After School & Summer Learning

3 years & up. Families, children and teachers will enjoy this Mindfulness Learning Kit as children learn to regulate their emotions, techniques to relax and how to keep their mind and body healthy. The 'Ready to Read' My First Yoga Class book includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic yoga poses with adult supervision. The mindful maze boards provide a screen-free way to teach kids how to soothe themselves! With these hands-on breathing boards children can build social… More »

3 years & up. Roll a strike with this exciting Bright Color Six Pin Bowling Set with Foam Ball for Indoor and Outdoor Use. Children will love bowling with their friends or family indoors or outdoors. This classic activity is great for promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, gross motor functions. The set includes six flat bottomed pins and a foam ball. Set is packed in a sturdy zippered bag for portability and storage.

3 years & up. Manimo® weighted plush animals provide children with a sensory stimulation and soothing effect. These plush companions were designed to help children remain attentive and focused during their daily activities. Alleviating excess energy while providing deep pressure sensations. The weighted animals are soft and pliable and can be placed either on the child's shoulders, waist, thighs or stomach to stimulate rest and/or concentration. Recommended usage time is 15-20-minutes,… More »

3 years & up. Enhance your science center with this set of 16 natural assorted loose parts. Pieces vary in size, shape, color and texture allowing children to explore them using different senses. See what makes each piece unique by using magnifying glasses and microscopes to get an up close look. Pieces in the set may vary.

4 years & up. Invite children to explore human anatomy with this 24-piece puzzle. The puzzle depicts both internal organs and bones so that children can investigate multiple dimensions of the human body. Human body puzzles provide a holistic learning experience that combines cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in a fun and engaging way. It also helps children develop critical-thinking skills as they solve the puzzle and fine-motor skills as they put it together. Measures… More »

3 years & up. Prepare children to problem solve as they use observation and size-relation skills to group the sturdy cards by size, subject, or color. Images depict animals from the farm, pets and sea life. Contains 24 cards (8 subjects) measuring 3" x 5".

4 years & up. Create snow anytime, in any climate with this Realistic Snow Creation Kit for Science Lessons in Any Season! The enchanting snow lasts for weeks, expands up to 100 times its size, is totally reusable, and looks like real snow! Playing with fake snow provides a tactile experience that enhances sensory exploration, helping children engage their sense of touch. Simply stir the powder into water and watch it turn into fluffy, sparkling, shiny snow! Children will learn about color mixing,… More »

3 years and up. Take young children around the world with our Cultural Diversity Paperback Set. The books in this set use real photographs to introduce children to life in other parts of the world. Children will go to markets, see different types of homes, and much more. These books are a great way to encourage children to look beyond their immediate surroundings and become aware of the world's diversity. Also includes a teachers guide with additional activities that can be used throughout the classroom.

2 years & up. Make learning more visual using these wonderful Practice Early Literacy Flash Card Set with Corresponding Pictures. This set includes everything pre-readers need to practice language and literacy skills! Each set includes flashcards to practice the alphabet, phonics, picture words, rhyming, and sight words. Encourage your children to practice these daily, individually or with a partner.

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" Diameter.

4 years & up. Your little scientist will cling to the Very First Magnetic Kit! Kids will explore the power of magnetism by comparing magnetic versus non-magnetic objects. Play magnet games and discover if a magnetic force can travel through water, cardboard, or sides of a glass jar. Includes: Magnetic wand, Giant horseshoe magnet, 2 Plastic-encased block magnet, 3 Ceramic ring magnets, 20 Metal-rimmed counting chips, 10 Magnet marbles, and an Activity booklet.

