Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

10 months & up. This beautifully designed pre-handwriting set is a striking addition to both outdoor and classroom spaces. Children can trace the patterns with their fingers or use different resources to follow the lines, making it a fun and engaging way to develop early writing skills through sensory exploration and play.

2 years & up. Durable and versatile, these sturdy short handled wooden spoon sieves feature a deeper cup, making them perfect for scooping, sifting, and straining. Whether you're sifting fine sand, shaping creative patterns, or shaking to discover hidden treasures, this beautifully crafted set is sure to become a cherished addition to any sand table. Measures 9" L.

3 years & up. Meet Cuddlebug the Vibrating Sensory Caterpillar, the ultimate plush companion for sensory seekers! This lovable 35" long caterpillar is designed to provide comfort, engagement, and relaxation through five soothing vibration modes, all easily controlled by little hands. Cuddlebug features a built-in marble fidget tail to keep busy hands occupied and numbered feet for interactive learning fun. Made with sensory-rich materials, this cuddly friend offers a perfect blend of tactile… More »

5 years & up. Discover the fascinating world of ants with the GeoSafari® Ant Factory™ Habitat with Sand! This engaging set includes everything kids need to raise and observe an ant colony, featuring an escape-proof habitat with a large viewing area, built-in magnification spots, and a sturdy stand. The kit also comes with special ant sand, a feeding tool, and a mail-in certificate to receive live ants. Watch as your ants tunnel, eat, sleep, and collaborate in their busy ecosystem.… More »

Birth & up. Designed to captivate and engage, the Rotating Bell Flower offers a gentle, multi-sensory experience for young children and those with additional needs. As the flower spins, the enclosed bells chime beautifully, creating different sounds depending on the speed of rotation. Encouraging sensory exploration with visually appealing movement and pleasant chimes that vary in tone and intensity, the Roating Bell Flower is interactive and easy to spin. Perfect for developing fine and gross… More »

Birth & up. Celebrate diversity with these huggable fabric dolls. Sweet, sleeping faces make them fast friends! Each doll possesses baby safe embroidered features. Their plush exterior makes them soft, snuggly friends for your young children. Each doll is machine washable and measures 10"H. Doll styles may vary based on availability.

12 months & up. Your little one will rock and roll with our Wooden Activity Roller! This versatile tummy-time toy can spin in its base or roll freely on the floor, offering endless interactive fun. Designed for sensory-rich play, it features: a shape sorter with heart, star, and circle shapes, plus a functioning door for easy storage and retrieval, three spinning knobs that create fun sounds, three graphic abacus blocks for early counting play, a built-in acrylic mirror for self-discovery, and… More »

3 years & up. Bring your town to life with our My Town Picture Matching Game! This engaging and interactive set helps little ones develop placement, sequencing, and matching skills through hands-on play. The set includes a sturdy wooden base that holds 21 chunky wooden pieces, including vehicles, trees, houses, bikes, and more. Kids can match these pieces to 12 illustrated scene cards, creating their own bustling town while learning and having fun. Perfect for developing fine motor skills, problem-solving,… More »

18 months & up. Help the little squirrel gather all the acorns in this fun and educational wooden counting game! This colorful set features 10 vibrant acorns, each marked with dots that correspond to its number, making it a great way for children to learn numbers, colors, and counting. Perfect for early learners, this set encourages hands-on learning while promoting fine motor skills and number recognition. Ideal for playtime or as an engaging activity for home or classroom use!

18 months & up. Invite your little one to play with these adorable garden friends and see how high they can stack them on the tree without toppling over! Made from solid wood and beautifully painted with charming garden motifs, this set includes a variety of cute figures, each with its own unique design. The set comes with a handy printed drawstring bag for easy storage, keeping everything neat and tidy after playtime. Perfect for encouraging logical thinking, imaginative play, and fine motor… More »

3 years & up. Take imaginative play to new heights with the Airline Meal Tray Wooden Play Set! This delightful set lets kids serve up a sky-high dining experience with a complete in-flight meal. Includes a wooden tray featuring a delicious three-course meal - salad with carrot sticks, a main course of salmon, broccoli, and potatoes, and a cherry pie dessert. The set also includes a bread roll, cutlery, cup of tea, and an after-dinner chocolate for the perfect finishing touch. Plus, don't forget… More »

18 months & up. Express, create, and explore with this set of Emotion Dough Cutters! Help little ones explore emotions through hands-on play! This set includes 6 durable dough cutters, each featuring a unique emotive face. Perfect for small hands, these large cutters allow children to create expressive dough characters, build storytelling scenes, and engage in meaningful conversations about feelings. Designed to develop fine motor skills like hand strength and finger dexterity, these cutters… More »

10 months & up. Embark on a fun-filled water adventure with this set of Soft Foam Water Puzzles! Designed to support fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination, this engaging set includes soft EVA foam pieces that float and are free from BPA, phthalates, and latex. The puzzle pieces create a playful scene for the five durable plastic finger puppet dolls to explore and enjoy.

