Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

Birth & up. This Taggies™ Buddy Dog 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. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! Canciones de Animales (Animal Songs) is a book in Spanish with 6 fun songs about animals. This book is full of sweet illustrations of adorable animals to encourage babies and young children to sing and to learn Spanish words. Canciones de Cuna (Bedtime Songs) is also in Spanish, and is filled with 6 beautiful lullabies to enjoy with your little ones before… More »

12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic - 24 Cube Set! With endless building opportunities, this set is ideal for encouraging problem solving and imagination. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these eco-friendly recycled plastic cubes can be attached on any side, making building easy. The smooth edge design allows children to play without hurting themselves on sharp edges. Cubes are sized large, perfectly for small hands. Magnetic blocks are 100% waterproof,… More »

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!

12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic Shapes - 25 Pieces! This new exciting magnetic building block set features 4 different shapes and includes 4 magnetic wheels so children can create their very own vehicle. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building easy. The smooth edge design allows children to play without hurting themselves on sharp edges. Cubes are sized large, perfectly for small… More »

12 months & up. Babies will love the Little Tikes® Baby Builders™ Splash Blocks™! This set includes 18 large blocks, perfectly sized for little hands to build and play. Building block set will grow with your child, they will start out in the tub watching their blocks float and using the scoop and pour cup. As they gain skills they will start stacking blocks and suctioning blocks to the tub wall, creating their own one-of-a-kind waterfall maze! Set comes with a mesh bag so you… More »

12 months & up. Take a turn with Little Blue Truck and his farm friends with this new spin on the classic Jack-in-the-box. Hear "Pop Goes The Weasel" as the crank is turned until a plush Toad pops out! The beautifully decorated tin box features Jill McElmurry's illustrations of Little Blue Truck traveling down a muddy country road. Made of durable sturdy metal, this Jack-in-the-Box provides long-lasting fun and helps little ones develop auditory and visual awareness through play. Surface… More »

6 months & up. Baby Soft Clemmy® are the safest blocks available and are perfect for very young babies. Your child can play, chew or squish the blocks in complete safety. This fun car has different textures and openings to stimulate sensory development. Little hands can easily open and close the lid on the top of the car to get the blocks out. The 8 Soft Clemmy® Blocks can be used in and out of the car, stacked together to make a variety of new and creative shapes. This colorful set… More »

6 months & up. This musical Jack-in-the-Bus pops into play in celebration of The Pigeon's 16th birthday! Children practice hand-eye coordination and motor skills as they turn the crank to hear the familiar tune of "The Wheels On The Bus". Youngsters also learn cause-and-effect when the 5" soft plush Pigeon pops out of the bus ! Featuring friends of The Pigeon including the Bus Driver, Knuffle Bunny, Leonardo, Duckling, and Elephant & Piggie on the sides of the high quality… More »

12 months & up. Watch your whimsical animal friends twirl to the sounds of a sweet lullaby! The Friends Melody Box features adorable animal figurines that dance and spin on the magnetic surface to the tune of a soothing lullaby. Turn the key underneath the box to let the magic unfold. Figures are removable and safe for children. Made from quality wood, plastic, and metal. Music played is "Lullaby",by Franz Schubert and lasts approximately 2.5 minutes. Box measures 4.7" x 2.3".

Birth & up. This cozy blanket has big personality! Featuring knotted corners, the reverse side of this blanket has a soft ribbed pattern while the front side features a fun and colorful dinosaur print and attached dinosaur friend. Knotted corners provide baby tactile stimulus. The face of the Pebblesaurus is embroidered for safety measures. Blanket measures 10" x 10".

Birth & up. Encourage your children to expand their imagination with these diverse, friendly companions. The Cuddly Playdate Friends promote fine motor skills, social-emotional development, and dramatic play. These friends are a perfect addition to any interactive storytime. Each soft, huggable doll comes with their own little animal friend, a removable two-piece outfit, and shoes. The material is washable and dryable on low heat. For an extra activity have children point out the color of the… More »

Birth & up. Enhance imaginative play with this set of 4 Eco-Friendly Animal Hand Puppets! Children will act out scenes by making these puppets walk, run, dance, and more. Puppets provide opportunities for children to build their language skills and hand-eye coordination through collaborative play. Each puppet is designed with a soft, comforting material made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Embroidered eyes for safety. Hand wash only with warm, soapy water and let air dry.

