Kaplan DRDP Infant and Toddlers

12 months & up. Explore the lives of babies from around the world as you teach children about other cultures. Vibrant colors and fun illustrations make these books a delight.

6 months & up. This unique stacker has no center post, stacks in any order and contains no BPA, PVC or phthalates. This Stacker is made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers which save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. Includes 8 nesting pieces. Measures 4.38"L x 4.38"W x 7.5"H.

6 months & up. PipSquigz™ are perfect for little hands! Push them together and POP them apart. Made of top-quality silicone, these "suction construction" pieces will stick to virtually any flat surface and to each other. Includes tactile features and sounds that rattle and pop! Set of 3.

10 months & up. Cute faces with features children will love to squeeze. Set of 17 includes dinosaurs, sea life, and farm animals. They are great in a block area or for water play. Perfect size for small hands and great for fine motor skills development.

6 months & up. Encourage little ones to enjoy reading with these delightful cloth books. Each book is interactive with soft textures, crinkles, and sounds. Each book presents appropriate activities that promote curiosity, self-discovery and fine motor skills. Contents may vary.

3 months & up. Early on, babies become fascinated with objects that roll, because balls allow them to feel in control of something other than their own movements. Playing with balls help build balance skills and allow little ones to practice transferring an object from one hand to the other. Keep multiple little ones content and happy with this set of 6 soft, colorful balls. Each ball features a different graphic. Machine washable.

6 months & up. The 3-D shape is fun for babies to hold, while the silicone material is soft textured and feels good on little teeth and gums. Squish and rattle--infants practice fine motor and coordination skills with sensory play. A rattle in the center of the ball engages children with noise and movement. This non-toxic, phthalate and BPA-free, food grade silicone. This toy is both dishwasher and freezer safe. Set of 3 Bolli Rattle Balls. Colors may vary, you may receive 2 of the same color. 

Birth & up. The Peeka® developmental mirror features an array of colorful and engaging elements designed to help children explore, learn, and grow. Adjust the multi-position stand for tummy time or held by baby. Babies can grasp the multi-textured handles for tactile stimulation and sensory exploration. Move the multi-texture balls along the top and bottom handles for midline play improving gross and fine motor skills. Little ones can engage in early stages of communication through smiling, babbling, and facial recognition. Children can observe their reflection in the clear sight mirror promoting cognitive development, eye contact, curiosity, and focus.

With the increase in both parents working outside the home during the last two decades, infants and toddlers are spending more time together in infant/toddler programs and family child-care homes. From Biting to Hugging will give you effective strategies to help you take advantage of this peer time. Enhance the quality of peer experiences in infant/toddler group settings. Create responsive adult-child relationships and environments. Encourage positive social emotional development and learning. Teach infants and toddlers how to be in healthy, enjoyable relationships. Learn strategies for gently handling challenging behaviors. 192 pages.

The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Infants and Toddlers is a premier tool for assessing protective factors and screening for potential risks in the social and emotional development of very young children. It includes 50 record forms (20 Infant and 30 Toddler), Strategies Guide, User Guide, Set of 5 reproducible Parent Teacher Masters, 20 Parent Strategy Guides (For Now & Forever), 3 Adult Resilience Journals (Building Your Bounce) and Forms CD. This assessment is standardized, norm-referenced, reliable and valid, making it appropriate for child and program outcomes.

Birth & up. Roll or toss these colorful Photo Cubes to children and see if they can recognize their friends and family. These wonderful cubes promote gross motor functions and facial recognition. Simply slip photos of familiar faces into the clear sleeves, and have children identify the people in the photo. For an extra activity, put print outs of shapes, animals, or numbers in the sleeves and have children identify those objects. Each cube holds up to 6 photos that measure 3.5" x 5". The overall size is 6" square. Surface washable.

6 months & up. This set of six board books use candid images common to a child's world to teach concepts of family structure and diversity. Includes Grandma, Grandpa, My Dad, My Mom, Sisters, and Brothers.

