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STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

STEM is much more than an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. It's about teaching children inquiry-based learning, so they know how to ask the right questions and how to answer them authentically. It's about building upon children's natural curiosity and sense of wonder. It's teaching them to explore alternate thoughts and ideas. It's motivating children to take formulated risks, learn from calculated failures, and integrate acquired knowledge. It's focusing on intellectual based learning instead of academic based learning.

We often focus in on one academic area of STEM when teaching, but science, technology, engineering, and math are meant to come together as a whole to encourage higher-level thinking. By providing hands-on experiences with open-ended materials that incorporate STEM components, children become prepared for the world in which they live. They develop the valuable 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity by engaging in exploration and learning how things work.

Having the right tools and materials available in the classroom plays an important role in providing high-quality STEM experiences for children. Step into the world of STEM from a child's limitless imaginative perspective and provide them with blocks and building materials, simple machines, magnets, magnifiers, and other tools and materials necessary to support lifelong STEM learning.

Foundations for STEM Learning

Dramatic Play with STEM

Create a space that encourages inquiry-based learning and guides investigation with these foundational STEM tools. Whether you choose to design a STEM center for your classroom or select a few pieces to enhance other areas of your classroom, these materials will lay the groundwork for higher level thinking.

4 years & up. Develop social emotional and STEM skills in a collaborative, play-based environment with the IO Blocks® Center. This all-in-one table brings movement, simple machines and dramatic play to the original IO Blocks® friction-fit, construction toy platform. Combine gears, slides, IO people and standard IO Blocks® pieces to create limitless builds using problem solving, introductory architecture and budding STEM skills. Constructions are stabilized on the raised grid tabletop while the sturdy birch plywood table features handy storage below to hold IO Blocks® and additional parts. Includes: 1 birch plywood play table, 4 storage bins and 458 building pieces. Easy assembly - simply affix the enclosed table legs to the IO Blocks® tabletop. Measures 31"L x 22"W x 23"H.
IO Blocks® Center - 458 Building Pieces
Item: 32408
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$610.95
4 years & up. Develop social emotional and STEM skills in a collaborative, play-based environment with the IO Blocks® Center. This all-in-one table brings movement, simple machines and dramatic play to the original IO Blocks® friction-fit, construction toy platform. Combine gears, slides, IO people and standard IO Blocks® pieces to create limitless builds using problem solving, introductory architecture and budding STEM skills. Constructions are stabilized on the raised grid tabletop while the sturdy birch plywood table features handy storage below to hold IO Blocks® and additional parts. Includes: 1 birch plywood play table, 4 storage bins and 458 building pieces. Easy assembly - simply affix the enclosed table legs to the IO Blocks® tabletop. Measures 31"L x 22"W x 23"H.
3 years & up. Children can show off their projects, examine up close and display their exhibits easily with this exploration table. There are four compartment areas with 2 acrylic sliding panels that cover fragile nature collections and two removable mirror reflection boxes that insert into each end of the display areas. Shelf storage is accessible from both sides of the table to allow easy access for additional supplies. Measures 47"W x 24"H x 14"D. Accessories are not included. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
Science Exploration Table
Item: 70903
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$379.95
3 years & up. Children can show off their projects, examine up close and display their exhibits easily with this exploration table. There are four compartment areas with 2 acrylic sliding panels that cover fragile nature collections and two removable mirror reflection boxes that insert into each end of the display areas. Shelf storage is accessible from both sides of the table to allow easy access for additional supplies. Measures 47"W x 24"H x 14"D. Accessories are not included. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 17"L x 11"W.
STEM Concepts Posters- Set of 12
Item: 89773
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$21.95
Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 17"L x 11"W.
2 years & up. Bring the feel of the outdoors inside with these vibrant, real-image play mats. The polyester surface is extremely lifelike and is sure to captivate young learners. Each mat measures 59"L x 39.5"W.
STEM Play Mat - 59" x 39.5" Rectangle
Item: 32336P
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$91.95
2 years & up. Bring the feel of the outdoors inside with these vibrant, real-image play mats. The polyester surface is extremely lifelike and is sure to captivate young learners. Each mat measures 59"L x 39.5"W.
3 years & up. Square, double-sided, puzzle-like base pieces interlock in a variety of ways to create a 2D or 3D base that supports IO Blocks® and gears. Encourages fine motor skills, problem solving, dramatic play and spatial conception. Children can build both horizontally and vertically use the base pieces. Little people with unique accessories and cows add an element of fun and imaginative play. Includes activity cards. 118 pieces.
IO Blocks® Tabletop Interlocking Construction Play Set
Item: 32437
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$104.95
3 years & up. Square, double-sided, puzzle-like base pieces interlock in a variety of ways to create a 2D or 3D base that supports IO Blocks® and gears. Encourages fine motor skills, problem solving, dramatic play and spatial conception. Children can build both horizontally and vertically use the base pieces. Little people with unique accessories and cows add an element of fun and imaginative play. Includes activity cards. 118 pieces.
2 - 12 years. This SnugPlay system is the ideal starter unit to help introduce children to a unique child-powered play event. The Primary system provides a modest number of Snug Play pieces that introduces children to the concept of loose parts play in a compact setting. Number of children: 10 - 20. Average space needed: 12' x 12' area. Weight: 161 lbs.
SnugPlay Primary Kit
Item: PL1095
Ships From Manufacturer
$6,013.00
2 - 12 years. This SnugPlay system is the ideal starter unit to help introduce children to a unique child-powered play event. The Primary system provides a modest number of Snug Play pieces that introduces children to the concept of loose parts play in a compact setting. Number of children: 10 - 20. Average space needed: 12' x 12' area. Weight: 161 lbs.

Blocks and Building Materials

STEM concepts using Blocks and Building Materials

Constructing with blocks and other building materials facilitates engineering and technology fundamentals through hands-on trial and error experiences. As children plan, organize, and follow through with their visions, they learn what it takes to bring their ideas to fruition, build upon their experience and knowledge, and create successful structures.

