Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

5 years & up. The LEGO® Classic Bricks & Functions building set comes with a colorful selection of pieces and instructions to make 7 fun buildable toys with gear-driven functions. Kids get to construct models with moving parts, from a pirouetting ballerina to a helicopter with spinning rotors, with plenty of extra bricks to use their imagination and build their very own creations! Includes a step-by-step guide. Set includes 500 pieces.

4 years & up. Set creativity free with the Spaghetteez Flexible Construction & Building Set! Spaghetteez are soft, flexible building sticks that easily click together to make colorful creations. Spaghetteez develop fine motor skills, encourage 3D insight, and stimulate creative thinking. Spaghetteez also make great fidget toys because they bend and twist without making noise. Set contains soft craft sticks in different lengths and colors (the longest stick is 12"), various accessories… More »

5 years & up. Calm and captivate children with the Bubblebloom Mini Sensory Lamp! The lamp's pump motor and LED lights create an enchanting visual of colors, bubbles, and fish that promotes concentration and creates a calming ambiance that brings relaxation.

4 years & up. The importance of 'home' is something children recognize at a young age. This fun and interactive set aims to show boys and girls examples of all sorts of homes! Simple instructions are included for 6 models of unique homes, but children are left with many pieces to create their very own dream home! This creative set puts ideas and inspirations into the hands of the user. 270 piece set builds into 6 places to live; a family home, a lighthouse, an igloo, a castle, a small house… More »

3 years & up. Protect your clothes from splashes or spills with this wonderful Easy Clean Apron for Messy Classroom Arts and Craft Projects. This apron is great for projects using paints, glue, glitter, and more! Children will love getting messy without any detriment to their clothes. This apron promotes creativity and messy play. This vinyl apron is easy to clean with soap and water. Secures easily with a hook and loop closure. Measures 24.13"L.

3 years and up. Children can create linear, geometric and 3D builds using the uniquely flexible BendiBeads. Made from translucent plastic, these colorful BendiBeads come to life when used during light play. Elastic strands can be twisted, connected, stretched and manipulated during hands-on play indoors or outdoors. Set includes 12 strands, each measuring 1" Diameter x 8"L and 10 double-sided cards with example builds.

3 years & up. For young minds taking flat objects and constructing 3-D objects is a new and exciting discovery. Each tile is constructed with bright clear colors with magnets on all sides. The secret is the unique ability to attract even when they are flipped. 32 piece unbreakable set includes square and triangular tiles in a variety of sizes.

4 years & up. This classic brick box offers so many unique ways of building! Build a house, vehicles, windmill, and more! Comes with wheels and axles and plenty of bricks. The possibilities are endless. This set encourages dramatic play and creativity. Perfect for the beginner builder! 484 pieces.

4 years & up. Build up a storm with this big box of classic LEGO® bricks in 33 different colors. With lots of different windows and doors, along with other special pieces to inspire you, you can really run with your imagination. With some ideas to get you started, this set provides the perfect creative toolkit for budding builders of all ages to enjoy some classic LEGO® constructions. It comes in a convenient plastic storage box. This classic brick box offers so many unique ways of building!… More »

3 years & up. Promote conversation and learning around familiar people, places, and things while developing cognitive skills with large 24-piece floor puzzles. The Transportation, Construction, Fire Truck, and Farm puzzles are made with extra-thick durable cardboard with wipe-clean surfaces and can be purchased individually or as a set of 4. Puzzles measure 24" x 36" each.

3 years & up. These translucent, colorful shaped magnetic tiles teach spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building! The tiles attract on all sides and in all combinations, helping children move from two-dimensional to three-dimensional creations. This unbreakable set contains 50 Small Squares, 4 Large Squares, 15 Isosceles Triangles, 11 Right Triangles and 20 Equilateral Triangles.

