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.

2 years & up. The blocks that bend the rules! Crafted to support key developmental milestones through engaging tactile and sensory play, the Jelly Blox Super Truck & Build Set brings wiggly construction fun to little hands. Several unique blocks feature sensory fillings like sand, foam balls, and mini stars for added exploration. With 35 vibrant Jelly Blox pieces, this set offers endless creative construction possibilities. The sturdy support base and wheel housings are covered in soft,… More »

2 years & up. This stylish, foldable stroller features an adjustable foam handle, swivel front wheels for easy steering, and a canopy with safety straps to keep dolls secure. A removable basket holds all the must-have accessories. Folds flat for storage and fits most 14" dolls. Minimal assembly required.

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 »

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 and up. Give children multiple ways to move with the 3-in-1 Puppy Ride On. This versatile toy accommodates children at various developmental levels. Early walkers can fill the storage tub and use it as a wagon, and slightly older children can either ride around on the seat or remove the seat to fashion a scooter. In all scenarios, the Puppy Ride-On will offer physical development and fun.

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 »

2 years & up. Spruce up your child's art space with this appropriately sized two-sided wooden easel. Each side features a dry erase board and the paper can be pulled to either side. Each side measures 17" x 15" while the whole easel measures at 19.25"W x 21"H x 17.5"D. Includes four paint cups. Trays are removable, but would have to be unassembled in order to take them off.

2 years & up. Promote block play with this set of 40 smooth hardwood blocks inset with colorful, transparent acrylic windows. Sized right for little hands, these durable blocks feature 6 different shapes, 4 different colors, and are ideal for color exploration, early construction, and shape recognition. Encourage children to come up with their own unique designs. Have children build a structure at the window and watch as the colors are cast on the walls. This set includes 40 assorted shapes.

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 »

2 years & up. Children can prepare a European-style appetizer that's guaranteed to impress their guests with this Cheese & Charcuterie Board Play Set! Set features 2 pickled cucumbers, 2 strawberries, 2 crackers, 1 block of brie cheese, 2 slices of gouda cheese, 1 sliceable roll of salami, 1 knife, 1 sauce cup, 1 spoon, and 1 cutting board. Made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, organic pigments, and water-based dyes. Cutting board measures 4.9"L x 8.5"W x .4"H.

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