Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Volcanic explosions, molten lava and hours of imaginative play are bursting from the Dino World set! Four, oversized, fully-magnetic dinosaurs navigate a rocky volcanic terrain that puts the steam in STEAM learning. Turn up the heat on screen-free fun and imaginative play possibilities with this fun and ferocious new addition to the Magna-Tiles® collection. Set features volcanic themed tiles and 4 dinosaurs; T-Rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, and Pteranodon with moving parts… More »

2 years & up. Original and unique, My First Octoplay Set will challenge creative minds. The natural colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands, and promotes fine motor skills. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people and more! The pole can be used both, for building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Octagonal… More »

3 years & up. Give yourself and your friends the full salon experience with the Beauty Salon and Hair Stylest Dress Up Set. Dress up in your Hairdresser smock, grab your tools, and get to styling. You can pretend to put on make-up, cut and style hair and much more! Smock is machine-washable and comes with a personalized name card, Comb and brush, Battery-powered hairdryer that sounds like the real thing, Non-cutting scissors, Headband for accessorizing, Basic hairdryer (no batteries), Hair spray,… More »

3 years & up. Act out the first day of preschool with D.W! Read the BRAND NEW D.W. BOOK about D.W.'s first day of preschool and then spend the day in her classroom. Help D.W. put her lunch box in her cubby, play dress-up, learn ABCs, use the bathroom, have a snack, have a nap and play on the playground. What a busy day! Based on Marc Brown's classic books and the PBS KIDS® hit show.

4 years & up. Bringing numbers to life for kids in a fun, exciting way! This fast, fun and clever number game by Mobi is a thrilling way to bring little kids and their families together through mathematics. Spread the tiles out on any flat surface and race to create simple math equations in crossword style grids. See who can make the best equation "pods" and connect all of their tiles first to win the game. Perfect for beginners. Included: 162 Colorful Tiles, Whale-shaped Storage Pouch, and Instructions.

3 years & up. Brush those teeth, it is time to see the dentist! Watch children immerse themselves in imagination through pretend play with this 26-piece dental care set of toys. Children can practice performing cleanings, treating cavities, and even practice fitting braces and retainers. This is the perfect tool for introducing your child into dentistry so when the time comes for their first visit, they can be more at ease. Bag measures 13.5"H x 10.7"W x 3.5"L. Weight of bag with… More »

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. 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. 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.

3 years & up. Brown Bear is ready to introduce this classic story by Eric Carle in a brand new form! 4 of the tiles can build the Brown Bear character while the opposite side of each tile has pictures to help re-tell the story. This set also features tiles with colors on one side and the matching animal from the story on the other. Encourage the development of story sequencing, creativity, and color recognition. Includes 16 tiles compatible with all Magna-Tile sets. Tiles measure 3"L x 3"W.

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 »

3 years & up. Mother May I? & Animals 6" Thumballs - Set of 2 - is a fun way to get everybody having fun and interacting, at every age and ability level. Throw the ball up, catch it, and respond to the panel under your thumb. No favoritism, just random choice. The Mother May I? Thumball® puts a twist on the classic game "Mother May I"! The Animals Thumball® is a fun way to teach common animals, colors, spelling, sounds, and eye-hand coordination. Thumball® gets… More »

3 years & up. The Mother May I? Multicolored 32 Panel - 6" Thumball® is a fun and fair way to play the classic game "Mother May I"! Throw it up, catch it, and respond to the panel under your thumb. No favoritism, just random choice. Play in a group; toss it up, catch it, call out the command on the panel under your right thumb! Thumball® gets everybody talking and interacting with ease in a positive, social way. Measures 6" in diameter.

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.

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 »

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. 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 »

3 years & up. This Plus-Plus® BIG 60-piece Picture Puzzle Set features a new kind of construction toy that involves one simple shape to unleash ideas of endless possibilities. Choose a puzzle and try to construct the image using the Plus Plus pieces. 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! Each Picture Puzzle card has two sides for a total of 14 puzzle challenges. Includes: 60 pieces and seven challenge… More »

2 - 5 years. Children gain a feeling of safety and security as they learn to balance and glide on the Mini Cruiser Lightweight Balance Bike! This no-pedal bike is perfect for children ages 2 - 5. The ultra-lightweight balance bike weighs only 4.9 lbs and is extremely tough! Balance Bike is manufactured from fiberglass reinforced nylon (polyamide) and can be left outside without the worry of rusting. Height adjustable seat. Handlebar height: 20". Seat height: 12.6" - 16.1". Length:… More »

4 years & up. Children will actively engage in STEM learning with this focus-free GeoSafari® Jr. My First Telescope! This telescope helps children understand magnification by keeping the field of vision wide when looking through the 9x magnified lens. The telescope has a collapsible tripod and extra-large comfortable eye-pieces with nose cut out for the best eye placement. Children will love exploring, discovering and learning with this helpful tool.

3 years & up. Light up the water with the new and colorful Sesame Street Cookie Monster Glo Pal that activates when wet. Use these delightful characters in the bath tub to keep your child so captivated with the water they won't want to get out, or incorporate them into your sensory learning plans. As soon as they leave the water they turn off. Perfect for water tables, bath tubs, baby pools, or anything filled with water. Contains LED lights that turn on and off automatically. The Cookie Monster… More »

4 years & up. LEGO® Friends Paisley's House offers young builders lots to discover! The top floor includes a bedroom and bathroom that can be removed, making it easy to explore the kitchen below. Features 3 mini-dolls, as well as an outdoor cozy corner where Paisley can sit to compose music with her guitar. Playset includes multiple accessories; can for recycling, pet bunny, carrot, brush, guitar, food and more! Set includes 185 pieces. When built, house measures over 6" H x 5" W x 5" D.

3 years & up. Great for furnishing a dollhouse that houses dolls approximately 6"in size! This realistic wooden set includes a sink with shelving unit, a cupboard, a stove with oven, and a mini fridge. All pieces are constructed from durable, recyclable rubberwood. The sturdy design of each piece is sure to guarantee the set be passed on for generations.

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. My First Polydron Gears Set is ideal for introducing younger children to the concept of STEM, using gears. Assemble structures using squares and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Not only do the gears mesh together on a flat surface, but also at an angle of 90 degrees. Features 36 durable, lightweight plastic… More »