Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Explore an exciting new method of magnetic construction with Polydron HashMag - Magnetic Rainbow Construction Set . The unique shapes come in 6 stunning translucent colors, ideal for playing against a light source! Hashmag is ideal for developing fine motor skills and exploring the construction of 2D nets and 3D models. Polydron HashMag has a color coding system to help develop an understanding of polarity and is compatible with Magnetic Polydron. Includes 12 squares and 12 equilateral… More »

3 years & up. The Animals Multicolored 12 Panel - 6" Thumball® is a fun way to teach common animals, colors, spelling, sounds, and eye-hand coordination. Throw it up, catch it, and respond to the panel under your thumb. Describe the characteristics and make animal sounds, try to have other players guess which animal you are! Download a free Activity Sheet and customize it with your own prompts to suit your specific educational goals, making the Animals Thumball® an endless opportunity… More »

3 years & up. Get strumming on this vibrant red guitar! This beautifully-made, stringed instrument is a cross between a classical guitar and a ukulele and is precisely tuned for perfect sound. Ideal for beginners with little hands.Comes with some music sheets to help kids get started playing songs. Size: 25.67"L x 8.43"W x 2.36"H.

3 years & up. Explore and build endless 3-D models with this easy click and connect system. Colorful translucent plastics and unique geometric shapes allow for open-ended, creativity-inspired constructions. The activity guide gives young builders step-by-step instruction on how to create a variety of models while teaching them the basics of science, construction and engineering. 94 piece set.

18 months & up. Add a big splash of dimpl fascination to bathtime with Dimpl Splash Water Play! Each of these three coral-like critters is teeming with discoveries to explore. Scoop and pour with the pitcher wrapped around a green dimpl bubble. Dunk the donut and tilt it one way for rain and another way for a stream. Explore the sucker-covered bubbles of the starfish, then set it adrift or use it as a water scooper. Donut measures 4.8" x 4.8" x 2".

3 years & up. Engage your auditory senses as you draw with this Magna Tablet Deluxe drawing board. Insert a pattern card in the top of the board and use your magnetized pen to pull metal beads through the grid board to create a pattern that matches. It's a new twist on drawing that produces a fun clicking sound as you make your masterpieces. Just push the beads back down to erase. Tablet frame is made of sturdy beechwood with a plastic grid insert filled with metal beads. Size: 12"W x 0.5"D… More »

2 years & up. A classic soft-bodied doll that measures 15" with eyes that open and close! Baby dolls offer children a way to develop their self-help skills because children are hands-on learners. Dolls teach children how to take care of another person, add and remove clothing, interact with small options and point our body parts.This baby doll gift set includes a 15" doll, pacifier, baby bottle, spoon, knife, plate, pair of shoes, rattle, and extra outfit. Pacifier fits in doll's mouth.… More »

3 years & up. It's time for a walk! Little ones will love taking their favorite 14" - 20" baby doll for a stroll in style with the Mon Grand Poupon Baby Doll Carriage. The handle height is adjustable from 14" to 29.5" to accommodate children as they grow. Carriage also features an adjustable hood, storage basket for baby's things, removable bassinet cover, and a matching nursery bag. When playtime is over, carriage folds easily for space-efficient storage. Carriage measures… More »

Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.

2 years & up. Encourage matching, memory, concentration, and cognitive thinking with these wonderful super-sized cards complete with friendly animal faces. With easy-to-follow rules and colorful illustrations, this is a great beginner game for young children. Start with two or three pairs and then add other animals as the child's skills progress. For extra learning, have children identify the animals as they match them. The included handy box with handle makes it easy to store the cards. Cards measure 6" x 6".

2 years & up. Your children will have hours of fun with this Sand & Water Sensory Playtable Playset! This versatile table has two wells that you can fill with either regular or kinetic sand, water or both! Table also comes with a lid to protect the sand or water when the table is not in use and offers a convenient place to store the accessories. At 11" tall, you may want to put this Sand & Water Sensory Playtable on top of a table for older children to play with. Playset includes… More »

3 years & up. Now, even the youngest artists can create beautiful designs! This Spirograph® Jr. Design Set features jumbo-sized gears which makes creating Spirograph® art fun and easy for young children. The easy-to-carry drawing tablet functions as a storage case and a work station. Set includes: a drawing tablet, jumbo design pieces, guide book, design sheets, and 5 washable design markers.

2 years & up. So life-like it might as well be real! This high-quality, life-like baby doll by JC Toys will make your little nurturer feel just like a new parent. Your child will enjoy pretending to bring their baby home from the hospital, dressing it in it's first newborn outfit, and taking time to nurture it. The doll's life-like features and realistic hospital bracelet will help ensure hours of immersive pretend play and it's adorable, smiling face will encourage lots of warm snuggles. Doll… More »

12 months & up. These 2 musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 favorite children's songs and 6 favorite action songs. Through these two musical books, children will learn animals, letters, and parts of the body. Songs include 'The Wheels on the Bus', 'Five Little Ducks', 'Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes', 'B-I-N-G-O', 'Simon Says', 'Pat a Cake', 'I'm a Little Teapot' and many more. Includes 2 different books and batteries.

18 months & up. Bounce into adventure with the Farm Hopper Gray Rabbit! This inflatable bouncy bunny rabbit 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. Included: Gray Rabbit Farm Hopper and Pump.

3 years & up. This pack of 9 vehicles makes a wonderful gift for anyone. Each pack comes with an exclusive vehicle that cannot be found anywhere else in the line. Colors and decorations of cars in each box may vary. Not for use with some MATCHBOX® sets.

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!

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.

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! Canciones de Animales (Animal Songs) is a book in Spanish with 6 fun songs about animals. This book is full of sweet illustrations of adorable animals to encourage babies and young children to sing and to learn Spanish words. Canciones de Cuna (Bedtime Songs) is also in Spanish, and is filled with 6 beautiful lullabies to enjoy with your little ones before… More »

2 years & up. Children will be more than ready to hit the road with this Eco-Friendly RV Camper Set with Truck & Sport Boat! Made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic milk jugs, this 3-in-1 playset features a pick-up truck, spacious camper, and sport boat with it's very own trailer. Play with them individually, or link them all together for two feet of fun! Playset also includes two characters, two chairs, a picnic table, and camping stove. Set includes 10 pieces and is ideal for indoor… More »

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. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic - 24 Cube Set! With endless building opportunities, this set is ideal for encouraging problem solving and imagination. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these eco-friendly recycled plastic cubes 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 hands. Magnetic blocks are 100% waterproof,… More »

These cute little owls are a great addition to a child's toy collection! Encourages dramatic play and imagination. Learn about different types of owls and their habitats with cute cuddly stuffed animals. Set includes 3 cuddly owls measuring 4.5 " each. Perfect size for little one's to cuddle with, not only at home, but on the go as well!

12 months & up. These musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite bedtime songs and 6 of his favorite nursery rhymes. Through these two musical books, children will discover captive illustrations and familiar songs. Songs include 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', 'Hush Little Baby', 'Itsy Bitsy Spider', 'Row Your Boat' and many more. Each book comes with three LR1130 batteries, instructions for replacement can be found on the back cover… More »