Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

Birth & up. Give babies captivating companions with this set of My First Black & White Puppets. These soft puppets have friendly faces and open arms that will put babies at ease. Adults can use them to narrate a story, play a game, or do many other things. The color schemes will also help babies develop early color recognition skills because black and white are the first colors babies recognize. Set includes 3 animal puppets, 7"L . Machine washable.

2 years & up. Serve up delicious pretend meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Perfect for budding chefs, these realistic meal sets include a variety of nutritious foods like eggs, waffles, fried chicken, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, and more. Each set encourages children to role-play meal preparation and dining, fostering creativity, social skills, and fine motor development. Ideal for pretend play kitchens, these sets help children learn about balanced meals and food groups in a fun,… More »

3 years & up. Provide children with an interesting tactile experience using the Sensory Seek & Find Box. Place different loose items (sold separately) of varying shapes, textures, and sizes to encourage object discrimination. An easy-to-clean whiteboard on top encourages literacy and extends possible play experiences. Measures 10.75"L x 7.75"W x 6"H.

18 months & up. Durable for the toughest construction job, this set of 5 textured rollers feature easy grip handles and a 5" rolling surface. Children will have fun creating designs, road and patterns in the sand. With 5 different patterns, thesel plastic rollers can also be used with paint. Color of handle may vary. 7"L x 5"W. Set of 5.

3 years & up. Help children stay calm and focused with the Fidget Fun Kit. The wide variety of shapes, textures, and colors in this kit will reduce stress and anxiety as well as provide the sensory stimulation necessary for children to stay focused. The pieces' fun designs will also ensure that children have fun while maintaining their social-emotional health. Item styles and colors will vary, 7 piece set.

3 years & up. The TinkerTar Tiger Guitar is the easiest way to introduce children to the enchanting world of music! The 1-string guitar is the ideal beginner instrument to ignite a passion for music and foster creativity. Children will build confidence and develop essential fine motor skills as they work from simple to more challenging songs. The Kaplan TinkerTar Tiger Guitar includes an exclusive easy-to-follow teacher guide written by music teachers to make playing the guitar and teaching… More »