Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Experience the magical world of creativitiy and pencil-free drawing. Use the left knob to draw lines left and right: the right knob to draw lines up and down, or use both knobs to curve the lines or draw on an angle! Shake to erase and start all over with a new design. Helps children develop fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and imagination! Measures approximately 9" x 7.4" x 1.75".

3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks, blocks, and rocks! This set of lightweight foam builders stack easily for endless creative building projects. The foam construction is waterproof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Included: 20-piece Cinder Block Set, 25-piece Rock Wall Builder Set, 25-piece Brick Builder Set, and 25-piece Ice Brick Builder Set. Purchase individually or as a set of 4. Activity cards included.

3 years & up. Piece together the wonders of the animal world with the Wildlife Floor Puzzles! This engaging set includes three beautifully illustrated 24-piece floor puzzles: Wild Animal Mother & Baby, Sea Life, and North American Animals. Perfect for family time or classroom fun, children can explore animals from land and sea while building problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and spatial reasoning skills. With large, durable pieces made for little hands, this bundle is perfect for young… More »

3 years & up. Silicone sensory fidget poppers help kinesthetic learners focus their attention and are a fun way for all children to develop fine motor skills or relieve anxiety. Bubbles are easily pushed along rows or curves on each side of shapes. Easy to wipe clean. Shapes and colors will vary. Fidgets are approximately 4.5"-5" each. Available in sets of 4 or 8.

4 years and up. Empower little scientists to discover the world around them. With this Bug Explorer Activity Set, children can catch and observe small animals or closely examine leaves, plants, and more in their natural habitats. Such exploration will give children foundational scientific knowledge about concepts of ecology, life cycles, and more. Set includes observation box, net, tweezers, magnifier, and equipment clip.

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.

4 years & up. A game for cat-finders with a good memory who always want to know where the cat hid last. Develop language observation, and spatial skills with this hands-on game. Children can use one of the photo cards or make up their own hiding spot! Describe Monty's hiding place or use the bed, and blanket to describe it.

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 and up. This educational toy includes four different puzzles: T-Rex, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus. There is an added bonus! Turn off the lights to see their glow-in-the-dark skeletons. These puzzles foster collaborative educational play that teaches children about the dinosaurs' skeletal systems, develops memory skills and improves spatial reasoning. Each puzzle has different color backgrounds for easy sorting and Linda Bleck's artwork brings these ancient giants back to life.

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 »

2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable and reusable diaper featuring Velcro® tabs. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 14" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown. Patterns on diapers may vary.

3 years & up. Turn playtime into active fun with the Fubbles Fun-Finiti Bubble Machine! This easy-to-use machine produces a steady stream of bubbles for over an hour, creating lively play that delights little ones. The included bubble concentrate makes enough solution to start bubbling right away, while the no-spill design helps minimize mess and maximize play time. When children run, chase, and burst bubbles, they are not just having fun; they are developing important early skills. As bubbles… More »

2 years & up. Caring for animals teaches children compassion. This 16 piece set has everything a pretend vet will need to take care of man's best friend. Set includes: puppy, vet cage, bowl, tray, brush, blood pressure meter, ear examiner, hammer, tongs, scissors, tweezers, 2-pieces syringe, stethoscope, and thermometer. Colors may vary.

18 months & up. This Little Tikes Totsports® Easy Score™ Basketball set is adjustable and encourages active play. The Easy Score™ Basketball set introduces children to competitive play in a way that allows them to succeed with the right amount of challenge. Adjusts to six heights, from 2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversized rim and a junior sized basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22"L x 23.75"W x 61"H. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

18 months & up. Encourage imaginative play and early role-playing skills with this adorable soft doctor's case filled with everything little doctors need for check-ups and pretend care. This 8-piece set includes a play syringe, a stethoscope with realistic heartbeat sounds, a medicine dropper, a blood pressure meter, a thermometer, a pair of glasses, and a doctor's badge. All items fit neatly inside the soft, easy-to-carry case, making it perfect for on-the-go fun and tidy storage. Designed… More »

The Tuff Tray cover is durable, lightweight, and water repellant with elastic edges that can easily be left outdoors. Measures 39"D.

4 - 6 years. Help children learn numbers and get active with the Mini Math Mats. Including the numbers 1-9, this set enables caregivers to make math interactive. Each lesson contains two activities and explores single digit numbers and values. Or be creative. Have children move from one number to the next, hop as many times as the number on the mat, or do anything else that the caregiver (or the children!) can imagine. Mini Math creates an environment for the development of mathematical language… More »

3 years & up. The salt and pepper really shake, the hot sauce really pours, and the ketchup and mustard squirt string! These wonderfully durable pieces are built to last and are a must have for every make-believe kitchen adventure! Promotes pretend play, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking. Packaged in a handy metal caddy to keep everything organized. Measures 6.5"L  x 5"W x 8"H packaged. Includes: Salt, Pepper, Hot sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, and Metal caddy.

18 months - 5 years. This classic kid powered car has a whole new look. New features include removable floor and a handle on the back for parent controlled push rides. Designed with a comfortable high seat back with cup-holders and storage in the rear. Includes special features like an "ignition switch" and an open-and-close gas cap. Rolls on rugged, durable tires and front wheels spin 360 degrees. Weight limit up to 50 lbs. Assembly required. Measures 29.5"L x 16.5"W x 33.5"H. Made in the USA.

2 - 8 years. Use indoors or outdoors! Seat six children comfortably for play or a picnic. The table features two cup holders in the center of the table, a multi-purpose condiment/crayon tray, and a center hole to hold the included umbrella. This sturdy table requires no tools to set up or take down and is easy to fold up and store. Maximum weight limit 200lbs. per bench. Accessories not included. Assembly required. Made in the USA. Measures 42"L x 38"W x 19"H. Wt. 24 lbs.

2 years & up. Give children everything they need to make a delicious meal with this 101 Piece Play Food Assortment. Includes a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast, snack, dessert and more. This set has items for all three meals, so children can make any kind of pretend meal they want. Engaging in this kind of dramatic play will strengthen children's language skills as they learn to identify different food items. Pieces measure 3" x 3". Foods may vary.

3 years & up. Adventurers, are you ready to travel back in time? Set the prehistoric scene back millions of years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This Eight Piece Dinosaur Collection features various species of the most fun and ferocious dinosaurs that ever lived from the Triceratops to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dinosaurs range in size from 7" - 9" long to 2.5" - 4" high. Includes: 8 Dinosaur figurines.

3 years & up. Race your toy cars around winding roads and city circles on this Jumbo Roadway Activity Rug! Features: Soft, beautifully illustrated rug with roads, city and country buildings, and a construction site, and 4 wooden traffic signs to add to the vehicle play fun. Rug is made from durable material with reinforced border binding and skid-proof backing. Rug Size: 79"L x 60"W.

3 years & up. Make sure your furry friends are happy and healthy with regular checkups and treatments. Just slip into your Vet outfit, set up a pretend animal hospital and get to work! Accessories Playset features everything your little animal-lover needs to nurse all of their toy pets back to health. Veterinarian Dress Up fits most children 3-6 years of age.