The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, a staple of early childhood programs, has been updated! Use All About the ECERS-3™ to answer your questions about the third edition of this comprehensive assessment tool. It is organized to match the ECERS-3™ by subscale item, and indicator. Each section offers clear explanations of how to interpret each item and indicator on the scale, along with photographs of real-world settings. It will help you use the ECERS-3™ to accurately… More »

3 years & up. Literacy and alphabet knowledge is the foundation for learning. Expand a child's learning with this Literacy Summer Enrichment Toolbox. Encourage book reading, storytelling, or writing. Includes: Uppercase Alphabet Flashcards, Tortoise Finger Puppet, "Sheep In A Jeep" Paperback Book, Junior Composition Book, Pencil, Pencil/Crayon Sharpener, Activity Guide, and Storage Container.

3 years & up. The ability to recognize and extend a repeating pattern is important for math, but also crucial for early reading (think of spelling patterns!). With this kit and the related activities, your child will learn to identify, create, and extend patterns. These skills lay important foundations for school readiness. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. Supports parent involvement and early learning through… More »

3 years & up. Discover a fun-filled world of active play in this collage of up-close images of children engaged in a healthy lifestyle. Complete the puzzle to see children climbing, cooking, blowing bubbles and so much more! This large 24-piece real photo puzzle is made of extra-thick durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. Puzzle insert included. Measures 24" x 36".

3 years & up. Spark young children's interest in gardening with the Let's Get Gardening Backpack Kit. The kit will encourage children to learn about how plants grow, the plant life cycle and how to care for living things. Kit comes in a clear vinyl sized backpack with front zipper pocket.

3 years & up. Each of the four puzzles in this set shows real images of children of differing abilities. Features include a tabbed corner for easy piece removal and a photo underneath for guided assembly. Puzzles each have 14 pieces and measure 9" x 12".

3 years & up. Reinforce basic concepts and make learning fun with bingo! Create healthy habits and make learning about foods fun with this bingo game using real images of healthy foods and nutrition. Includes images of fruits, vegetables, sweets, drinks, and carbs. Up to 20 players can play with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

Easily evaluate the quality of outdoor environments with this helpful and convenient Additional Scoring Protocols Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale. This tool is great for use in assessing the quality of early childhood outdoor environments. This POEMS scale can also be used as a design and planning guide for teachers and administrators. Set of 10.

3 years & up. Get your child all the basics they will need to get excited about school! There are so many ways young students learn, from experiencing different textures to writing. This kit includes crayons, a book, a puzzle, a journal, a single playfoam, kid counters, and an activity calendar.

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… More »

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Language and Literary Skills Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage children in meaningful interactions with print and language. Kit includes: 104 Magnetic Soft Learning Letters, Pocket Wall Chart, Wooden Alphabet Stamp Set, 2 Sets of Flashcards, 26 Feels-Write Letter Stones,… More »

3 years & up. A beautiful take on traditional, early childhood storage units, the Sense of Place 2-Shelf Large Open Storage 30" combines contemporary, versatile design with sturdy, long-lasting construction. An easy-to-clean combination of birch plywood, white laminate plywood and birch solids make this open shelving unit the perfect neutral backdrop to highlight and store classroom materials, found objects and art projects. Limited lifetime warranty. Clean with mild soap and water. Do… More »

3 years & up. Your little one can learn to navigate the roads safely with these traffic signs! Teach children to recognize essential road signs and safety rules at an early age. Set includes 9 different road signs; stop, go, yield, one way, and more. These road signs are designed with lightweight, durable plastic and are easy to assemble, making them the perfect addition to any roadway! Approximately 27.5" tall.

3 years & up. Magic Connectors feature brightly colored pieces that snap together to create fun, free-form designs and letter shapes. These uniquely-shaped connectors enhance gross and fine motor skills through the creative building. Encourage children to build their own unique figures. Use these pieces in a lesson about shapes, and assign children a shape to build afterward. Longest piece measures 3". Included: 75 Connectors, 6 Wheels, 9 Spokes, and Storage Box.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Mathematics Skills Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage growth and exploration across math concepts. Kit includes: 200 Pieces Round Math Counters Tub, Balance Scale, Pattern Blocks & Boards, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Wooden Geometric Solids, 10 Measuring Tapes,… More »

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Investigations Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage these in-depth investigations. Kit includes: 20 Child-sized clipboards, Tripod Magnifier, 6 Magnifying Glasses, 6 Binoculars, 6 Magnetic Wands, 10 Measuring Tapes, 6 Sorting Hoops, "Comparing Materials" book set… More »

3 years & up. Create a peaceful oasis with easy-to-clean furniture that features nature-inspired textures and curves. A lightweight yet durable construction make the Washable Wicker Mirrored Table an ideal addition to any indoor or outdoor learning environment. An inset mirror will support children's self-awareness while also enhancing sensory experiences and loose parts play. Combine with the Kids' Washable Wicker Chairs (sold separately, 300603) to create a cohesive aesthetic. Table measures… More »

3 years & up. Match and connect the nut and bolt manipulatives by color and shape then twist them together. The nut and bolt pieces are designed for children to easily grasp and supports fine motor skills development. Bolts measure approximately 2.5". Includes 72 Plastic Nuts and Bolts Pieces and Storage Box.

3 years & up. Connect these bright, colorful stars from any direction for endless fun. With the Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces children will develop, fine motor skills, color recognition, and problem-solving skills, as they connect and build. Encourage children to call out the colors they use or build familiar shapes. This set includes over 480 plastic pieces. Pieces come in 4 colors (red, blue, green, and yellow) and include a storage box for easy cleanup.

3 years & up. The Sense of Place 30" Corner Unit provides a unique corner storage solution. Use as a connecting piece with other Sense of Place furniture pieces to create a modular system within the classroom, or use alone to satisfy organizational needs in smaller learning environments. An easy-to-clean combination of birch plywood, white laminate plywood and birch solids make this open shelving unit the perfect neutral backdrop to highlight and store classroom materials, found objects… More »

3 years & up. These wonderful Multicultural Stamp Pads to Stamp and Print Realistic Skin Tones are a great tool for self portrait projects. Children will love creating diverse figures for their art projects. These stamp pads help promote creativity, art learning, and crafting. This jumbo stamp pad set is complete with 4 different skin tone colors.

3 years & up. Develop your children's counting skills with these exciting Colorful Transportation Counters with Containers for practicing early math skills. These counters represent six different modes of transportation in a variety of colors. Children will love mimicking the sounds of the different vehicles as they count. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. Each container includes 72 counters.

3 years & up. As a supplement to the Language and Literacy Skills Resource Kit (item #63058), these Spanish materials will support inclusion of the Spanish speakers in the classroom. Includes: Magnetic Spanish Learning Letters and Spanish Alphabet and Picture Word Cards.

3 years & up. Engage young minds and inspire ocean exploration with this Ocean Bingo Learning Game! Young learners will love playing this game with classmates as they become familiar with ocean life. Up to 20 players with 26 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.