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Itsy Bitsies Plush Spotted Owls - Set of 3
Item: 142709
Status: In Stock
$29.95
$26.95
These cute little owls are a great addition to a child's toy collection! Encourages dramatic play and imagination. Learn about different types of owls and their habitats with cute cuddly stuffed animals. Set includes 3 cuddly owls measuring 4.5 " each. Perfect size for little one's to cuddle with, not only at home, but on the go as well!
Soft Body Doll with Down Syndrome - 16"
Item: 301760P
Status: In Stock
$46.95
$42.25
12 months & up. Encourage imaginative play and promote inclusion with our huggable doll with Down Syndrome. With a soft body, cozy matching pajama set, and hat, this doll is perfect for little ones to cuddle and care for. Complete with a magnetic pacifier and a realistic bottle, it's designed to spark role-playing adventures that help children build language and social skills. Embrace the joy of diverse play and help children learn about kindness and acceptance through this special doll.
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Sensory Play Stones: Vegetables - 8 Pieces
Item: 301025
Status: In Stock
$37.95
$34.95
2 years & up. Offer the perfect ingredients for creative cookery in the mud kitchen with the Sensory Vegetables Play Stones! Boiled, roasted, fried or steamed, the vegetables can be used to make all sorts of dishes: soups, stews, salads or stir fries. As sliced vegetables, children can see how the tactile stones compare to the real thing. Sensory Stones are able to withstand the toughest of treatment and are as good as new once cleaned up. Set includes eight vegetables: tomato, pak choi, onion, peas, carrot, mushroom, cucumber and broccoli. Each stone measures between 2" - 3".
Stanley® Jr. Pretend Play Power Drill
Item: 300888
Status: In Stock
$26.95
$24.25
Ages 3 years & up. Show children what it's like to be an adult with the Stanley® Jr. Pretend Play Power Drill! With a simple pull of the trigger, this drill makes realistic sounds and movements that allow children to drill holes and remove nails right alongside their parents. The moments of play that the drill creates will also give parents opportunities to demonstrate how these processes actually work. Features 2 speed and direction options, a detachable battery, and a 3-piece bit set. Requires 3 AA batteries, included.
Cat Dress-Up Vest
Item: 37993
Status: In Stock
$17.95
$13.95
18 months & up. Introduce bright, fun animal prints to your dramatic play center with this Cat Dress-Up Vest. Pretend play promotes imagination, creativity, and storytelling. The no closure design makes it easy to put on and take off. Machine wash cold.
Super Chef Kitchen
Item: 31598
Status: In Stock
$132.95
$119.65
3 years & up. This compact kitchen has many modern features. Includes cabinet and refrigerator doors that open with storage inside, working microwave and oven doors, clicker knob and burner with electronic cooking sounds, and faux stainless steel accessories. Included accessories; coffee pot, frying pan, phone, 2 plates, 2 cups, 2 forks, 2 knives, and 2 spoons. Assembly required. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Made in the USA. Assembled kitchen size: 28"W x 40"H x 14"D.
Mini Construction Fleet
Item: 301229
Status: In Stock
$29.95
$26.95
2 years & up. Empower young children to get the job done with the Mini Construction Fleet. Including a dump truck, a cement mixer, a road roller, a bulldozer, and 4 play figures, this set enables children to haul materials, move materials, and do many other things that real construction workers do. As children build and repair various structures, they will also strengthen gross-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each vehicle measures 5.5"L x 3.94"W x 4.13"H and each figure measures 2.4"L x 1.8"W x 3"H.
Sensory Play Stones: Butterflies - 8 Pieces
Item: 300922
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Enable play to take flight with this charming collection of Sensory Play Stones: Butterflies. The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Sturdy bases permit lots of imaginative play possibilities and create solid foundations for children's vocabulary and storytelling skills to grow. To top it all off, the butterflies are easy to clean and able to withstand water, soil, mud, and clay. Set features 8 different types of butterflies.
