After School & Summer Learning

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.

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W 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.

3 years & up. The salt and pepper really shake, the hot sauce really pours, and the ketchup and mustard squirt string! These wonderfully durable pieces are built to last and are a must have for every make-believe kitchen adventure! Promotes pretend play, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking. Packaged in a handy metal caddy to keep everything organized. Measures 6.5"L  x 5"W x 8"H packaged. Includes: Salt, Pepper, Hot sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, and Metal caddy.

3 years & up. Children will have fun creating with Wikki Stix®! They are great for hands-on fun and traditional play, and perfect for educational activities and class projects. Package contains 48 eight-inch Wikki Stix® (a combination of wax and yarn) in a variety of colors. Illustrations, play and craft ideas are on the package. Wikki Stix® conform to ASTM D-4236, and all CPSIA safety regulations. Available in Primary and Neon colors.

Use this soft air-dry clay for making solid, durable projects without the need for baking in oven or firing in a kiln. Softens easily with water and quickly cleans from hands and surfaces. Stamp impressions, make beads or use with any traditional techniques such as pinch, coil, slab, or score-and-weld. When dry, the clay can be painted with tempera, acrylic or watercolors. Clay dries to the touch in 24 hours, and is completely dry in 72 hours. The 25 lb. value pack is economical and convenient for… More »

5 years & up. Take your children on a journey to the world around them with this set of National Geographic Nonfiction for Young Readers. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginners reads features the magnificent images of National Geographic. These images are accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Children will love reading abou subjects such as animals, plants, rocks, and mummies. Encourage your children to write about what they read… More »

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. Fine-quality tissue in assorted colors is great for your art projects. Let the children fold, twist and create. Colors blend when moistened to create exciting artistic effects. Available in two sizes.

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 »

Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.

6 years & up. This large wall-mount thermometer clearly gives temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Recessed tube prevents accidents. Temperature ranges: -40 to 50 degrees Celsius and -40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Use indoors or out. Measures 15"H x 3"W.

4 years & up. 36 colorfully illustrated doubled-sided cards provide 72 early learning activities. Covers initial and final sounds, as well as rhyming words and includes an answer key. A great way to get ready for school! Cards measure 4"H x 6"W. Compatible with any Hot Dots® Pen or Hot Dots® Jr. Pen (sold separately).

4 years & up. Keep your creature for a short time, then let it go. This bug viewer allows children to see the bug two ways, from the top or from the side. It is watertight, so children can view tadpoles or small fish. The peeper is escape proof and won't break or tip over. Great for show and tell. Comes with a beetle replica.

3 years & up. Multiply making with this 62-Piece Set of MAGNA-TILES®. This set combines classic tiles and microMAGS tiles to give children different size options for their designs. Although it has a new twist, this set will still develop a host of important skills including building skills, spatial awareness skills, and shape recognition skills while captivating children with eye-catching colors and sharply contoured shapes - just like MAGNA-TILES® have been doing for almost 3 decades!

Ages 3 years & up. Spark creativity and inspire imaginative projects with this Colorful Kraft Paper Bag Set-an essential addition to any preschool, classroom, or craft closet. These high-quality, bright pastel-colored bags are perfect for making puppets, gift bags, masks, hats, luminaries, and more. Crafted from uncoated Kraft paper, these versatile bags can be decorated with pens, paints, rubber stamps, crayons, or other art media to create personalized projects for birthdays, holidays,… More »

3 years & up. Add texture, dimension, and color to any project! The Peel & Stick Pom Pons feature a self-adhesive backing that can be applied to any surface eliminating the need for messy glue. This convenient craft essential contains three sheets of 80 poms in eight assorted colors including white, pink, purple, blue, yellow, orange, green, and red. Included: 240 Pom Pon pieces in 8 assorted colors.

3 years & up. Six sturdy, chunky eyedroppers are sized perfectly for little hands and make a great addition to a science center or sensory table. Children can have fun experimenting with cause and effect while building fine motor skills. Stand provides convenience and organization for storage. Stand measures 2.25"H x 4.5"W x 4.75"L.

3 years & up. Children will have fun creating pictures and games with this set of 20 jumbo chalk sticks in a handy storage bucket that is great for on-the-go fun. Chalk can be used indoors or outdoors on chalkboards, sidewalks, or asphalt. When they are finished with their creations, chalk can be easily washed away with water. Jumbo chalk is easy for little hands to hold and comes in four fun colors: white, red, green, and blue. Conforms to ASTM D4236.

3 years & up. Help children learn to see math in a variety of ways with this wonderful set of Math Is Fun Books for Counting, Sorting, and Sequencing Concepts. These books include math lessons with everyday items and animals. This paperback set counting, exploring number concepts, color recognition, shape recognition, critical thinking, literacy, and sequencing. Encourage your children to count along when they can.

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.

3 years & up. Meet Theo the Therapy Dog! This fuzzy lapdog is specially designed to function as a comforting companion. With a slightly heavy weight of 2.5 pounds, this cuddly friend can provide a sense of security to children with sensory input needs. Theo's soft, floppy body can lie across your lap or shoulders, and even sit-up beside you. He's just the right size for carrying along to any environment that can raise stress levels. His warm, heavy body feels lifelike, which can help to relieve… More »

3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 9.