2 years & up. These puppets are a great way for children of all ages to learn about diversity through interaction and play. This set of eight puppets represents four multicultural groups of children with aspects of their culture represented in their clothing designs. For further learning, discuss the cultures these puppets represent and the history of their clothing. Puppets measure 12" long and are 10" wide with the arms spread open and embroidered eyes. Made from polyester fibers. Surface cleans easily.

12 months & up. Doll features a sweet expression, soft huggable body, and a one-piece romper with Velcro® closure. A perfect doll for little ones to love, feed and sing to sleep. Doll has its own pacifier and favorite blanket for snuggling. The pacifier is attached to the outfit; with no buttons or zippers on clothing. No eyelashes or open-close eyelids. BPA and phthalate-free. Doll is 11" long. Outfits may vary from those shown.

12 months & up. Stack soft foam blocks to create simple shapes and add chunky accessories to make the city come to life. Includes wood-like and color blocks, people, cars, stop light, trees and bushes. Wood-like blocks measure 1.375" thick. 29 piece set.

12 months & up. Get ready to roll with cars, trucks, planes, boats, helicopters, and construction vehicles in bold primary colors! Wheels roll, propellers spin!  Includes plastic pail with 30 various vehicles, approximately 2.75" long. Vehicle play helps build a child's fine motor skills and developing hand-eye coordination and dexterity. The boats float for fun water play and the cars roll across the floor without making any noise or leaving any marks. Vehicles are 100% dishwasher safe for easier cleaning.

18 months & up. This ten-piece set of friends and family represents multiple cultures, ages, and genders. There are even two different pets! These easy to grip pieces are great for promoting dramatic play and fine motor skills. Children can role-play people in their family, circle of friends, neighborhood, and more! Use these figures in brightly colored clothes in a lesson about diversity and inclusion. The Tallest figure is 5" tall. Blocks not included. 10 pieces.

3 months & up. Little ones will flip over these phones that feature fun sounds, greetings and phrases as well as a Spanish mode that encourages bilingual learning. Each flip phone features a peek-a-boo mirror inside. 3 button cell batteries included. Available individually or in a set of 2. Colors may vary.

Over 225 fun-filled games for the babies in your care. Games encourage bonding, coordination, motor skills, and more. This book shows providers how to build important developmental skills, stimulating activities to nurture and build self-confidence, coordination, social skills, and much more. Paperback. 286 pages.

This indispensable book helps you develop areas important for the growth of 12 to 24 month-old areas such as language, creativity, coordination, confidence, problem-solving, and gross motor skills. Toddlers will experience the joy of discovery on every fun-filled page! Paperback. 256 pages.

This resource book is packed with opportunities to build confidence and to enhance language, coordination, social interactions, and problem-solving skills. A must-have for anyone caring for a child between the ages of two and three. Turn ordinary, everyday routines into fun learning experiences! 256 pages.

Birth & up. Cuddly and soft, these baby-safe 12" soft body dolls help develop early pretend play, motor skills and eye-hand coordination. Dolls have a star-shaped rattle in one hand; the other hand has a crackle sound to grasp. Stimulates senses of sight, sound and touch. Surface washable. Set of 4 dolls.

2 years & up. Help children strengthen their expressive and receptive language as they learn to talk about feelings and emotions with these easy-to-hold, double-sided mirrors. One side is a regular mirror and the other side is a "fun mirror" that warps reflections giving an amusing appearance. Each unbreakable, non-glass mirror measures 4"H x 6"L.

3 months & up. Help your infant soothe their gums with this exciting Textured Cooling Teethers and Soothers Easy to Grip Set. In addition to offering teething relief, this set promotes visual and tactile stimulation through various textures and high-contrast colors. These teethers and soothers develop fine motor skills, color recognition, and sensory learning. Encourage your little one to explore the texture and features of each toy as they teethe. For extra relief, freeze the teethers before teething time. Contents may vary.

