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. These puzzles help children recognize basic colors and words. This self-correcting set promotes fine motor, problem-solving, color matching, and communication skills. Have children tell you the color of the puzzle they have and read out each object on their board. If the object makes a sound, have children make the sound as well. These wooden inlay puzzles have rounded corners, with easy to grip, lift-out pieces. Printed next to each object are the identifying words. Each puzzle… More »

3 years & up. Encourage your little one to put their crafting skills to the test with the Wooden Tool Belt Playset! The adjustable tool belt features classic colors and allows mini-artisans to have their hands free and their equipment always within their reach! The adjustable work belt includes realistic-looking wooden tools and accessories; pipe wrench, ratchet, screwdriver, spanners, screws, nuts, and perforations made of wood. Help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as children… 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. Help children learn to recognize the basic shapes by matching the objects to the right shapes on the board. Encourage children to identify the shape on each puzzle and call out the objects under each shape. For further learning, have children identify some of the colors on their puzzle. Each 6.75" x 8.5" puzzle is self-correcting with brightly colored pictures and a raised surface for easy pick-up.

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. Introduce a new instrument to your classroom music collection with this Bright Colored Glockenspiel Instrument for Music and Rhythm Learning. This unique bell set features letter names on each colored bar, accurately pitched with a diatonic range from C2 to C3. This instrument promotes dexterity and color recognition. Encourage your children to follow along to a rhythm or to create their own unique sounds. The corners are rounded for safety. Pair of mallets included.

3 years & up. This Baby Black Bear hand puppet features soft fur, a sweet face, and movable head and arms. Measures 5"L x 6"W x 9"Tall.

3 years & up. Design all types of construction vehicles with our engineering set. Perfectly sized for small hands, children can connect the chunky bolts, wheels, and joints. As children build, they boost planning and motor skills. A total of 210 pieces in a stackable plastic container.

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.

3 years & up. Enjoy the beauty of nature with this artistic collage of real insects in their native habitats. Photographed insects include a Keeled Skimmer Dragonfly, Black Swallowtail Caterpillar, Leaf Beetle, Wasp, Nymph of Locust, and White Peacock Butterfly. Promote conversation about new and familiar people, places, and things while developing decision making and problem solving strategies. Large 24-piece floor puzzle is made of extra-thick durable cardboard with wipe-clean surfaces. Puzzle… More »

Designed for teachers of 3 - 5 year olds, this complete curriculum focuses on how teachers can encourage, facilitate, and stimulate children's learning and growth. Explaining and supporting the major developmental tasks of preschoolers, including adjusting to school, making friends, exploring roles, communicating, problem-solving, and expressing feelings. This book includes a comprehensive appendix, planning tools, and an array of useful teaching strategies. Paperback. 640 pages.

3 years & up. A springtime sight, this fluffy yellow duckling waddles throughout the day quacking and flapping its wings. It has a movable beak and wings. Measures 10"L x 6"W x 9"H.

3 years & up. Endless construction possibilities, bright fluorescent colors, easy-to-connect pieces, all add up to fun. This 140 piece set consists of 5 different shapes in 5 assorted colors. Includes a sturdy, stackable container that measures 12"L x 7" W" x 6"H.

3 years & up. Kids can learn all about big cats with this bobcat kitten hand puppet! With soft, sleek fur, this cat features a movable mouth and movable forelegs through a hole underneath. Measures 20"L x 5"W x 6"H.

3 years & up. From simple designs to more engineering marvels, these simple sticks connect from end to end or along any side. Add rings to make movement and added interest, the possibilities are endless.This large set includes 36 sticks (2.75"L) in 10 colors, 4 large rings (2" in diameter) and 6 small rings (1.5" in diameter) in 10 colors. 460 pieces.

This sitting polar bear hand puppet with movable mouth and legs, is the perfect puppet to teach kids about earth conservation and the health of our planet. Ideal for stage and puppet theater, storytelling, teaching and role-playing. Polar Bear measures 12"L x 7"W x 12"H. Surface washable.

3 years & up. Build awareness and support cognitive development with this engaging shadow matching game! Children will love putting their reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to the test as you challenge them to match the objects on the cards to their correct silhouette. Perfect for individual or group play, this matching game provides hours of fun! 3 - 4 players. Includes 2 double-side boards and 36 tiles.

This widely used program quality assessment instrument is designed for preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms serving children 2.5 through 5 years of age. It can be used by program directors for supervision and program improvement, by teaching staff for self-assessment, by agency staff for monitoring, and in teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the ECERS-R™ make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation.

3 years & up. Our jumbo-sized beads are just the right size for small hands and they're made of unbreakable plastic, so they'll stand up to years in the classroom. 360 chubby beads come in 6 shapes and 6 colors and have extra-big holes for no-fail stringing. Beads come in our plastic container and the round bead measures is .75".

3 years & up. Add discovery, problem solving, and innovation to water play. This 15-piece set encourages imagination and exploration while children experiment with different creations. This water toy empowers kids to create systems and build upon their STEM skills, experimenting with structure, balance, cause and effect, and so many other skills. The pieces are mildew and bacteria resistant. Float mat not included.

3 years & up. These easy-fit tubes are a wonderful manipulative to use alone or add extra excitement by introducing them to the light table or sand and water table. Just add a child's imagination and their natural desire to explore and see what happens! Stored in a sturdy, stackable container that measures 12"L x 7"W x 6"H. 80 pieces included.