5 years & up. Use the Sensy Band™ for tactile stimulation, fidgeting and as a slap bracelet. The brightly colored and bumpy textured bracelet adjusts to fit most wrists and serves as a great tool to help you focus and be calm. Measures 9.75"L x 1"W.
Bring the brilliance of lively fluorescent colors to Kaplan's high-quality tempera paint! It won't streak, crack, or rub off, and it dries to a satin finish. The paint is so thick that you might want to add water for extra mileage. Neon Blue 16oz bottle. All Kaplan Tempera Paints are non-toxic (certified with the AP Seal for safety and ASTM-D4236). Made in the USA.
2 years and up. Decorate your classroom or learning center with a beautiful, high-quality tapestry. Nature-inspired images are screen printed and embroidered across the fabric, adding visual interest to the walls of your space. Hand-knotted tassels and different textures intrigue young children while the simple illustrations are easy to comprehend. Tapestry comes complete with inset wooden dowel and string for easy mounting.
3 years & up. Washable Liquid Watercolors in 8 oz. bottles have a convenient flip-top cap for easy dispensing. Non-Toxic and AP certified. Made in the USA. Available in a variety of colors.
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.
By the warmth of a campfire beneath a starry night sky, a Navajo youth named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses listens to the tale of his birth from his grandfather. Although blind, the boy learns that he has the strength to cope with his condition and meet any challenge that comes his way.
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. Aldomaro dreams of becoming a doctor, and his most treasured tool in chasing that dream is his radio. Through it, he listens to educational programs, learns about the human body, and imagines a future where he can help others. But when the batteries die, replacing them isn't as simple as running to the nearest store. In Aldomaro's village, resources are scarce, and money is hard to come by. This heartfelt story offers a meaningful glimpse into a way of life very different from… More »
7 - 10 years. An introduction to the life and career of the ichthyologist whose interest in fish began at the age of nine during weekly trips to the Aquarium in New York City. Paperback. 96 pages.
18 months & up. Take the mess out of painting - simply uncap, twist, and paint! Mess-free Kwik Stix dry in 90 seconds. Jumbo size is easy for little hands to grasp and hold. Washable solid tempera in vibrant colors that will not fade or crack. Works on paper, posters, canvas, cardboard, wood, and more! Kwik Stix must be capped when not in use. Available in sets of 6 or complete set of 18.
6 - 9 years. Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties, and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together. A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three stories. In the first, Jelly learns that Narwhal is a really good friend. Then Narwhal and Jelly form their own pod of awesomeness with their ocean friends. And finally, Narwhal and Jelly… More »
4 years & up. Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling - their nipa hut - and it takes care of them. When a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm. 32 pages.
4 - 8 years. Make learning foundational literacy skills fun with the Elementary Language Arts and Reading Kit! Using the included Activity Guide, early readers will be able to investigate phonics, build words, and practice letter formation. This kit is perfect for independent play and can also be used in small groups to encourage collaborative learning. Includes 271 pieces and activity guide.
3 years & up. This 10 piece see-through set is perfect for little hands to learn how to write numbers on a light table and also great for tracing exercises. Each number measures 2"W x 3"H with raised edges and arrows showing the direction of how each one is drawn.
3 years & up. This mixed-up barnyard tale of tolerance and friendship teaches kids (and creatures) that it's okay to be different, and sometimes even more fun! A cow that oinks and a pig that moos are ridiculed by the other barnyard animals until each teaches the other a new sound. Paperback. 40 pages.
4 - 7 years. Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them. His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give him his own camera and microscope. At the time, his enthusiasm was misunderstood. But with patience and determination, Wilson catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, when he was 66, published a book of his photos.… More »
Catching is easy with this slow-floating ball! Super-lightweight ball is easy to track, with a non-slip surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be "under" inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. The inflation level controls the bounce and softness, and it's strong enough to support a child. Ships deflated. Inflates with straw (included) or pump. Color may vary.
PreK - Grade 2. A step-by-step, book-by-book program that guides children through the early stages of reading. Each book, carefully evaluated by a reading specialist to correlate with the Guided Reading Levels, is leveled to address the early stages of a child's reading development. Inside each box set you'll find 75 eight-page storybooks (5 copies of 15 titles) on topics children love, which makes them perfect for group learning. Also includes a 4-page mini-teaching guide and storage box.
A classic book for all ages for mothers and fathers! A moving parable about the gift of giving and the capacity to love, told throughout the life of a boy who grows to manhood and a tree that selflessly gives him her bounty through the years.
Ella Jenkins has recorded the perfect CD for exploring music and movement. This engaging recording presents a progression of rhythmic concepts, from simple to complex. The appealing rhythms inspire children to get up and moving and lends itself to a great lesson in movement education or just a fun time at home.
This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works. Paperback. 32 pages.
5 - 8 years. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. This book reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out… More »
4 - 8 years. Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what… More »
5 years & up. This big, bright set of 10 shapes invites students to explore geometry. Shapes have a common three-inch dimension to illustrate relationships between area, volume, shape, form and size. Plastic shapes include cone, sphere, hemisphere, cube, cylinder, rectangular prism, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, square pyramid and triangular pyramid. Activity guide included.