3 months & up. Invite babies to explore the many activities found in this set of five rattles. Each one offering a different step to development, whether that is patterns to increase visual tracking, or a textured handle for strengthening the grasp reflex. Features include bright colors, spinning balls, black and white contrast, and easy grip handles. Styles and Colors will vary.

3 months & up. Soft and textured finger puppets and simple rhyming stories will bring giggles to babies and toddlers alike. Babies can focus on the bright colors, tactile exploration, and pointing out images. Toddlers will start looking at pictures and text and build listening and language skills.

12 months & up. Introduce new sensory elements into reading time with this wonderful Baby Touch & Feel Board Book Set with Various Textures and Themes. This set is complete with padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures. These books will immediately capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat over and over again. This set of books promotes literacy and sensory learning. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for small hands to turn.

6 months & up. Encourage little ones to enjoy reading with these delightful cloth books. Each book is interactive with soft textures, crinkles, and sounds. Each book presents appropriate activities that promote curiosity, self-discovery and fine motor skills. Contents may vary.

12 months & up. Sturdy pages, interesting textures, simple text, and bright pictures make these books ideal for children. Toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages, and will want to touch, feel and explore every one. Set of 8 board books.

3 months & up. Bulk up your toddler classroom library with this large board book set that includes books with sturdy covers and simple images. These books will immediately capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat over and over again. Set of 20.

Birth & up. These plush little friends with soft fabrics and embroidered faces are sized perfectly for infants and toddlers! This set includes a Frog, Duck, Mouse and Owl hand puppet. Each puppet is approximately 5.5"L. Machine washable. Puppet features may vary from those shown.

2 years & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Paperback Books set. These wonderful stories by well-known author Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore new concepts. Each book is complete with friendly characters and bright-colored illustrations. Encourage your children to ask questions about vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 8. Paperback.

This kit offers the rich combination of engaging stories and interactive puppets that involve infants and caregivers in meaningful literary experiences. The vivid, textured, and inviting books, along with plush and friendly puppets, support early literacy skills and facilitate bonding experiences. Contents may vary.

18 months & up. These three storybook favorites, 5 Little Frogs, 5 Little Ducks, and 5 Little Monkeys, will come to life when you put them on your hand! Use this set of hand gloves for an exciting interactive story time. Watch as children become enamored with these brightly colored characters. You can even add them to your dramatic play center or in a lesson about counting for extra fun. This set is complete with 22 rhymes and finger play activity card(s). Machine washable.

6 months & up. Learn while you play! This set features four musical instruments that play delightful sounds with a simple touch of a button. These wonderful instruments have bold colors, black and white patterns, rattles and rings, and multiple textures to develop sensory learning. This instrument set also helps children recognize rhythms and sounds. Encourage children to come up with their own rhythms or teach them a song they can easily follow along with using their instruments.

Birth - 24 months. Soft and cuddly octopus has eight legs that create different notes when pushed or squeezed. Includes a song book and soft vanilla scent. Surface wash. 12.5"H x 8.5"W x 12"L.

12 months & up. Toddlers will be moving and shaking to their own beat with this set of 5 musical instruments. The set includes mini rainbow shaker, clacker, bells, mini sound sea drum, mini maracas and toddler music that can be downloaded with a QR code. Colors may vary.

Birth & up. Give babies books that they can handle-and that can handle them. Rip-proof, chew-proof, and drool-proof, Indestructibles® can completely withstand any kind of interaction with a baby. This durability-combined with the books' non-toxic materials-frees babies up to play with the books in any way they see fit. Such play will enhance babies' sensory perception. Chew proof, Rip proof, Non-toxic, and Dishwasher and Washing Machine washable! Content may vary.

Combining fun, easy-to-do activities with research-based tips and developmental overviews, "Raising a Talker" helps parents and caregivers naturally transform play sessions into meaningful language-learning experiences. Little tweaks and easy changes in everyday play create nurturing environments where communication and discovery can flourish. These skills build the foundation for better communication, both now and later, and set the stage for success in school and beyond. This practical communication and language guide shows parents and caregivers how to play and talk in ways that foster children's emerging language skills while building on their natural curiosity and exploring the world together. "Raising a Talker" will have parents more tuned in to their children as better conversational and play buddies. Paperback. 216 pages.