Veterinarian Dress Up & Accessories Playset
Item: 146660P
Status: In Stock
$47.95 - $89.95
$43.15 - $80.95
3 years & up. Make sure your furry friends are happy and healthy with regular checkups and treatments. Just slip into your Vet outfit, set up a pretend animal hospital and get to work! Accessories Playset features everything your little animal-lover needs to nurse all of their toy pets back to health. Veterinarian Dress Up fits most children 3-6 years of age.
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Pick 'n' Sort Food Groups
Item: 301603
Status: In Stock
$35.95
$32.35
18 months and up. Gather a well-balanced feast! This collection of play food includes multiple items in 4 food groups--dairy, fruits and veggies, protein, and grains--as well as baskets for each food group. Children must sort all of the items into their correct baskets before they can enjoy the feast. This set is a great way to introduce children to principles of nutrition and healthy, well-balanced diets.
Teaching Cash Register
Item: 60352
Status: In Stock
$75.95
$68.35
3 years & up. Learn money and basic math skills as children practice coin identification, addition, subtraction and place value. Great for pretend play exercises and learning basic calculator skills. The automatic shutoff saves on batteries. Requires 3 C batteries, sold separately. Includes play money, coupon, and play credit card.
Rescue Vehicles - Set of 10
Item: 301380P
Status: In Stock
$26.95 - $49.95
$26.95 - $44.95
3 years & up. Promote community awareness and role-play with this set of Rescue Vehicles. Children will enjoy zooming down the streets in hot pursuit or putting out fires with these detailed diecast Fire and Police emergency vehicles. Encourage children to learn about each vehicle's importance and their roles within their communities. Includes an ambulance, fire truck, helicopter, police car, tow truck, and more!
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Sensory Play Stones: Birds - 8 Pieces
Item: 300921
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Enable play to take flight with this stunning collection of Sensory Play Stones: Birds. The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Sturdy bases make the birds versatile for imaginary play and create solid foundations for children's vocabulary and storytelling skills to grow. To top it all off, the birds are easy to clean and able to withstand water, soil, mud, and clay. Set features 8 different types of birds.
Curious Learner Remote - Set of 2
Item: 301248P
Status: In Stock
$11.95 - $23.95
$10.75 - $21.55
Ages 12 months and up. Put toddlers in control with the Curious Learner Remote. This remote can engage toddlers at a wide range of developmental levels. It is a great auditory sensory toy for any toddler because every button makes a sound, but it also repeats each number that toddlers press and has a quiz function that challenges toddlers to find numbers and shapes on the remote. Each remote requires 2 AAA batteries, included.
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Doll with Vitiligo 15"
Item: 301107
Status: In Stock
$42.95
$39.99
10 months & up. This anatomically correct doll raises awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Vitiligo. Legs and arms of the doll move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Doll features a lightly vanilla-scented body made of high-quality soft vinyl, and is wearing underwear. Clothing not included.
Sensory Play Stones: Fruit - 8 Pieces
Item: 301024
Status: In Stock
$37.95
$34.95
2 years & up. Fresh from the mud kitchen or outdoor area comes fruit salad, poached fruit, cobbler and pies! These durable Sensory Fruit Play Stones can withstand the toughest of treatments and are as good as new once cleaned up. Children will find all sorts of ways to prepare and serve these delightful tactile stones for all-year-round dining. Set includes eight colorful fruits: apple, pear, peach, strawberry, avocado, kiwi, orange and lemon. Each stone measures between 1.5" - 3".
Plastic Dinosaurs - 8 Pieces
Item: 147013
Status: In Stock
$39.95
$35.95
3 years & up. Adventurers, are you ready to travel back in time? Set the prehistoric scene back millions of years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This Eight Piece Dinosaur Collection features various species of the most fun and ferocious dinosaurs that ever lived from the Triceratops to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dinosaurs range in size from 7" - 9" long to 2.5" - 4" high. Includes: 8 Dinosaur figurines.
