Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

18 months & up. This cuddly ride-on features a plush seat and a soft, fluffy mane-perfect for little explorers. With 360 degree spinning caster wheels, toddlers can glide in any direction they choose! Riding around with this friendly lion helps children stay active while building balance and gross motor skills. It also encourages imaginative play-whether they're cruising through the living room or pretending to roam wild savannas. Wherever they go, fun is right around the corner!

18 months & up. Zoom into fun with the Rollin' Race Car! Designed with sporty racing stripes and a cushy fabric seat, this ride-on car is perfect for active play. The 360 degree swivel caster wheels let toddlers glide in any direction, helping them build strength, coordination, and balance as they ride. Whether cruising through the living room or imagining a high-speed racetrack, little racers are in for a thrilling adventure.

10 months & up. Give babies fun, flexible toys with this Plungy and Pully set. These toys move in a variety of directions to accommodate the many ways that babies move. Little ones can squeeze them inward, pull them outward, roll them - the possibilities are endless! The plungies even suction to surfaces like tables, so babies will have early exposure to a fascinating scientific phenomenon. BPA-Free, baby-friendly construction ensures safe and long-lasting play. Set includes 2 pullies and 2… More »

12 months & up. Fill it up and hop right into the WonderFill Ball Pit. This foam ball pit expands when opened and comes with 100 crush-resistant balls. Pick a spot in any room and simply fill with the bubbly balls and hop in to get playtime started! Its squishy foam design gives kiddos a plush play space to develop gross motor skills and get the wiggles out when they're indoors. Get ready for big ball pit fun and a tubful of giggles!

Birth & up. This adorable collection of ocean friends is crafted from natural, organic rubber and tinted with gentle pastel colors. Each toy features a built-in rattle to engage and soothe newborns, providing both sensory stimulation and comforting play. The sweet Sea Horse, Turtle, and Dolphin are part of our Ocean Buddies Collection, and are perfectly sized for little hands to grasp. Sound toys like rattles help babies explore cause-and-effect relationships as they play and learn. Fully sealed… More »

3 months & up. Introduce young children to early literacy concepts with the Brown Bear Friends Board Books Set, a perfect blend of literacy, sensory play, and foundational skill-building. Each book in this charming set explores a key theme - numbers, colors, shapes, and more - through rhythmic read-aloud text. Inspired by Eric Carle's Brown Bear character, these books engage young readers with bold, colorful illustrations. Little hands will love the crinkly, textured covers that offer tactile… More »

Birth & up. Featuring a padded, embroidered character on the cover and a different textured element on each page, this durable board book is perfect for babies who love to explore through touch. The cheerful rhyming text and lively illustrations invite young children to join the playful adventures. Each book is 10 pages.

2 years & up. These wooden block people come in a diverse range of skin tones, promoting inclusivity and representation in play. Crafted from smooth, natural wood, they are designed to be tactile and open-ended, allowing children to explore endless possibilities through imaginative storytelling and creative role-playing. Whether used to build vibrant communities, act out daily adventures, or create new worlds, these simple yet engaging figures inspire curiosity, social learning, and open-ended… More »

12 months & up. Your little one will rock and roll with our Wooden Activity Roller! This versatile tummy-time toy can spin in its base or roll freely on the floor, offering endless interactive fun. Designed for sensory-rich play, it features: a shape sorter with heart, star, and circle shapes, plus a functioning door for easy storage and retrieval, three spinning knobs that create fun sounds, three graphic abacus blocks for early counting play, a built-in acrylic mirror for self-discovery, and… More »

12 months & up. Get ready to roll with cars, trucks, planes, boats, helicopters, and construction vehicles in bold primary colors! Wheels roll, propellers spin!  Includes plastic pail with 30 various vehicles, approximately 2.75" long. Vehicle play helps build a child's fine motor skills and developing hand-eye coordination and dexterity. The boats float for fun water play and the cars roll across the floor without making any noise or leaving any marks. Vehicles are 100% dishwasher safe for easier cleaning.

18 months & up. Bring any water or sand table to life with this fun play set. Offers children opportunities for sensory exploration, imaginative play, skill development, and learning in outdoor environments, a valuable addition to any play space. Floating boats introduce concepts like buoyancy, displacement, and water resistance in a tangible way, and help develop an understanding of basic physics principles. Water and sand play is both fun and educational and has a range of benefits for your… More »

6 months & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Board Book Collection. These wonderful stories by well known author Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore new concepts. Each book is complete with friendly characters and bright colored illustrations. Set of 8.

Birth & up. Soft and durable, Indestructibles are chew-proof, rip-proof, nontoxic and 100% washable. Give babies books that they can handle-and that can handle them! Chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof, Indestructibles can withstand any and all forms of infant behavior. They are also non-toxic and washable, which means that infants can explore to their heart's content. The captivating illustrations and soft, inviting textures in these books will provoke significant sensory development. This… More »

18 months & up. Pretend shopping is learning through role-play. This durable shopping cart will hold a basket full of play food and other important items that make up the shopping list. Special wheels won't scuff the floors and can be used inside and out. Shopping cart measures 9.4"W x 22.4"H x 15.9"D. Play food and accessories sold separately.

18 months & up. This Little Tikes Totsports® Easy Score™ Basketball set is adjustable and encourages active play. The Easy Score™ Basketball set introduces children to competitive play in a way that allows them to succeed with the right amount of challenge. Adjusts to six heights, from 2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversized rim and a junior sized basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22"L x 23.75"W x 61"H. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA.

18 months & up. The STEM building toy system for toddlers, Grippies® Builders combines tactile exploration, magnetic play and an introduction to the basic principles of engineering and geometry. Grippies® unique, magnetic rod and ball configuration provide a secure, frustration-free set of construction options as children first discover the joy of building. Unique in concept and design, Grippies® provide a fun, safe and exploratory experience for toddlers. These sets feature four… More »

12 months & up. With a fun variety of sports to choose from and a fun slide too, your little champion will have a blast with the Sports-tastic Activity Center! Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer in a simple and fun way. Children will climb up the stairs and slide down the slide again and again. Size: 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H. Made in the USA. Holds up to 45 lbs. Included: Activity Center with stairs and slide, built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball.

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. Add some fun and spark imagination as children role-play farming with this tractor and farm animal set. 5 farm animals stand in the trailer and make animal sounds when placed in their appropriate spot. The realistic tractor sounds and the Old McDonald tune add story time elements to the play experience. Includes tractor, farmer, 5 farm animals, and trailer. 3 AA batteries included.

Birth & up. The Curious Me!™ books is a captivating 6-book set designed to introduce young children to Letters, Numbers, Animals, Colors, Families, and Feelings. Each book in this engaging series is beautifully illustrated by a different artist, making it a unique and collectible addition to any child's library. These board books are crafted to support early literacy development through rich vocabulary, engaging text, and vibrant artistic visuals. Perfect for sparking curiosity and learning,… More »

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Children will learn balance and coordination as they rock back and forth. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA. Horse measures 17.5" x 33" x 10".

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"L.

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.