3 years & up. This Foundation Set is designed to exercise early engineering concepts, collaboration, and the study of matter, motion and mathematics. Plastic building and roadway clips stabilize builds, drawbridges and loops to enable taller, sturdier and more mobile tracks and builds. Simplified, wooden cars with soft plastic wheels easily glide across the solid wood tracks while carrying algebraic people designed for mathematical and dramatic play activities. Foundation Set includes Concept Cards for building examples and language associations. Made from beech wood and polypropylene plastic. Requires standard unit blocks for proper building experience and is ideal for one or two builders. 55-piece set. Cars and people not included.
Block Science Foundation Set A - 55 Piece Set
Item: 89786
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$144.95
$99.95
3 years & up. This Foundation Set is designed to exercise early engineering concepts, collaboration, and the study of matter, motion and mathematics. Plastic building and roadway clips stabilize builds, drawbridges and loops to enable taller, sturdier and more mobile tracks and builds. Simplified, wooden cars with soft plastic wheels easily glide across the solid wood tracks while carrying algebraic people designed for mathematical and dramatic play activities. Foundation Set includes Concept Cards for building examples and language associations. Made from beech wood and polypropylene plastic. Requires standard unit blocks for proper building experience and is ideal for one or two builders. 55-piece set. Cars and people not included.
3 years & up. Block Science, as a pioneering extension of the unit blocks system, adds a rich introduction to physics and essential cognitive development to traditional classroom block play. This Foundation Set is designed to exercise early engineering concepts, collaboration, and the study of matter, motion and mathematics. Plastic building and roadway clips stabilize builds, drawbridges and loops to enable taller, sturdier and more mobile tracks and builds. Simplified, wooden cars with soft plastic wheels easily glide across the solid wood tracks while carrying algebraic people designed for mathematical and dramatic play activities. Foundation Set includes Concept Cards for building examples and language associations. Made from beechwood and polypropylene plastic. Requires standard unit blocks for proper building experience and is ideal for two to three groups of builders. 155-piece set.
Block Science Foundation Set C - 155 Piece Set
Item: 89790
Ships From Manufacturer
$379.95
$319.95
3 years & up. Block Science, as a pioneering extension of the unit blocks system, adds a rich introduction to physics and essential cognitive development to traditional classroom block play. This Foundation Set is designed to exercise early engineering concepts, collaboration, and the study of matter, motion and mathematics. Plastic building and roadway clips stabilize builds, drawbridges and loops to enable taller, sturdier and more mobile tracks and builds. Simplified, wooden cars with soft plastic wheels easily glide across the solid wood tracks while carrying algebraic people designed for mathematical and dramatic play activities. Foundation Set includes Concept Cards for building examples and language associations. Made from beechwood and polypropylene plastic. Requires standard unit blocks for proper building experience and is ideal for two to three groups of builders. 155-piece set.
3 years & up. Supplement the mathematical and social emotional activities of Block Science play with Block Science People. The rubberwood people are easily identified with over-molded mathematical symbols on soft plastic grips. Five additional Block Science children and three additional adult figures enhance group learning of key mathematical concepts, literacy and other social skills.
Block Science People - 8 Piece Set
Item: 89797
Temporarily Out of Stock
$20.95
$15.95
3 years & up. Supplement the mathematical and social emotional activities of Block Science play with Block Science People. The rubberwood people are easily identified with over-molded mathematical symbols on soft plastic grips. Five additional Block Science children and three additional adult figures enhance group learning of key mathematical concepts, literacy and other social skills.
3 years & up. Aspiring drivers can add more movement to any Block Science Foundation Set with these cars and additional roadway intersection pieces. Over-molded plastic wheels clip onto 2 smooth sanded rubberwood car units with seats for both a driver and passenger. Use the secure hitches to make an extended moveable unit.
Block Science Cars Set
Item: 89798
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$20.95
$15.95
3 years & up. Aspiring drivers can add more movement to any Block Science Foundation Set with these cars and additional roadway intersection pieces. Over-molded plastic wheels clip onto 2 smooth sanded rubberwood car units with seats for both a driver and passenger. Use the secure hitches to make an extended moveable unit.
3 years & up. Bring an international element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Architectural Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. This 40 piece maple wood set of wooden columns and shapes are inspired by Roman, English, Middle-Eastern and Asian architecture. Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Compatible with unit blocks.
Wooden Architectural Unit Blocks - 40 Pieces
Item: 89405
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$78.95
3 years & up. Bring an international element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Architectural Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. This 40 piece maple wood set of wooden columns and shapes are inspired by Roman, English, Middle-Eastern and Asian architecture. Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Compatible with unit blocks.
3 years & up. Bring an architectural element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. Children will love building up structures and knocking them down to create more! Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Have them identify the familiar shapes as they build. This set promotes fine motor skills, strategic thinking, collaborative play and creativity. Made of hardwoods with sanded smooth, beveled edges. A total of 107 pieces with 28 shapes are precisely dimensioned in multiples or divisions of a basic 5.5" L x 2.75" W x 1.37" H units so the blocks are easy to stack.
Unit Blocks Classroom Set I - 107 pieces in 28 shapes
Item: 13904
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$339.95
3 years & up. Bring an architectural element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. Children will love building up structures and knocking them down to create more! Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Have them identify the familiar shapes as they build. This set promotes fine motor skills, strategic thinking, collaborative play and creativity. Made of hardwoods with sanded smooth, beveled edges. A total of 107 pieces with 28 shapes are precisely dimensioned in multiples or divisions of a basic 5.5" L x 2.75" W x 1.37" H units so the blocks are easy to stack.
3 years & up. Bring an architectural element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. Children will love building up structures and knocking them down to create more! Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Have them identify the familiar shapes as they build. This set promotes fine motor skills, strategic thinking, collaborative play and creativity. Made of hardwoods with sanded smooth, beveled edges. Available in different sizes and shapes, 200 pieces in 28 shapes in multiples or divisions of a basic 5.5" L x 2.75" W x 1.37" H so the blocks are easy to stack.
Unit Blocks Classroom Set II - 200 pieces - 28 shapes
Item: 30854
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$581.95
3 years & up. Bring an architectural element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. Children will love building up structures and knocking them down to create more! Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Have them identify the familiar shapes as they build. This set promotes fine motor skills, strategic thinking, collaborative play and creativity. Made of hardwoods with sanded smooth, beveled edges. Available in different sizes and shapes, 200 pieces in 28 shapes in multiples or divisions of a basic 5.5" L x 2.75" W x 1.37" H so the blocks are easy to stack.
3 years & up. Bring an architectural element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. Children will love building up structures and knocking them down to create more! Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Have them identify the familiar shapes as they build. This set promotes fine motor skills, strategic thinking, collaborative play and creativity. Made of hardwoods with sanded smooth, beveled edges. A total of 307 pieces with 28 shapes are precisely dimensioned in multiples or divisions of a basic 5.5" L x 2.75" W x 1.37" H units so the blocks are easy to stack.
Unit Blocks Classroom Set III - 307 Pieces - 28 shapes
Item: 31922
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$921.95
3 years & up. Bring an architectural element to block play with these wonderful Durable Wooden Unit Blocks for Building and Block Play. Children will love building up structures and knocking them down to create more! Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Have them identify the familiar shapes as they build. This set promotes fine motor skills, strategic thinking, collaborative play and creativity. Made of hardwoods with sanded smooth, beveled edges. A total of 307 pieces with 28 shapes are precisely dimensioned in multiples or divisions of a basic 5.5" L x 2.75" W x 1.37" H units so the blocks are easy to stack.
18 months & up. This sensory toy provides multiple STEM-oriented principles in a early learning construction toy system. It features soft, matte textures and magnetic play properties. Also includes jumbo rods with multiple textures and balls that connect the rods together. 30-piece set.
Grippies® - 30 Piece Set
Item: 32196
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$79.95
18 months & up. This sensory toy provides multiple STEM-oriented principles in a early learning construction toy system. It features soft, matte textures and magnetic play properties. Also includes jumbo rods with multiple textures and balls that connect the rods together. 30-piece set.
3 years & up. Watch the chain reaction of events as the dominoes fall down piece by piece! This set can be set up in all sorts of ways. Let kids take control of how to set up the trail! Set is made of wood, metal, water-based paint, TEP and ABS. Includes 100 wooden dominoes. 107 pieces total within the set.
Dynamo Dominoes Construction Set - 107 Pieces
Item: 143588
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$46.95
3 years & up. Watch the chain reaction of events as the dominoes fall down piece by piece! This set can be set up in all sorts of ways. Let kids take control of how to set up the trail! Set is made of wood, metal, water-based paint, TEP and ABS. Includes 100 wooden dominoes. 107 pieces total within the set.
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks, blocks, and rocks! This set of lightweight foam builders stack easily for endless creative building projects. Included: 20-piece Cinder Block Set, 25-piece Rock Wall Builder Set, 25-piece Brick Builder Set, and 25-piece Ice Brick Builder Set. Activity cards included.
Brick, Blocks, and Rock Builders
Item: 30298
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$679.95
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks, blocks, and rocks! This set of lightweight foam builders stack easily for endless creative building projects. Included: 20-piece Cinder Block Set, 25-piece Rock Wall Builder Set, 25-piece Brick Builder Set, and 25-piece Ice Brick Builder Set. Activity cards included.
3 years & up.  Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks! This 25-piece set of lightweight foam bricks stack easily for endless creative building projects. The foam construction is water proof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Activity card(s) included. Bricks measure 8"L x 3.5"W x 2"D.
Foam Brick Builders - 25 Pieces
Item: 71002
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$169.95
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks! This 25-piece set of lightweight foam bricks stack easily for endless creative building projects. The foam construction is water proof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Activity card(s) included. Bricks measure 8"L x 3.5"W x 2"D.
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend cinder blocks! Whether you are building a skyscraper or designing your new home, the possibilities are endless. This 20-piece set of lightweight foam cinder blocks stack easily for endless creative building projects and harrowing adventures. Perfect size for encouraging gross motor development.The foam construction is water proof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Activity card(s) included. Bricks measure at 7"L x 6"W x 5"D.
Foam Cinder Block Builders - 20 Pieces
Item: 71011
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$169.95
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend cinder blocks! Whether you are building a skyscraper or designing your new home, the possibilities are endless. This 20-piece set of lightweight foam cinder blocks stack easily for endless creative building projects and harrowing adventures. Perfect size for encouraging gross motor development.The foam construction is water proof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Activity card(s) included. Bricks measure at 7"L x 6"W x 5"D.
3 years & up. Build "ice" structures year round with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend ice bricks! This 25-piece set of lightweight, weather-proof foam ice blocks stack easily for endless creative building projects and harrowing adventures. Perfect size for encouraging gross motor development and creativity in little ones. Activity card(s) included. Bricks measure at 8"L x 3 .5"W x 2"D.
Foam Ice Brick Builders - 25 Pieces
Item: 71005
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$169.95
3 years & up. Build "ice" structures year round with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend ice bricks! This 25-piece set of lightweight, weather-proof foam ice blocks stack easily for endless creative building projects and harrowing adventures. Perfect size for encouraging gross motor development and creativity in little ones. Activity card(s) included. Bricks measure at 8"L x 3 .5"W x 2"D.
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend rocks! Whether you are building a mountain or designing a fort, the possibilities are endless. This 25-piece set of lightweight foam rocks stack easily for endless creative building projects and harrowing adventures. Perfect size for encouraging gross motor development. The foam construction is water proof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Activity card(s) included. Rocks measure 7"L x 6"W x 5"H.
Foam Rock Wall Builders - 25 Pieces
Item: 70914
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$169.95
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend rocks! Whether you are building a mountain or designing a fort, the possibilities are endless. This 25-piece set of lightweight foam rocks stack easily for endless creative building projects and harrowing adventures. Perfect size for encouraging gross motor development. The foam construction is water proof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Activity card(s) included. Rocks measure 7"L x 6"W x 5"H.
3 years & up. These translucent, colorful shaped magnetic tiles teach spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building! The tiles attract on all sides and in all combinations, helping children move from two-dimensional to three-dimensional creations. This unbreakable set contains 50 Small Squares, 4 Large Squares, 15 Isosceles Triangles, 11 Right Triangles and 20 Equilateral Triangles.
Magna-Tiles® 100-Piece Clear Colors Set
Item: 48099
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$144.95
3 years & up. These translucent, colorful shaped magnetic tiles teach spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building! The tiles attract on all sides and in all combinations, helping children move from two-dimensional to three-dimensional creations. This unbreakable set contains 50 Small Squares, 4 Large Squares, 15 Isosceles Triangles, 11 Right Triangles and 20 Equilateral Triangles.
3 years & up. Sturdy, high-quality, translucent interlocking builders are perfect for engineering, architecture, construction, the light table, and fine motor play. Sets universally connects with other interlocking builders for endless creations. Includes a sturdy storage container with locking lid.
Click Builders Classic Prism - 1,000 Pieces
Item: 63675
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$61.95
3 years & up. Sturdy, high-quality, translucent interlocking builders are perfect for engineering, architecture, construction, the light table, and fine motor play. Sets universally connects with other interlocking builders for endless creations. Includes a sturdy storage container with locking lid.
3 years & up. Over 300 pieces contribute to this kit's endless building possibilities. An assortment of activity card(s) illustrate possible animal and pattern configurations and encourage children to design their own creations. The Build an Animal STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The Animal Building Cards give children a start by building a giraffe, lion, elephant, chicken, frog and bird. Children should then be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Use these and the Number Sense and Pattern Cards at interest areas, in small groups, and for independent learning.
STEM Builder Series Build an Animal
Item: 63197
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$52.95
3 years & up. Over 300 pieces contribute to this kit's endless building possibilities. An assortment of activity card(s) illustrate possible animal and pattern configurations and encourage children to design their own creations. The Build an Animal STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The Animal Building Cards give children a start by building a giraffe, lion, elephant, chicken, frog and bird. Children should then be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Use these and the Number Sense and Pattern Cards at interest areas, in small groups, and for independent learning.
3 years & up. This 90-piece set includes a variety of items to create working waterways. Children can experiment with the effects that construction, gravity, and distance have on water pressure and flow as they create endless waterway configurations. Materials are transparent to allow for easy viewing of water flow. The Build a Waterway STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The funnels, measuring pitchers, connector tubes, blockers, and water wheel provide endless opportunities for child-guided learning. Children should be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Experimentation and use of the included materials can be encouraged at the water table, in small groups, and for independent learning. Activity card(s) included.
STEM Builder Series Build a Waterway
Item: 63198
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$49.95
3 years & up. This 90-piece set includes a variety of items to create working waterways. Children can experiment with the effects that construction, gravity, and distance have on water pressure and flow as they create endless waterway configurations. Materials are transparent to allow for easy viewing of water flow. The Build a Waterway STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The funnels, measuring pitchers, connector tubes, blockers, and water wheel provide endless opportunities for child-guided learning. Children should be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Experimentation and use of the included materials can be encouraged at the water table, in small groups, and for independent learning. Activity card(s) included.
3 - 6 years. Transform your children into expert builders! With the Tech Machines set in your classroom, you'll help children develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills while simultaneously unleashing their creativity as they construct classic machines. Storage box included. 95 pieces.
LEGO® DUPLO® Tech Machines - 45002
Item: 89854
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$279.95
3 - 6 years. Transform your children into expert builders! With the Tech Machines set in your classroom, you'll help children develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills while simultaneously unleashing their creativity as they construct classic machines. Storage box included. 95 pieces.
6 months & up. Discover new ways to sort and stack with Stackers N' Nesters! This set features six cubes in different colors, sizes, and textures that are stackable and nestable to stimulate visual and tactile sensory. As children grip and place the nesters, they are developing their hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, and creative thinking. Pieces measure approximately 2.5" to 4.5". Included: 6 colorful, differently-shaped Stackers N' Nesters made of BPA and phthalate free plastic.
Stackers N' Nesters®
Item: 146108
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$45.95
6 months & up. Discover new ways to sort and stack with Stackers N' Nesters! This set features six cubes in different colors, sizes, and textures that are stackable and nestable to stimulate visual and tactile sensory. As children grip and place the nesters, they are developing their hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills, and creative thinking. Pieces measure approximately 2.5" to 4.5". Included: 6 colorful, differently-shaped Stackers N' Nesters made of BPA and phthalate free plastic.
18 months & up. Wave formations and soft-colored liquids bring soothing motion and wonder to the Grippies® magnetic building platform for toddlers. The tactile and sensory building pieces imply fluid figures, dancing and balancing, adding an exciting set of social-emotional possibilities to the STEM-based play. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and matching skills with four bright colors and textures.
Grippies® Waves STEM Magnetic Building Set - 20 Pieces
Item: 55616
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$102.95
18 months & up. Wave formations and soft-colored liquids bring soothing motion and wonder to the Grippies® magnetic building platform for toddlers. The tactile and sensory building pieces imply fluid figures, dancing and balancing, adding an exciting set of social-emotional possibilities to the STEM-based play. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and matching skills with four bright colors and textures.
3 years & up. Inspire and be inspired with this set of 144 unique, soft formed loose parts that mimic elements we see in the world around us. The law of gravity will test a child's patience, concentration and problem solving skills while creating imaginative structures. The set includes loose parts that represent water, trees, bricks, wood, steel, stones, a ball and people. The idea guide is full of images that will help spark imaginations and inspire new creations.
Resources: Earth's Elements at Play - 144 Pieces
Item: 91277
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$73.95
3 years & up. Inspire and be inspired with this set of 144 unique, soft formed loose parts that mimic elements we see in the world around us. The law of gravity will test a child's patience, concentration and problem solving skills while creating imaginative structures. The set includes loose parts that represent water, trees, bricks, wood, steel, stones, a ball and people. The idea guide is full of images that will help spark imaginations and inspire new creations.
18 months & up. Toddlers will create unique building experiences with this fun set of Grippies® Shakers. They can explore sound and movement while watching the sensory beads rattle their way down the magnetic rods through clear plastic windows. By connecting the magnetic rods to each other and combining them with the over-molded metal ball connectors, toddlers can build interesting models. Great for exercising their auditory, fine and gross motor and engineering skills. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.
Grippies® Shakers - 30 Piece Set
Item: 32750
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$79.95
18 months & up. Toddlers will create unique building experiences with this fun set of Grippies® Shakers. They can explore sound and movement while watching the sensory beads rattle their way down the magnetic rods through clear plastic windows. By connecting the magnetic rods to each other and combining them with the over-molded metal ball connectors, toddlers can build interesting models. Great for exercising their auditory, fine and gross motor and engineering skills. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.
4 years & up. PowerClix® Naturals integrate elements of natural play and loose parts theory with the innovative STEM toy building platform of PowerClix®. With organic, neutral colors, Naturals encourages children to build architectural constructions using familiar shapes. In keeping with STEM toy attributes, PowerClix® magnetic building toys encourage children to think like engineers while having fun. Children can build unlimited 3D forms by visualizing the underlying design structure of an object, then creating a wireframe model of it using magnetic frames of geometric shapes. Naturals are designed to integrate flawlessly with all PowerClix® system sets. Organize and store PowerClix® pieces easily with the new metal plate built right into the packaging. The metal plate may be used as a building base as well. Includes 74 pieces.
PowerClix® Frames Natural - 74 Piece Set
Item: 32460
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$154.95
4 years & up. PowerClix® Naturals integrate elements of natural play and loose parts theory with the innovative STEM toy building platform of PowerClix®. With organic, neutral colors, Naturals encourages children to build architectural constructions using familiar shapes. In keeping with STEM toy attributes, PowerClix® magnetic building toys encourage children to think like engineers while having fun. Children can build unlimited 3D forms by visualizing the underlying design structure of an object, then creating a wireframe model of it using magnetic frames of geometric shapes. Naturals are designed to integrate flawlessly with all PowerClix® system sets. Organize and store PowerClix® pieces easily with the new metal plate built right into the packaging. The metal plate may be used as a building base as well. Includes 74 pieces.
2 years & up. Coding Express is a creative, intuitive and versatile solution that introduces preschoolers to early coding concepts that naturally sparks their curiosity, creativity and desire to explore and learn together. Based on the ever popular train theme, the highly versatile LEGO® DUPLO® solution allows children to make connections and intuitively explore early coding concepts, such as sequencing, looping and conditional coding, while developing problem-solving skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and social and emotional skills.
LEGO® DUPLO® Coding Express - 45025
Item: 92754
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$279.95
2 years & up. Coding Express is a creative, intuitive and versatile solution that introduces preschoolers to early coding concepts that naturally sparks their curiosity, creativity and desire to explore and learn together. Based on the ever popular train theme, the highly versatile LEGO® DUPLO® solution allows children to make connections and intuitively explore early coding concepts, such as sequencing, looping and conditional coding, while developing problem-solving skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and social and emotional skills.