3 years & up. Children are fascinated with (and sometimes afraid of) bugs! This kit and the related activities will introduce your child to some common characteristics of insects. Be cautioned! Your child may turn into a Bug Collector! Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families… More »

3 years & up. Pattern Blocks and Boards let Kids explore colors and shapes hands-on as they fill wooden boards with colorful wooden pieces. Follow one of the 10 design templates or create your own mosaic using 120 tiles in 6 different shapes. This attribute set develops shape recognition and spatial relations. Matching and mosaics are a great way Includes 10 designs on wooden cards with 120 pattern blocks in 6 different shapes and colors which replicate the patterns. Stores neatly in a durable… More »

4 - 8 years. Help children grow critical math skills such as adding, subtracting, probability, place values, and time. Included is a full activity guide that will engage hands-on learning. Sets of math manipulatives will make learning easy by providing visuals for abstract math concepts. This kit is perfect for small group or independent learning. Kit includes 1030 pieces and activity guide with included worksheets.

4 years & up. High-quality, right- or left-handed scissors have corrosion-resistant stainless steel blades. Assorted colors. Set of 12 scissors. Colors may vary.

What are the components of high-quality after-school care for children ages 5-12? How can we evaluate these programs? These are the challenges facing caregivers, schools, agencies, and parents as after-school programs proliferate. The School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale®, Updated Edition provides an easy-to-use resource for defining and assessing the quality of both public and private programs caring for school-age children during out-of-school time. This updated, spiral-bound edition is… More »

3 years & up. Help children build social and emotional intelligence through shared reading and engaging texts that prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Spark your child's imagination and stimulate curiosity while developing social and communication skills. In this "I'm In Control of Myself Book Set," simple words and full-color illustrations teach important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. A full-color poster is included. Set of 6 paperback books.

An innovation in watercolors. Use directly from the bottle for intense color, or dilute for wash effect. This WaterColor Magic Assortment contains 6 eight oz. bottles (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple).

3 years & up. These books teach children about the importance of sustainability and the impact of waste on the environment. These books often present problems related to waste and pollution and encourage children to think about solutions. This fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills as children consider how they can contribute to reducing waste and finding creative ways to reuse items. Bold photographs and attractive color illustrations combine with easy-to-follow text to present… More »

3 years & up. The perfect cleaning helper, this set of cleaning supplies stores nicely in its own plastic tote. It includes all the essentials for cleaning and a checklist to keep you on task. This pretend play cleaning set lets kids spray, squirt, squeegee, scour, and scrub using either real water or their imaginations. The spray bottle, scouring powder can, and soap bottle can be filled with water, making it perfect as a bath toy. The nine-piece set also includes supplies to keep things shining… More »

3 years & up. These sensory discs offer early learners, or those with special needs, captivating visual and soothing tactile sensory experiences! One disc offers color-changing sequins with iridescent images and light refraction for a visual and tactile experience. Another is transparent and filled with colorful beads for a hands-on experience, allowing physical and visual stimulation. One disc is filled with a squishy, non-toxic substance for an engaging physical stimulation. One disc is threaded… More »

3 years & up. Kaplan's Emotion Sorting Boxes help children identify and sort through their feelings. The set includes 20 scenario tiles and 4 emotion boxes with 4 different expressions. Children will choose a tile, identify what is happening in the picture and how they would feel if they experienced that scenario, and then place their tile in the box that best represents that emotion. Makes a fantastic children's emotional health activity!

3 years & up. Make learning to count an exciting prehistoric adventure with these colorful Dinosaur Counters. Your little paleontologist will love sorting these little dinosaur models into groups of similar colors and patterns and then counting how many are in each one. Promotes the development of number and quantity relationships, patterning, and counting and sorting. Size: Biggest Dinosaur measures 2" x 2". Included: 60 Realistically-detailed toy dinosaurs (6 of each type), Storage bucket.

4 years & up. This brightly colored and easy to use 5-in-1 measuring tool will be your new classroom favorite. Children can work together or individually to learn basic math concepts such as measuring distance, depth, height and width. Children will have hours of fun as the use the tool to measure anything outdoors! The easy to take a part tool includes two caliper jaws, one trundle wheel with bird footprint tread, one handle/base, one measuring stick (centimeters and inches shown), one colorful… More »