12 months & up. Babies will love the Little Tikes® Baby Builders™ Explore Together Blocks™! This set includes 16 large blocks, perfectly sized for little hands to build and play. Building set features many tactile activities for little ones; a bee slider, door that opens and closes, butterfly with movable wings, clock with movable hands, dial that makes noise and more! The fun animal designed package doubles as a storage container, allowing for fast and easy clean up. Building… More »

12 months & up. Featuring 2 ways to play, the Learn & Play 2-in-1 Activity Tunnel will get little ones crawling and engaging in ball play! Crawl through the tunnel and play peekaboo through the side windows, or drop colorful balls into either of the spiral ball drop towers and watch them roll! The tunnel even plays silly songs and music. The durable fabric tunnel is flexible, allowing it to be collapsed for easy storage. The Learn & Play 2-in-1 Activity Tunnel introduces cause and effect… More »

Birth & up. This cozy blanket has big personality! Featuring knotted corners, the reverse side of this blanket has a soft ribbed pattern while the front side features a fun lamb print and attached lamb friend. Knotted corners and ribbed backing provide baby tactile stimulus. Lamb is embroidered for safety measures. Blanket is machine washable and measures 10" x 10".

Birth & up. When your little knight needs a magical friend, look no further than our adorable Demitri Dragon Plumpie - Luxurious Plush Dragon! Designed with hugs in mind, this alluring pastel blue plush dragon is slightly understuffed and features a lovable slouch that begs to be squeezed and snuggled. Demitri's golden claws lend a shine to his hands and feet, while a stimulating scale pattern covers his neck and belly. Adorned with a striking pair of soft, plush wings on his back, little ones… More »

Birth & up. Your little one will surely enjoy the Moosey Soft Plush & "How to Hide a Moose" Board Book. Next to cuddly companions, books are about the most cherished gifts youngsters hold dear. This adorable and extremely soft moose was created special, to be a cuddly companion for the "How To Hide A Moose" board book. The soft toy is 14" long with embroidered eyes and bean bag inside. The "How To Hide A Moose" board book is a story your little one is sure… More »

6 months & up. The Soft Clemmy® Sensory Train is a soft train with locomotive and carriages that children can play with and explore with their hands. Made of Baby Soft Clemmy®, the safest blocks available for young babies, children can discover the different textured surfaces and shapes, or feel the softness of the Clemmy® material, while enjoying a sensory experience. The Sensory Train contains lots of soft colored bricks to be slotted into the locomotive and carriages or one on… More »

6 months & up. Featuring several enhancements, the Tower of Fun Stacking Cups add a modern spin to classic stacking and nesting cup sets. Playset includes 10 brightly colored stacking cups that are individually numbered, plus a cat faced topper. In addition to fun shapes on each stacking cup, cups also feature a unique stamp on the lid and small holes to add to their versatility - they are now bath and sand toys, as well! The Tower of Fun Stacking Cups are made of high quality, durable, non-toxic,… More »

12 months & up. The Fun Time Musical Telephone with Lights & Sounds is the ideal toy for children who love music and songs! This musical multi functional toy phone will help teach your child cause and effect, as well as their numbers and animal names. The Fun Time Musical Telephone has 15 unique sound effects, plays 8 songs and has spinning shapes. This playset comes equipped with 2 AA batteries, so it's 100% ready to play. Toy Phone features handle made for children to easily carry. Requires… More »

12 months & up. The Shape Sorting & Matching Egg Playset helps small children learn colors and shapes, while developing hand dexterity and logical problem solving skills. Children match the top and bottom of these 12 easy-to-grasp eggs by aligning the different colors and shapes. These toy eggs are made of high quality, durable, non-toxic, BPA free plastic and contain no sharp edges. Egg Playset comes in a lifelike toy plastic egg carton that measures 11.6" x 4.3" x 3.0".… More »