Simple Machines

Pre School Engineering concepts using Simple Machines

Simple machines are basic forms of technology that have a variety of real-world applications to make our lives easier. As children experiment with levers, pulleys, screws, wedges, inclined planes, and wheels and axles, they will develop a working knowledge of how concepts, such as incline force, weight, and distribution, effect, efficiency, and capability.

3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this sturdy wooden truck is designed to overlay a lesson on how a simple machine works. This large wooden truck has a removable articulating trailer with a large wooden crane for maximum mobility. Children can use the wrecking ball to knock down structures. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) along with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 18"H x 5.5"D x 16.75"L.
Block Science Big Wrecking Ball Truck
Item: 89803
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$159.95
$89.95
3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this sturdy wooden truck is designed to overlay a lesson on how a simple machine works. This large wooden truck has a removable articulating trailer with a large wooden crane for maximum mobility. Children can use the wrecking ball to knock down structures. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) along with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 18"H x 5.5"D x 16.75"L.
3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this solid beechwood truck is designed to overlay a lesson on how a simple machine works. This large cement truck carries a cement mixer which is connected to the wheels of the truck by five different gears. When the truck is moved, the cement mixer turns, teaching children to recognize and investigate the mechanics of using gears. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) along with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 15.25"H x 5.5"D x 9"L.
Block Science Big Cement Truck
Item: 89799
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$159.95
$89.95
3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this solid beechwood truck is designed to overlay a lesson on how a simple machine works. This large cement truck carries a cement mixer which is connected to the wheels of the truck by five different gears. When the truck is moved, the cement mixer turns, teaching children to recognize and investigate the mechanics of using gears. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) along with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 15.25"H x 5.5"D x 9"L.
3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this sturdy wooden truck is designed to overlay a new lesson on how a simple machine works. This large wooden tow truck teaches children how to use wheel and axle technology by cranking the handle in the front of the truck bed to watch how the pulley works by raising and lowering cargo. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 15.25"H x 5.5"D x 11.25"L.
Block Science Big Tow Truck
Item: 89802
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$119.95
$89.95
3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this sturdy wooden truck is designed to overlay a new lesson on how a simple machine works. This large wooden tow truck teaches children how to use wheel and axle technology by cranking the handle in the front of the truck bed to watch how the pulley works by raising and lowering cargo. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 15.25"H x 5.5"D x 11.25"L.
3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this sturdy wooden truck is designed to overlay a lesson on how a simple machine works. This large wooden dump truck uses levers to move the flatbed for loading and unloading. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) along with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 14.75"H x 5.5"D x 8.75"L.
Block Science Big Dump Truck
Item: 89801
Temporarily Out of Stock
$114.95
$89.95
3 years & up. Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of unit block play, this sturdy wooden truck is designed to overlay a lesson on how a simple machine works. This large wooden dump truck uses levers to move the flatbed for loading and unloading. Use Unit Blocks (sold separately) along with this Block Science Big Truck to teach simple machine and STEM concepts while encouraging construction, deconstruction, teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Measures 14.75"H x 5.5"D x 8.75"L.
18 months & up. Hands-on fun at any speed! Turn the gears slowly and watch the interlocking gears move to make the caterpillar crawl. Children can rotate, remove, and rearrange the colorful gears. Includes six interchangeable gears on a wooden base. Encourages imaginative play. Helps promote hand/eye coordination, color recognition, and fine motor skills. Measures 2" x 14.5" x 4.5" (assembled).
Rainbow Caterpillar Gear Toy
Item: 145557
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$21.95
18 months & up. Hands-on fun at any speed! Turn the gears slowly and watch the interlocking gears move to make the caterpillar crawl. Children can rotate, remove, and rearrange the colorful gears. Includes six interchangeable gears on a wooden base. Encourages imaginative play. Helps promote hand/eye coordination, color recognition, and fine motor skills. Measures 2" x 14.5" x 4.5" (assembled).
3 years & up. This sturdy wooden incline ramp invites children to explore STEM concepts through prediction and experimentation. The six varying textures give children the opportunity to test the effects of surfacing, weight, and velocity on the potential speed and function of different objects. Ramptastic also introduces simple machines to children and is the perfect addition to the STEM toys in your classroom. Activity card(s) included. Cars sold separately. Measures 12.5"L x 4.75"W x 4.25"H.
Ramptastic - STEM Ramp for Testing Velocity
Item: 63780
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$54.95
3 years & up. This sturdy wooden incline ramp invites children to explore STEM concepts through prediction and experimentation. The six varying textures give children the opportunity to test the effects of surfacing, weight, and velocity on the potential speed and function of different objects. Ramptastic also introduces simple machines to children and is the perfect addition to the STEM toys in your classroom. Activity card(s) included. Cars sold separately. Measures 12.5"L x 4.75"W x 4.25"H.
Grades K & up. Keep it simple with real STEM learning! Discover amazing engineering wonders through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities and experiments. Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines as you make amazing discoveries, design solutions for real-world problems, and conduct your own investigations. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (cart) measures 5"L x 3.5"W. Includes: Lever Board, Wedge, Pulley with Rope and Hook, Cart with 4 Removable Wheels, Archimedes Screw, 4 Barrel Weights, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards to build early engineering and problem-solving skills.
Simple Machines STEM Activity Set
Item: 53888
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$36.95
Grades K & up. Keep it simple with real STEM learning! Discover amazing engineering wonders through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities and experiments. Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines as you make amazing discoveries, design solutions for real-world problems, and conduct your own investigations. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (cart) measures 5"L x 3.5"W. Includes: Lever Board, Wedge, Pulley with Rope and Hook, Cart with 4 Removable Wheels, Archimedes Screw, 4 Barrel Weights, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards to build early engineering and problem-solving skills.
3 - 6 years. Transform your children into expert builders! With the Tech Machines set in your classroom, you'll help children develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills while simultaneously unleashing their creativity as they construct classic machines. Storage box included. 95 pieces.
LEGO® DUPLO® Tech Machines - 45002
Item: 89854
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$279.95
3 - 6 years. Transform your children into expert builders! With the Tech Machines set in your classroom, you'll help children develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills while simultaneously unleashing their creativity as they construct classic machines. Storage box included. 95 pieces.
Grades 2 & up. Hands-on Investigation Kit supports building a variety of real-world models that demonstrate science and technology concepts. Students will explore through hands-on investigation 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class levers along with fixed, movable and combination pulley systems. Includes building instructions for 8 different models with real-life photo and key facts. Complete set includes K'nex rods and connectors in a sturdy, divided case, teaching resource CD (with teaching notes, building projects and extension activities) and student building guide. 178 pieces.
K'NEX® Introduction to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys
Item: 25250
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$69.95
Grades 2 & up. Hands-on Investigation Kit supports building a variety of real-world models that demonstrate science and technology concepts. Students will explore through hands-on investigation 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class levers along with fixed, movable and combination pulley systems. Includes building instructions for 8 different models with real-life photo and key facts. Complete set includes K'nex rods and connectors in a sturdy, divided case, teaching resource CD (with teaching notes, building projects and extension activities) and student building guide. 178 pieces.
Grades 2 & up. Hands-on Investigation Kit supports building a variety of real-world models that demonstrate science and technology concepts. Students will explore through hands-on investigation concepts such as gearing up/down and increasing speed/force as they build crank fans, egg beaters and more. Includes building instructions for 6 different models with real-life photo and key facts. Complete set includes building materials in a sturdy divided case, teaching resource CD (with teaching notes, building projects and extension activities) and student building guide. 198 pieces.
K'NEX® Introduction to Simple Machines: Gears - 7 Model Builds
Item: 25251
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$69.95
Grades 2 & up. Hands-on Investigation Kit supports building a variety of real-world models that demonstrate science and technology concepts. Students will explore through hands-on investigation concepts such as gearing up/down and increasing speed/force as they build crank fans, egg beaters and more. Includes building instructions for 6 different models with real-life photo and key facts. Complete set includes building materials in a sturdy divided case, teaching resource CD (with teaching notes, building projects and extension activities) and student building guide. 198 pieces.

Magnets and Magnifiers

Young child using magnifier to study STEM

Magnets and magnifiers are intriguing and engaging scientific tools that provide children with a compelling view of the world around them. Through open-ended exploration, children can examine details and observe how magnets repel and attract. These basic tools are essential in engaging children's curiosity and supporting extended learning.

