Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

18 months & up. Little ones will enjoy playing with this next level Lights & Sounds Pound 'N Play! Multiple new functions have been added to the traditional toddler favorite including; a child safe mirror, LED lights, sound in the hammer and 4 colorful partly translucent balls with cute mouse pictures. Kids line the colorful balls on the bench, whack them with the toy hammer and watch as they roll down the gravity ramp to settle at the base of the bench. So much fun, little ones will want… 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 »

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. 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".

Snuggle up with Piggie and Elephant plushies while you read! Make Mo Willem's story A Big Guy Took My Ball come to life with adorable Elephant and Piggie plushies. Act out scenarios in the book or continue the story on your own. Book was written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Hardcover. 64 Pages. Dimensions: 9" x 7". Plushies are handmade from soft, quality polyester fibers and filled with PE plastic pellets. For birth & up. Surface wash and air dry only. Elephant is 7" and Piggie… 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.

Birth & up. Your little one will love this adorable duo of Taggies™ Flora Fawn Character Blanket & Crinkle Me! This super soft and cozy blanket features an attached sweet-faced fawn, 18 Taggies™ interactive looped ribbons, lavender satin liner, and embroidered detailing. The soft Crinkle Me features eight Taggies™ ribbons along with crinkle paper and a squeaker on the inside for interactive sensory play. The flexible loop easily attaches to stroller and crib. Machine washable.… More »

12 months & up. Four quadrants with a variety of activities! This award-winning beautiful solid wood activity center features 6 tracks with animal-themed gliders, 6 bead runs with colorful wooden beads, a spring flower, and more. Stands 22.5"H and 18"W. Winner of the Parents Magazine Best Toys of the Year 2014 and Scholastic Parent & Child Gold Star Toys Award Winner 2014.

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 »

2 years & up. This Plus-Plus BIG 60-piece Learn to Build Set features a new kind of construction toy that involves one simple shape to unleash ideas of endless possibilities. Create colorful flat mosiacs, or work in 3-D to make more intricate builds. A perfect on-the-go STEM toy for your budding builder! Includes: 60 BIG basic color mix pieces, a green BIG base plate and guide book. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus Plus pieces measure 2"L x 1.125"H. Base plate measures 6.25"L x 3.125"H x 0.375"D.

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite instrumental songs and 6 of his favorite classical songs. Through these two musical books, children will discover great composers and classic children's songs. Songs include 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'Fur Elise', 'Ode to Joy' and many more. Each book comes with… More »

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. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! In the Farm Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 5 of his favorite farm animal sounds, along with his favorite animal sounds song. In the Cute Animals book, explore 5 of his favorite cute animal real-life sounds and 5 beautiful textures. Through these two musical books, children will discover textured illustrations and animal… More »

2 years & up. Bilibo's unique conic shell shape and bright colors immediately appeal to children of all ages who will intuitively create games. Developed by Zurich University's children's hospital to engage imagination and stimulate the senses and encourage creativity. Use indoors and out, right side up and upside down. Color may vary. Bilibo measures 15.5"W x 15.5"L x 8.6"H.

2 years & up. Need something fixed? Call in your little builder! With the Fisher-Price Drillin' Action Tool Set, little ones can screw the "wood" pieces together with their very own drill that actually works! This lean, mean, drillin' machine works in forward and reverse, makes realistic drilling sounds, and comes with interchangeable drill bits, so preschoolers can choose the right one for the job. And everything stores easily within the toolbox, making cleanup a breeze! Your little… More »

2 years & up. The Let's Roll - Seasons Dough Rollers are easy for children to use when creating patterns and prints in dough, sand, dirt, paint and more! This set includes a total of 24 seasonally themed rollers; Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter. Each roller measures almost 3" long, sized perfectly for small hands. Rollers are made of a durable stone mix that is easy to clean. Roll to create a pattern and then stamp a corresponding season theme throughout to create a tactile work of art. Includes 24 rollers.

Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.

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 »

2 years & up. The dramatic play opportunities are endless with the My First Dinner Ware Kitchen Playset - 21 Pieces. Children will love pretending to cook, wash dishes, pour drinks, eat food and more! My First Dinner Ware Kitchen Playset includes: 1 drainer, 5 plates, 2 tea cups, 1 milk cup, 4 kitchen utensils, 6 pieces of cutlery and 2 pots. Made of thick, high quality, durable, non-toxic, BPA free plastic - perfectly sized for little hands. No sharp edges!

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 »

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 »

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 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 »