Birth & up. Using beautiful real pictures and a question-answer format, this series introduces young children to animals, where they live and what they like to do. Simple sentences reinforce future language structure and reading skills. Bilingual board books. 14 pages each.

Birth & up. Introduce your little one to the joy of reading with the Indestructibles® Baby Book Set-a collection of vibrantly illustrated stories designed especially for babies! Featuring engaging themes like peek-a-boo, a day at the beach, and getting ready for bed, these books are built for endless exploration and play. Babies can touch, chew, and crinkle without worry-each book is chew proof, rip proof, non-toxic, and completely washable. Perfect for tummy time, travel, or bedtime, this set helps foster early language development and a lifelong love of books right from the start.

18 months & up. A game that is sure to stimulate all of the senses. Two players pull random wooden shapes from the fabric bag and try to determine on which template the matching shapes appear. Did the child pull the correct shape first? A decision has to be made on whether they will thread the string on now or wait. Four templates printed on sturdy cardboard allow children to follow the templates or they can free play and thread their own design. Includes a sturdy wooden threading needle to help make the threading a bit easier. Includes two stables with starter thread and wooden needles, a cow, a calf, a horse, a foal, a cloverleaf, a flower, a milk churn, a horseshoe, four templates, and a fabric drawstring tactile bag.

18 months & up. This wooden Creative Peg Puzzle features a puzzle baseplate to piece together and colorful, grooved shapes to strategically twist and turn through the right peg posts. Connect, stack, and sort the puzzle pieces in multiple ways. Explore basic shapes and color palettes ranging from light to dark. This engaging puzzle supports the development of fine motor skills, problem-solving, shape and color recognition, and hand-eye coordination. Made from durable, non-toxic materials with a child-safe paint finish and solid wood construction.

2 years & up. Introduce early math concepts like color recognition and counting with the 1 to 5 Ring Counter. The color-coded numbers on the base assist children in successfully placing the corresponding rings. As children place the rings on the posts they will practice their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each counter measures 1"H x 1.5"D. The entire product measures 9.5"L x 2.5"W x 6.5"H.

6 months & up. Introduce a new engaging activity to your children with this Soft Bright Colored Self Correcting Puzzle Shape Board with Attached Pieces. Children will love playing with the board as they try to solve exactly where the pieces fit. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, problem solving, and dexterity. The soft colorful shapes easily fit into the circle board. Each shape is attached so your little ones won't lose a piece. Shapes are easy to insert and color coordinated. Surface wash.

This kit contains toys for eight types of experiences that support children's development and learning. This kit features a sampling of items designed to enhance the experiences of "Imitating and Pretending" and "Enjoying Stories and Books" for Mobile Infants and Toddlers. Kit includes (over 60 items): Toy Vehicles, Plush Toys, Purse, Shopping Cart, Baby Dolls with Doll Clothes, Board Books, and Puppets.

6 months & up. Six graduated, numbered cups are great to use for stacking, nesting, sorting and water play. Each cup is numbered from 1 to 6 on the bottom and is volumetrically accurate. Fill cups 1 and 2, for example, and it will equal the volume of cup 3.They teach basic counting and math concepts. Made from recycled milk containers and made in the USA. Dishwasher safe. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. Each colorfully hand-painted puzzle piece is individually shaped so that even the youngest child can be successful! 4-piece set includes construction vehicles, transportation, basic shapes, and dinosaurs. Each puzzle measures 12" x 9".

12 months & up. Keep babies and toddlers busy with this set of different textures and fine motor activities to explore. These beads are easy to hold and string. Sized perfectly for small hands, these big beads are perfect for promoting fine motor skills, dexterity, sensory play, and hand-eye coordination. Each bead has a different pattern and texture to touch and explore. Encourage children to follow along with a pattern for color identification learning, or have them create their own unique patterns. Designed to develop hand and finger movements to manipulate and match. Excellent for developing perception and coordination skills and classifying and observing.