2 years & up. These versatile hardwood-framed stacking blocks have six stacking squares and smooth, rounded corners and edges for safety, with inset magnified acrylic windows. The magnification stacking blocks are ideal for exploring natural, tactile, and other detailed materials found inside or in nature. This set also promotes fine motor skills and block play. Encourage children to build their own unique structures. Enhance STEM-based activities with this set, perfect for group or individual play. Use these blocks indoors or outside. Each block has 2x magnification. Stack blocks together to intensify. Largest square measures 7" W x 7" D x 2" H. Includes 6 squares.
Wooden Magnification Stacking Blocks - 6 Pieces
Item: 63019
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$51.95
2 years & up. These versatile hardwood-framed stacking blocks have six stacking squares and smooth, rounded corners and edges for safety, with inset magnified acrylic windows. The magnification stacking blocks are ideal for exploring natural, tactile, and other detailed materials found inside or in nature. This set also promotes fine motor skills and block play. Encourage children to build their own unique structures. Enhance STEM-based activities with this set, perfect for group or individual play. Use these blocks indoors or outside. Each block has 2x magnification. Stack blocks together to intensify. Largest square measures 7" W x 7" D x 2" H. Includes 6 squares.
3 years & up. Bring learning outdoors with these exciting Big View Bug Observation Jars for Science Lessons and Outdoor Learning. These adorable jars have ladybug wings that open to invite little learners to investigate insects. The wings open to reveal a 3.5x magnifying lens. Children will enjoy collecting bugs outside and observing them. Encourage them to describe or write about the bugs they catch. The screw-on cap and air vents keep specimens secure. Set of 6. Measures 4.5" H x 3.5" in diameter.
Big View Bug Observation Jars
Item: 51122
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$56.95
3 years & up. Bring learning outdoors with these exciting Big View Bug Observation Jars for Science Lessons and Outdoor Learning. These adorable jars have ladybug wings that open to invite little learners to investigate insects. The wings open to reveal a 3.5x magnifying lens. Children will enjoy collecting bugs outside and observing them. Encourage them to describe or write about the bugs they catch. The screw-on cap and air vents keep specimens secure. Set of 6. Measures 4.5" H x 3.5" in diameter.
3 years & up. Take a closer look and explore the world around you with the Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light! This set of three magnifiers feature 3x to 5x magnification of objects. Turn on the built-in light to improve visibility. Magnifiers measure 5.75", 6", and 6.75" long. Each individual magnifier requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).
Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light - Set of 3
Item: 71411
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$24.95
$19.95
3 years & up. Take a closer look and explore the world around you with the Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light! This set of three magnifiers feature 3x to 5x magnification of objects. Turn on the built-in light to improve visibility. Magnifiers measure 5.75", 6", and 6.75" long. Each individual magnifier requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).
4 years & up. They look like ordinary marbles, but they're magnets too! Build pyramids and other fun shapes, play marble games and more. Each marble is 0.625" in diameter. Assorted colors. Set of 20 marble magnets.
Magnetic Marbles - Set of 20
Item: 19658
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$11.95
$9.95
4 years & up. They look like ordinary marbles, but they're magnets too! Build pyramids and other fun shapes, play marble games and more. Each marble is 0.625" in diameter. Assorted colors. Set of 20 marble magnets.
3 years & up. Set of 6 strong ceramic magnets with an easy grip plastic handle. How do Magnets Work? Teach young scientists about magetism without a mess. Just waive these wands over different objects to see if they are magnetic. Each magnet can pick up small items such as paperclips and iron shavings. Set of 6. Colors will vary.
Magnetic Wands - Set of 6
Item: 91186
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$16.95
3 years & up. Set of 6 strong ceramic magnets with an easy grip plastic handle. How do Magnets Work? Teach young scientists about magetism without a mess. Just waive these wands over different objects to see if they are magnetic. Each magnet can pick up small items such as paperclips and iron shavings. Set of 6. Colors will vary.
Grades K & up. Attract early learners to the wonders of magnetism! STEM lessons are irresistible when you add the excitement of fun, colorful tools to scientific exploration. Durable, playful magnets in a variety of shapes engage children as they explore magnetism, polarity, and magnetic attraction & repulsion. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (maze tray) measures 11"L x 8.5"H x 0.5"W. Includes: 2 Bar Magnets, 2 Magnetic Bugs, 4 Ring Magnets, Horseshoe Magnet, Magnetic Post, 2 Snap-On Cars,Tray with Maze, String, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards.
Magnets STEM Activity Set
Item: 53887
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$41.95
Grades K & up. Attract early learners to the wonders of magnetism! STEM lessons are irresistible when you add the excitement of fun, colorful tools to scientific exploration. Durable, playful magnets in a variety of shapes engage children as they explore magnetism, polarity, and magnetic attraction & repulsion. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (maze tray) measures 11"L x 8.5"H x 0.5"W. Includes: 2 Bar Magnets, 2 Magnetic Bugs, 4 Ring Magnets, Horseshoe Magnet, Magnetic Post, 2 Snap-On Cars,Tray with Maze, String, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards.
4 years & up. Introduce children to a real scientific toy that provides visual detail and information about animals, plants, and everyday household items. Fully functioning 5x microscope with two comfortable eyepieces contains 20 slides with 60 photo-quality images, and over 100 facts and questions. Multilingual audio-4 languages included! Requires 3 AAA batteries (sold separately).
GeoSafari® Jr. Talking Microscope
Item: 63770
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$64.95
4 years & up. Introduce children to a real scientific toy that provides visual detail and information about animals, plants, and everyday household items. Fully functioning 5x microscope with two comfortable eyepieces contains 20 slides with 60 photo-quality images, and over 100 facts and questions. Multilingual audio-4 languages included! Requires 3 AAA batteries (sold separately).
6 years & up. Introduce your children to magnetism with this Mysterious Magnet Tube with Iron Filings for Interactive Science Concepts. This magnetic tube has a cow magnet which slides up and down inside a plastic tube. Inside, the container is filled with iron filings. Children will be amazed at how the iron reacts to the magnet. Use this tube for an interactive lesson about the properties of magnets. Encourage your children to ask questions about concepts they're unfamiliar with.
Mysterious Magnet Tube with Iron Filings
Item: 33073
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$31.95
6 years & up. Introduce your children to magnetism with this Mysterious Magnet Tube with Iron Filings for Interactive Science Concepts. This magnetic tube has a cow magnet which slides up and down inside a plastic tube. Inside, the container is filled with iron filings. Children will be amazed at how the iron reacts to the magnet. Use this tube for an interactive lesson about the properties of magnets. Encourage your children to ask questions about concepts they're unfamiliar with.

Coding and Robotics

Young Girl learning STEM via coding

Coding is a fundamental 21st century skill that all children should develop to compete in the future workforce. Learning basic coding techniques shows children how information technology works an dhow to interact with it. Coding also illustrates process and sequencing which enhances critical thinking skills.

3 years & up. Use this Bee-Bot® Starter Pack as an exciting way to introduce sequencing to children. This set has a range of materials guaranteed to keep you busy for hours, planning routes and courses and creating your own mat designs. Includes: 1 rechargeable Bee-Bot®, 4 activity mats (Treasure Island mat, 2 transparent grid mats, and Busy Street mat), 49 sequence cards, and a USB cord to recharge the Bee-Bot® on any computer. One-year warranty.
Bee-Bot® Starter Pack
Item: 62968
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$279.95
$199.95
3 years & up. Use this Bee-Bot® Starter Pack as an exciting way to introduce sequencing to children. This set has a range of materials guaranteed to keep you busy for hours, planning routes and courses and creating your own mat designs. Includes: 1 rechargeable Bee-Bot®, 4 activity mats (Treasure Island mat, 2 transparent grid mats, and Busy Street mat), 49 sequence cards, and a USB cord to recharge the Bee-Bot® on any computer. One-year warranty.
3 years & up. The Blue-Bot is a programmable floor robot that is ideal for teaching control, directional language, and programming to children. It has a sturdy, small design with clear and bright buttons and a memory of up to 40 steps. Sounds and flashing eyes confirm your instructions. When Blue-Bot comes across another Blue-Bot or Bee-Bot® it will stop and say hello with a fun little sound. Provides an exciting way to introduce sequencing and can be used for individual or collaborative play. Blue-Bot is also Bluetooth® enabled and connects with tablets, PCs and Macs, allowing the user to take programming to the next level! Download the free IOS/Android app to connect. One year warranty. Rechargeable.
Blue-Bot Programmable Floor Robot with Bluetooth®
Item: 55563
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$139.95
$99.95
3 years & up. The Blue-Bot is a programmable floor robot that is ideal for teaching control, directional language, and programming to children. It has a sturdy, small design with clear and bright buttons and a memory of up to 40 steps. Sounds and flashing eyes confirm your instructions. When Blue-Bot comes across another Blue-Bot or Bee-Bot® it will stop and say hello with a fun little sound. Provides an exciting way to introduce sequencing and can be used for individual or collaborative play. Blue-Bot is also Bluetooth® enabled and connects with tablets, PCs and Macs, allowing the user to take programming to the next level! Download the free IOS/Android app to connect. One year warranty. Rechargeable.
4 years & up. Join these playful pups in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Ranger and his friend Zip along with a playset including a house, slide, tennis ball launcher, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Ranger just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Ranger and Zip Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
Coding Critters - Ranger & Zip
Item: 142446
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$50.95
4 years & up. Join these playful pups in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Ranger and his friend Zip along with a playset including a house, slide, tennis ball launcher, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Ranger just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Ranger and Zip Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
4 years & up. Join these playful kittens in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Scamper and Sneaker along with a playset including a house, slide, yarn ball, cat toy, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Scamper just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Scamper and Sneaker Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook.
Coding Critters - Scamper & Sneaker
Item: 142447
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$50.95
4 years & up. Join these playful kittens in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Scamper and Sneaker along with a playset including a house, slide, yarn ball, cat toy, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Scamper just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Scamper and Sneaker Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook.
4 years & up. Join these playful dinos in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Rumble and Bumble along with a playset including a cave, slide, volcano launcher, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Rumble just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Rumble and Bumble Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
Coding Critters - Rumble & Bumble
Item: 142448
Temporarily Out of Stock
$50.95
4 years & up. Join these playful dinos in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Rumble and Bumble along with a playset including a cave, slide, volcano launcher, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Rumble just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Rumble and Bumble Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
3 years & up. Bee-Bot® is an exciting new robot designed for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool to teach sequencing, estimation, problem solving and just having fun. Tell Bee-Bot® to move forward, back and turn left or right by pressing the arrow keys. Then press GO and send him on his way. Bee-Bot® stops, beeps and blinks after each step so you can follow along as Bee-Bot® executes your program. Bee-Bot® remembers up to 40 commands and encourages increasingly sophisticated plans and programs. Sturdy construction and colorful design entice children to put Bee-Bot® through it's paces. Directional keys are used to enter commands. Bee-Bot® moves in 6" steps and 90 degree turns. Bee-Bot® is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. A USB charger cable comes with each Bee-Bot®. One-year warranty.
Bee-Bot® Programmable and Rechargeable Robot
Item: 62966
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$120.95
$99.95
3 years & up. Bee-Bot® is an exciting new robot designed for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool to teach sequencing, estimation, problem solving and just having fun. Tell Bee-Bot® to move forward, back and turn left or right by pressing the arrow keys. Then press GO and send him on his way. Bee-Bot® stops, beeps and blinks after each step so you can follow along as Bee-Bot® executes your program. Bee-Bot® remembers up to 40 commands and encourages increasingly sophisticated plans and programs. Sturdy construction and colorful design entice children to put Bee-Bot® through it's paces. Directional keys are used to enter commands. Bee-Bot® moves in 6" steps and 90 degree turns. Bee-Bot® is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. A USB charger cable comes with each Bee-Bot®. One-year warranty.
3 years & up. Join Ty and Karlie on their robotic adventure to save the candy factory! This Robot Engineer Kit by Thames & Kosmos is an incredibly fun and engaging way to introduce kids to the basics of robotic engineering. As they read the beautifully illustrated storybook and follow Ty and Karlie's robot building journey they will find step-by-step instructions on how to create each robot they make in the story. When Ty and Karlie make a hilarious taffy-pulling robot to help save the factory your child will have all that they need to make one of their own, along with nine other robots that rotate and move. Start laying the groundwork for STEM related skills and comprehension in a hilariously creative way. Pieces made from durable, non-toxic plastics. Includes: 53 robot building pieces, step-by-step instructions, and a 32-page storybook. Size: 14.7" x 6.3" x 9.4"
Kids First Robot Engineer Kit - 53 Pieces
Item: 145669
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$43.95
3 years & up. Join Ty and Karlie on their robotic adventure to save the candy factory! This Robot Engineer Kit by Thames & Kosmos is an incredibly fun and engaging way to introduce kids to the basics of robotic engineering. As they read the beautifully illustrated storybook and follow Ty and Karlie's robot building journey they will find step-by-step instructions on how to create each robot they make in the story. When Ty and Karlie make a hilarious taffy-pulling robot to help save the factory your child will have all that they need to make one of their own, along with nine other robots that rotate and move. Start laying the groundwork for STEM related skills and comprehension in a hilariously creative way. Pieces made from durable, non-toxic plastics. Includes: 53 robot building pieces, step-by-step instructions, and a 32-page storybook. Size: 14.7" x 6.3" x 9.4"
3 years & up. This "waddle" of penguins will delight and inspire children into pre-coding fun! The Pre-coding Penguin Stones promote directional and positional language, matching practice, problem solving, pattern making, logical thinking, and sequencing skills. These durable stones are specifically designed to embed pre-coding skills through an appealing, tactile resource. Set features four of each directional arrow and two without arrows. The Pre-coding Penguin Activity Cards feature a variety of activities that focus on matching, sequencing, pattern making, and logical thinking. The photographic images provide an appealing and realistic backdrop to the activities. Cards are made from sturdy and washable plastic. Stones measure 2". Cards measure 8" x 11". Included: 18 Penguin Stones & 16 Pre-coding Penguin Activity Cards.
Pre-Coding Penguin Stones & Activity Cards
Item: 147544
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$64.95
$49.95
3 years & up. This "waddle" of penguins will delight and inspire children into pre-coding fun! The Pre-coding Penguin Stones promote directional and positional language, matching practice, problem solving, pattern making, logical thinking, and sequencing skills. These durable stones are specifically designed to embed pre-coding skills through an appealing, tactile resource. Set features four of each directional arrow and two without arrows. The Pre-coding Penguin Activity Cards feature a variety of activities that focus on matching, sequencing, pattern making, and logical thinking. The photographic images provide an appealing and realistic backdrop to the activities. Cards are made from sturdy and washable plastic. Stones measure 2". Cards measure 8" x 11". Included: 18 Penguin Stones & 16 Pre-coding Penguin Activity Cards.
2 years & up. Coding Express is a creative, intuitive and versatile solution that introduces preschoolers to early coding concepts that naturally sparks their curiosity, creativity and desire to explore and learn together. Based on the ever popular train theme, the highly versatile LEGO® DUPLO® solution allows children to make connections and intuitively explore early coding concepts, such as sequencing, looping and conditional coding, while developing problem-solving skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and social and emotional skills.
LEGO® DUPLO® Coding Express - 45025
Item: 92754
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$279.95
2 years & up. Coding Express is a creative, intuitive and versatile solution that introduces preschoolers to early coding concepts that naturally sparks their curiosity, creativity and desire to explore and learn together. Based on the ever popular train theme, the highly versatile LEGO® DUPLO® solution allows children to make connections and intuitively explore early coding concepts, such as sequencing, looping and conditional coding, while developing problem-solving skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and social and emotional skills.
4 years & up. The hunt is on! Customize your maze, then program the mouse to find the cheese. The inventive possibilities are endless. It's the perfect introduction to the concepts of coding, early engineering, step programming, and critical thinking. This deluxe science set includes 16 pieces to create a 20" x 20" maze board, 25 wall tiles to create paths that are straightforward, winding, and everything between, and sequence cards to plot your way to the cheese while tracking every step! Mouse measures approximately 4"H x 3W". Additional mouse available separately (item #53885).
Code & Go Robot Mouse STEM Activity Set
Item: 53884
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$65.95
4 years & up. The hunt is on! Customize your maze, then program the mouse to find the cheese. The inventive possibilities are endless. It's the perfect introduction to the concepts of coding, early engineering, step programming, and critical thinking. This deluxe science set includes 16 pieces to create a 20" x 20" maze board, 25 wall tiles to create paths that are straightforward, winding, and everything between, and sequence cards to plot your way to the cheese while tracking every step! Mouse measures approximately 4"H x 3W". Additional mouse available separately (item #53885).

