Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

2 years & up. Whip up hours of imaginative fun with the Toddler Kitchen Accessories Bundle! Little chefs can dress the part with the chef apron, then serve up pretend meals using the play dishes and food sets. This complete play kitchen collection encourages creativity, cooperation, and healthy eating habits through hands-on dramatic play. Perfect for classrooms or home playrooms, it's a recipe for joyful learning and endless fun!

3 years & up. What fun children will have as they discover the world we live in through the eyes of the many animals in this jumbo animal set. Children can imagine watching the lion roar through the jungle, riding a horse on the farm, swimming with the dolphins, or taking care of the many pets they have at home. Activity guides provide facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Animals measure between 7.5"L x 3.75"H to 8"L x 15"H. Made out of durable BPA… More »

3 years & up. The Blue-Bot is a programmable floor robot that is ideal for teaching control, directional language, and programming to children. It has a sturdy, small design with clear and bright buttons and a memory of up to 40 steps. Sounds and flashing eyes confirm your instructions. When Blue-Bot comes across another Blue-Bot or Bee-Bot® it will stop and say hello with a fun little sound. Provides an exciting way to introduce sequencing and can be used for individual or collaborative… More »

3 years & up. Lay a solid foundation for literacy. This comprehensive Word Work Set includes 10 levels of literacy exercises that gradually increase in difficulty. Each level emphasizes a different aspect of letter recognition, sound recognition, and/or word-building skills. The kit comes with 6 sets of lowercase magnetic letters that each span the whole alphabet, which creates a multisensory learning experience that engages bodies as well as brains.

2 years & up. Raised sandbox with lid keeps sand clean and has a molded roadway for added fun. Sensory play is a great way for young children to learn about the world through sight, sound and touch. Whether it's filled with sand or taken indoors to use with macaroni or beans, this design gives children many ways to explore. Includes 2 shovels, one pot and 2 scoops. Holds up to 40 lbs. of sand (not included). Easy assembly. Measures 36"L x 26"W x 16"H.

3 years & up. This compact kitchen has many modern features. Includes cabinet and refrigerator doors that open with storage inside, working microwave and oven doors, clicker knob and burner with electronic cooking sounds, and faux stainless steel accessories. Included accessories; coffee pot, frying pan, phone, 2 plates, 2 cups, 2 forks, 2 knives, and 2 spoons. Assembly required. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Made in the USA. Assembled kitchen size: 28"W x 40"H x 14"D.

2 years & up. These puppets are a great way for children of all ages to learn about diversity through interaction and play. This set of eight puppets represents four multicultural groups of children with aspects of their culture represented in their clothing designs. For further learning, discuss the cultures these puppets represent and the history of their clothing. Puppets measure 12" long and are 10" wide with the arms spread open and embroidered eyes. Made from polyester fibers. Surface cleans easily.

3 years & up. Realistic sandstone and paver-styled picnic table includes a removable 5' wide umbrella. Wide contoured benches will seat six kids comfortably. Rugged molded plastic is easy to clean and resists fading. Great for picnics, games, and projects. Measures 43"W x 20.5"H x 41"D. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds. Limit six kids, maximum weight 300 lbs. Minimal adult assembly.

10 months & up. These beautifully crafted natural bowls are designed to enhance number work, providing an engaging and tactile way for young children to develop their counting skills. Thoughtfully made, they ensure that numbers remain visible at all times, allowing children to easily track their progress and self-check their work. With their inviting design and practical functionality, these eco-friendly bowls encourage independent learning and hands-on exploration of numerical concepts. 4.7"D.

3 years & up. Kids can have a grill of their very own to show off their grilling skills! Features a collapsible side table, double-sided grate, adjustable dials, working hood, bottom shelf for storage, and moveable wheels for transportable fun. Includes 22-piece Shish Kabob set: two skewers, two fish, two steaks, two sausage pieces, two green pepper slices, two chicken pieces, two shrimp, two mushrooms, two tofu pieces, ketchup and mustard bottles, and a pair of tongs. Grill is made from Birch… More »

3 years & up. This tri-level wooden Fire Station features everything needed to be ready for any emergency with a furnished office, eating and sleeping quarters, a working garage door, and a fire pole. Watch the firefighter swirl around while descending down the fire pole. Use the string mechanism to put the truck in motion and open the garage door. Press the button to activate the fire bell and light. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Measures 23.5"L x 11.75"W x 18.75"H.… 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 »

3 years & up. Never has building been so wild than with these colorful and different bricks. Designed to snap together right side up and upside down to create a unique pivoting action. The set contains large and small Flexiblocks®, Flexiwivels, Flexiwheels, axle blocks, Flexilinks, and Flexibears. 373 piece set. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. MAGNA-TILES® Metropolis allows you to create spinning windmills, houses, cars, skyscrapers, and more with all new shapes and spinners. Tiles are designed with magnets on all sides that cause them to attract even when they are flipped. Ideal for teaching spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building. Includes 110 Magnetic building tiles with 3 new shapes: A spinner, windows, and quarter circles.

18 months & up. Make your very own water park right in your backyard! Use the large bucket to scoop® up water from the pond and pour it into the top tier to make a showering splash below! The rain shower effect makes it sound like it's real rainfall! As the rainwater drizzles back into the pond, maze-like spinners, ramps and buckets will be activated, creating a cool cascade on the water wall! Included: Table and 14 accessory pieces: Buckets, frog that sucks up water and squirts, duck, fish,… More »