Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

2 years & up. Make bathtime fun with this 14" Plush Water Play Baby Doll & Bathtub Set. The soft, water-safe doll is perfect for little ones to cuddle and love, and comes with a star-print towel and a pink bath ducky for added imaginative play. The bathtub set comes with all the essentials for a bubbly pretend bath: soap, shampoo, 2 tub toys, 2 bubbles, and a soft washcloth. This set is perfect for nurturing play and encouraging kindness as little ones care for their dolls. Doll is… More »

18 months & up. Get ready for a farmyard adventure with this engaging magnetic toy set! Designed to encourage motor skills, imagination, and logical thinking, this charming set features three colorful wooden animals - a chicken, a turkey, and a cow - each with their own unique farm-themed car: eggplant, corn, and wildflowers. Little ones can mix and match the animals with their favorite food-themed cars or create their own fun combinations, as all pieces are interchangeable! The magnetic connections… More »

2 years & up. Spark curiosity and hands-on learning with the Montessori First Puzzles & Wooden Animal Characters! Whether purchased separately or as a set, these engaging puzzles help toddlers develop fine motor skills, sensory coordination, and early problem-solving. Each puzzle features six large interlocking pieces to create a vibrant scene, plus five wooden animal characters that fit into matching spaces, or can be used for imaginative play on their own! With high-quality, toddler-safe… More »

4 years & up. Put an elephant in the room with this Positional Words Activity Set. The activities in this set require children to put a card somewhere (in front of, on top of, next to, inside, behind, or under) in relation to an object (an elephant, a mouse, a table, or a sofa). These activities will enhance children's spatial awareness and expand their positional vocabulary.

5 years & up. Hold the moon in your hands! These unique balls have a light-weight design that allows them to bounce like there is no gravity and with a crazy spin. Makes a unique 'Pop!' sound when it hits pavement. Turn a regular game into a fun, out of this world challenge for the playground, back yard, gym, basement, etc. Great for special needs. Colors may vary. Size: 2.48".

6 months and up. The Shell Bell Shaker set is a beautiful, nature-inspired take on classic handheld bell shakers. The shakers' easy-to-grip handles and overmolded tactile elements combine with their natural color schemes and authentically inspired details to offer toddlers a cornucopia of sensory exploration and stimulation. A gentle wobble feature encourages focus, hand-eye coordination, and balance, while identical bell sounds inspire group play and auditory exploration. Measures 2.75" 2.75"… More »

3 years and up. Keep time in a captivating way with this Rainbow Visual Timer. Perfect for playtime or center time, this timer uses the colors of the rainbow to make children aware of how long they have left to do something or be somewhere. This recognition of time will help children emotionally prepare for transitions, and the vivid colors will have a calming, cheering effect. The rainbow can light up or go dim, and the timer can go up or down.

2 years & up. Bring a touch of nostalgia to playtime with this charming wooden toy telephone! Designed with vintage flair, it features a classic rotary-style finger dial that spins just like the real thing. The removable receiver is attached with a sturdy cord, making it perfect for pretend calls and imaginative conversations. An illustrated face adds personality and whimsy to this timeless toy, encouraging role play, communication skills, and fine motor development.

3 years & up. This Wooden Doll Wellness Kit - Feeding & First Aid allows young children to engage in imaginative play while providing full care for their dolls. Kids can serve a meal using the included plate, bowl, and utensils, or groom their dolls with the comb and brush. Aspiring doctors can also perform check-ups and care for their dolls with the 10-piece accessory set which includes; a blood pressure monitor, stethoscope, reflex hammer, and more! The kit includes a fabric carry case… More »

2 years and up. Make learning fun and interactive with these wooden peg puzzles. Covering numbers, letters, and shapes, these puzzles present open-ended, interactive opportunities for mathematical and literary development. Adults can use them as instructional tools, or children can play with them as a way to reinforce their learning. Either way, these puzzles will help lay critical foundations for children's cognitive development. Available individually or as a set.

2 years & up. Make bathtime fun with this 14" Plush Water Play Baby Doll & Bathtub Set. The soft, water-safe doll is perfect for little ones to cuddle and love, and comes with a star-print towel and a pink bath ducky for added imaginative play. The bathtub set comes with all the essentials for a bubbly pretend bath: soap, shampoo, 2 tub toys, 2 bubbles, and a soft washcloth. This set is perfect for nurturing play and encouraging kindness as little ones care for their dolls. Doll is… More »

2 years & up. Magnetic drawing boards can be a fun and engaging tool for children's education in a so many ways. Little learners can really shine creating cool artwork with included pen and stamps with no mess.  This portable drawing board is great for strengthening fine motor skills! Children can also practice writing letters and numbers.

