Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

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.

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.

18 months & up. Create an inspiring art center with this beautifully crafted, multi-sided easel. The adjustable, upright surface allows children to draw and paint with the fine movement enjoyed by professional artists and the ability to fully focus on their creation. Soft plastic clips secure papers in place while children create their works of art. Plastic paint cups are removable and easily washable once painting is done. The plastic trays are also removable for easy cleaning. Knobs on top… More »

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.

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA.

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.

3 years & up. Inspire your little artists to create with this wonderful Preschool Brush Assortment with Rounded and Flat Tipped Brushes. This durable set of brushes is made of natural white boar bristles. The brushes are complete with rounded, hardwood handles and seamless nickel plated ferrules, sized with smaller hands in mind. Painting promotes creativity, imagination, dexterity, exploration, color recognition, and hand-eye coordination. Set of 24: 12 round tipped and 12 flat tipped brushes.… More »

18 months - 5 years. A roomy pickup truck that includes a flatbed with a drop-down tailgate, rugged wheels, opening gas cap, and a steering wheel with a working horn. This truck-styled riding toy is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

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 »

18 months & up. Allow children to explore nature with this unique set of wooden blocks. Each block is a peculiar shape that invites and makes balancing and stacking a challenge to conquer. The unique shaped pieces, combined with the unlimited building possibilities, will help develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills while having fun! This set will also promote fine motor skills and block play. Includes an eco-friendly cotton storage bag. Set of 12 unique wooden shapes.

3 years & up. It's time for a walk! This stroller design is inspired by those for real babies. It is foldable, lightweight, and easy to store when it is not being used. It also features 2 protective closures to protect fingers from getting pinched in the folding process. It is largely sized, easily able to hold dolls measuring 14" to 17" long. Expanded stroller measures 17.7"L x 11"W x 24.8"H.

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.

A natural wooden holder with easy-clean plastic shelves that hold 30 paintbrushes. Each hole measures .75". Brushes not included. Measures 8"L x 6"W x 6"H.

3 years & up. Children can build iconic vehicles using the Snap Block Vehicles - 32 Piece Set. The chunky, beechwood blocks in this set are lightly painted with a matte finish and completed with metal snap hardware. Children can follow included build instructions to create a truck, car, boat or helicopter, or combine pieces to create imaginative transporters. Metal snaps hold tight for additional dramatic play opportunities using built block vehicles. Set includes 32 blocks and 4 double-sided build cards.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Stackers - Natural Tall Arch set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. The heightened arch shapes encourage children to explore relationships in balance and organic geometry. With a gradated, nature-inspired color scheme this arched set bridges the gaps between various play patterns and brings a new life to light play. Sets include 5 solid, arched pieces and double-sided… More »

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.

Store children's works-in-progress safely and without making a mess using this tabletop Multipurpose Drying Rack. Removable wire racks provide easy access to paintings or projects on any of the many levels. Easy-to-clean racks and small scale make this durable piece an ideal addition to the classroom. Measures 17"W x 22.25"H x 20.5"D.

18 months & up. This set of five multicultural vests offers a collection of patterns and materials from around the world. As children begin to notice differences such as gender and hair color, this is an opportune time to share examples of diversity in an effort to teach children to respect, accept, and celebrate diversity.

18 months & up. Toddlers will love taking their baby for a walk with this stroller sized just for them. Fits baby dolls up to 12". Design features give this stroller a realistic look and feel without being collapsible, minimizing the risk of pinched fingers. Measures 10"W" x 21"H x 13"D. Doll sold separately. Fabric may vary.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Stackers - Natural House set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. The pentagonal inspired shapes encourage children to explore relationships in perpendicular and parallel forms. The simplified, house-like shapes innately suggest a dramatic play community theme, bridging the gaps between various play patterns. Bring new life to light play with sets featuring a gradated,… More »

3 years & up. Invite children to imagine an underwater adventure with this vivid 24-piece floor puzzle. Allow them to immerse themselves in the bold colors and brilliant details of the real images while completing this puzzle. Made of extra-thick durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. Measures 24" x 36".

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".

3 years & up. Protect young artists' clothes from drips and spills with our vivid, wipe-clean vinyl aprons. 24.125"L with hook and loop closure. Set of 4.