Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create… More »

Birth & up. Watch with delight as sparkling beads dance and swirl, creating a soothing swooshing clitter-clatter sound with every spin. The Rotating Bead Wheel is designed to captivate babies and toddlers while supporting early development. The colorful beads create a gentle rain-like sound as they tumble, stimulating auditory and visual senses. A mirror backing allows babies to see themselves as they play, adding an extra layer of engagement and self-discovery. This toy helps little ones build… More »

18 months & up. Put children in the driver's seat! The Whisper Ride II will have children feeling like they're on the road as adults push them along in the park or on the sidewalk. The movable steering wheel and realistic horn will strengthen children's fine-motor skills, and the experience of navigating through various environments will increase their spatial awareness.  Whisper wheels reduce noise and the handle folds easily for storage. Adult assembly is required. Made in the USA. Measures… More »

Birth & up. The Sight and Sound Drum is a multi-sensory experience for little explorers! Engage your baby's senses with the Sight and Sound Drum, a captivating toy designed to inspire curiosity and development. With just a gentle touch, the entire drum spins effortlessly, while each of the four individual tubes rotates independently, creating a mesmerizing visual and auditory experience. Each tube contains different visually engaging materials, plus one with clacking wooden spheres for added… More »

10 months & up. Encourage creative mark-making in sand by incorporating our specially designed boards, providing children with an engaging way to trace patterns, experiment with shapes, and develop fine motor skills. These boards offer a hands-on, multisensory approach to early writing, allowing young children to build confidence and independence as they explore different movements and textures. Perfect for both individual and group activities, they create a playful and stimulating environment… More »

9 months & up. Children will be delighte as the birds "come to life" and make music with every step they take. As a child walks, the cheerful sound and pecking birds inspire movement and exploration. The walker also features an adjustable tension knob to control the wheel speed for added stability.

10 months & up. Ready to turn numbers into an outdoor adventure? This set makes learning maths as exciting as a treasure hunt. This durable, sensory-rich set of number boards encourages children to explore numeracy through hands-on play with natural treasures like acorns, sea beans, rocks, and flowers. Perfect for counting, sorting, and creative play - right in the heart of nature. Measures 8"L x 6"W.

10 months & up. These beautiful felt treasures are a versatile and enriching addition to small loose parts play, offering a soft, sensory-rich experience that encourages quiet, mindful engagement. Their gentle texture and vibrant colors make them inviting to little hands, fostering a calming play environment while enhancing fine motor skills and coordination. Thoughtfully designed as an open-ended resource, these felt treasures can be seamlessly integrated across various learning areas, providing… More »

Birth & up. Designed to captivate and engage, the Rotating Bell Flower offers a gentle, multi-sensory experience for young children and those with additional needs. As the flower spins, the enclosed bells chime beautifully, creating different sounds depending on the speed of rotation. Encouraging sensory exploration with visually appealing movement and pleasant chimes that vary in tone and intensity, the Roating Bell Flower is interactive and easy to spin. Perfect for developing fine and gross… More »

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 »

18 months - 5 years. This classic kid powered car has a whole new look. New features include removable floor and a handle on the back for parent controlled push rides. Designed with a comfortable high seat back with cup-holders and storage in the rear. Includes special features like an "ignition switch" and an open-and-close gas cap. Rolls on rugged, durable tires and front wheels spin 360 degrees. Weight limit up to 50 lbs. Assembly required. Measures 29.5"L x 16.5"W x 33.5"H. Made in the USA.

18 months - 5 years. A roomy pickup truck that includes a flatbed with a drop-down tailgate, rugged wheels, opening gas cap, and a steering wheel with a working horn. This truck-styled riding toy is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with Polydron KinderMag. Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with these neutral, pastel-colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together with a simple snap to construct and create a variety of 2D patterns and 3D models. 48 chunky pieces that are easy for young hands to use. Set includes 24 squares and 24 triangles made of ABS plastic with ferrite magnets inside. Made of 70% recycled plastic.

18 months & up. Encourage nurturing play and imagination with the Bebe Calin Loving Teddy Bear Doll with Accessories! This charming set includes the Bebe Calin Loving Teddy Bear 12" Doll, Toddler's First Doll Stroller in Teal, and an 11-piece Accessory Set.  Perfectly sized for little hands, children can stroll, feed, and care for their baby doll. Designed to support social-emotional development, empathy, and imaginative role play, this delightful bundle offers hours of heartwarming fun!

18 months & up. Make your very own water park right in your backyard! Use the large bucket to scoop® up water from the pond and pour it into the top tier to make a showering splash below! The rain shower effect makes it sound like it's real rainfall! As the rainwater drizzles back into the pond, maze-like spinners, ramps and buckets will be activated, creating a cool cascade on the water wall! Included: Table and 14 accessory pieces: Buckets, frog that sucks up water and squirts, duck, fish,… More »

18 months & up. Celebrate the joy of caring and pretend play with the Bebe Calin Caroline Doll with Accessories! This delightful set includes the sweet Bebe Calin Caroline 12" Doll, a Toddler's First Doll Stroller in Teal, and an 11-piece Accessory Set. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, children can stroll, feed, and nurture their baby doll. Soft-bodied and perfectly sized for little hands, the Bebe Calin Caroline doll encourages imaginative storytelling and helps build empathy and social-emotional skills.

10 months & up. These beautifully crafted natural bowls are designed to enhance number work, providing an engaging and tactile way for young children to develop their counting skills. Thoughtfully made, they ensure that numbers remain visible at all times, allowing children to easily track their progress and self-check their work. With their inviting design and practical functionality, these eco-friendly bowls encourage independent learning and hands-on exploration of numerical concepts. 4.7"D.

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 tracks 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. Four quadrants with a variety of activities! This award-winning beautiful solid wood activity center features 6 tracks with animal-themed trackss. 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.