2 years & up. Complete your farm adventures with the My Little World Farm Animal Set! This 10-piece set is the perfect addition to the My Little World Farm Set. Designed for small hands, these animals are made from durable Beechwood Fasal and plastic, ensuring they're sturdy enough for hours of imaginative play. Whether it's cows, sheep, pigs, or chickens, these figures bring the farm to life and encourage creativity, role play, and social interaction. Perfect for group play, this set helps… More »

12 months & up. Introduce little ones to the calming magic of sound with this gentle and colorful ocean-theme drum. As children tilt and shake the drum, small beads roll across the surface, creating soft, soothing sounds that mimic the rhythm of ocean waves or a gentle waterfall. The clear top allows curious eyes to watch the movement, while the easy-to-grip edges are perfect for small hands. This sensory-rich instrument promotes early listening, motor coordination, and creative exploration… More »

2 years & up. Send little shoppers to the store with our Soft Pocketbook set. This set gives littles ones everything they need to go on a shopping extravaganza-including a wallet and debit card! The soft textures and vivid colors of these items will stimulate sensory exploration, and their lightweight configuration will enable fine-motor development. Machine washable.

18 months & up. Turn any sandbox, beach, or water table into a world of hands-on discovery with this versatile sand and water kit! This engaging set includes a sturdy sand sieve for filtering treasures, a colorful sand and water wheel to watch materials flow, 2 translucent buckets for collecting and pouring, two shovels and two rakes for digging and sculpting, plus a set of stacking learning cups that help teach size, volume, and early math concepts. Perfect for outdoor adventures or sensory… More »

3 years & up. Jumbo 64 oz. size. Create huge, long-lasting bubbles with the included wand, or use to refill your other bubble toys. Fubbles Bubbles contain no dyes, are non-toxic, and meet all federal and state safety standards, so you can feel confident they're safe and fun for kids to enjoy. Bottle colors may vary.

3 years & up. Take creativity on the go with the MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS™ Travel Set! Designed for building anytime, anywhere, this compact set is perfect for family trips, restaurants, and on-the-go play. Each set includes 26 magnetic tiles: 4 right triangles, 4 isosceles triangles, 6 equilateral triangles, and 12 squares. The metal tin packaging doubles as a storage case and a baseplate for travel-friendly builds. Available individually or as a twin pack.

18 months & up. Express, create, and explore with this set of Emotion Dough Cutters! Help little ones explore emotions through hands-on play! This set includes 6 durable dough cutters, each featuring a unique emotive face. Perfect for small hands, these large cutters allow children to create expressive dough characters, build storytelling scenes, and engage in meaningful conversations about feelings. Designed to develop fine motor skills like hand strength and finger dexterity, these cutters… More »

2 years & up. This non-toxic dough is soft and pliable, yet never sticky, making it perfect for molding, stamping, and rolling. Squishing, pinching, and molding the dough helps strengthen little hands and fingers, preparing them for skills like writing and buttoning. Each 1.98 lb tub contains six individually wrapped tubes of dough in one of the following colors: orange, green, blue, purple, red, or yellow, all stored in a reusable container with a lid.

2 years & up. Use the fishing pole to hook one of the six floating fish and then reel them in! Children can use the net to scoop them up as they float. Mesh storage bag included for easy clean-up and drying. Set includes a fishing pole, 6 floating fish, a fishing net, and a mesh storage bag.

2 years and up. Encourage both physical and social development with a classic Playground Ball. This versatile ball will help children develop gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination while also fostering social skills through multiplayer games such as four square and kickball. This multipurpose ball can serve as the foundation for limitless play possibilities. Available separately in various sizes.

2 years & up. Empower children to explore new imaginary worlds with this assortment of finger puppets. Including animals from the woods, the farm, the safari, and the past (dinosaurs!), this collection enables children to take on the characteristics of a variety of animals. As they pretend to be other creatures and formulate stories, children will develop significant cognitive and social-emotional skills. Set includes 20 finger puppets.

12 months & up. Enhance building possibilities for children with this innovative Textured Puzzle Blocks set. This set will strengthen children's gross motor skills, critical thinking skills, and hand-eye coordination as they stack, nest, and create 2D and 3D structures. The subtle textures, bright colors, and durable foam pieces will further enhance the comprehensive learning experience that children will receive when they play with this set. Pieces made from easy-to-clean foam. Largest piece… More »