After School & Summer Learning

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.

5 years & up. Your little engineers will love designing and creating their own skyscrapers, cranes, bridges and more with this City Engineering® & Design Set by Learning Resources. Use the activity cards to complete design challenges or let your imagination run wild and create your own city. The perfect set to encourage early STEM learning. Platform measures 4.25" x 4.25". Included: 89 Easy-to-assemble pieces: Gears, building pieces, 2 figures, a truck, a construction cone and more, and Activity cards.

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.

6 years & up. Construct a tower with 54 blocks, remove one block at a time and stack it on top. The last player to stack a block on top without making the tower fall is the winner! The suspense builds and the tower keeps getting taller. 1 or more players.

4 years & up. Kit includes a pot, germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, instructions, and three plants: tomato, green bean, and sweet basil. All certified organic.

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 »

3 years & up. Your children will be amazed as they shake and watch this Sensory Glitter and Sparkle Storm Set. Turn them over to observe the sensory glitter storm. This set provides a great calming activity for children as they watch the swirls of glitter move up and down the large glass cylinders. This activity promotes mindfulness, color recognition, and curiosity. Encourage children to identify the colors they see in the cylinders. This includes three cylinders containing gold, silver, and… More »

This Watercolor Brush Set is great for inspiring young artists! Make watercolor painting simple and precise with these high-quality brushes made from all-natural, camel hair bristle watercolor brushes with clean lacquered wooden handles and seamless ferrules. This set of brushes promotes fine motor skills, dexterity, creativity, and imagination. With this set, children can create endless masterpieces. These size 9 watercolor brushes come in a set of 36.

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, preferably… More »

3 years & up. From simple designs to more engineering marvels, these simple sticks connect from end to end or along any side. Add rings to make movement and added interest, the possibilities are endless.This large set includes 36 sticks (2.75"L) in 10 colors, 4 large rings (2" in diameter) and 6 small rings (1.5" in diameter) in 10 colors. 460 pieces.

3 years & up. Mesmerize children for hours on end with this unique, feel-good play foam by Educational Insights. This super soft, fluffy stuff is fun to squish, mix, and more. Watch as it sticks together under pressure and magically expands and moves apart when the pressure is released. Place it in a tube or jar, flip it upside down, and watch as it crawls and trickles down to the bottom. Great for enhancing sensory development skills, creative play, and more. Pluffle never dries out and is… More »

3 years & up. Help children build social and emotional intelligence with this wonderful set of I Have Feelings Books for Social Emotional Learning. These books are great for shared reading and the engaging texts prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Encourage your children to discuss the feelings they relate to. A full-color poster is included. Set of 6 paperback books.

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. 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.

3 years & up. Write or draw on our dry-erase boards. Wipe clean and begin again! Each measures 9"L x 12"W.

Grades K - 5. Students build math skills and get instant reinforcement. Set includes double-sided Quiz Cards in 7 sturdy storage boxes. Content areas include basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), fractions, money and telling time. Use with Power Pen (sold separately) for self-checking, independent practice or as teacher directed flash cards. Each individual Quiz set contains 53 double-sided Quiz Cards.

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.

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. 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 »

Grades 1 - 3. Help young readers along the path to literacy with the Step Into Reading Level 2 Books. designed for children who are beginning to read with help. These books typically feature basic vocabulary, short sentences, and simple stories that are engaging and age-appropriate. Here are two benefits of these books for young readers. Written for children who can recognize familiar words and sound out new ones with aural and visual cues, these books simple yet interesting stories, basic vocabulary,… More »

3 years & up. The books in this set gives children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of men and women from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Children learn all about what it takes to do an interesting job well. Along the way, they appreciate the contributions these workers make to our lives and the world around us. Set of 8 books.

4 years & up. Take a mindfulness moment with these engaging Body Poetry: Yoga Poses with Three Levels of Difficulty Cards. Children will enjoy stretching, strutting, waddling, prancing and strolling around! Use this set of 16 cards to lead children in safe, fun, and healthy exercises. These activities promote gross motor skills, flexibility, and balance. Cards are divided into three categories, easy, intermediate, and challenging. Activity card(s) included.

3 years & up.Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of science with the Learn With Me Science Books - Set of 5. Designed for preschoolers, this paperback set explores five engaging themes-such as weather, recycling, light & color, and the transformation from flower to honey-using simple, clear text and vivid, real-life photography. Written by experienced teachers, each 24-page book invites children to explore the world around them and ask questions as they read. Perfect for classroom science… More »

Grades K & up. This set of 90 single-letter cubes feature a lowercase letter on one side and uppercase on the other. Children can practice identifying letters and easily connect the blue consonant cubes and red vowel cubes to form words and phrases. Quantities are based on the frequency of use. Included: 90 Single-letter Cubes, Plastic Storage Container, and Guide.