Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

Birth & up. Designed to grow with your baby, our handcrafted grabbing balls are a thoughtfully made early learning toy that supports sensory development and encourages exploration from day one. Made from safe, natural materials, it's the perfect first toy for curious little hands. With the soft, tactile construction and vibrant, eye-catching colors, the balls stimulate multiple senses at once-inviting babies to reach, grasp, and engage. Whether discovering the depths of the sea or embarking… More »

12 months & up. Ideal first ride-on toy for toddlers learning to move with confidence. This four-wheeled, foot-powered wooden scooter helps build muscle strength, coordination, and balance. All while offering endless fun. Its rubber wheels glide smoothly across surfaces without scratching floors, making it great for indoor adventures and durable enough for outdoor play. Lightweight and easy to transport it also doubles as a push or pull toy, giving more opportunities for engagement. Maximum… More »

12 months & up. Keep little hands busy and imaginations engaged with the Pop & Discover Phone & Keys Activity Set! This two-piece role-play set is perfect for toddlers who love to be "on the go." The colorful toy phone features 12 built-in poppers and a mirror-like screen for visual and tactile fun, while the two-key remote includes 4 poppers and 2 play keys for even more interactive play. Designed just for toddlers, this set helps introduce colors, shapes, and sensory exploration… More »

12 months & up. Help children learn to stack with the Montessori Flower Tower. Inspired by the Montessori educational approach, this tower has 5 pieces that increase in size and fit on top of each other. To correctly stack the pieces, children must figure out how to arrange them from smallest to largest. As they build the tower, children will develop important sorting and patterning skills.

10 months & up. Perfect for mixing, stirring, and hands-on exploration, these versatile tools encourage children to engage their senses while developing essential fine motor skills. Whether scooping up sensory materials, experimenting with different textures, or creating imaginative play scenarios, they offer endless opportunities for interactive learning. Crafted for durability and ease of use, they're the ideal companions for any classroom, fostering creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery… More »

10 months & up. Introduce little ones to self-discovery and shape recognition with these beautifully crafted wooden mirrors, perfectly sized for small hands. Each mirror features a unique shape - square, circle, triangle, and hexagon - encouraging exploration and early learning. Helps babies and toddlers explore their reflections, supporting self-awareness and sensory development. The four distinct shapes introduce early geometry concepts through hands-on play. Made from sustainably sourced… More »

9 months and up. Increase the potential of playtime with this bundle of Triblox Rainbow Silicone Triangle Blocks and Over the Rainbow Bright Silicone Stacking Arches. Children can stack these blocks and arches to make eye-catching vertical structures or lay them out to make captivating flat structures. They can also combine the blocks and arches to make more complex structures. All the blocks and arches have patterns on them, so children can both incorporate those into their designs and benefit… More »

Birth and up. Teach young children basic character traits with the You Are Awesome book series. Using intriguing photographs and simple but engaging language, this series shows children simple ways to practice virtue in everyday life. The series also explains how treating others well will improve one's own physical and emotional well-being. Simply put, these books will empower children to become better classmates, better playmates, and better friends.

9 months & up. The Over the Rainbow - Bright Silicone Stacking Arches is an ideal toy for open-ended play! Layer them, explore what shapes can be made standing up and on their side, nestle together, or balance on top. Each arch has a unique pattern relating to the garden. Press into playdough to reveal the shapes and create your own garden scene and story. Add to bath time, sensory play fun, or in the dirt. Made with super soft food-grade silicone, pieces are BPA-free, PVC-free, latex-free,… More »

12 months & up. Exclusively bundled by Ditty Bird for Kaplan Early Learning customers, these Spanish musical books are sure to brighten any day! Canciones de Animales (Animal Songs) features six fun, sing-along songs about animals, including favorites like La Vaca Lola, Un Elefante Se Balanceaba, and En la Granja de Mi Tío, paired with charming illustrations that encourage young children to sing and learn Spanish words. Canciones de Cuna (Bedtime Songs) includes six gentle lullabies perfect… More »

12 months & up. Exclusively bundled by Ditty Bird for Kaplan Early Learning customers, these musical books are sure to brighten any day! Join Ditty Bird on delightful musical adventures, featuring 6 favorite instrumental songs and 6 beloved classical pieces. Through these two interactive books, children are introduced to famous composers and timeless children's melodies, helping to build their listening skills and foster a lifelong appreciation for music. Songs include Twinkle, Twinkle, Little… More »

12 months & up. Make learning both fun and calming with this set of two interactive musical books! Children can follow Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six favorite bedtime songs and six classic nursery rhymes that encourage moments of comfort, happiness, and bonding. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, You Are My Sunshine, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Row Your Boat, Old MacDonald, and more while building early… More »

12 months & up. Exclusively bundled by Ditty Bird for Kaplan Early Learning, this delightful musical book set is sure to brighten any day! In Farm Animal Sounds, children follow Ditty Bird on fun musical adventures featuring five favorite farm animal sounds - "moo," "baa," "quack," and more, along with a cheerful farm animals song. In Touch the Cute Animals, little ones explore five real-life animal sounds paired with engaging touch-and-feel elements, like the bunny's… More »

18 months & up. This is another classic toy from 1965! This See 'n Say Farmer Says helps children learn about different farm animal sounds by simply turning the arrow to the corresponding animal and listening for the sound. Use this classic in a lesson about farm animals and encourage children to repeat the sounds they hear from each animal. Animals and sounds include sheep, dog, duck, frog, horse, coyote, rooster, pig, cow, bird, cat, and turkey. 2 AA batteries required, included.

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. Make learning delightful with this set of two interactive musical books! Join Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six classic children's songs and six lively action tunes that inspire movement, learning, and giggles. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore animals, letters, and body parts while building early vocabulary, imagination, and motor skills. Songs include The Wheels on the Bus, Five Little Ducks, Head, Shoulders, Knees &… More »

12 months & up. Tough and durable, this recycling truck is 100% made from recycled milk cartons. Little ones learn to sort their recyclables using the chutes on each side of the truck. The eco design features a workable dumper and the rear door opens allowing contents to easily slide out. Measures 12.5"L x 7.25"H.