2 years & up. Promote block play with this set of 40 smooth hardwood blocks inset with colorful, transparent acrylic windows. Sized right for little hands, these durable blocks feature 6 different shapes, 4 different colors, and are ideal for color exploration, early construction, and shape recognition. Encourage children to come up with their own unique designs. Have children build a structure at the window and watch as the colors are cast on the walls. This set includes 40 assorted shapes.

6 months & up.  Designed with early learners in mind, this rattle set provides a multisensory play experience that helps infants explore sound, texture, and movement. Each rattle is perfectly sized for small hands, encouraging grasping, shaking, and coordination - key skills that support fine motor and sensory development. Caregivers will appreciate how these durable toys promote curiosity and focus during tummy time, circle time, or individual exploration. The variety of shapes and sounds keeps infants engaged while supporting visual and auditory stimulation. Contents may vary.

18 months & up. Spark your child's inner architect with these colorful octagonal blocks. These sturdy, double octagon blocks are easy to stack and the jumbo size makes them ideal for the beginning builder. Watch their imagination soar! Children can follow their own plan, or they can share a friend's vision and work together to create something they never dreamed of. The plastic blocks are great for inside or outdoor block play. Includes 6 colors, 6 of each.

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.

18 months & up. Explore different shapes and sounds with the Shapes & Sounds Box. Slide a geometric shape into the corresponding cylinder and a unique sound will reinforce matching and coordination skills. To remove the shapes flip the box upside down. Colorful beads also move around as the shape sorter is flipped up and down. Includes 1 square shape, 1 circle shape, and 1 triangle shape. Colors may vary.

Birth & up. Our softline collection provides colorful, thoughtful transition pieces that assist children in acclimating to and mastering their surroundings. Soft, oversized Toddler Blocks allow for a variety of building and color exploration experiences. The 12 soft cubes are in six, bright natural colors, perfect for stacking, sitting, and sorting. Place these blocks in any educational area for hands-on learning activities or let children bring them to dramatic play spaces for additional building pieces. Easy to clean surface - simply wipe clean with a damp cloth. Each cube measures 5.5" x 5.5". One year warranty.

12 months & up. Introduce the littlest learners to block play with Color Window Foam Shapes. Wee ones can stack, sort, or shuffle these soft blocks as they begin to discover scientific principles like motion and weight. Wee ones will also lay early foundations for fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The blocks' high-density, kid-safe foam frees wee ones up to play in all sorts of ways. Largest block is approximately 5.5" long. Blocks easily wipe clean.

6 months & up. These soft and squeezable shapes with knobby surfaces provide a sensory experience as children discover texture, shapes and colors. Stimulate minds and hands with the nobs present on each side of the shapes. Shapes include a heart, cone, hexagon, diamond, cube, and sphere. Set includes 6 shapes. Set is surface washable.

18 months & up. Learning how to sort and count made fun and easy! These brightly colored bowls will help promote early math skills like sorting, counting, matching and sequencing. Bowls come in five colors: Red, green, orange, blue, and yellow. Includes smooth, round disks of each color. The disks measure 1.5" x 0.25". each.

2 years & up. This colorful set of 15 dinosaur themed puzzle cards provides children with an excellent introduction to their favorite dinosaur creature. Each card features a picture of a unique dinosaur. Children will learn to recognize many different dinosaurs by simply matching the correct pieces to complete the puzzle. The puzzles are self-correcting as no two puzzle cuts are the same.

3 months & up. Help your infant soothe their gums with this exciting Textured Cooling Teethers and Soothers Easy to Grip Set. In addition to offering teething relief, this set promotes visual and tactile stimulation through various textures and high-contrast colors. These teethers and soothers develop fine motor skills, color recognition, and sensory learning. Encourage your little one to explore the texture and features of each toy as they teethe. For extra relief, freeze the teethers before teething time. Contents may vary.

