Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

Birth & up. Watch with delight as sparkling beads dance and swirl, creating a soothing swooshing clitter-clatter sound with every spin. The Rotating Bead Wheel is designed to captivate babies and toddlers while supporting early development. The colorful beads create a gentle rain-like sound as they tumble, stimulating auditory and visual senses. A mirror backing allows babies to see themselves as they play, adding an extra layer of engagement and self-discovery. This toy helps little ones build… More »

6 months and up. The Shell Bell Shaker set is a beautiful, nature-inspired take on classic handheld bell shakers. The shakers' easy-to-grip handles and overmolded tactile elements combine with their natural color schemes and authentically inspired details to offer toddlers a cornucopia of sensory exploration and stimulation. A gentle wobble feature encourages focus, hand-eye coordination, and balance, while identical bell sounds inspire group play and auditory exploration. Measures 2.75" 2.75"… More »

Birth & up. The Sight and Sound Drum is a multi-sensory experience for little explorers! Engage your baby's senses with the Sight and Sound Drum, a captivating toy designed to inspire curiosity and development. With just a gentle touch, the entire drum spins effortlessly, while each of the four individual tubes rotates independently, creating a mesmerizing visual and auditory experience. Each tube contains different visually engaging materials, plus one with clacking wooden spheres for added… More »

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Cow! 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. Plush Cow measures 13" long.

10 months & up. Encourage creative mark-making in sand by incorporating our specially designed boards, providing children with an engaging way to trace patterns, experiment with shapes, and develop fine motor skills. These boards offer a hands-on, multisensory approach to early writing, allowing young children to build confidence and independence as they explore different movements and textures. Perfect for both individual and group activities, they create a playful and stimulating environment… More »

10 months & up. Get your little one crawling with the Escar-Glooooow snail! Watch the balls pop as the snail starts to roll away-it even lights-up! This snail popper is perfect for building fine motor skills and learning cause and effect; push down on the handle to make the balls pop again and again! The playful features and wacky design make it a cute gift for toddlers, and it will keep them active during playtime.

6 months & up. This spinning wheel can do it all! This multisensory toy has activities that support the needs of developing infants. The rolling middle features a side with a mirror and sensory textures, while the other has a mini activity box. Perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and tummy time. Rolls easily to encourage crawling.

Birth & up. The Cuddly Critters Caterpillar is more than just a plush toy, it's a playful adventure waiting to unfold. With its clever design and soft, huggable texture, it invites kids into a world of sensory discovery, imaginative play, and surprise-filled fun. As children unroll the caterpillar, they'll uncover a collection of tiny, cuddly critters hidden inside-each one sparking curiosity and encouraging hands-on interaction. It's a delightful companion that brings learning and laughter to every play session.

Birth & up. This adorable collection of ocean friends is crafted from natural, organic rubber and tinted with gentle pastel colors. Each toy features a built-in rattle to engage and soothe newborns, providing both sensory stimulation and comforting play. The sweet Sea Horse, Turtle, and Dolphin are part of our Ocean Buddies Collection, and are perfectly sized for little hands to grasp. Sound toys like rattles help babies explore cause-and-effect relationships as they play and learn. Fully sealed… More »

9 months & up. Children will be delighte as the birds "come to life" and make music with every step they take. As a child walks, the cheerful sound and pecking birds inspire movement and exploration. The walker also features an adjustable tension knob to control the wheel speed for added stability.

3 months & up. Give babies the perfect water play companions with Silicone Splash Buddies. These small, easy-to-hold animals feature holes that spout water, allowing babies to see how water responds to their movements and actions. As they hold, pull, and squeeze the animals, babies will strengthen their muscles and develop fine motor skills. Each animal measures 2.2"L x 2.2"W x 3.6"H.

