Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

10 months & up. This set of Stackable Rainbow Wooden Stars are ideal for loose parts play, or as an addition to sensory play centers. Help children foster problem solving, critical thinking, color identification, counting, sorting and stacking skills with these colorful, chunky shapes. Made of sustainably cultivated European beechwood, set of 21 stars come in 3 different sizes, various thicknesses, and 7 different colors. Rainbow Wooden Stars enhance fine motor skills as children count, sort,… More »

Birth & up. This Taggies™ Be a Star Baby Mat will add a new measure to play and sensory exploration. The plush texture is soothing, and the colorful ribbons offer a playful sensory exploration. The play mat folds easy for travel without causing damage to the durable backside. Babies should not be allowed to sleep while on the mat. Baby mat is easy to clean, machine wash and air dry. Measures 31"L x 23"W.

12 months & up. The Playground Adventure Wooden Activity Center is packed full of motor skill activities and visual appeal! The wooden activity center features 20 gliders on seven different tracks, an abacus track, five bead runs, two spinners, a springy bear riding a dinosaur, and more! The colorful, highly detailed graphics and bright palette on this activity stand will instantly capture and hold your little one's attention. Playground Adventure Activity Center is finished with a water-based,… More »

12 months & up. These musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite nature songs and 6 fun songs to discover different careers in a funny way. Through the Nature book, children will discover captive illustrations and songs for young children to learn about the weather, seasons, and different kind of animals. The Career book is the perfect title to discover different careers, ideal for preschoolers as they will explore what they want to… More »

12 months & up. Take Bailey and Alex on the perfect camping trip with the Weebles My Happy Camper! This camper set develops fine motor skills and engages children in imaginative play and role play by giving them everything they need to create a pretend-play camping scenario, including a swinging hammock, a sliding car seat, teeter-totter logs, and a grill. The set also has lights, sounds, and songs that will further enrich children's play experiences! Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

12 months & up. Let children run their own home with the Weebles My Smart House! With Luca and Remi, children can do a variety of things in the house, including flip off the bed, wobble along the balcony, or ride in the outdoor swing set. A smart speaker with over 30 sounds and songs heightens the level of sensory play, as children can accompany the Weebles' actions with sounds. Also, the fine motor skills that children will develop while having all this fun will benefit them as they get older!… More »

12 months & up. Take your toddler on their very first outing on this Wooden Hippopotamus Ride-On! The brightly colored Hippo Ride-On is ideal for developing your child's motor and balance skills from as early as 12 months old. Featuring a storage box in the front, little ones will delight in taking their favorite toys or lovey along for the ride while discovering the world around them. Wooden Ride-On features a long foam seat with yellow imitation leather, silicon textured handles that match… More »

12 months & up. These dolls feature sweet expressions, soft huggable bodies, and a one-piece romper with Velcro® closure. A perfect doll for little ones to love, feed and sing to sleep. Each doll has their own pacifier and favorite blanket for snuggling. The pacifier is attached to the outfit; with no buttons or zippers on clothing. No eyelashes or open-close eyelids. BPA and phthalate-free. Ethnic dolls include African American, Caucasian, Asian, and Hispanic. Dolls are 11" long. Available… More »

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA.

12 months & up. Instill a sense of wonder into children as they see this toy twirl and spin! Drop the vibrant discs onto the threaded corkscrew pole and watch children's eyes widen as the shapes spin and wobble. For more stable stacking, simply flip the reversible base over. Each disc is dual-colored, solid, and BPA-free. This visually stimulating toy encourages hand-eye coordination and baby engineering skills. It's colorful stacking like you have never seen before! Measure 16" tall. Includes:… More »

Birth & up. Cuddly and soft, these baby safe 12" soft body dolls help develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination. Each doll has an animal shaped rattle in one hand and a crackle sound in the other to stimulate the senses of sight, hearing and touch. Color and fabric may vary. Surface washable.

12 months & up. Beautifully detailed life-like features, soft bodies, and easy-to-dress outfits make these dolls a child's favorite. With cute outfits and adorable expressions, these soft, cuddly baby dolls are perfect for little ones to love, feed, and sing to sleep. Each doll has its own pacifier and baby bottle. The pacifier is attached to the outfit; with no buttons or zippers on clothing. No eyelashes or open-close eyelids. BPA and phthalate-free. Ethnic dolls include African American,… More »

6 months & up. Mirrors are important tools that foster a young child's self-awareness, self-esteem, intellectual curiosity and cognitive development. Made from durable birch plywood and safe, shatterproof acrylic mirrors, this unique play space encourages a young child's coordination and confidence as they crawl and move around. May see hairline scratches over time. Measures 24"L x 24"W x 8"H.

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 »

3 months & up. Push, pull. chew, wobble, roll and chase! The Infant & Toddler WOBLII® Sensory Ball is a simple, yet multi-dimensional ball that is designed to grow with your children as they develop! Made of 100% food grade silicone, the WOBLII® Sensory Ball will encourage sensory exploration through differing textures, bright colors and functions. Supporting fine and gross motor skills, your little one will enjoy the push 'n pull nubs, bright colors, sensory textures, woblii-ability… More »

10 months & up. This unique shape-sorter encourages fine motor skills and tactile exploration. Six chunky, squeezable textured shapes can be pushed easily through the bands of the cube as little ones explore and discover. Fosters fine motor skills and tactile exploration. Cube measures 5.5" and shapes are approximately 2" each. BPA-free.

Birth & up. The Peeka® developmental mirror features an array of colorful and engaging elements designed to help children explore, learn, and grow. Adjust the multi-position stand for tummy time or held by baby. Babies can grasp the multi-textured handles for tactile stimulation and sensory exploration. Move the multi-texture balls along the top and bottom handles for midline play improving gross and fine motor skills. Little ones can engage in early stages of communication through smiling,… More »

12 months & up. A basket full of babies, these dolls are full of fun! This set of six multicultural babies features removable sack dresses, adorable faces and soft bodies for hugging. Comes in a plush basket for carrying around or as a fill and spill activity. Stimulate senses with plush fabrics and fine motor skills by dressing babies. Each doll is 10" tall. Machine Washable - put in pillow case or like product when washing.

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Children will learn balance and coordination as they rock back and forth. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA. Horse measures 17.5" x 33" x 10".

12 months & up. Your little one will enjoy creating their very first tunes with this portable DJ Mix & Spin Studio! Play the keyboard solo with one of the four instrumental sounds, or try out one of the 18 fun sound effects. Your child will also appreciate the five pieces of classic music available as background tunes, as well as the tempo slider used to change the speed. Add DJ sound effects and scratch along with the little black record! DJ Mix & Spin Studio offers 2 volume levels… More »

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create… More »

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with these cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Golden Dog & Calico Cat! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Golden Dog & Calico Cat each measure 13" long.

6 months & up. This fun zebra walker offers two ways to play! Full of busy, hands-on activities for sitting babies. Baby can turn the book page or press the light-up buttons to learn all about ABC's & 123's through sing-along songs and phrases with new animal friends! And when baby's learning to walk, the easy-grasp handle and sturdy 4-wheel base help steady those wobbly first steps. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).