Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

2 years & up. A durable plastic table and chair set for children to use for many fun activities. The seamless, one-piece top makes clean-up a breeze. Seat height is approximately 10.5" and holds 70 lbs. per chair, and designed with rounded corners and eased edges. The table is 18" high and 24" diameter. Fully assembled. Made in the USA.

18 months & up. Your little musician will create wonderful music and explore melody and rhythm with this Stacking Music Set by Hape! Children can stack differently sized blocks any way they wish to discover sounds and shapes as they play. Un-stack the musical blocks to play a drum, xylophone, rattle, scratch board, and a mini-gong. Clean with a damp cloth.

18 months & up. Five wobbly textured pins can be sorted right side up or upside down into the weighted bowl. Each pin is textured and colorful and the bowl has an enjoyable chime inside that adds to sensory discovery while experimenting with balance and movement. Encourages fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and early experimentation. Pins are approximately 3.75" tall and 2" in diameter and the bowl measures 7.5" x 7.5" x 3.25". BPA-free.

18 months & up. Immerse your little learner in nature with the LEGO® DUPLO® My First Organic Garden (10984) toy. This 43 piece set is packed full of features to help parents spark conversations about what grows in the garden and introduces kids to the idea of an ecosystem. There's plenty for little fingers to explore, including tomato, carrot and watermelon toys, trees, flowers, wildlife and weather bricks. When playtime is over, everything packs away neatly into the LEGO DUPLO brick… More »

Ages 2 years & up. Be transported to the ocean with these beautifully tactile stones that reflect the natural treasures children might discover at the seashore! Designed for outdoor learning and investigative play, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, dirt, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Perfect for outdoor discoveries, compare with the real things, make imprints in dough or sand, and make rubbings… More »

3 years & up. Light up the water with the colorful, smiling Glo Pals Party Pal Character & 6 Multi-Colored Glo Cubes that activate when they get wet. Use these delightful characters in the bath tub to keep your child so captivated with the water they won't want to get out, or incorporate them into your sensory learning plans. As soon as they leave the water they turn off. Perfect for a water table, bath tubs, baby pools, or anything filled with water. LED lights that turn on and off automatically.… More »

18 months & up. Engage early walkers with this spinning, flapping, twisting set of push toys. Beautiful wood designs and bright colors capture interest as little ones build coordination. Push toys measure 18" - 22" tall. Available individually or in a set of 2.

Grades 2 - 4. Students can build over 100 experiments using light, sound, movement and more. Plastic circuit board comes with an easy to follow guide and over 30 parts that snap on so there are no wires to connect or tools required. You can even play electronic games, build radios, digital voice recorders and more. Uses 2 AA batteries, sold separately.

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.

3 years & up. This realistic pretend play set has everything an aspiring dentist needs to practice cleaning and repairing teeth. Helps children learn the importance of proper dental hygiene and more. Set features realistic wooden dental tools, a set of wooden teeth, and a tool case. Made from sustainable wood and other sustainable materials. Includes: 4 basic dental tools, 1 toothbrush, 1 set of teeth with 3 spare teeth, and 1 dental tool case.

8 years & up. Does your kiddo ask questions on how just about everything works? Then this is the science kit for them! Children and users gain the knowledge of electricity, circuitry, automatic lights, motion detectors, security systems, and so much more. The kit comes with thirty plus projects involved with building a house with real, working 3-D circuits just like the ones they use every day in their own home. Included: 25 Projects, Step by step manual, and over 60 Snap Circuit parts.

12 months & up. Four quadrants with a variety of activities! This award-winning beautiful solid wood activity center features 6 tracks with animal-themed gliders, 6 bead runs with colorful wooden beads, a spring flower, and more. Stands 22.5"H and 18"W. Winner of the Parents Magazine Best Toys of the Year 2014 and Scholastic Parent & Child Gold Star Toys Award Winner 2014.

