Block Play

18 months & up. From a firefighter to a caring doctor, this set of eight community workers represents many of the occupations children see throughout their community. These figures are easy to grip and perfect for an interactive lesson about careers. Children will delight as they identify familiar faces from their community, some they may know personally. These Community Workers are the perfect way to have a conversation about children's future occupations all while promoting fine motor skills… More »

18 months & up. These chunky figures were designed for small hands and allow for easy gripping during play. This charming family set will have young children engaged in meaningful dramatic play either independently or with friends. Each family includes an adult male and female and a male and female child. Father measures 5.75"H and child 4"H. Each set has 4 pieces.

12 months & up. Teach little learners the alphabet with this classic set of Wooden ABC Learning Blocks with Storage Tray! Made of FSC™ certified wood, each block is brightly colored and features smooth edges. Each face of the wooden block presents a unique opportunity for children to develop various skills; uppercase alphabet, numbers 0-9, shapes, lowercase alphabet, phonics, and colorful illustrations. This set of 30 ABC blocks is made to withstand many years of play and comes complete… More »

2 years & up. Which one are you? These charming, tactile Little People Like Me have been designed to represent different skin tones, helping children identify with the figures and see themselves in play. Their minimal features and neutral expressions allow children to attribute any emotion to them making imaginative play and storytelling completely open-ended. Made from a durable stone mix and easily washable, they are perfect companions for all sorts of adventures, both inside and outdoors.… More »

2 years & up. Enhance traditional block play with a set of wooden blocks inspired by Roman, English, Middle-Eastern and Asian architectural styles. Special curved blocks, arched accents, and unique pieces in the Architectural Unit Block set encourage children to engage their imaginations or to recreate classic building styles they have previously seen. Combine with traditional unit block sets (sold separately) to multiply the build possibilities.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Squares - Natural set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. Children can stack, balance, create patterns and learn about shapes and colors while experimenting and exploring using this set. A perfect companion to building activities, loose parts play or traditional block play, this vibrant toy set bridges the gaps between various play patterns. Combine with other Discovery… More »

18 months & up. Whether you are happy, sad, upset, or afraid, these four Emotion Figurines are excellent props to express yourself. This set of four expressive dolls will allow children to role-play, identify feelings and expressions, and build upon their social and emotional skills. These easy to grip figurines are the perfect size for small hands and great to use in interactive discussions about emotions. Encourage children to identify the emotions each figure is expressing. If they are too… More »

18 months & up. These six friends ready to go on adventures along with the neighborhood's dog and cat! These figures in brightly colored clothing are great for role-playing activities and developing oral language skills. Encourage dramatic play and fine motor functions with this easy to grip set of neighborhood friends. Use these figures in a lesson about the importance of diversity, friendship, and getting along. Each friend measures 2.75" tall and twists at the waist. 8 pieces.

12 months & up. There are many creative play options for kids to choose from with the XL Wooden Rainbow with Wooden Balls set! Build a tunnel, arch, bridge, maze or a rainbow. Nesting block set also includes two rolling balls, the possibilities are endless! Consists of 12 arch pieces of different colors and alternating sizes, arches easily stack inside each other to form a beautiful rainbow. The different sized wooden arches must not only be placed in the correct order, but also turned to the… More »

10 months & up. Six colorful farm buddies are soft and squeezable and perfect for play and learning. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. Perfectly sized for small hands. Approximately 3 .5"L x 2.25"H. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary.

18 months & up. Six colorful buddies that are soft and squeezable. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. Perfect size for small hands. Approximately 3"L x 2"H. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. This set of 42 high-quality wooden figurines include community workers, athletes, and people of varying ages, cultures, and abilities. Promote block play, dramatic play, and fine motor skills when you add these wonderful friends to your classroom. Encourage children to point our figures that are familiar to them. Use these wooden family and community people to teach a fun lesson about careers, families, diversity, and inclusion. The figures measure approximately 2.25" to 3" high.

