AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER LEARNING / STEM/Engineering

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 8 1/2" 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.

Grades 3 - 5. Improve essential Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math knowledge with these fun and memory-boosting games. Players study the pictures-and-facts side of the card for 10 seconds, and then flip to the other side to see how many questions they can answer, for example, "Was this masterpiece painted in 1691 or 1891?" or "When was toothpaste in a tube invented?" Each game includes 55 cards, a sand timer, and 8-sided die. For 1 or more players. Purchase all 4… More »

5 years & up. Learn the language of tomorrow with Sphero the playful, programmable robot! The Sphero SPRK+ Robot inspires curiosity, creativity, and inventions through connected play and coding! Learn programming, complete hands-on activities, and share your creations with the community using the Sphero Edu app. Robot and app introduce STEM concepts by combining robotics and coding. Program your bot to navigate a maze, program a painting, mimic the solar system, and more. The possibilities are… More »

3 years & up. Inspire little learners to be big thinkers in a super fun way! This unique Code-a-pillar toy by Fisher Price® comes with several different color and function segments that are easy-to-connect and encourage critical thinking. Children will learn problem solving, sequencing, and planning by connecting the segments of the Code-a-pillar in an order that allows him to move toward targets and through various obstacles on the floor. Some segments make his body move right, some make… More »

7 years & up. Build 6 functioning mechanical arms, grabber claws, and legs with this Mechanical Engineering Kit by Thames & Kosmos. Learn mechanical engineering principles firsthand as you build claws that can grab and lift using pneumatic and hydraulic systems powered by air pressure. Included: 201 Building pieces and a 32-Page manual with easy-to-follow illustrated instructions.

8 years & up. Think big, build big! Explore different areas of physics and engineering by designing and building more than 20 functional models and conducting tests with The Big Engineering Makerspace. Learn about marine vehicles, submersibles, buoyancy, wind power, rotation, gears, and much more. Young engineers can even design and build their own models. The 128-page manual features step-by-step illustrated instructions to guide your model building and experiments.

5 years & up. Change up your Meeper Bot 2.0 by accessorizing it with the Neon Green Wheel Pack! Features a set of four wheels, hubs, and four axels. Compatible with other brick-block wheels.

4 years & up. Program your Root robot to be responsive to touch, light, color and sound. You can code your Root to draw, erase, climb whiteboards, play music and more. This robot has 3 levels of play from beginner to advanced to offer many years of coding fun. Includes: Root robot, charging cable, 2 dry erase markers, dry erase cloth, set of vinyl cling stickers, fold out whiteboard, and App (compatible with iOS). Measures 5.2" x 5.8" x 1.7".

3 years & up. Engage your child's cognitive, social, and sensory development with this innovative tool that transforms a regular sand table into a hands-on learning adventure! Using Augmented Reality technology, the Discover AR transfers realistic colors and life-like images onto the sand for a mesmerizing sensory experience. Children will learn about geography, topography, seasons, animal habitats, and more as they create new worlds and explore interactive environments. Product includes: sand… More »

3 years & up. The Bee-Bot® is a programmable floor robot that is ideal for teaching control, directional language, and programming to children. It has a sturdy and small design with clear and bright buttons and a memory of up to 40 steps. Sounds and flashing eyes confirm your instructions. Exciting way to introduce sequencing and can be used for individual or collaborative play. Rechargeable using the included USB cord attached to any computer. One-year warranty.

3 years & up. Realistic backgrounds and animated penguins will encourage your students to learn essential coding skills at an early age. Featuring matching, sequencing, mazes, pattern-making activities and a fully narrated penguin facts section, this app provides engaging ways for children to practice the usage, understanding and practice of critical STEM-related skills. Available on both tablet and large-screen formats. Large screen version area offers 4 areas of play. Works with Windows 7… More »

Our superior-quality blocks are precision made from hardwood with sanded smooth beveled edges. A total of 28 shapes are precisely dimensioned so the blocks are easy to stack. Each set comes with a lifetime guarantee.