3 years & up. For young minds taking flat objects and constructing 3-D objects is a new and exciting discovery, teaching spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building! This unique Magna Tiles House set features unique shapes and 21 reusable silicone stickers so your child can customize the structures they build. Included: 28 Magna Tiles and 21 Reusable silicone house-themed stickers.

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".

4 years & up. The LEGO® Classic Green Baseplate is a great foundation for creative play! This 32 x 32 stud baseplate provides an open landscape for all kinds of LEGO® creations! Sturdy and durable, 1,024 aligned studs provide builders with a firm and durable grip for their LEGO® building bricks. When the building stops, the sturdy-grip surface gives kids a secure way to transport and display their cool creations. Kids can build whatever they imagine, from gardens and forests, to… More »

4 years & up. Add sparkle to kids' LEGO® creations with this LEGO® Classic Creative Transparent Bricks playset, featuring a colorful selection of translucent pieces. Kids can choose from 8 glistening build ideas, from a wizard with his potion bottles to a shiny, tea-serving robot. And with extra bricks in the box, kids can create whatever they can imagine, developing key life skills as they build and play. Kids can add a sparkle to their creations with this awesome playset - 8 fun model… More »

A playful yet practical addition to any classroom environment, this easy-to-clean washable wicker basket provides convenient storage for toys and learning materials. The fun shape and natural tone and texture of this durable basket adds a unique layer of playful possibility to traditional classroom storage. Authentic materials and recognizable shapes invite children to touch and interact. To wash use mild detergents, or soap and water on a damp cloth. Do not use window-cleaners or abrasive products… More »

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.

A playful yet practical addition to any classroom environment, this easy-to-clean washable wicker basket provides convenient storage for toys and learning materials. The fun shape and natural tone and texture of this durable basket adds a unique layer of playful possibility to traditional classroom storage. Authentic materials and recognizable shapes invite children to touch and interact. To wash use mild detergents, or soap and water on a damp cloth. Do not use window-cleaners or abrasive products… More »

8 years & up. Bring the magic of magnets to life with this 25th anniversary edition of the top-selling Magic Penny Kit! Teach kids about math and science with STEAM principles while still having fun! Kit includes 46 astounding feats of magnetism. Follow step-by-step instructions and helpful images to build gravity defying sculptures, move coins up ramps and over bridges, make amazing magnetic masterpieces, and so much more! This set teaches children the concepts of geometry, engineering, technology… More »

3 years & up. Give young children an authentic pottery experience with this working Pottery Wheel. Young crafters will love being able to develop a new skill and explore a new medium in the dedicated art areas of the classroom. With continued teacher supervision, children can use the foot pedal to move the wheel head along and create beautiful clay creations. Measures 22"L x 16"W x 15.7"H.

5 years & up. Inspire budding builders aged 5+ with LEGO® Classic Creative Neon Fun (11027). With quick-to-build models and endless free-building fun, this eye-catching mix of bricks encourages kids to indulge their passion for art and design. This creative construction kit contains 333 bricks in a range of shapes, sizes and neon colors. 18 of the bricks feature expressive eyes that kids can use to bring their creations to life. Clear printed building instructions are included for 5 easy-to-assemble… More »

5 years & up. Give children a fun interactive way to learn about geopolitics and more. Lightweight and durable, this blue-ocean globe is a great student tool for your classroom. Help children learn the names of the states in the US, each state name is shown on the map! The United States is one color on the map and the state boarders are shown with each individual state name. The smoke black plastic base and semi-meridian are strong and scratch resistant. The oceans are a vibrant blue and the… More »

5 years & up. This Portable 5lb Weighted Sensory Lap Pad is a super soft sensory tool that offers gentle deep pressure calming. Help increase the ability to focus and relieve anxiety and stress with this weighted lap pad. Features a dual textured cover; soft and bumpy on one side and a smooth silky - like material on the other. The 21" x 19" pad is usually laid across the lap horizontally while sitting. Can also be rested across the shoulders, back or stomach while reading, relaxing… More »

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".