Measurement and Geometry

Child learning about Archaeology

Learning about shapes, sequencing, and spatial relations develops the groundwork children need to build higher level math skills. In addition to helping children understand the world around them, these foundational skills will also create a strong base for children to acquire knowledge and understand concepts in all areas of STEM.

3 years & up. These exciting Activity Cards are an ideal way to encourage children to match, count, compare, order, and measure the bones they discover in the Dinosaur Bones set (sold separately). The 8" x 11" Activity Cards are made from durable PVC and are great for outdoor use. Bury the 16-piece Dinosaur Bone set in the sand, soil, or water, and they will appeal to children's instincts to explore, investigate, sort, compare, and measure. Buy separately or as a set.
Dinosaur Bones Match & Measuring Cards - Set of 16
Item: 62951
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$31.95
3 years & up. These exciting Activity Cards are an ideal way to encourage children to match, count, compare, order, and measure the bones they discover in the Dinosaur Bones set (sold separately). The 8" x 11" Activity Cards are made from durable PVC and are great for outdoor use. Bury the 16-piece Dinosaur Bone set in the sand, soil, or water, and they will appeal to children's instincts to explore, investigate, sort, compare, and measure. Buy separately or as a set.
3 years & up. These dinosaur bones are guaranteed to cause a lot of excitement. Durable and weatherproof, you can bury them in the sand, soil or water.  Dinosaurs are a source of fascination for many children.  They will find much to entertain and educate them with our Dinosaur bones. Appeal to children's instincts to explore, investigate, sort, compare and measure. Set includes 16 bones in eight different lengths. Bones vary in length from 2.5" to 8"
Dinosaur Bones Match & Measure Set
Item: 62952
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$37.95
3 years & up. These dinosaur bones are guaranteed to cause a lot of excitement. Durable and weatherproof, you can bury them in the sand, soil or water. Dinosaurs are a source of fascination for many children. They will find much to entertain and educate them with our Dinosaur bones. Appeal to children's instincts to explore, investigate, sort, compare and measure. Set includes 16 bones in eight different lengths. Bones vary in length from 2.5" to 8"
3 years & up. These exciting Activity Cards are an ideal way to encourage children to match, count, compare, order and measure the bones they discover in the Dinosaur Bones setsold separately. The 8" x 11" Activity Cards are made from durable PVC and can be used outdoors. The 16-piece Dinosaur Bone set can be buried in the sand, soil, or water, and they will appeal to children's instincts to explore, investigate, sort, compare and measure. Buy separately or as a set.
Dinosaur Bones with Match & Measuring Cards Set
Item: 63745
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$67.95
3 years & up. These exciting Activity Cards are an ideal way to encourage children to match, count, compare, order and measure the bones they discover in the Dinosaur Bones setsold separately. The 8" x 11" Activity Cards are made from durable PVC and can be used outdoors. The 16-piece Dinosaur Bone set can be buried in the sand, soil, or water, and they will appeal to children's instincts to explore, investigate, sort, compare and measure. Buy separately or as a set.
Grades 2 - 8. The Platform Scale is the perfect tool for students to learn how to read a scale. It has an easy-to-read display which shows results in both customary and metric systems with a 5 kg/11 lb. capacity. Students can estimate, measure and calculate weights of liquids and solids, as well as, weigh and compare more than and less than concepts. Scale includes removable pan. Cubes shown are not included.
Platform Scale
Item: 83533
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$18.95
Grades 2 - 8. The Platform Scale is the perfect tool for students to learn how to read a scale. It has an easy-to-read display which shows results in both customary and metric systems with a 5 kg/11 lb. capacity. Students can estimate, measure and calculate weights of liquids and solids, as well as, weigh and compare more than and less than concepts. Scale includes removable pan. Cubes shown are not included.
This 17-piece Wooden Block Balance set provides a hands-on STEM experience featuring cubes, rectangles and notched squares to creatively stack on the curved balance board. Explore and experiment by arranging the blocks on each side of the board to evenly distribute weight to achieve a balanced result. Children will develop STEM-based skills such as spatial sense, estimation, reasoning, probability, and the concepts of none, more, less, most, smaller, smallest, bigger, biggest. Included: Balance Board, 8 Cube Blocks, 4 Rectangle Blocks, and 4 Notched Square Blocks.
Wooden Block Balance Scale
Item: 63232
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$34.95
This 17-piece Wooden Block Balance set provides a hands-on STEM experience featuring cubes, rectangles and notched squares to creatively stack on the curved balance board. Explore and experiment by arranging the blocks on each side of the board to evenly distribute weight to achieve a balanced result. Children will develop STEM-based skills such as spatial sense, estimation, reasoning, probability, and the concepts of none, more, less, most, smaller, smallest, bigger, biggest. Included: Balance Board, 8 Cube Blocks, 4 Rectangle Blocks, and 4 Notched Square Blocks.
This deluxe set is the perfect size for any classroom learning measurement equivalents. Made of durable plastic, each piece is clearly marked to provide years of use. Ideal staple item to have available in any science class. Set consists of 17 pieces including liquid measuring cups, spoons, jars and a teachers guide.
Classroom Measurement Kit
Item: 46395
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$39.95
This deluxe set is the perfect size for any classroom learning measurement equivalents. Made of durable plastic, each piece is clearly marked to provide years of use. Ideal staple item to have available in any science class. Set consists of 17 pieces including liquid measuring cups, spoons, jars and a teachers guide.
12 months & up. With two buckets to fill with colorful blocks, this scale introduces toddlers to weight, gravity, balance, and critical thinking. Each of the six colorful shapes are equal weights. When the weight balances, the eyes open. The eyes close when the scale is off balance. Kids will delight in watching the eyes open and close as they move the shapes in and out of the buckets. For added enjoyment, there is a mirror on the reverse side. Measures 6.75"H x 9"L.
Toddlers My First Scale Balance
Item: 32266
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$41.95
12 months & up. With two buckets to fill with colorful blocks, this scale introduces toddlers to weight, gravity, balance, and critical thinking. Each of the six colorful shapes are equal weights. When the weight balances, the eyes open. The eyes close when the scale is off balance. Kids will delight in watching the eyes open and close as they move the shapes in and out of the buckets. For added enjoyment, there is a mirror on the reverse side. Measures 6.75"H x 9"L.
3 years & up. The Big Tape is just like a carpenter's, except that it is child-friendly. Measure everything in centimeters or inches using this retractable tape measure. Big and chunky and easy for little hands to use and understand size relationships. Tape measures 36" (100 cm) long.
The Big Tape
Item: 15834
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$12.95
3 years & up. The Big Tape is just like a carpenter's, except that it is child-friendly. Measure everything in centimeters or inches using this retractable tape measure. Big and chunky and easy for little hands to use and understand size relationships. Tape measures 36" (100 cm) long.
3 years & up. Help your children count and sort with this Primer Practice Balance With Clear Buckets for Developing Math Skills. Children will exercise their critical thinking skills as they count out pieces to achieve equilibrium. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and discovery. Great for individual or small group play. Includes removable, transparent .5-liter buckets for comparing liquids or solids. One gram sensitivity.
Primer Practice Balance With Clear Buckets
Item: 47875
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$27.95
3 years & up. Help your children count and sort with this Primer Practice Balance With Clear Buckets for Developing Math Skills. Children will exercise their critical thinking skills as they count out pieces to achieve equilibrium. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and discovery. Great for individual or small group play. Includes removable, transparent .5-liter buckets for comparing liquids or solids. One gram sensitivity.
3 years & up. Teach weight, measurement and grams with this strong, durable, plastic balance! The scale features detachable buckets with sliding compensators for zero adjustments. This scale is sized perfectly for classroom use or at home. Includes five each of 5 gram and 10 gram Hexagram® weights. 24.5"L x 8.5"W x 14"H.
Pan Balance
Item: 47896
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$41.95
3 years & up. Teach weight, measurement and grams with this strong, durable, plastic balance! The scale features detachable buckets with sliding compensators for zero adjustments. This scale is sized perfectly for classroom use or at home. Includes five each of 5 gram and 10 gram Hexagram® weights. 24.5"L x 8.5"W x 14"H.
18 months & up. Support fine motor skills in children by adding Vehicle Match-Ups to your selection of toddler toys! This set offers 6 vehicles that children can sort, match, and drive around as a hands-on way to introduce and reinforce shapes, colors, and transportation. The vehicles are comprised of two sections that children can connect together. Each of the vehicles has its own shape for self-correction: square, rectangle, star, circle, triangle, and heart. Set includes boat, bus, ambulance, airplane, car, and firetruck. Activity card(s) are also included.
Toddler Vehicle Match-Ups - Set of 6
Item: 63714
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$35.95
18 months & up. Support fine motor skills in children by adding Vehicle Match-Ups to your selection of toddler toys! This set offers 6 vehicles that children can sort, match, and drive around as a hands-on way to introduce and reinforce shapes, colors, and transportation. The vehicles are comprised of two sections that children can connect together. Each of the vehicles has its own shape for self-correction: square, rectangle, star, circle, triangle, and heart. Set includes boat, bus, ambulance, airplane, car, and firetruck. Activity card(s) are also included.
Grades 1 & up. Students can explore shape, size, pattern, volume and measurement with these invaluable hands-on tools. Smooth wooden cones include sphere, cube, cylinders, pyramid, prisms, hemisphere and rectangular solids, ranging in size from 2" to 3".
Wooden Geometric Solids
Item: 11041
Temporarily Out of Stock
$25.95
Grades 1 & up. Students can explore shape, size, pattern, volume and measurement with these invaluable hands-on tools. Smooth wooden cones include sphere, cube, cylinders, pyramid, prisms, hemisphere and rectangular solids, ranging in size from 2" to 3".
3 years & up. It's time to shape up with these toss-and-learn bean bags. Each bean bag is a different color and shape - circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, pentagon, hexagon, and star - with its name beautifully embroidered. Bean bags are approximately 4" to 5" in size, just perfect for small hands, and come in a handy cloth drawstring bag. Includes a "Tip Sheet" packed with fun activities that make learning shapes an exciting visual and kinesthetic experience.
Shapes Bean Bags
Item: 82776
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$28.95
3 years & up. It's time to shape up with these toss-and-learn bean bags. Each bean bag is a different color and shape - circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, pentagon, hexagon, and star - with its name beautifully embroidered. Bean bags are approximately 4" to 5" in size, just perfect for small hands, and come in a handy cloth drawstring bag. Includes a "Tip Sheet" packed with fun activities that make learning shapes an exciting visual and kinesthetic experience.
3 years & up. Bring new life to your child's block set with these unique magnetic construction blocks. The colorful shapes and colors that make up this block set are magnetic, allowing for endless creations of the imagination. Storage of these blocks comes easily with the provided clear plastic jar. Includes 108 pieces in 6 colors: teal, red, yellow, light green, purple, and blue.
Magic Shapes - 108 Pieces
Item: 46260
Temporarily Out of Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Bring new life to your child's block set with these unique magnetic construction blocks. The colorful shapes and colors that make up this block set are magnetic, allowing for endless creations of the imagination. Storage of these blocks comes easily with the provided clear plastic jar. Includes 108 pieces in 6 colors: teal, red, yellow, light green, purple, and blue.
Grades 1 & up. Catch on to geometry! Combine sticks in 3 sizes, along with curves for making circles and cylinders, with two different connectors to build 2-D shapes, and even work to make 3-D shapes. Features soft pieces and simple connectors - perfect for working on 1st grade CCSS concepts. Includes 80 sticks and curves in 3 sizes, 40 connectors, and 15 double-sided activity cards.
Dive into Shapes!™
Item: 52589
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$34.95
Grades 1 & up. Catch on to geometry! Combine sticks in 3 sizes, along with curves for making circles and cylinders, with two different connectors to build 2-D shapes, and even work to make 3-D shapes. Features soft pieces and simple connectors - perfect for working on 1st grade CCSS concepts. Includes 80 sticks and curves in 3 sizes, 40 connectors, and 15 double-sided activity cards.
3 years & up. These story books make math concepts like shapes, counting, and colors fun when they are blended with rhythm, rhyme, and repetition along with colorful illustrations. A sure way to develop math skills with books that take a creative approach to teaching basic math concepts. Set of 6 paperback books.
Learning About Math Books - Set of 6
Item: 71723
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$46.95
3 years & up. These story books make math concepts like shapes, counting, and colors fun when they are blended with rhythm, rhyme, and repetition along with colorful illustrations. A sure way to develop math skills with books that take a creative approach to teaching basic math concepts. Set of 6 paperback books.
3 years & up. Children will be introduced to math concepts such as length, volume, weight, distance, and temperature with the materials and activities in this toolbox. Children will engage in hands-on math activities encouraged by eight activity card(s), road ruler, tape measure, and a set of manipulatives that incorporate all the listed math skills and more.
Measurement School Readiness Math Toolbox
Item: 63191
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$46.95
3 years & up. Children will be introduced to math concepts such as length, volume, weight, distance, and temperature with the materials and activities in this toolbox. Children will engage in hands-on math activities encouraged by eight activity card(s), road ruler, tape measure, and a set of manipulatives that incorporate all the listed math skills and more.
4 years & up. This Parquetry Block Super Set features thick, wooden geometric blocks in six bright colors to create and match patterns and designs. Practice matching the pattern on the cards or create your own designs. Included: 32 Block Pieces, Work Tray, and 20 Parquetry Pattern Cards.
Parquetry Block Super Set
Item: 13876
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$33.95
4 years & up. This Parquetry Block Super Set features thick, wooden geometric blocks in six bright colors to create and match patterns and designs. Practice matching the pattern on the cards or create your own designs. Included: 32 Block Pieces, Work Tray, and 20 Parquetry Pattern Cards.