3 years & up. Observe on a grand scale with our extra-large Jumbo magnifiers, sized perfectly for small hands. Ideal for taking a closer look at plants, animals and insects in life science lessons. Built-in stands allow hands-free viewing. Each magnifier's plastic lens measures 4 1/2" in diameter and offers 4.5x magnification. Set includes 6 colors. Plastic magnifiers measure 8"L each.

3 years & up. Build exciting 3D structures with colorful, magnetic cubes, rectangular prisms, square pyramids and more! This Magna-Quibix building set takes the classic Magna-Tiles® building style to the next level. Each shape is a different semitransparent color. Included: 19 Pieces in 5 different shapes: Cubes, Triangular Prisms, Rectangular Prisms, Square Pyramids, and Hexagonal Prisms. 3D Pieces are constructed with magnets on all sides that attract even when they are flipped.

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… More »

3 years & up. Build exciting 3D structures with colorful, magnetic cubes, rectangular prisms, square pyramids and more! This Magna-Quibix building set takes the classic Magna-Tiles® building style to the next level. Each shape is a different semitransparent color. Included: 29 Pieces in 5 different shapes: Cubes, Triangular Prisms, Rectangular Prisms, Square Pyramids, and Hexagonal Prisms. 3D Pieces are constructed with magnets on all sides that attract even when they are flipped.

5 years & up. Introduce and grow early coding skills with Botley the Coding Robot by Learning Resources. Botley is one of the only coding robots that grows with your child. From basic navigational functions to advanced features that will get him through obstacle courses, direct him down pathways made from black lines, and allow him to detect objects, this little robot does it all. After mastering the basics, kids can test out their coding skills with the Botley's Action Challenge Accessory Set's… More »

3 years & up. Assorted sizes of wood pieces, sanded smooth for building, sorting, sanding, painting, and creating beautiful works of art. Pieces may vary. Includes 5 lbs.

3 years & up. Sixty natural finished, smooth-sanded hardwood blocks are packaged in a handsome, wooden storage crate for easy storage. Ideal for building and introducing the relation of part to whole. Great value! Dimensions: 5.25" x 12.5" x 15" Packaged

Long lasting power for all electronic devices you use the most! Duracell® batteries are long lasting and dependable even after 7 years of storage. Last up to ten times longer than zinc-carbon batteries in power demanding applications. Long service life at a high drain discharge, operates in temperatures in extremes of -4 degrees F to 129 degrees F. Date coded to ensure freshness, no added mercury. Great for use in: Motion Sensors, Testing Equipment, Remote controls, Flashlights, Calculators,… More »

4 years & up. This building set encourages children to think like engineers while using organic, neutral colors and familiar shapes for building. This open-ended magnetic construction toy uses frames with a simple click 'n connect system that allows for endless 3D or 2D models. Features a metal plate built into the packaging to store and organize the set of 74 pieces.

3 - 5 years. STEAM Park builds on every child's natural curiosity and desire to create, explore, and investigate the world of early science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through creative play. The possibilities are endless, as you work with them to construct a STEAM Park full of dynamic moving rides, fun games, and scenes using the special selection of LEGO® DUPLO® bricks. With every trip to STEAM Park, children grow their understanding of gears, motion, measurement, and… More »

4 years & up. Explore and build endless 2D & 3D models with this easy click and connect system. Colorful translucent plastics and unique geometric shapes and extender rods allow for open-ended, creativity-inspired constructions. Integrates flawlessly with Solids and Organics PowerClix® systems. The activity guide gives young builders step-by-step instruction on how to create a variety of models while teaching them the basics of science, construction and engineering. Eight unique shapes… More »

7 years & up. Construct tracks of tunnels, funnels, ramps, and chutes, then set the ball rolling and watch your creation come to life. The open-ended, no rules play promotes experimentation, creativity, and problem solving, which are key mental skills for aspiring young engineers and architects. As children build through trial and error, they gain an early understanding of physics and engineering concepts like balance and structural stability. No glue and no connectors means structures are vulnerable… More »