3 months & up. Invite babies to explore the many activities found in this set of five rattles. Each one offering a different step to development, whether that is patterns to increase visual tracking, or a textured handle for strengthening the grasp reflex. Features include bright colors, spinning balls, black and white contrast, and easy grip handles. Styles and Colors will vary.

18 months & up. "Where's the duck?" "Can you find the apple?" This fun, active game helps young children learn the names of colors, shapes, animals, foods, and more while seeking and finding each match. They will build vocabulary, boost memory skills, and find family fun with this perfect first matching game! Includes: 36 large, round "Seek Me" photo cards to scatter face down around the room, and 36 matching "Find Me" cards for a parent or teacher to call out. For 2 or more players.

12 months & up. Promote healthy food choices while strengthening fine motor skills with this vibrant fruit and vegetable puzzle set. Each puzzle has large knobs perfect for little hands to grasp. Each measures 20" x 6".

2 years & up. Get to know healthy fruits and vegetables from the inside out with these exciting Healthy Foods Inside and Out Puzzles. These puzzles feature real images revealing what the inside of the fruit or vegetable looks like underneath each puzzle piece. These self-correcting puzzles promote fine motor skills and problem-solving. Use these puzzles in an interactive lesson about healthy eating habits. Set of 2. Measures 9" x 12".

3 months & up. Early on, babies become fascinated with objects that roll, because balls allow them to feel in control of something other than their own movements. Playing with balls help build balance skills and allow little ones to practice transferring an object from one hand to the other. Keep multiple little ones content and happy with this set of 6 soft, colorful balls. Each ball features a different graphic. Machine washable.

12 months & up. High quality outdoor experiences provide toddlers with activities that build upon their natural curiosity and desire to explore. Our toddler outdoor kit recognizes their developmental needs by providing materials that encourage coordination of movements and large muscle control. Contents: Mini Wiggly Giggly Ball, Textured Ball Set, 6' Parachute with carry handles and storage bag, Baby Clemmy® Block Set, Move Board Book, Storage Container, and Activity Card(s). Note: Kit components change occasionally due to availability. We will substitute developmentally appropriate items for the purpose for which they were intended.

18 months & up. Made of durable plastic with soft, non-slip surface lines and rings, this unique set allows children to practice balance and gain confidence as they explore the path they created. The pieces can be arranged in endless combinations to develop and enhance gross motor skills. Straight logs are 19"L and tallest stumps are 5.5"H.

12 months & up. This ball set is perfect for alternative sensory play. Bright vivid colors will aid in the development of visual tracking and three alternating textures will provide necessary mental stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. All six balls included squeak when squeezed, giving multiple sensory alleviation options for children and adults of all ages.

12 months & up. These brightly colored pull toys are the perfect companions for children just learning to walk. These friendly faces will follow alongside your child as they pull them along and gain confidence in their walking abilities. This set promotes gross motor functions, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and balance. These pull toys are made of sturdy wood with rounded corners for safety. Set of 2.

12 months & up. Take a mindfulness moment with these engaging Toddler Yoga Warm Up and Mindfulness Board Book Set for Young Readers. Children will enjoy stretching, warming up, or calming down. Use this set of books to lead children in safe, fun, and healthy exercises. These activities promote gross motor skills, flexibility, and balance. The books include Yoga Bear, Yoga Bug, Yoga Bunny, and Yoga Whale. Each book has 20-22 pages.

2 years & up. The River Stones are designed to improve coordination and balance. Jumping or stepping from stone to stone developes a child's confidence in their ability to judge distances. The side of each triangular block varies in steepness and difficulty, and the layout can be changed to make a pathwat more or less challenging. Each stone has a non-slip rubber rim that helps with stability during play, which also protects indoor surfaces. River Stones can be conveniently stacked for storage. Each set includes 6 stones in 6 colors: three measuring 14.96" x 14.56" x 3.35" and three measuring 10.23" x 10.23" x 1.77".