Career Exploration

Children learning about Civil Engineering

Exploring STEM based careers assuming various roles in dramatic play gives children the opportunity to familiarize themselves with personal areas of interest and inspiration. Often, children gravitate toward the sense of wonder and innovation presented in STEM-like activities and interacting with materials will lay the foundation for additional STEM based learning.

3 years & up. Whether it's in a large jetliner or a small single-engine airplane, imagine all the places you could go with an airplane and pilot's license. Start by looking the part of a pilot with a dress-up set that includes a professional looking pilot's jacket with gold-colored accents and matching pilot's cap. The jacket opens in the front with hook-and-loop closures. Machine wash cold separately, do not tumble dry; do not bleach.
Airline Pilot Dress-Up
Item: 90232
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$39.95
3 years & up. Whether it's in a large jetliner or a small single-engine airplane, imagine all the places you could go with an airplane and pilot's license. Start by looking the part of a pilot with a dress-up set that includes a professional looking pilot's jacket with gold-colored accents and matching pilot's cap. The jacket opens in the front with hook-and-loop closures. Machine wash cold separately, do not tumble dry; do not bleach.
3 years & up. Dress up and inspire the new generation of doctors! Start with a crisp white lab coat, along with clip-on ID badge and plush stethoscope, and you have everything you need to jump-start your imagination. The lab coat opens in the front with hook-and-loop closures. Machine wash cold separately, do not tumble dry; do not bleach.
Doctor Dress-Up
Item: 90229
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$39.95
3 years & up. Dress up and inspire the new generation of doctors! Start with a crisp white lab coat, along with clip-on ID badge and plush stethoscope, and you have everything you need to jump-start your imagination. The lab coat opens in the front with hook-and-loop closures. Machine wash cold separately, do not tumble dry; do not bleach.
3 years & up. Explore what it is to be a nurse today, starting with your imagination and this nurse dress-up smock. This dress up includes a nurse smock, clip-on ID badge, plush syringe, and blood pressure cuff. The smock opens in the front and has hook-and-loop closures for easy dressing. Machine wash cold separately, do not tumble dry; do not bleach.
Nurse Dress-Up
Item: 90231
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$39.95
3 years & up. Explore what it is to be a nurse today, starting with your imagination and this nurse dress-up smock. This dress up includes a nurse smock, clip-on ID badge, plush syringe, and blood pressure cuff. The smock opens in the front and has hook-and-loop closures for easy dressing. Machine wash cold separately, do not tumble dry; do not bleach.
3 - 5 years. Imagine what you would fix if you were a mechanic! Mechanics not only fix cars-they fix lawnmowers, big machines, tractor trailers, and anything that has moving parts. Children can start their discovery of this fascinating career by slipping into this realistic looking jumpsuit, complete with hat, wrench, grease stains, and a rag sticking out of the back pocket. Add books, props, and manipulatives around the classroom for children to explore the vital service a mechanic plays in the community. Machine washable.
Gray Kids Mechanic Garment Career Dress Up
Item: 90225
In Stock
$39.95
3 - 5 years. Imagine what you would fix if you were a mechanic! Mechanics not only fix cars-they fix lawnmowers, big machines, tractor trailers, and anything that has moving parts. Children can start their discovery of this fascinating career by slipping into this realistic looking jumpsuit, complete with hat, wrench, grease stains, and a rag sticking out of the back pocket. Add books, props, and manipulatives around the classroom for children to explore the vital service a mechanic plays in the community. Machine washable.
3 - 5 years. 3... 2... 1... Blast off! It is time for that magical space vacation; do you go to the Moon, maybe Mars? Suit up in an astronaut jumpsuit that is fashioned after official space wear. A front zipper and hook-and-loop closures allow children to practice dressing and undressing, promoting independence. Encourage imaginative play. Garment is machine washable.
Astronaut Garment Career Dress Up
Item: 90209
In Stock
$39.95
3 - 5 years. 3... 2... 1... Blast off! It is time for that magical space vacation; do you go to the Moon, maybe Mars? Suit up in an astronaut jumpsuit that is fashioned after official space wear. A front zipper and hook-and-loop closures allow children to practice dressing and undressing, promoting independence. Encourage imaginative play. Garment is machine washable.

Outdoor STEM Adventures

STEM based outdoor play

STEM activities are easily translated into outdoor play. The infusion of nature sets the stage for adventures and experiences that incorporate all five senses. Having tools and materials to support child-guided innovation provides limitless opportunities to explore the natural environment and dive into STEM concepts.

3 years & up. Transform outdoor learning by bringing your STEM and math lessons outside. The Outdoor Scale is made from eco-friendly, sustainable eucalyptus wood. Perfect for the outdoor classroom! Scale measures 52"L x 31.5"W x 25.5"H. Translucent buckets are included and color may vary.
Outdoor Scale
Item: 63766
Temporarily Out of Stock
$159.95
$99.95
3 years & up. Transform outdoor learning by bringing your STEM and math lessons outside. The Outdoor Scale is made from eco-friendly, sustainable eucalyptus wood. Perfect for the outdoor classroom! Scale measures 52"L x 31.5"W x 25.5"H. Translucent buckets are included and color may vary.

Additional STEM Materials

Additional STEM based classroom products

From accessories and supplemental materials to book sets and STEM journals, we have a variety of complementary STEM materials that add value to your classroom learning and lesson.