10 months & up. Five colorful dinosaurs are soft and squeezable. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. For hours of toddler tub time fun, just squeeze these toys under water and wait for them to fill with water. Then, squeeze them again and watch the water squirt and splatter out of their mouths. Perfect size for small hands. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary. Phthalate-free.

18 months & up. The wild animals in this set are detailed in texture, traits, and size. Children will enjoy learning about each of the animals through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Each set comes with eight animals and an activity guide.

12 months & up. Add traditional international houses to your block play center with this exciting set. This vibrant, wooden set of family dwellings includes a variety of homes from all over the world and are great for encouraging block play while teaching children the unique ways people live. Use these in a lesson about diversity and teach children about the regions these homes can be found. The tallest building measures 5" high. Set of 15.

18 months & up. When a big job needs to be completed, call in the Heavy Duty Construction Vehicles - Dump Truck & Front Loader! The durable plastic body along with silent wheels on these vehicles make for perfect indoor or outdoor play. The wheels even leave real tracks in the sand as children haul off construction debris. Heavy Duty Construction Vehicles promote gross motor functions. Colors may vary. Dump truck measures 12.5"L x 8"W x 8"H. Front Loader Measures 16.5"L x 7.5"W x 7"H.

18 months & up. This ten-piece set of friends and family represents multiple cultures, ages, and genders. There are even two different pets! These easy to grip pieces are great for promoting dramatic play and fine motor skills. Children can role-play people in their family, circle of friends, neighborhood, and more! Use these figures in brightly colored clothes in a lesson about diversity and inclusion. The Tallest figure is 5" tall. Blocks not included. 10 pieces.

Stimulate children's learning in the block center by integrating animals that are made with unit blocks. They can mix and match 4 interchangeable body parts, head, rear, front and rear legs to make different animals that live on the farm or can be found at the safari. All of the body parts connect to any size unit block. Includes 5 animals.

2 years & up. Add beautiful, natural storage options to any part of your classroom or daycare with these woven baskets. A set of two cotton baskets has enough space to hold toys, unit blocks and supplies while being compact enough for a child to carry. Woven cotton thread is both durable and soft. Hand wash or use the gentle cycle on a washing machine to clean. Individual basket measures: 8"L x 8"W x 15"H.

18 months & up. These cool looking, sturdy plastic trucks have moving parts that make play time more exciting. Children will enjoy lifting the cabs to play with the removable drivers and hooking the trucks together to form a truck train. Each truck measures approximately 13.5"W x 7.5"H. Buy all 4 together as a set or purchase individually. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. Bring the instinctive wonder that children have for nature into the classroom with an organic, wooden building blocks set. The Wooden Stackers River Stones invite children to build and stack using blocks inspired by the natural, polished shapes of river rocks. The rounded, wooden stones are sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the wood pieces. Different sizes help children understand weight, gravity and patterns. Inspiration cards encourage children to build creatively… More »

12 months & up. A classic toy with a modern twist! The Building Blocks Safari Theme set includes 50 pieces that will enchant young adventurers with a large selection of differently shaped and designed blocks, including five safari animal shapes. Designed to comfortably fit in little hands, the blocks can be held easily and promote fine motor skills. Includes storage container with lid that resembles a shape sorter to make it fun to put away blocks when finished building. Bucket measures 7.5"… More »

18 months & up. The arctic animals in this set are detailed in texture, traits, and size. Children will enjoy learning about each of the animals through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Each set comes with six animals and an activity guide. The animals range in size from approximately 2" to 3" in height, 3" to 6" in length and 1" to 3" in diamater. Animals are made of non-phthalates PVC.

18 months & up. Spark your child's inner architect with these colorful octagonal blocks. These sturdy, double octagon blocks are easy to stack and the jumbo size makes them ideal for the beginning builder. Watch their imagination soar! Children can follow their own plan, or they can share a friend's vision and work together to create something they never dreamed of. The plastic blocks are great for inside or outdoor block play. Includes 6 colors, 6 of each.