10 months & up. Give your little one a world of sensory discovery with this thoughtfully curated bundle, combining two fun, interactive toys that promote development and endless play! Both toys encourage sensory exploration, combining tactile stimulation with visual excitement and water play. From squeezing silicone animals to pulling and popping buttons, these toys promote hand-eye coordination, muscle strengthening, and fine motor development. Whether it's bath time or playtime, your child… More »

10 months & up. Bring a world of enriching sensory experience to your little one with the Pull, Push, and Pop Toy. This toy has 4 buttons and 6 strings that toddlers can pop, pull, and push to their heart's content. As they play, toddlers will receive tactile stimulation from the different textures on each string and button as well as visual stimulation from the variety of colors. Measures 7.87"L x 5.7"W x 5.11"H.

3 months & up. Introduce young children to early literacy concepts with the Brown Bear Friends Board Books Set, a perfect blend of literacy, sensory play, and foundational skill-building. Each book in this charming set explores a key theme - numbers, colors, shapes, and more - through rhythmic read-aloud text. Inspired by Eric Carle's Brown Bear character, these books engage young readers with bold, colorful illustrations. Little hands will love the crinkly, textured covers that offer tactile… More »

Birth & up. Featuring a padded, embroidered character on the cover and a different textured element on each page, this durable board book is perfect for babies who love to explore through touch. The cheerful rhyming text and lively illustrations invite young children to join the playful adventures. Each book is 10 pages.

2 years & up. These wooden block people come in a diverse range of skin tones, promoting inclusivity and representation in play. Crafted from smooth, natural wood, they are designed to be tactile and open-ended, allowing children to explore endless possibilities through imaginative storytelling and creative role-playing. Whether used to build vibrant communities, act out daily adventures, or create new worlds, these simple yet engaging figures inspire curiosity, social learning, and open-ended… More »

10 months & up. Ready to turn numbers into an outdoor adventure? This set makes learning maths as exciting as a treasure hunt. This durable, sensory-rich set of number boards encourages children to explore numeracy through hands-on play with natural treasures like acorns, sea beans, rocks, and flowers. Perfect for counting, sorting, and creative play - right in the heart of nature. Measures 8"L x 6"W.

10 months & up. This magnetic, circular mirror tray is a versatile addition to any play space, offering endless opportunities for sensory exploration and creative discovery. Perfect for heuristic play, treasure basket activities, and messy play, it encourages children to investigate reflections, experiment with cause and effect, and engage in open-ended learning. The magnetic surface adds an extra layer of interactivity, allowing young children to explore magnetism while arranging and manipulating… More »

10 months & up. These beautiful felt treasures are a versatile and enriching addition to small loose parts play, offering a soft, sensory-rich experience that encourages quiet, mindful engagement. Their gentle texture and vibrant colors make them inviting to little hands, fostering a calming play environment while enhancing fine motor skills and coordination. Thoughtfully designed as an open-ended resource, these felt treasures can be seamlessly integrated across various learning areas, providing… More »

10 months & up. This beautifully designed pre-handwriting set is a striking addition to both outdoor and classroom spaces. Children can trace the patterns with their fingers or use different resources to follow the lines, making it a fun and engaging way to develop early writing skills through sensory exploration and play.

Birth & up. Designed to captivate and engage, the Rotating Bell Flower offers a gentle, multi-sensory experience for young children and those with additional needs. As the flower spins, the enclosed bells chime beautifully, creating different sounds depending on the speed of rotation. Encouraging sensory exploration with visually appealing movement and pleasant chimes that vary in tone and intensity, the Roating Bell Flower is interactive and easy to spin. Perfect for developing fine and gross… More »

Birth & up. Celebrate diversity with these huggable fabric dolls. Sweet, sleeping faces make them fast friends! Each doll possesses baby safe embroidered features. Their plush exterior makes them soft, snuggly friends for your young children. Each doll is machine washable and measures 10"H. Doll styles may vary based on availability.

10 months & up. Embark on a fun-filled water adventure with this set of Soft Foam Water Puzzles! Designed to support fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination, this engaging set includes soft EVA foam pieces that float and are free from BPA, phthalates, and latex. The puzzle pieces create a playful scene for the five durable plastic finger puppet dolls to explore and enjoy.

Birth & up. This soft vinyl bookshelf is a perfect way to spark early interest in books. Its inviting design creates a cozy reading space, while the rounded edges ensure it's safe for toddlers to explore. Measures 30"L x 24"W x 16"H.