After School & Summer Learning

7 - 10 years. Zeke Meeks thinks his teacher is crazy when he announces that no one can watch TV for an entire week. There is no way Zeke will survive without videogames or his favorite shows. Will he be bored enough to play with his sister? Study? Actually read for fun? Only time will tell. Paperback. 128 pages.

6 years & up. Build math-fact fluency like never before with this exciting tri-FACTa™ Addition and Subtraction Game for Grades 1 and Beyond! The familiar triangle format provides a visual cue, as children find the right numbers to complete the fact families. This game promotes early math skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking. This game set includes a triangle game board, 100 cards with facts up to 20, and 4 trays. Great for 2 - 4 players.

2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 218 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.

5 years & up. Your little engineers will love designing and creating their own skatepark with this Skate Park Engineering® & Design Set by Learning Resources. Use the activity cards to complete design challenges or let your imagination run wild and create your own crazy ramps and jumps that will send your skater flying. The perfect set to encourage early STEM learning. Longest ramp measures 10" x 2". Included: 43 Easy-to-assemble pieces: Flag, building pieces, 1 figure with… More »

5 years & up. Specially designed tools to fit a child's grip, this set of carpentry tools includes all the tools necessary to build simple creations to more complex projects. Tools are sharp and require adult supervision. Use this opportunity to share tool safety and carpentry knowledge while building teamwork and learning together. Includes: toolbox, safety goggles, 10' tape measure, phillips and flat head screwdrivers, and 6.5" hammer.

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® - 500 Piece Space Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 500 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

6 years & up. This is not your ordinary addition to the marble run family! Put the laws of motion to the test with this Mega Stunt set. The ingenious pieces interlock in endless configurations, while double-exit cubes keep you guessing on which way the marbles will go! Set includes: 108 cubes, 2 cascade stilts, 2 coaster tubes, 1 marble vortex, 1 pivot trampoline, 2 universal connectors, 30 steel marbles, and instructions.

Grades 1 - 3. Students learn the importance of money recognition, adding, and making correct change through interactive play. Students can set prices, buy and sell items, and learn the value of money. Includes calculator, game pieces, 40 play bills, and 100 coins. For 2-4 players.

A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology. Filled with thousands of full-color photographs and fact-filled profiles on 300 aircrafts, Flight follows the history of mankind taking to the skies. From Da Vinci's drawings of flying machines to Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in The Spirit of Saint Louis to the Boeing 767, this reference guide breaks down the complete story of aviation into easy-to-read… More »

7 years & up. Race to get four cards of a kind, then snag a giant spoon to stay in the action! Each round the slowest player will be left empty-handed and is out of the game. Game includes one deck of 54 playing cards and seven giant spoons. For 3 to 8 players.

5 years & up. This LEGO® storage box comes in a set of seven and is available in blue. The boxes have transparent lids and are ideal for stacking. Set of 7 storage boxes with lids.

3 years & up. Kids will love to write with these bright colored Dr. Seuss pencils! The fun pencil designs were inspired by some of Dr. Seuss' classic children's stories. Makes a great school supply addition for the classroom! The pencil designs were inspired by 4 Dr. Seuss books: "The Cat in the Hat," "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish," "Horton Hears a Who!" and "Green Eggs and Ham." The 72 assorted design pencils are No. 2 HD lead and perfect for… More »

Grade 2. Whether exploring places unknown, discovering strange creatures, or reaching the outer recesses of space, these high-interest books will keep readers engaged as they build comprehension skills. Featuring quality TIME FOR KIDS® , these colorful books align with all State and National standards and include informational text with mathematics, science, and social studies themes. Readers have 24- 28 pages each.

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® Butterfly 800 Piece Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 800 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

8 years & up. Experience the power of gravity with the Gravitrax Starter Set! Build your own action-packed track system to send your marbles racing while learning about gravity, magnetism, and kinetics. With over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements, discover how the laws of physics affect the track your marble takes with curves, crosses, freefalls, and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the ball. Build your track using the construction… More »

Grades 1 - 2. The engaging fiction and authentic informational text in these books will motivate even the most reluctant reader! Each title features appealing themes that connect to real-world concepts. Three books involve the reader in a fascinating story to talk more about natural disasters, while three others take a more scientific approach to teach the reader. Set of six books have 24 - 28 pages each. Paperback.

Grades 3 - 5. Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. Each story has a foreshadow event with simple clues and all follow with a satisfying ending as told through the eyes of Cam the spunky young heroine who is able to solve them all. Readers have loved these stories for over two decades and old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, new modern look. Set includes eight (8),64-page paperbacks.

4 years & up. Welcome to Picoo! Hand-held controllers you can play with indoors or out. Picoo is unique in that it promotes physical activity and social interaction among children. Children can use technology while interacting with their friends. And best of all, there is no screen. Picoo�s 15 games are fun and easy to play. Picco takes classic childhood games and gives them a modern twist. Each controller has lights, sounds, and vibrations. Picoo simplifies classroom management by choosing… More »

This book contains hundreds of up-to-date service projects and ideas presented in an engaging, kid-friendly format and it has something for everyone who wants to make a difference. Features and benefits include: over 500 service learning project ideas -- from simple to large scale, the "Ten Steps to Successful Service Projects", a new sections on Internet use and school service learning requirements, step-by-step instructions for creating flyers, petitions, press releases, and more. The… More »

The bright colors and easy blending makes Crayola® crayons a favorite. Includes a sturdy, compartmentalized box for convenience and storage. AP Certified non-toxic. There are 8 colors per box. Available in single boxes or sets of 12 boxes.

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 »

2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 135 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.

5 years & up. Develop a knack to stack! No glue or connectors required -- simply stack wood planks to create buildings, monuments, and geometric forms. It's the ideal activity to help children gain an understanding of balance and proportion, as well as interest in architecture, building, and design. Set includes: 200 pine planks and an idea booklet.

5 years & up. Get your motor running with real STEM learning! Discover the science of motion through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities. Explore the science of "how things go" as you conduct investigations, solve problems, and explore early engineering. Features 10 double-sided Activity Cards covering all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of gravity, inertia, friction, push/pull, and more! Ladder measures 9.25"H, tracks measure… More »