Classroom Essentials

Take the guess work out of warming bottles and food jars while preserving valuable nutrients. This unique bottle warmer has two settings to ensure bottles are safely heated to the right temperature.  There is a Steady Warm for breast milk to preserve its nutrients and a second Quick Warm setting for formula and baby food. Features automatic shut off to prevent overheating.

2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from easy-to-clean Polycarbonate, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The see-through, compartmentalized tray keeps items visible, accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose parts. Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration using a light source through the clear plastic. Tray measures… More »

2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this matte set of 4 Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from a new UV-resistant composite material, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities indoors or outdoors. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while children develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Each tray measures 15" Diameter x 1.6"H. Contents not included.

2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this matte set of 4 Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from a new UV-resistant composite material, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities indoors or outdoors. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while children develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Each tray measures 15" Diameter x 1.6"H. Contents not included.

2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts using this set of stackable Loose Parts Trays. Each deep, square tray is divided into varying compartments, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Plastic feet on the bottom of each tray ensure a snug fit when stacked between activities and allow for various arrangements and… More »

No matter how you slice it, this set has you covered with three child-safe multi-purpose serrated plastic knives, one size for every cooking activity need. Includes: 1 large, 1 medium and 1 small serrated knife. Large knife measures: 11.6 x 0.47 x 2 in. Medium knife measures: 10.4 x 0.47 x 1.77 in. Small knife measures: 9.44 x 0.47 x 1.57 in. Food grade and BPA free. Handwash to clean.

A playful yet practical addition to any classroom environment, this easy-to-clean washable wicker basket provides convenient storage for toys and learning materials. The fun shape and natural tone and texture of this durable basket adds a unique layer of playful possibility to traditional classroom storage. Authentic materials and recognizable shapes invite children to touch and interact. To wash use mild detergents, or soap and water on a damp cloth. Do not use window-cleaners or abrasive products… More »

A playful yet practical addition to any classroom environment, this easy-to-clean washable wicker basket provides convenient storage for toys and learning materials. The fun shape and natural tone and texture of this durable basket adds a unique layer of playful possibility to traditional classroom storage. Authentic materials and recognizable shapes invite children to touch and interact. To wash use mild detergents, or soap and water on a damp cloth. Do not use window-cleaners or abrasive products… More »

Whether at home or at school, your little learner will easily transition throughout the day with the Time Timer Plus. This large visual timer will help children anticipate and understand transitions while empowering them to manage their own time. It will also improve their focus because its colored dial shows "how much longer" they have when they complete a task or group activities.

Celebrate diversity in your classroom with this high quality Diverse Smiling Faces From Around the World Posters set. This 12 piece poster set is great for highlighting the unique clothes or settings of people across ages and cultures from around the world. Use these posters in your classroom for a lesson on diversity and inclusion. Have children discuss the cultures they are familiar with and introduce them to ones they are not familiar with.

Give children a space of their own to relax and reflect with My Mindful Mat! Easy to incorporate into classroom layouts, these mats help introduce and reinforce the idea of self-regulation, identifying feelings, and mindfulness. The calming mandala-inspired design of each circular mat helps create a safe space for each student. These mats are the perfect tools for promoting personal space and classroom wellness. Made with smooth polyester fabric. Easy cleaning by handwashing or just a simple wipe… More »

18 months & up. Children hold the soft colorful bugs as they go walking on field trips or nature walks. It's a simple way to keep children together and safe. Features ten soft bug bodies with a cushioned grip and a handle on each side, totaling up to twenty handles. Walking Rope comes in a vinyl bag with zipper. Measures 13.5 feet long. Machine washable.

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.

3 years and up. Keep time in a captivating way with this Rainbow Visual Timer. Perfect for playtime or center time, this timer uses the colors of the rainbow to make children aware of how long they have left to do something or be somewhere. This recognition of time will help children emotionally prepare for transitions, and the vivid colors will have a calming, cheering effect. The rainbow can light up or go dim, and the timer can go up or down.

Make your everyday tasks easier and more productive with the Time Timer® TWIST! Just turn the outer ring of the timer to set your desired time up to 90 minutes. This timer features a digital display that shows much time remains, digital tick marks to indicate the timer is actively running, quiet operation with no loud ticking, and digital alert sounds at the end of the timer. Use the magnetic back to attach the timer to your refrigerator, whiteboard, or use the new and improved kick. The TWIST… More »

Enhance your classroom with the 12" Wooden Paper Trimmer. This trimmer has everything you need to create custom, effective materials for all your assignments and activities. The plastic holder keeps paper in place while you cut, and the heavy-duty, titanium, bonded cutting blades make clean lines on every sheet so that all your materials look their best.

2 years & up. Clear, lightweight vinyl backpack features 2 pockets with zippered closures. Adjustable shoulder straps so it will fit children of all sizes. Measures 12"H.

2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from durable, easy-to-clean Poly+, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The natural tone of this compartmentalized tray creates a beautiful, subdued background for found loose parts, colorful pieces, and other interesting items. The divided tray keeps items accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose… More »

Durable stainless steel spoons in the Paul Revere pattern, designed to fit a child's hand perfectly. Dishwasher safe. Set of 12 spoons.

Durable, high quality stainless steel child sized forks. These forks were designed to fit a child's hand to help make meal times easy. Dishwasher safe. Set of 12 forks.

12 months & up. This standard Starr seat is a bus only car seat. It has a five-point, add-on restraint system that easily adjusts to provide a proper, secure fit for children 25 to 65lbs, up to 57" tall and over 1 year of age. Features: Wraps around any size bus seat with the universal cam wrap system, Installs on both standard FMVSS 222 and 210 seats, buckle loop feature helps to avoid touch-related issues, meets or exceeds all applicable federal, state, and Head Start safety standards,… More »

3 years & up. The Dates, Times & Seasons Educational Board is an excellent visual learning tool for children! Help children learn how to tell time, in addition to learning about dates, seasons and the weather! The Educational Board is made of high quality, sturdy wood with rounded edges and is painted with kids safe non-toxic water based paint in attractive, bright colors. Measures 12.2" x 2.0" x 12.2".

All Ages. Bring texture and sensory-based exploration to classroom storage with these handwoven Rattan Baskets. Featuring reinforced handles, this set of 3 standard classroom storage baskets integrates nicely with all Sense of Place furniture and offers versatile storage for dramatic play accessories, loose parts, and learning-center materials. Each measures 13.5"W x 5.5"H x 9"D. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.

Durable stainless steel spoons in the Paul Revere pattern, designed to fit a child's hand perfectly. Dishwasher safe. Set of 12 spoons.