers.

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Blues Clues & You Take-Along Friends Set

This is just one of the many fun Blue’s Clues options from Just Play. It includes 10 show-inspired characters and accessories and comes in a carrying case to take puzzle-solving on the go.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: Just Play
  • MSRP: $24.99

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RICKY ZOOM SPEED & STUNT PLAYSET

Kids can help Ricky Zoom practice his stunts — the super launch, the super dash, and the super jump — with this playset modeled after the Adventure Park in Wheelford. The set includes a Ricky figure and two rescue accessories.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: TOMY
  • MSRP: $19.97

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Peppa Pig Lights & Sounds Family Home Feature Playset

Tots can experience all the sounds, phrases, and sights of Peppa Pig’s home. It features seven rooms and 13 accessories and includes Peppa Pig, George, and Zoe zebra articulated figures.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: Jazwares
  • MSRP: $59.99

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Love to Hug Elmo

Elmo is the classic best friend for any kid. When kids squeeze his belly he raises his arms up and asks for a hug and then sing, speak, or kiss their best friend! Hasbro offers many Sesame Street cuties so kids can hug all their favorite characters!

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  • Ages: 18m+
  • Manufacturer: Hasbro
  • MSRP: $29.99

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Sesame Street Cookie Monster Take Along Stuffed Animal

Gund offers many Sesame Street characters in plush, huggable form. Every kid’s favorite cookie-eating character included!

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  • Ages: 1+
  • Manufacturer: Gund

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Daniel Tiger Sing Along with Daniel

Kids can sing along with all their favorite Daniel Tiger beats with the four included songs. This boombox can record kids singing, connect to audio devices for more tunes, and includes the batteries so kids can travel and sing wherever they go.

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GO! GO! CORY CARSON DJ TRAIN TRAX & THE ROLL TRAIN

Based on Go! Go! Cory Carson, this set includes DJ Train Trax and mini characters Cory and Chrissy. Kids can press DJ Train Trax’s hat or move him to activate lights, sounds, and songs. They can also put Cory and Chrissy on the electronic playset to hear the characters interact.

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PAW Patrol Super Mighty Pups Transforming Jet Command Center

The Mighty Jet comes with Ryder, but has plenty of room to fit all of the pups too, especially when it transforms into a command center. It’s ready for all rescue missions with real lights and sounds.

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Disney Junior Mira Royal Detective On the Case Detective Bag Set

Toys based on Mira Royal Detective are due to come out this fall from Just Play. The line will include 10-inch Mira dolls and this set for solving mysteries anywhere. Detectives ages 3 and up can solve any mystery with Mira’s magnifying glass which reveals hidden images in her notebook. It also includes Mira’s bracelet, hair comb, dry erase marker, and sticker sheets.


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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: Just Play
  • MSRP: $19.99

Doc McStuffins Wash Your Hands Singing Doll

Doc McStuffins continues to teach kids how to keep healthy with this doll, which sings her "Wash Your Hands" song. Kids can press her stethoscope to activate more iconic songs and phrases from the show. The tall stands 11 inches tall and comes with everything she needs to practice medicine, including a stylish mask. The doll will be out in November for kids to sing along with and reenact their favorite scenes from the show.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: Just Play
  • MSRP: $24.99

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