2 years & up. Toddlers will delight in joining the building site team with the action packed LEGO® DUPLO® Town Construction Site playset! Includes 3 construction vehicles and 3 hardworking construction workers. To boost the fun, the cement mixer features flashing lights and a realistic siren. Bring in the boulder with the bulldozer, grab it with the crane and carry it to the chute where in slides down into the cement mixer. Reward the construction workers with pizza for a job well done!… More »

18 months & up. Take classic stacking blocks to another level! The Topanifarm colorful cardboard blocks feature cut-out doors and beautiful illustrations of homes of different farm animals. Learn matching skills by placing the cow, pig, dog, cat, rabbit, and chicken figures into their correct farm homes. Stack the blocks tall into towers or lay them out in a row. Pile the blocks on top of one another to encourage fine motor skill development. Fit the pieces together in the correct size order.… More »

3 years & up. Learn money and basic math skills as children practice coin identification, addition, subtraction and place value. Great for pretend play exercises and learning basic calculator skills. The automatic shutoff saves on batteries. Requires 3 C batteries, sold separately. Includes play money, coupon, and play credit card.

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.

3 years & up. These anatomically-correct dolls raise awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Down syndrome. The legs, arms, and head move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Clothing pieces offer different means of dressing, featuring buttons, slip-ons, and Velcro®. Foster movement and body intelligence through the mastering of the clothing pieces. Through play with… More »

3 years & up. Perfect for every lover of trains, this is a great set for older children. Use the included storage box and lid within the tracks and use block pieces to build a town around the structure. Move the train, passengers, and cargo around the track with ease and play for hours. Easily clean pieces with a damp cloth. Includes 50 railway pieces.

12 months & up. Encourage little ones to keep moving with exciting ball popping action and sound! Brightly colored balls pop around inside the clear dome as baby pushes it along. Sturdy base with easy-to-grasp handle helps steady new walkers. Entertains children and encourages both walking and visual tracking.

3 years & up. Push them together and POP them apart! This 24-piece Squigz™ Starter Set features bright, soft silicone pieces in eight different shapes that flex and stick to each other for endless "suction construction" fun. Explore the tactile characteristics and popping sound effects. Encourage fine motor skill development through creative building play. Squigz™ are made from top-quality silicone that adheres to any solid, non-porous surfaces without leaving marks. Included:… More »

3 years and up. The Crossing & Crane Set - 34 Piece Wooden Railway Playset is the ideal set for every lover of trains. Watch out! When the safety gate comes down, the train is coming! This realistic railway cargo set by Hape includes a working magnetic crane, train, level crossing, tipper truck, and adjustable safety signals. The wooden structure is made of high-quality wood that is finished with non-toxic paints that are safe and won't fade. Crossing & Crane Set is suitable for independent… More »

2 years & up. So life-like it might as well be real! This high-quality, life-like baby doll by JC Toys will make your little nurturer feel just like a new parent. Your child will enjoy pretending to bring their baby home from the hospital, dressing it in it's first newborn outfit, and taking time to nurture it. The doll's life-like features and realistic hospital bracelet will help ensure hours of immersive pretend play and it's adorable, smiling face will encourage lots of warm snuggles. Doll… More »

3 years & up. Preschoolers are sure to enjoy this LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Tree House! With 3 different scenes, this fun set features countless play possibilities; a 3-story treetop play area with a slide, a cozy tree house and a pretty garden scene. Playset includes a diverse range of characters - a grandma, 4 kids and 3 animals, plus lots of accessories for teaching self-expression, group-play skills and social role-play. Packed with additional accessories, the tree house comes with toy… More »

2 years & up. The Let's Pretend Play Purse Playset is a stylish purse that includes everything a child needs as she heads out for a shopping adventure or a night out on the town. Set includes purse and pretend contents including smart phone, wallet, debit card, keychain with 2 keys, lipstick and mirror. Made of 100% BPA free plastic. Purse measures 8" x 2.8" x 9".