Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

12 months & up. Bring the forest to playtime with the Wooden Forest Stacker. Crafted with sustainably sourced wood from FSC®-certified forests, the Forest Stacker features two adorable woodland creatures (a rabbit and a fox) and a pine tree. Children can stack the rabbit and fox on the outer poles and the tree on the middle pole. In addition to providing visual and tactile stimulation, these stackers will help develop dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Stacker measures approximately 7.78"L… More »

18 months and up. Facilitate social-emotional learning through play with these Eggxpress Yourself Match & Learn Eggs. Each egg has a different emotion and a different shape inside it, so children can explore different emotions while also developing shape-recognition skills. Additionally, the bus that holds all the eggs will exercise children's gross-motor skills as they move it around the room.

12 months & up. Little ones can explore new patterns and textures with this brightly colored Wooden Rainbow Sensory Board! Set comes with a wooden color-match tray and 10 circular pieces offering different sights and textures such as; rippled silicone, felt, a mirror, and more! Alongside sensory play, the pieces can be slotted into the spaces on the colored tray, encouraging children's dexterity and color recognition. Made from FSC-certified wood. Board measures 4.5"L x 10"W.

12 months & up. Introduce your toddler to a whirl of color, sound, and movement with the Spiral Ball Tower. This dynamic stacking toy features a sturdy base and six vibrant ramp levels that come together to form a spiraling track. Little hands stack the pieces and release one of the three included balls-watching as it rolls, rattles, and lights up along the way. Designed for children 12 months and older, it supports fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and early STEM concepts like… More »

Birth & up. In this delightful book series the adventurous babies exploring different cultures and places around the world. It is a fun way for young children to learn about different countries, traditions, and cuisines. The jet setting, dancing, and food tasting elements add a lively and interactive dimension to their cultural exploration.

18 months & up. Delight early walkers with these engaging Whimsical Push Toys! Each toy features spinning, flapping, or twisting actions that activate as children push them along, capturing attention and encouraging continued exploration. The beautifully crafted wooden designs, paired with bright and cheerful colors, stimulate visual and tactile engagement. Perfect for promoting gross motor development, improving hand-eye coordination, and building balance as toddlers navigate their surroundings.… More »

18 months - 5 years. Pump gas into the cars as they drive around the roads. Three weather-proof fuel buttons that make six fun sounds when kids stop to 'fill up'. There's a hose with a pretend nozzle and a credit card swipe that can be used with a special cut-out credit card. Two AA batteries are included. Made in the USA. Measures 13.5"L x 8.5"W x 17.5"H.

18 months & up. Introduce children to the joy of artistic discovery with the Magic Coloring Set. Just add water to the pen, and let the children use it to color in the animal. As they color, children will discover the beautiful design that is underneath the outline! Once the water dries, the color disappears and the coloring sheets can be used again and again. Set features 8 animal coloring sheets; 2 mice, 2 cats, 2 owls, 2 bears, and 2 water pens.

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.

18 months & up. Turn the gears in children's brains with Insect Friend Geo Blocks & Gears. This engaging toy has 3 interconnected gears that rest on the same wooden platform. To build the gears, children must match each gear with its 2 toppers (a shape and an animal). Once they do, children will observe how moving one gear moves all three and learn an important principle of movement.

18 months & up. Your little one will enjoy the realistic images of this Cutting Vegetables Wooden Puzzle! Designed with touch fasteners, each vegetable can easily be cut in half with the included wooden knife. This creative set includes 9 vegetables, 1 cutting knife and 1 cutting board. Children will enjoy cutting vegetables on the wooden board and after finished playing, they can turn over the cutting board to have a shape sorting game to put the puzzles back into their places. Puzzle measures 9.4" x 9.4".

18 months - 3 years. The Cozy Pumper gives children all the elements of a gas-pumping experience, including a pump, a number pad, and the three octane levels. The dramatic-play experiences that this pump creates will strengthen communication skills as children ask for what they want and cultivate empathy as children enter the mindset of someone who actually gets gas. The Cozy Pump requires two AA alkaline batteries (not included). Measures 14L x 15W x 17.5H.

18 months & up. Bounce into adventure with the Farm Hopper Horse! This inflatable bouncy horse features soft grip-able ears for children to hold as they bounce around. It's a great a way for children to develop core muscle strength, coordination skills, and balance. Hoppers® are made from high quality, brightly colored, BPA and Phtalate free plastic for safe and fun play indoors and outdoors and are also latex free. Pump is included for easy inflation. Store indoors.

Birth & up. Make tummy time a captivating and enriching experience with the Look, Touch, Learn series. Featuring palettes, shapes, and patterns that were selected in collaboration with infant psychologists at the Sussex Baby Lab, this series will provide optimal visual stimulation for babies from 0-6 months. The books' images also have various surfaces and textures that will spark engaging tactile exploration.

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 »

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 »

18 months & up. Teach your little one the importance of a healthy, balanced diet with this set of realistic eggs. These eggs will encourage creative, imaginative role play and are an excellent addition to any dramatic play kitchen. Their sturdy, wooden construction also ensures that they will withstand all the rigors of play. The eggs come in two cartons that each contain three white eggs and three brown eggs for a total of 12 eggs.

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.

12 months & up. Authored by experts, these engaging books are thoughtfully designed to grow alongside your budding STEM learner. Each page features multiple levels of text, making the content accessible and adaptable as their understanding and curiosity expand. Perfect for introducing young minds to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, these books provide a foundation that evolves with their learning journey.

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. These bilingual English/ Spanish board books provide a vibrant and engaging look at a child's typical day, highlighting the rich variety of experiences that shape their world. The stories delve into the child's social and emotional journey, capturing interactions with family, friends, and caregivers that help build connections, empathy, and resilience. Every moment depicted in these books contributes to the child's overall growth and development, offering a relatable and heartwarming… More »

12 months & up. Help your children gain confidence in their walking with this Dancing Alligator Bright Colored Pull Toy for Practicing Gross Motor Skills. This pull toy is perfect for promoting gross motor skills, color recognition, exploration, sensory development and fine motor skills. Children will delight as their dancing alligator companion clicks and clacks as they pull it along. Encourage your children to take this walking companion with them as they build the necessary muscles to walk… More »

18 months & up. Your little musician will create wonderful music and explore melody and rhythm with this Stacking Music Set by Hape! Children can stack differently sized blocks any way they wish to discover sounds and shapes as they play. Un-stack the musical blocks to play a drum, xylophone, rattle, scratch board, and a mini-gong. Clean with a damp cloth.

Ages 3 months & up. Introduce infants and toddlers to the joy of sound and sensory exploration with the Mini Rainstick - Set of 8. Each rainstick creates a gentle, soothing sound and cascading visual effect as colorful beads tumble through the tube, mimicking the peaceful rhythm of falling rain. This multi-sensory experience engages young learners' auditory and visual senses, supports early cause-and-effect understanding, and invites exploratory play. Perfect for music and movement centers,… More »