The Toy Store 

A toy store is a shop or section of a store that sells toys for children. It’s a vibrant place full of games, action figures, dolls, puzzles, stuffed animals, and much more. Learning vocabulary related to toy stores helps learners express wants, describe objects, and practice shopping scenarios.

Vocabulary Examples

Here are some common words and phrases related to a toy store:

Vocabulary	Definition	Example Sentence
Doll	A small model of a human figure	She bought a new doll with blonde hair.
Action figure	A small model of a character from a movie/comic	He collects superhero action figures.
Stuffed animal	A soft toy in the shape of an animal	The teddy bear is her favorite stuffed animal.
Puzzle	A game that tests thinking or problem-solving	He finished the 500-piece jigsaw puzzle.
Toy car	A miniature version of a car	He races his toy cars with his brother.
Building blocks	Toys used to build structures	They made a castle using building blocks.
Remote control	A device used to operate a toy from a distance	The remote control car is so fast!
Board game	A game played on a flat surface with rules	They played a board game on game night.
Price tag	A label showing the cost of an item	The toy has a price tag of $10.
Aisle	A row in a store	The toy section is in the last aisle.

 Practical Exercises

Let’s put that vocabulary to use!

1. Match the Words

Match the toy to its definition:

a) Stuffed animal
b) Puzzle
c) Board game
d) Action figure

1. A thinking game with many pieces

2. A soft toy shaped like an animal

3. A game you play on a flat surface with rules

4. A small toy shaped like a hero or character

Answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d

2. Describe and Guess

Use the following structure:

“It’s soft, you can hug it, and it looks like a bear.”
Answer: A stuffed animal.

Have students create clues using vocabulary words and let classmates guess the toy!

3. Role Play

Set up a toy store shopping role-play. One student is the shop assistant; the other is the customer. Use phrases like:

• “How much is this toy car?”

• “Do you have any puzzles?”

• “Can I buy this, please?”

• “It’s $15. Would you like a bag?”

Exit Ticket

To wrap up today’s lesson, ask your students:

“What toy would you buy from the toy store and why?”

Encourage complete sentences:
“I would buy a board game because I can play it with my family.”