3 years & up. With hat on head and tools in hand, children can enter the world of paleontology through discovery of ancient fossils and dinosaur skulls. Includes 10 fossils, 11 dinosaur skulls, 2 pith helmets (measuring 4.5"H x 10.95"W x 9.90"L each), 2 brushes, and a bucket with tools. All you need to do is add sand!
Prehistoric Fossil Dig
Item: 30328
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$59.95
3 years & up. With hat on head and tools in hand, children can enter the world of paleontology through discovery of ancient fossils and dinosaur skulls. Includes 10 fossils, 11 dinosaur skulls, 2 pith helmets (measuring 4.5"H x 10.95"W x 9.90"L each), 2 brushes, and a bucket with tools. All you need to do is add sand!
Grade K. From motion, life cycles, tools, and ocean life, our book set covers early STEM concepts which are perfect for the Kindergarten classroom. Children can understand and learn the information easily as each book features simple text and fun facts. Titles may vary, includes 6 paperback books.
STEM Books for Kindergarten - Set of 6
Item: 74174
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$54.95
Grade K. From motion, life cycles, tools, and ocean life, our book set covers early STEM concepts which are perfect for the Kindergarten classroom. Children can understand and learn the information easily as each book features simple text and fun facts. Titles may vary, includes 6 paperback books.
3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 8.5" x 11" pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.
STEM Journals - Set of 10
Item: 86303
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$24.95
3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 8.5" x 11" pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.
This set of 52 interactive STEM ideas will provide caregivers with a year's worth of weekly STEM activities for young children. These simple and straightforward ideas are enjoyable for families and children alike, and they're a great way to promote STEM activities for toddlers. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.
52 Interactive STEM Ideas for Infants and Toddlers - 5" x 5" Activity Cards
Item: 63784
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$19.95
This set of 52 interactive STEM ideas will provide caregivers with a year's worth of weekly STEM activities for young children. These simple and straightforward ideas are enjoyable for families and children alike, and they're a great way to promote STEM activities for toddlers. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.
3 years & up. This set of 52 activity card(s) will provide classrooms with a year's worth of interactive STEM activities for children and their families. These simple and straightforward STEM-themed family engagement ideas are enjoyable for teachers, families, and children alike. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.
52 STEM Family Engagement Ideas - 5" x 5" Activity Cards
Item: 63785
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$18.95
3 years & up. This set of 52 activity card(s) will provide classrooms with a year's worth of interactive STEM activities for children and their families. These simple and straightforward STEM-themed family engagement ideas are enjoyable for teachers, families, and children alike. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.
4 years & up. Many things we use everyday were designed by engineers. These exciting books show ways to explore the connections between engineering, science, math and technology and how their ideas affect us in our day-to-day lives. Set of 4 paperback books.
Learning About Engineers Books - Set of 4
Item: 73725
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$41.95
4 years & up. Many things we use everyday were designed by engineers. These exciting books show ways to explore the connections between engineering, science, math and technology and how their ideas affect us in our day-to-day lives. Set of 4 paperback books.
3 years & up. A great sensory alternative to sand, oatmeal, or rice! These colorful polypropylene plastic pellets are non-allergenic and incredibly fun to play with. Fill your sand and water tables, sand boxes, and more with the pellets and add water to watch them float. Create crazy art projects without as much mess or fuss as sand! Scoop® not included. Easily sanitize by soaking Kidfetti® in a bleach/water solution and rinse with clear water. Strain Kidfetti® with a sieve to remove excess water and allow drying. Approximately 10 pound bag.
Colorful Kidfetti® - A Great Alternative to Sand
Item: 18148
In Stock
$129.95
3 years & up. A great sensory alternative to sand, oatmeal, or rice! These colorful polypropylene plastic pellets are non-allergenic and incredibly fun to play with. Fill your sand and water tables, sand boxes, and more with the pellets and add water to watch them float. Create crazy art projects without as much mess or fuss as sand! Scoop® not included. Easily sanitize by soaking Kidfetti® in a bleach/water solution and rinse with clear water. Strain Kidfetti® with a sieve to remove excess water and allow drying. Approximately 10 pound bag.
2 years & up. Create your own sensory tubes with this set of 4 clear tubes with dual openings. Includes 8 solid lids (two red, two blue, two yellow, two orange) and 4 vented lids (red, blue, yellow,orange) to let children explore their sense of smell. Lids easily twist on and off, and hold liquid securely inside. Contents shown are not included. Each tube is 12"H x 2"D.
Science Sensory Tubes
Item: 30769
In Stock
$47.95
2 years & up. Create your own sensory tubes with this set of 4 clear tubes with dual openings. Includes 8 solid lids (two red, two blue, two yellow, two orange) and 4 vented lids (red, blue, yellow,orange) to let children explore their sense of smell. Lids easily twist on and off, and hold liquid securely inside. Contents shown are not included. Each tube is 12"H x 2"D.
3 years & up. This Light Cube Accessory Kit is the perfect light table starter kit for younger students! The kit features tons of safe and colorful materials to play with on the Light Cube (sold separately #27915). Count and sort beautiful bead shapes, examine details in x-rays, layer Optical Illusion sheets to discover interesting patterns, drop paint onto the washable surface, and drag paint scrapers on top to make swirls and lines. Includes: 5 clear plastic trays that fit snugly on the Light Cube, Counting and Stringing Rings, 12 Optical Illusion sheets, 2 Paint Pipettes, 2 Sqiggle Pipettes, 8 clear vials, 3 Paint Scrappers, 8 Animal X-Rays, and a teacher guide.
Light Cube Accessory Kit
Item: 27916
In Stock
$69.95
3 years & up. This Light Cube Accessory Kit is the perfect light table starter kit for younger students! The kit features tons of safe and colorful materials to play with on the Light Cube (sold separately #27915). Count and sort beautiful bead shapes, examine details in x-rays, layer Optical Illusion sheets to discover interesting patterns, drop paint onto the washable surface, and drag paint scrapers on top to make swirls and lines. Includes: 5 clear plastic trays that fit snugly on the Light Cube, Counting and Stringing Rings, 12 Optical Illusion sheets, 2 Paint Pipettes, 2 Sqiggle Pipettes, 8 clear vials, 3 Paint Scrappers, 8 Animal X-Rays, and a teacher guide.
3 years & up. This rugged light cube is portable, durable, and rechargeable. It even strobes, flashes, and changes color with the touch of a button! The cube is the perfect size for individual and small group play. Young children can stand or kneel at the cube and engage in focused, quiet play. The easy-to-clean surface is ideal for art and exploration activities both indoors and outdoors. Use the cube for examining transparent and opaque objects. Add interest to counting, sorting, sequencing, and building activities. Charging time is 6 hours. Operating time (unplugged) is 5 - 15 hours. Remote control distance is 10'. Includes: cube, power source, remote control, and a teacher guide. Measures: 16"W x 16"H x 16"D.
Light Cube
Item: 27915
In Stock
$329.95
3 years & up. This rugged light cube is portable, durable, and rechargeable. It even strobes, flashes, and changes color with the touch of a button! The cube is the perfect size for individual and small group play. Young children can stand or kneel at the cube and engage in focused, quiet play. The easy-to-clean surface is ideal for art and exploration activities both indoors and outdoors. Use the cube for examining transparent and opaque objects. Add interest to counting, sorting, sequencing, and building activities. Charging time is 6 hours. Operating time (unplugged) is 5 - 15 hours. Remote control distance is 10'. Includes: cube, power source, remote control, and a teacher guide. Measures: 16"W x 16"H x 16"D.
3 years & up. What can we find today? Collect trinkets, natural materials and sensory objects to place in the beautiful Treasure Blocks. Smooth hardwood frames with inset, transparent acrylic windows have a removable panel to place small objects to observe or display. Ideal for color exploration and light table activities. Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more. Two screws on the removable panel keep objects securely in place until ready to be replaced. Set of 8. Largest Block measures 5.5" L x 5.5" W x 2" H.
Clear Treasure Blocks - Set of 8
Item: 91346
In Stock
$61.95
3 years & up. What can we find today? Collect trinkets, natural materials and sensory objects to place in the beautiful Treasure Blocks. Smooth hardwood frames with inset, transparent acrylic windows have a removable panel to place small objects to observe or display. Ideal for color exploration and light table activities. Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more. Two screws on the removable panel keep objects securely in place until ready to be replaced. Set of 8. Largest Block measures 5.5" L x 5.5" W x 2" H.
3 years & up. What can we find today? Children can collect sensory objects, natural materials and trinkets to place in the beautiful Treasure Blocks. Smooth hardwood frames with inset, colored transparent acrylic windows have a removable panel to place small objects. Ideal for display, observation, color exploration, light table activities and more. Largest Block measures 5.5" L x 5.5" W x 2" H. Set of 8.
Primary Treasure Blocks - Set of 8
Item: 91353
In Stock
$61.95
3 years & up. What can we find today? Children can collect sensory objects, natural materials and trinkets to place in the beautiful Treasure Blocks. Smooth hardwood frames with inset, colored transparent acrylic windows have a removable panel to place small objects. Ideal for display, observation, color exploration, light table activities and more. Largest Block measures 5.5" L x 5.5" W x 2" H. Set of 8.
3 years & up. Take a closer look at natural wood elements and inspire curiosity while exploring this Natural Wood Treasures Pack! Loose parts inspire children to be creative and problem-solving. Discover various branches, drift wood, rattan, roots, bark, and willows. This set features 13 different natural wood elements: Branch Offcuts - Oval, Mulberry Slices, Small Cuts Tea Plant Branch Cuttings, Azalea Branch Cuttings, Drift Wood, Dark Brown Rattan, Dried Ginger Root, Mulberry Root, Rattan Slices, Bark Squares, Willow Branches, Incense Tree Root, and Twisted Willow. Items may vary due to seasons.
Natural Wooden Loose Parts Kit
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3 years & up. Take a closer look at natural wood elements and inspire curiosity while exploring this Natural Wood Treasures Pack! Loose parts inspire children to be creative and problem-solving. Discover various branches, drift wood, rattan, roots, bark, and willows. This set features 13 different natural wood elements: Branch Offcuts - Oval, Mulberry Slices, Small Cuts Tea Plant Branch Cuttings, Azalea Branch Cuttings, Drift Wood, Dark Brown Rattan, Dried Ginger Root, Mulberry Root, Rattan Slices, Bark Squares, Willow Branches, Incense Tree Root, and Twisted Willow. Items may vary due to seasons.
3 years & up. This set of beautiful habutae fabric features a shiny aesthetic in seven different colors of the rainbow to create fascinating visual effects. The lightweight and very smooth habutae fabric comes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Use them for dramatic play scenarios, enhance music and movement, or textural and visual simulation. Fabric is polyester.
Pretend Play Habutae Fabric - 7 Pieces
Item: 147155
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$39.95
3 years & up. This set of beautiful habutae fabric features a shiny aesthetic in seven different colors of the rainbow to create fascinating visual effects. The lightweight and very smooth habutae fabric comes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Use them for dramatic play scenarios, enhance music and movement, or textural and visual simulation. Fabric is polyester.
3 years & up. Introduce early math, science, and literacy concepts, as well as fine motor skills, in a fun and engaging way by utilizing included materials on your light table. Over 200 pieces including transparent numerals, 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, circular dots, and bead-filled shapes - all in a variety of colors! Three sorting trays and an activity card(s) are also included.
Light Table Accessory Kit
Item: 63270
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$74.95
3 years & up. Introduce early math, science, and literacy concepts, as well as fine motor skills, in a fun and engaging way by utilizing included materials on your light table. Over 200 pieces including transparent numerals, 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, circular dots, and bead-filled shapes - all in a variety of colors! Three sorting trays and an activity card(s) are also included.
3 years & up. Light up creativity and exploration with this Color Changing Light Panel! These light panels give children the opportunity to explore the effects of color mixing, opacity, and transparency. Children can observe natural and man-made objects in an interesting and different way. The light panels are powered by a low voltage mains power supply using the latest LED strips and diffusers to evenly illuminate the panels. Light panels can change between 20 different colors using an infrared remote control that can be set for individual color or slowly rotate colors through a sequence via "smooth, fade, flash, or strobe" settings. Size: 23.1"L x 16.1"W.
Color Changing Light Panel
Item: 147146
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$469.95
3 years & up. Light up creativity and exploration with this Color Changing Light Panel! These light panels give children the opportunity to explore the effects of color mixing, opacity, and transparency. Children can observe natural and man-made objects in an interesting and different way. The light panels are powered by a low voltage mains power supply using the latest LED strips and diffusers to evenly illuminate the panels. Light panels can change between 20 different colors using an infrared remote control that can be set for individual color or slowly rotate colors through a sequence via "smooth, fade, flash, or strobe" settings. Size: 23.1"L x 16.1"W.

Resource Books

STEM Resource Books

Resource books provide access to ideas, activities, projects, and adventures for educators to incorporate into the classroom. Building the foundation for inquiry-based play and investigative learning is a breeze when valuable, research based resources are available to complement and support your own plans and ideas.