Mini Emergency Vehicles
Item: 301230
Status: In Stock
$34.95
$31.45
2 years & up. Bring exciting first responder adventures to playtime with the Mini Emergency Vehicles set. Featuring a fire engine, police car, ambulance, and fire rescue vehicle, this engaging set invites children to explore the important roles of firefighters, police officers, and paramedics through imaginative play. Children can create rescue scenarios, respond to pretend emergencies, and develop their own stories as they move each vehicle from one adventure to the next. Open-ended role-play encourages creative thinking and storytelling while giving children opportunities to explore familiar community helper roles. Maneuvering the vehicles throughout the play space also helps develop gross-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With 4 vehicles and 4 play figures, this emergency vehicle collection offers engaging opportunities for active, imaginative play.
Dolls with Special Needs 15"
Item: 37433P
Status: In Stock
$66.95
$60.25
3 years & up. These anatomically-correct dolls raise awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically hearing impairments, Down Syndrome, and eye impairments. The legs, arms, and head move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Foster movement and body intelligence through the mastering of the clothing pieces. Through play with others, children develop language and social skills. These hard body dolls come with clothing that fits dolls up to 15.75" long and has a light vanilla scent. Clothing and glasses styles may vary.
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Safari Buddies Hand Puppets - Set of 6
Item: 302928
Status: In Stock
$55.95
$50.35
2 years & up.  Featuring six friendly characters elephant, tiger, parrot, giraffe, monkey, and zebra this set invites endless imaginative play and storytelling. Perfect for group time, dramatic play centers, and language activities, these easy-to-use glove puppets help children build vocabulary, social skills, and self-confidence. An included insert transforms the package into a simple puppet theater, making it easy to stage performances or retell favorite stories. Made from brightly patterned, washable fabrics, each puppet is durable enough for daily classroom use and sized to fit both children and most adults. A wonderful tool for encouraging creativity, fine motor development, and meaningful teacher-child interaction.
Cheese & Charcuterie Board Pretend Play Set
Item: 300736
Status: In Stock
$53.95
$48.55
2 years & up. Children can prepare a European-style appetizer that's guaranteed to impress their guests with this Cheese & Charcuterie Board Play Set! Set features 2 pickled cucumbers, 2 strawberries, 2 crackers, 1 block of brie cheese, 2 slices of gouda cheese, 1 sliceable roll of salami, 1 knife, 1 sauce cup, 1 spoon, and 1 cutting board. Made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, organic pigments, and water-based dyes. Cutting board measures 4.9"L x 8.5"W x .4"H.
Extra Special Delivery Mail Set
Item: 301739
Status: In Stock
$71.95
3 years and up. Deliver fun to the classroom with the Extra Special Delivery Mail Set. This set has everything children need to make sure mail gets to its destination. Children can send packages off with a stamp, deliver a letter to a friend, and weigh packages on the scale. No matter what, this set will engage children in valuable dramatic play experiences.
Wildlife Finger Puppets - Set of 5
Item: 301184
Status: In Stock
$43.95
$39.55
12 months and up. Introduce toddlers to the animal kingdom with this set of Wildlife Finger Puppets. Depicting both small and large animals, these puppets provide fertile ground for endless creative play. Adults can use them to tell a story, or toddlers can use them to unlock their imaginations and begin to formulate their own stories. Each puppet is 6"L.
Jumbo Animals Including Pets, Jungle Animals, Farm Animals and Ocean Animals - 24 Pieces
Item: 89091
Status: In Stock
$179.95
$161.95
3 years & up. What fun children will have as they discover the world we live in through the eyes of the many animals in this jumbo animal set. Children can imagine watching the lion roar through the jungle, riding a horse on the farm, swimming with the dolphins, or taking care of the many pets they have at home. Activity guides provide facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Animals measure between 7.5"L x 3.75"H to 8"L x 15"H. Made out of durable BPA free, non-toxic plastic. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth, do not immerse in water.