6 months & up. This spinning wheel can do it all! This multisensory toy has activities that support the needs of developing infants. The rolling middle features a reflective area, row of beads for manipulating, and wind-up music box that plays a soothing melody. Perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and the vivid colors draw the eyes. Rolls easily to encourage crawling.

6 months & up. With vibrant colors and soft textures, each toy builds fine motor, coordination, sensory exploration and cognitive skills. Toys feature dimples to push and pop, shapes to slide into place for shape-matching play, spinners that cascade up and down, and textured spheres with squishy features that slide back and forth. This Fine Motor Skill Building Set encourages cause-and-effect learning, shape recognition, reaching and grasping, pushing and pulling, and more!

This award-winning 10-step guide lets you work with portfolio assessment at a comfortable pace, breaking the process down into easy-to-manage steps. 192 pages.

Set includes the Learn Every Day® :The Program for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos (1st edition, 2013) and the online version for the ProFile Planner. This version of ProFile Planner comes pre-loaded with the units from Learn Every Day®:The Program for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos (1st edition, 2013) and a digital content library of online resources including activities, apps, books, music, and videos.

Encourage exploration and discovery with this infant kit. Designed to support the brain-based principles of "Learn Every Day™: The Program for Infants", this kit is full of multi-sensory materials that will support infants as they grow and develop. Contents may vary.

Planned with toddlers and twos in mind, this kit was designed to support their growth, development, social skills and communication. Using the brain-based principles of "Learn Every Day™: The Program for Toddlers and Twos", this kit will support multi-sensory learning for all the toddlers and twos in your care. Contents may vary.

This user-friendly, strategy-packed book speaks to the realities, challenges, and needs of daily life with rambunctious, enthusiastic, unpredictable toddlers in group settings. The design and format of this book highlights informative and real-life examples, with immediate take-away action steps that detail solutions and resources for practice. This book includes: real-life vignettes that show best practices in action, teacher tips, the child's point of view, action skills for success, fast facts, resources for success, quick questions, and simple solutions. Age focus: 1 - 3. Paperback. 232 pages.

Now more than ever, adults must help children develop the skills necessary to navigate through life successfully. By focusing on building social and emotional strength, we increase children's resilience and prepare them to handle the challenges in life. The strategies and activities in "Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure" help children become socially and emotionally healthy for life. Organized into five chapters, the activities support and build resilience in children ages 3 to 8. 160 pages. Paperback.

Each chapter describes an issue that infants face every day, making this a perfect resource for all infant providers. There are scenarios that illustrate the challenges and suggest solutions to meet baby's needs while learning about the developmental stages. This hands-on resource is for infants 6 weeks to 18 months old and for your resource library.

An insightful resource which offers over 400 tips, ideas, and activities to help infants and toddlers move smoothly through the day. Includes book lists on different topics and great ideas to help parents and teachers deal with big transitions in the child's life, such as separation anxiety and more. Age focus: Birth - 24 months. 168 pages.

This book has been written for all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers, and twos, including special educators and educators working with typically developing children. It specifically addresses the needs of children with developmental delays, as well as those children at risk for developing special needs. Each chapter includes experiences and activities that are common to settings where infants and toddlers learn. The strategies provided are easy to use and apply to all children. Examples are presented for managing the physical environment to enhance the overall development of infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs. Paperback. 160 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.

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.

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.

What do you get when you combine a large appliance box, a garbage bag, tape, a craft knife, and markers? A mini car wash for toddlers, of course! Find more creative ways to use a tube sock, milk carton, and other inexpensive items found around the house. Create unique, exciting toys and props to help children learn in appropriate ways.

With the increase in both parents working outside the home during the last two decades, infants and toddlers are spending more time together in infant/toddler programs and family child-care homes. From Biting to Hugging will give you effective strategies to help you take advantage of this peer time. Enhance the quality of peer experiences in infant/toddler group settings. Create responsive adult-child relationships and environments. Encourage positive social emotional development and learning. Teach infants and toddlers how to be in healthy, enjoyable relationships. Learn strategies for gently handling challenging behaviors. 192 pages.