Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years and up. Bring all four seasons into children's hands with this collection of Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes. These tubes are an excellent way for children to investigate how the seasons change the environment. Each tube has a tree, so children will see what happens to that tree throughout the year from the buds of spring to the snow of winter.

3 years & up. All of your favorite songs can be played through this magical wooden instrument! Each string is made of nylon and is able to be tuned. This is the ideal instrument for the budding rock star in your life. When cleaning, wipe with a damp cloth, do not run under water. Paints are safety and quality tested. Measures 21.1"L x 2.6"W x 7.1"H.

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 »

18 months & up. Bebe Calin Loving Teddy Bear is a 12" baby doll, perfectly sized for little ones to cradle and cuddle. With a soft, poseable body, and face, arms, and legs made of delicately vanilla-scented vinyl, a signature Corolle touch, this doll offers a lifelike play experience. Bebe Calin's blue sleepy eyes close when laid down, just like a real baby. Dressed in a removable furry teddy bear suit that reveals a floral printed body underneath, the doll comes with a feeding bottle and… More »

3 years & up. The NeeDoh® Fun Sensory Pack will help children stay focused in class, calm down in a quiet center, or just have fun! The items in this set are explicitly designed to provide sensory outputs that reduce children's anxiety and stress. The Happy Snappy Ball has bubbles on the exterior that press in when children poke them and pop out when children squeeze the ball. The Nice Cube feels soft when slowly squished and firm when quickly squished and returns to its original shape.… 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. This pretend Medical Kit features all of the essentials your little doctor needs to perform check-ups and care for their patients. Listen to the patient's heart with the stethoscope. Use the thermometer with a "sick" to "well" button to check the patient's temperature. Grab the otoscope when you need to take a peek inside the ears. Pump the blood pressure cuff and watch the gauge spin. Treat pretend boo-boos with the toy bandage cuff. Encourage healthy habits… More »

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 »

3 years & up. Time for some MAGNA-TILES® fun down on the farm! The MAGNA-TILES® Farm Animals building set features 25 farm themed magnetic pieces. Set features 4, unique, full-magnetic barnyard buddies and the first-ever magnetic fence pieces. Add this magnetic tile set to any MAGNA-TILES® collection to create endless patterns or practice shape recognition. Set includes; chicken, horse, cow, pig, 10 fence pieces, and more! Made of food-grade ABS (BPA Free) plastic - free of phthalates and latex.

3 years & up. Promote literacy through the classics with this collection of books and CDs. Each of these beloved children's books tells a captivating story that will keep children interested from beginning to end. Each book also comes with a CD that enables children to hear the stories from multiple voices. This multisensory engagement will substantially develop children's listening and comprehension skills. Titles may vary.

3 years & up. Step into the delightful world of the Waggy Tails Dog Salon, where playful pups get pampered in style! This charming wooden playset includes everything needed to create a bustling dog grooming station. Set includes 7 Adorable dog breeds: Giant Poodle, Husky, Beagle, Bull Terrier, Dachshund, Shih Tzu, and Scotty Dog. Grooming essentials feature a washing area with a shower head and three towels, plus a grooming table with a brush. Playset also includes a self-standing back wall… More »

3 years and up. Discover new sights and sounds with the Shake & Match Sound Memory Game. This game features 12 birds that each make an identical sound with one other bird. Children must remember which birds make which sounds to match all 6 pairs. The game also includes a 24-piece jigsaw puzzle that makes a tree with all 12 birds on it.

3 years & up. Get ready for a fabulous day at the salon! The Snip & Style Hair Salon Kit lets little stylists explore the world of barbering through imaginative play. This fun and interactive set includes a battery-powered toy hair clipper (requires 2 AAA batteries) that makes realistic buzzing sounds, along with a collection of wooden play accessories to complete the experience. Kids can trim, style, and shave using a mirror, shaving soap, comb, scissors, razor, and even felt mustaches… More »

3 years & up. This exciting set of textured metallic Tangles delivers a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. Featuring shiny, eye-catching finishes and a variety of tactile surfaces, each piece invites hands-on exploration. Ideal for building fine motor skills and encouraging wrist movement, they also support tactile and visual discrimination through texture and color. Perfect as classroom fidgets or calming tools for therapeutic settings. Consists of eighteen 1" curved sections. Includes… More »

3 years & up. Get ready for a fun adventure with the Super Smile Dental Clinic Set! This 33-piece set is the ultimate pretend play experience, helping little ones learn about dental care while having fun. The set includes a mouth model that comes to life with fun sounds when wooden food pieces are placed on the tongue - powered by 2 AAA batteries. The set also features a powered toothbrush that vibrates when the cord is pulled and includes interchangeable brush heads for added playtime variety.… More »

2 years & up. This set of 11" outfits gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to do two things they love: play pretend and take care of little ones. Each of the four outfits consists of a striped romper and a matching hat. Outfits have hook and loop closures in the back. Rompers fit most dolls 9"-11". Machine washable.

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".

Birth & up. Give babies captivating companions with this set of My First Black & White Puppets. These soft puppets have friendly faces and open arms that will put babies at ease. Adults can use them to narrate a story, play a game, or do many other things. The color schemes will also help babies develop early color recognition skills because black and white are the first colors babies recognize. Set includes 3 animal puppets, 7"L . Machine washable.

3 years & up. Experience STEAM learning through play with the Rainbow Magnetic Tiles Ball Run! This exclusive Super Ball Run Pack is designed to inspire children to explore their imagination as they build and re-build their very own ball run design. Includes 36 colorful connecting squares and 42 squares with a unique bevel design, 6 wooden balls, and 50 ball run tubes with various designs. Construct your very own ball run featuring soundscape staircases, S-bend tubes, and a split tube for racing… More »

3 years & up. Ride in style with this collection of Matchbox Cars. A classic children's toy, matchbox cars still present children with endless play potential. Children can take these cars (and trucks!) anywhere their imagination leads them. As they journey to untold destinations, they will also develop their creative-thinking and fine-motor skills. Finger dexterity and problem solving skills are enhanced with pushing, pulling, and moving between obstacles. 24 cars per pack. Duplicated cars will… More »

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.

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Calico Cat! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Calico Cat measures 13" long. Facial expressions may vary.