Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

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.

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.

5 years & up. With Plus-Plus Learn to Build Vehicles Super Set GO!, you can build a Dump Truck, Jet, Dune Buggy, Go Cart and more! Use your imagination to customize your ride. The Learn to Build Vehicles Super Set GO! includes 800 pieces, 16 wheels, and 4 chassis base plates, along with instructions to create many different vehicles. Once you assemble, download the free app for even more building ideas. A perfect STEM toy to develop fine motor skills, focus and patience - as well as design,… 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. 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 »

3 years and up. Playful and open, the large-scale Modern Home Dollhouse is constructed from a durable combination of solid wood and plywood with colorful acrylic accents that illuminate play in a unique way. Softened natural colors, window, door and stair details and the open design encourage dramatic play across all three levels. Combine with the Modern Home Dollhouse Furniture Set (sold separately, item 37891). Dollhouse measures 24.8"W x 30"H x 12.4"D.

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.

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® - 500 Piece Space Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 500 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

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.

6 years & up. Young foodies will love to browse the international stalls of the LEGO® Friends Street Food Market set while they hang out with their BFFs! This food themed playset comes with 3 mini-dolls, a taco truck, juice bar, sushi stall, dining area, cactus sign and a kitten toy. Kids will enjoy exploring foods of other cultures with the LEGO® Friends Street Food Market. The mini-dolls have interchangeable heads with differing expressions, allowing kids to have fun acting out what… More »

6 years & up. Nurture kids' interest in nature with the LEGO® Friends Tree-Planting Vehicle playset! Packed with creative features, this tree-planting toy comes with a greenhouse for potting saplings and a truck with an articulated loading arm, hinged tailgate and removable roof. Budding gardeners can fill up the watering can from the retro style hand pump, dig with the spade, then feed the squirrel acorns. This tree-planting toy will delight boys and girls who care for the environment.… More »

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

6 years & up. It's an exciting day of adventures with the LEGO® Friends Skate Park! Inspire kids' creativity and sense of adventure as they use the ramps and rails to make the characters perform cool tricks. Continue the story with a trip to the park building where there's a workshop for fixing wheels, or take the elevator up to the chill-out area where they can relax. Features 3 mini-dolls and many fun accessories; ramps, rails, in-line skates, skateboard, scooter, wheelchair helmets, and… More »

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® Butterfly 800 Piece Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 800 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

6 years & up. Kids who love the seaside will love this LEGO® Friends Beach Glamping playset! Spend the perfect day and night on the beach with your friends. Take Pebble the puppy for a ride on your paddleboard. Play on the beach, collecting shells and building sandcastles. Grab your rod and go fishing off the jetty. Inside the cool glamping tent, cook your catch on the stove. As the sun sets, toast marshmallows on the campfire and relax under the twinkling glow of wind-powered garland of… 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.

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 »

3 years & up. Let 'em race with the Crazy Fast Cars Pull-Back Vehicles! These emergency and police chase themed vehicle sets include a super charged fire truck, ambulance, police car and speeder. These realistic looking pull-back cars can race up to 50 feet, just pull back and let 'em fly! Crazy Fast Vehicles are rounded and approximately 3.5" in length, perfectly sized for little lands. Ready-to-play out of the box, no batteries needed. Each vehicle measures 3.5" x 2.25" x 2.5".

3 years & up. Introducing the first-of-their-kind, magnetic dinosaurs only from Magna-Tiles®! These large magnetic dinosaurs have oversized play potential and are a great addition to your existing Magna-Tiles® collection, or play with them on their own for some dino-mite fun! Includes dinosaurs; T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Pteranodon. Made of food-grade ABS (BPA Free) plastic - free of phthalates and latex.

3 years & up. E-I-E-I-O means fun on the farm! Spark your child's inner farmer as they have fun building their own barn consisting of a pig, cow and rooster, all while planting STEAM skills! With Magna-Tiles® Structures, the possibilities are endless! While your child plays, they strengthen STEAM and problem-solving skills. Every tile is printed on both sides so that each piece can complete the pattern, no matter its orientation. This set contains 1 six-inch square, 22 three-inch squares,… More »