Most early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but do not approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities. This book approaches learning centers through the STEM lens, and shares how themes can be integrated into centers to promote creativity and higher-level thinking. "STEM Play" provides varied activities for the most common centers: art, blocks, dramatic play, literacy, math, science, music and movement. Full of beautiful, full-color photos that show the activities in real early childhood classrooms, teachers can easily use the book's ideas immediately in their curriculum. Also includes a "How To" section for teachers who wish to expand on the STEM focus and use themed activities in their learning centers. Paperback. 174 pages.
STEM Play: Integrating Inquiry into Learning Centers
Item: 81378
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Most early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but do not approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities. This book approaches learning centers through the STEM lens, and shares how themes can be integrated into centers to promote creativity and higher-level thinking. "STEM Play" provides varied activities for the most common centers: art, blocks, dramatic play, literacy, math, science, music and movement. Full of beautiful, full-color photos that show the activities in real early childhood classrooms, teachers can easily use the book's ideas immediately in their curriculum. Also includes a "How To" section for teachers who wish to expand on the STEM focus and use themed activities in their learning centers. Paperback. 174 pages.
Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials--acorns, hardware, stones, aluminum foil, fabric scraps, for example--that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Loose parts are alluring and beautiful. They capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. With more than 550 color photographs of many kinds of loose parts in real early childhood settings, classroom stories, and a dynamic overview, this book provides inspiration and information about the ways loose parts support open-ended learning, enhance play, and empower children. With loose parts, the possibilities are endless. Age focus: 0 - 6 years. Paperback. 232 pages.
Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children - Paperback
Item: 72295
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Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials--acorns, hardware, stones, aluminum foil, fabric scraps, for example--that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Loose parts are alluring and beautiful. They capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. With more than 550 color photographs of many kinds of loose parts in real early childhood settings, classroom stories, and a dynamic overview, this book provides inspiration and information about the ways loose parts support open-ended learning, enhance play, and empower children. With loose parts, the possibilities are endless. Age focus: 0 - 6 years. Paperback. 232 pages.
This follow-up to the wildly popular "Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children" brings the fun of found objects to infants and toddlers. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant toddler environment. Learn about the safety considerations of each age group and how to appropriately select materials for your children. Captivating classroom stories and proven science, provide the context for how this style of play supports children's development and learning. Because the possibilities are endless, each child can use the materials appropriate for their developmental level and safely explore their world. Age focus: 0 - 3. Paperback. 272 pages.
Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers - Paperback
Item: 85541
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$39.95
This follow-up to the wildly popular "Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children" brings the fun of found objects to infants and toddlers. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant toddler environment. Learn about the safety considerations of each age group and how to appropriately select materials for your children. Captivating classroom stories and proven science, provide the context for how this style of play supports children's development and learning. Because the possibilities are endless, each child can use the materials appropriate for their developmental level and safely explore their world. Age focus: 0 - 3. Paperback. 272 pages.
Math crops up in everyday activities in so many ways. You can help preschoolers see math in the petals of a flower, the shape of a window, the bounce of a ball, the growth of a plant, and the repetition of a song. Instead of teaching math to preschoolers, you can be their guide as they experiment, think about problems, try solutions, gain understanding, and discuss their findings. With your guidance, preschoolers can figure out how the world of mathematics works and how math works in their world. Paperback. 104 pages.
Creative Investigations in Early Math
Item: 88401
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$16.95
Math crops up in everyday activities in so many ways. You can help preschoolers see math in the petals of a flower, the shape of a window, the bounce of a ball, the growth of a plant, and the repetition of a song. Instead of teaching math to preschoolers, you can be their guide as they experiment, think about problems, try solutions, gain understanding, and discuss their findings. With your guidance, preschoolers can figure out how the world of mathematics works and how math works in their world. Paperback. 104 pages.
Play is learning! But play in the early years is endangered by the emphasis on push-down academics, mounting parental expectations, and pressures on early childhood teachers to prepare young children for the rigors of kindergarten and beyond. With all of that, gains made by play experiences, including readiness skills and social-emotional development, have fallen away. Young children learn best through play. This book helps educators understand the different types of play and the rich opportunities offered through carefully planned time and environments designed for valuable pre-K play experiences. Paperback. 184 pages.
Planning for Play
Item: 89711
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$14.95
Play is learning! But play in the early years is endangered by the emphasis on push-down academics, mounting parental expectations, and pressures on early childhood teachers to prepare young children for the rigors of kindergarten and beyond. With all of that, gains made by play experiences, including readiness skills and social-emotional development, have fallen away. Young children learn best through play. This book helps educators understand the different types of play and the rich opportunities offered through carefully planned time and environments designed for valuable pre-K play experiences. Paperback. 184 pages.
When teachers implement the project approach to learning, young children can follow their own real-world interests to gain deeper understanding. Children wonder about a topic, formulate their questions, and then figure out the answers for themselves in their own way. The project approach helps children dig deeply into intellectual and social experiences that can help them see meaningful benefits of the skills they are acquiring. "Picturing the Project Approach" will lead teachers every step of the way toward incorporating this teaching method in any toddler, preschool or elementary classroom. Paperback. 120 pages.
Picturing the Project Approach
Item: 89710
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When teachers implement the project approach to learning, young children can follow their own real-world interests to gain deeper understanding. Children wonder about a topic, formulate their questions, and then figure out the answers for themselves in their own way. The project approach helps children dig deeply into intellectual and social experiences that can help them see meaningful benefits of the skills they are acquiring. "Picturing the Project Approach" will lead teachers every step of the way toward incorporating this teaching method in any toddler, preschool or elementary classroom. Paperback. 120 pages.
Parents are eager to help their children learn, but teaching young children complicated scientific and mathematical concepts can be intimidating. Simple STEAM helps parents realize they don't need to be engineers or scientists to support STEAM learning. Help children explore STEAM concepts with fun and engaging activities. Discover STEAM learning opportunities in everyday activities and experiences. Prepare children for kindergarten and build crucial 21st century learning skills, including collaboration, communication, creativity and problem solving, curiosity, and critical thinking. 152 pages.
Simple STEAM: 50+ Science Technology Engineering® Art Math Activities
Item: 90588
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Parents are eager to help their children learn, but teaching young children complicated scientific and mathematical concepts can be intimidating. Simple STEAM helps parents realize they don't need to be engineers or scientists to support STEAM learning. Help children explore STEAM concepts with fun and engaging activities. Discover STEAM learning opportunities in everyday activities and experiences. Prepare children for kindergarten and build crucial 21st century learning skills, including collaboration, communication, creativity and problem solving, curiosity, and critical thinking. 152 pages.
Most preschool teachers have musical instruments in their classrooms, but may not realize they can use them for science explorations. In this book, discover 100 activities that let children ages 3-6 explore the science of music and sound using materials easy to find for a preschool classroom. Children will use their bodies to create sounds, explore the relationship between size and pitch, investigate how tempo affects the way we listen to sounds, create musical instruments, and much more. From the drops of rainwater to the tinkling of wind chimes, the science of sound is all around. You will indulge young children's curiosity and engage them in scientific inquiry as they explore, listen, observe, experiment, think, and discuss different kinds of sounds and the tools for making them. Paperback. 200 pages.
Exploring the Science of Sounds
Item: 89713
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Most preschool teachers have musical instruments in their classrooms, but may not realize they can use them for science explorations. In this book, discover 100 activities that let children ages 3-6 explore the science of music and sound using materials easy to find for a preschool classroom. Children will use their bodies to create sounds, explore the relationship between size and pitch, investigate how tempo affects the way we listen to sounds, create musical instruments, and much more. From the drops of rainwater to the tinkling of wind chimes, the science of sound is all around. You will indulge young children's curiosity and engage them in scientific inquiry as they explore, listen, observe, experiment, think, and discuss different kinds of sounds and the tools for making them. Paperback. 200 pages.
While most activity books encourage indoor explorations, countless adventures and learning opportunities await outside! Going for a walk or exploring the local community can bring about much more than just exercise. Little Walks, Big Adventures helps you teach your toddler about his/her surroundings through fun and adventurous local explorations, outdoor games and activities that promote and enhance learning. Parents and caregivers will help their toddlers enhance their vocabulary, language skills, cognitive skills, motor skills, and more! 160 pages.
Little Walks, Big Adventures: 50+ Ideas for Exploring with Toddlers
Item: 90586
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While most activity books encourage indoor explorations, countless adventures and learning opportunities await outside! Going for a walk or exploring the local community can bring about much more than just exercise. Little Walks, Big Adventures helps you teach your toddler about his/her surroundings through fun and adventurous local explorations, outdoor games and activities that promote and enhance learning. Parents and caregivers will help their toddlers enhance their vocabulary, language skills, cognitive skills, motor skills, and more! 160 pages.
Early childhood teachers continue to seek activities that promote STEM-based learning. But most STEM books focus on science and math, excluding technology and engineering. Creative Investigations in Early Engineering® & Technology helps teachers create a more well-rounded STEM learning program. Encourage children to think, make, tinker and innovate. Introduce engineering skills such as coding in a developmentally appropriate way. Leverage children's use of digital technologies to help them learn new skills. Promote active engagement and participation in classroom learning. Paperback. 112 pages.
Creative Investigations in Early Engineering® & Technology
Item: 90591
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Early childhood teachers continue to seek activities that promote STEM-based learning. But most STEM books focus on science and math, excluding technology and engineering. Creative Investigations in Early Engineering® & Technology helps teachers create a more well-rounded STEM learning program. Encourage children to think, make, tinker and innovate. Introduce engineering skills such as coding in a developmentally appropriate way. Leverage children's use of digital technologies to help them learn new skills. Promote active engagement and participation in classroom learning. Paperback. 112 pages.
Offering inspiration and guidance on creating culturally sensitive and culturally sustainable early childhood environments. With the help of over 400 full-color photos this book guides readers to use their environment to promote a sense of wonder, curiosity, and joy, and allow children to explore their identity. This book analyzes environment design through six key terms: aesthetic--the nature of art and beauty; authenticity--avoiding stereotypical and biased assumptions; equity-achieving equal outcomes by the individualizing support for each child; dynamic--always changing and supporting children's critical thinking; praxis--actioned informed by theory; and critical reflection--the on-going process of consideration, analysis and informed decision-making applied to daily work. Age focus: 0 - 8 years. Paperback. 280 pages.
Loose Parts 3: Inspiring Culturally Sustainable Environments - Paperback
Item: 91275
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Offering inspiration and guidance on creating culturally sensitive and culturally sustainable early childhood environments. With the help of over 400 full-color photos this book guides readers to use their environment to promote a sense of wonder, curiosity, and joy, and allow children to explore their identity. This book analyzes environment design through six key terms: aesthetic--the nature of art and beauty; authenticity--avoiding stereotypical and biased assumptions; equity-achieving equal outcomes by the individualizing support for each child; dynamic--always changing and supporting children's critical thinking; praxis--actioned informed by theory; and critical reflection--the on-going process of consideration, analysis and informed decision-making applied to daily work. Age focus: 0 - 8 years. Paperback. 280 pages.
Young children are born scientists with an innate desire to analyze and investigate the world around them. Creative Investigations in Early Science helps educators expand and encourage young learners' inquisitive nature as they explore the physical, life, and earth sciences. Paperback. 100 pages.
Creative Investigations in Early Science
Item: 92755
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Young children are born scientists with an innate desire to analyze and investigate the world around them. Creative Investigations in Early Science helps educators expand and encourage young learners' inquisitive nature as they explore the physical, life, and earth sciences. Paperback. 100 pages.
While the visual and performing arts are powerful curricular companions to early STEM experiences, educators may not have the tools and resources to introduce art beyond painting and drawing. Creative Investigations in Early Art provides them with an inquisitive, explorative approach to boost young learners creativity and critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills through artistic expression. Paperback. 112 pages.
Creative Investigations in Early Art
Item: 92918
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$18.95
While the visual and performing arts are powerful curricular companions to early STEM experiences, educators may not have the tools and resources to introduce art beyond painting and drawing. Creative Investigations in Early Art provides them with an inquisitive, explorative approach to boost young learners creativity and critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills through artistic expression. Paperback. 112 pages.
For the littlest learners, everything is an activity--feeling a rock, trying to lick a bubble, smelling a flower, or poking sand. In this book, teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers will learn how these simple explorations support cognitive and vocabulary development. The book explains heuristic learning--discovery by trial and error--and how to encourage this type of learning to boost development. Through his explorations, the child is answering some fundamental questions: What is this and what can I do with it? Later, he will add to his knowledge: What else can this do and what can this become? This is cognitive development in action! Age focus: 0-3. Paperback. 80 pages.
Treasure Basket Explorations: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers
Item: 74131
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$12.95
For the littlest learners, everything is an activity--feeling a rock, trying to lick a bubble, smelling a flower, or poking sand. In this book, teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers will learn how these simple explorations support cognitive and vocabulary development. The book explains heuristic learning--discovery by trial and error--and how to encourage this type of learning to boost development. Through his explorations, the child is answering some fundamental questions: What is this and what can I do with it? Later, he will add to his knowledge: What else can this do and what can this become? This is cognitive development in action! Age focus: 0-3. Paperback. 80 pages.