Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

2 years & up. Designed for little ones to wade, splash and play in their own way, children will enjoy discovering the wonder of play with the Pump & Splash Discovery Pond! Activate the water pump to get the water flowing through the pond and swivel it around into the fill-and-spill bucket to create a big splash! Turn the pump into the water trough for a showering splash into the pond from the waterfall tray. There's even a secondary trough to dump water and activate the funnel with spinner… More »

18 months & up. Your little one will enjoy the realistic images of these Cutting Fruit & Vegetable Wooden Puzzles! Designed with touch fasteners, each piece of fruit and vegetable can easily be cut in half with the included wooden knife. Each creative set includes 9 different fruits or vegetables, a cutting knife and a cutting board. Children will enjoy cutting fruits and vegetables on the wooden boards and after finished playing, they can turn over the cutting boards to have a shape sorting… More »

2 years and up. Younger children can look at themselves and the world around them with the My First Polydron Mirrored 16 Pc. Set. These stunning mirrored pieces are ideal for teaching reflection. Ideal for younger builders, these large, chunky pieces are easy to join together to create unique 2D and 3D models. All pieces are fully compatible with other My First Polydron Sets. Set includes 4 squares, 4 frame squares, 4 equilateral triangles, and 4 frame equilateral triangles. Pieces measure up to… More »

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 »

18 months & up. Make water play fun with the Musical Whale Fountain! With 2 play modes, your child can watch as the water sprays from the whales to the music, or press down on the whales to play them like piano keys. When a whale is pushed, its fountain will stop, causing the fountains of the other whales to become even stronger and spray higher. The suction cups on the bottom of the toy allow it to attach easily to the bottom of the bath tub or pool. Your child will enjoy 5 different melodies… 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 »

2 years & up. Toddlers and preschoolers love taking care of little ones during pretend play, so give them the chance to do just that with the Changing Bag & Accessories for 14"-17" Baby Dolls. This set has everything needed for baby changing or feeding time including a bottle, a pacifier, a bib, a diaper, a lotion, a potty, and a changing pad.

2 years & up. This set of 11" outfits gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to do two things they love: play pretend and take care of little ones. Each of the four outfits consists of a striped romper and a matching hat. Outfits have hook and loop closures in the back. Rompers fit most dolls 9"-11". Machine washable.

2 years & up. This set of 16" outfits gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to do two things they love: play pretend and take care of little ones. Each of the four outfits consists of a striped romper and a matching hat. Outfits have hook and loop closures in the back. Rompers fit most dolls 14"-16". Machine washable.

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 »

18 months & up. All aboard! Little one's will enjoy pulling the Trainimo Wooden Train and Jungle Animals throughout the town. The colorful wooden train features 6 wagons and 11 exotic animal passengers, and a cord that the child can use to pull the train around. When not on the train, the animals stand upright and can be used as a stacking toy. The wheels on the train are designed to move quietly. Wooden Train and Jungle Animals are made from FSC certified wood. Train measures 15.4"L x 3.2"W x 4.2"H.

2 - 5 years. Children gain a feeling of safety and security as they learn to balance and glide on the Mini Cruiser Lightweight Balance Bike! This no-pedal bike is perfect for children ages 2 - 5. The ultra-lightweight balance bike weighs only 4.9 lbs and is extremely tough! Balance Bike is manufactured from fiberglass reinforced nylon (polyamide) and can be left outside without the worry of rusting. Height adjustable seat. Handlebar height: 20". Seat height: 12.6" - 16.1". Length:… More »

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. My First Polydron Gears Set is ideal for introducing younger children to the concept of STEM, using gears. Assemble structures using squares and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Not only do the gears mesh together on a flat surface, but also at an angle of 90 degrees. Features 36 durable, lightweight plastic… More »

2 years & up. Caring for animals teaches children compassion. This 16 piece set has everything a pretend vet will need to take care of man's best friend. Set includes: puppy, vet cage, bowl, tray, brush, blood pressure meter, mirror, ear examiner, hammer, tongs, scissors, tweezers, 2-pieces syringe, stethoscope, and thermometer. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable, pull-on diaper. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 10" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown.

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 »

2 years & up. These puppets are a great way for children of all ages to learn about diversity through interaction and play. This set of eight puppets represents four multicultural groups of children with aspects of their culture represented in their clothing designs. Use these puppets in the classroom for a fun lesson about diversity and inclusion. For further learning, discuss the cultures these puppets represent and the history of their clothing. Puppets measure 12" long and are 10"… More »

2 years & up. Encourage sharing and collaboration in children's art spaces with this convenient, spinning art storage. This unique, portable and easy-to-clean addition to the art area comes with 6 clear cups that can be used for paint or to provide storage for brushes, pencils or other supplies. Provide children with a mess-free solution to paint and supply sharing with inset cups and rubber feet that prevent spilling or tipping. Entire cup spinner measures 10.6"L x 10.6"W x 4.4"H.

2 years and up. Give your child all the fun of feeding time for their doll with none of the mess! The magic milk and juice bottles are the perfect doll accessories for your child's imagination. The bottles are sealed airtight so there's no spills, but the magic milk and juice on the inside moves just like the real thing. For hours of spill free play time the magic bottles are the perfect addition to your doll collection. 1 pack includes 1 milk bottle and 1 juice bottle. 2 packs include 2 milk bottles and 2 juice bottles.

2 years & up. Dramatic play feels even more realistic when kids use this colorful vacuum with real sounds. This exciting house cleaning tool encourages dramatic play, gross motor functions, and fine motor skills. Have children vacuum alongside you to learn how to vacuum. Encourage children to mimic the vacuum cleaner sounds. The 2-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner includes a removable hand vacuum that makes real sounds and has a removable dust catcher. Requires three AA batteries (included). Colors will vary.