2 years & up. Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of 8 beautiful, tactile fish. With their realistic markings and textures, these fish encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play as children tell stories about the watery habitats they create. Made from a durable stone resign, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand, and are easy to clean after a day of nautical adventures. The markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints… More »

2 years & up. This emotions recognition set includes 1 wooden tray, 27 large magnetic facial pieces, and 20 illustrated situation cards, along with an emotions guide. Designed to help children explore and understand emotions, each card depicts a relatable daily life scenario. On the back of each card, a completed face provides guidance on which magnetic pieces to use to recreate the expression. The set offers two levels of play: younger children can simply match and build the expressions shown,… More »

5 years & up. Inspired by real-world physics and engineering, this STEM Explorers Machine Makers 9 STEP challenges help kids learn the fundamental mechanical principles. Embark on the latest STEM Explorers learning adventure! With this engaging set, kids will design, build, and test dynamic machines using the included challenge guide. As kids test and tweak their STEP creations, kids will hone the critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential to STEM success. Includes a 50… More »

12 months & up. Spark creativity with the Montessori Colorful Pegboard! This pegboard encourages children to practice patterning by stacking and sorting 16 colorful pieces: 4 each in green, yellow, red, and blue. With an ergonomic design, these pieces are easy to handle and stack in endless ways, inspiring imaginative play and fine motor skill development.

3 years & up. Through relatable, everyday scenarios and diverse characters, children can recognize themselves and others in each story while building a vocabulary to express consent and emotions. Each book also features a special section for parents and caregivers with discussion prompts and activity ideas.

Birth & up. Designed to grow with your baby, our handcrafted grabbing balls are a thoughtfully made early learning toy that supports sensory development and encourages exploration from day one. Made from safe, natural materials, it's the perfect first toy for curious little hands. With the soft, tactile construction and vibrant, eye-catching colors, the balls stimulate multiple senses at once-inviting babies to reach, grasp, and engage. Whether discovering the depths of the sea or embarking… More »

3 years & up. Ignite your child's imagination and learning with the Line & Learn Cars Set. This 32-piece set includes 20 vibrant pull-back cars that zoom into action while teaching essential skills such as color recognition, counting, and pattern matching. Ideal for sensory seekers, this set encourages sorting, organizing, and lining up-activities that promote focus, calm, and satisfaction through repetitive play. Crafted for durability and interactive fun, it's perfect for solo adventures… More »

12 months & up. Ideal first ride-on toy for toddlers learning to move with confidence. This four-wheeled, foot-powered wooden scooter helps build muscle strength, coordination, and balance. All while offering endless fun. Its rubber wheels glide smoothly across surfaces without scratching floors, making it great for indoor adventures and durable enough for outdoor play. Lightweight and easy to transport it also doubles as a push or pull toy, giving more opportunities for engagement. Maximum… More »

10 months & up. Bring a world of enriching sensory experience to your little one with the Pull, Push, and Pop Toy. This toy has 4 buttons and 6 strings that toddlers can pop, pull, and push to their heart's content. As they play, toddlers will receive tactile stimulation from the different textures on each string and button as well as visual stimulation from the variety of colors. Measures 7.87"L x 5.7"W x 5.11"H.

10 months & up. Give your little one a world of sensory discovery with this thoughtfully curated bundle, combining two fun, interactive toys that promote development and endless play! Both toys encourage sensory exploration, combining tactile stimulation with visual excitement and water play. From squeezing silicone animals to pulling and popping buttons, these toys promote hand-eye coordination, muscle strengthening, and fine motor development. Whether it's bath time or playtime, your child… More »

12 months & up. Keep little hands busy and imaginations engaged with the Pop & Discover Phone & Keys Activity Set! This two-piece role-play set is perfect for toddlers who love to be "on the go." The colorful toy phone features 12 built-in poppers and a mirror-like screen for visual and tactile fun, while the two-key remote includes 4 poppers and 2 play keys for even more interactive play. Designed just for toddlers, this set helps introduce colors, shapes, and sensory exploration… More »