Afterschool & Summer Learning

Grades K & up. Attract early learners to the wonders of magnetism! STEM lessons are irresistible when you add the excitement of fun, colorful tools to scientific exploration. Durable, playful magnets in a variety of shapes engage children as they explore magnetism, polarity, and magnetic attraction & repulsion. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (maze tray) measures 11"L x 8 1/2"H x 1/2"W. Includes: 2 Bar Magnets, 2 Magnetic… More »

5 years & up. Adventures at the beach or at the zoo--it's your choice! This fun and fast-paced game is just like the adult version, but with four fun colorful vehicles to choose from! The players can pick from the Blue Wheeler, the Pink Cruiser, the Yellow Speedster, or the Green Rider. Keep collecting stars and see how the Action cards and Attractions like the Museum or the Chocolate Factory affect your fate. The first person to get to ten stars first, wins! The game includes a game board,… More »

5 years & up. Easier versions of favorite classic games. Set of 3 games.

4 years & up. Zingo is a simple Bingo-style game, with a fancy plastic tile dispenser that kids just LOVE! Everyone who knows Zingo loves it, kids and parents alike. To play, players try to fill their Zingo!® cards with matching tiles from the Zingo Zinger. The first player to fill his/her card wins! Rules can be adjusted to favor more or less competition among players, and to vary length of time that each game takes to play.

Grades 1 & up. Build math-fact fluency like never before! Familiar triangle format provides a visual cue, while game play makes addition and subtraction fun! Includes triangle game board, 100 cards (facts up to 20) and 4 trays. For 2-4 players.

4 years & up. This modeling compound is clean, pliable, and air-dries to a firm resiliency in 24 hours! It's soft, lightweight, and extra easy to mold. Available in white or in a set of 4 primary colors; red, blue, white and yellow. (8 oz. each). 4-color pack. Made in the USA.

4 years & up. This cool board game teaches the basics of programming to preschoolers! Learning to play the game is easy and minutes to play. Children learn programming, from coding to functions through fun play. Once the turtle reaches a jewel, that player is the winner! Up to 4 players can participate. A great STEM toy, play encourages the development of planning and sequential reasoning skills. Measures 10.5" L x 2" W x 10.5" H.

It's a common dilemma in early childhood classrooms: How to provide new, interesting experiences on a shoestring budget. This book offers low-cost ideas for gathering and creating rich explorations in learning centers by vividly describing the unique ways teachers can use found and recyclable materials to encourage cognitive development and creative exploration in young children. In addition to photographic examples, the book offers tips on how to source, select, and integrate materials into a center;… More »

Grades 3 & up. Multiply, divide, score! Work with math facts and fact-family concepts like never before. Triangle format is familiar, providing a visual cue, while game play makes tricky multiplication and division fun! Includes triangle game board, 100 cards (facts up to 100) and four trays. For 2-4 players.

Washable markers in popular multicultural colors. The rich skin tones are good for drawing yourself, your friends, and the landscapes that surround us. This set includes 12 packs of 8-count markers.

7 years & up. Construct tracks of tunnels, funnels, ramps, and chutes, then set the ball rolling and watch your creation come to life. The open-ended, no rules play promotes experimentation, creativity, and problem solving, which are key mental skills for aspiring young engineers and architects. As children build through trial and error, they gain an early understanding of physics and engineering concepts like balance and structural stability. No glue and no connectors means structures are vulnerable… More »

Interest Level: K-3. Reading Levels: N-R. Colorful photographs and easy-to-read text draw readers in as they take an up-close look at fascinating species in 12 different environments. 12 books, 16 pages each.

3 years & up. Take the mess out of painting! Simply uncap, twist, and paint! Kwik Stix uses a fast drying formula that allows them to dry in 90 seconds. No cups, smocks, water, or brushes required. Kwik Stix come in assorted vibrant colors with coverage that won't fade or crack. Works on paper, posters, cardboard, canvas, wood, and more! Kwik Stix must be capped when not in use. Non-toxic. Choose from 3 different packs. 24 Pack includes: 12 Classic colors, 6 Neon colors, and 6 Metallic colors… More »

18 months - 7 years. Once Upon a Mat helps children exercise their bodies and expand their imaginations by taking them on exciting yoga adventures, including an African safari, a trip to outer space, and getting caught in a thunderstorm! Little yogis will become part of the adventure through real yoga poses and guided breathing. This DVD contains 9 chapters and each chapter is a complete 3-5 minute yoga routine. Featuring Jessie and her mat, she engages children in the yoga story, as she guides… More »

4 years & up. Explore and build endless 2D & 3D models with this easy click and connect system. Colorful translucent plastics and unique geometric shapes and extender rods allow for open-ended, creativity-inspired constructions. Integrates flawlessly with Solids and Organics PowerClix® systems. The activity guide gives young builders step-by-step instruction on how to create a variety of models while teaching them the basics of science, construction and engineering. Eight unique shapes… More »

30 lb. newsprint paper for painting, papier mache, penciling, or other projects, sized 12" x 18". Five packs, 500 sheets per pack.

3 years & up. Shimmering metallic liquid watercolors add dazzle to any project. Paint washes from most fabrics and skin with soap and water. Non-toxic and AP Certified. 8 oz. size. Choose colors.

This CD features 15 of today's hottest pop hits sung by kids for kids. Songs such as: Happy, Timber, Dark Horse, Counting Stars, All Of Me, Not A Bad thing, Say Something, and much more.

Sparkling colors that give artwork brilliance and pop! Paint washes from most fabrics and skin with soap and water. Clear bottles have convenient flip-top caps. Non-toxic and AP Certified. 16-ounce size. Choose colors.

Grades K & up. Get your youngest students engaged in STEM learning! Designed for kindergarten students and older, each set includes all materials needed plus activity cards and a comprehensive teacher's guide. Includes four STEM sets: Force & Motion, Magnets, Simple Machines, and Sink or Float.

3 years & up. This activity mat can be used to sharpen skills by practicing shapes, number, and color recognition with a variety of kinesthetic games. The All Around Activity Mat can be utilized in multiple different settings, each unique to your need. Lightweight mat folds easily for storage. Set includes the 4' diameter mat, five 5" inflatable cubes, five 3" canvas bean bags and an activity guide.

7 years & up. Develop a knack to stack! No glue or connectors required -- simply stack wood planks to create buildings, monuments, and geometric forms. It's the ideal activity to help children gain an understanding of balance and proportion, as well as interest in architecture, building, and design. Set includes: 200 pine planks and an idea booklet.

A parent brochure filled with transition tips and learning strategies correlated to the activities of the Kindergarten Transition Kit (#52378). Set of 25 brochures available in Enlish or Spanish.

Grades K & up. Set sail with real STEM learning! Young learners can dive into early physics in a fun, colorful way with this two-piece submarine and floating raft along with weights, balls, and stars to bring investigations to life. This set also features 10 detailed Activity Cards (with over 20 engaging, high-impact activities) that cover all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of buoyancy, density, and more! Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included.… More »