Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Introduce children to a vast realm of imaginative possibility. With bean bags that represent characters, settings, and events, this collection gives children all the necessary elements of a good story. After establishing these elements, children can tell any story that enters their mind. Engaging in this kind of storytelling is an excellent way for children to grow their creative thinking skills.

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 »

3 years & up. Telly the Teaching Time Clock is interactive and features 2 play modes. Telly teaches kids to tell analog and digital time. In learning mode, turn the clock hands to any time, and Telly the Teaching Time Clock will announce the selected time while showing the correct time on the LCD screen. The minute hand can be moved in 5-minute intervals. In quiz mode, Telly asks your child to move the hands on its face to match the time displayed on its screen. Telly also features a real working… More »

2 years & up. Enable play to take flight with this stunning collection of Sensory Play Stones: Birds. The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Sturdy bases make the birds versatile for imaginary play and create solid foundations for children's vocabulary and storytelling skills to grow. To top it all off, the birds are easy to clean and able to withstand water, soil, mud, and clay. Set features 8 different types of birds.

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!

2 years & up. This set of 16" outfits gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to do two things they love: play pretend and take care of little ones. Each of the four outfits consists of a striped romper and a matching hat. Outfits have hook and loop closures in the back. Rompers fit most dolls 14"-16". Machine washable.

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 »

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.

This classic mystery game has been updated with a 2020s style upgrade. The rules remain the same, but the game has new sculpted character designs and weapons with a new golden finish. Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mayor Green, Chef White, Solicitor Peacock, and Professor Plum now have a backstory and motive to commit crime making this game more of an adventure.

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with Polydron KinderMag. Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with these neutral, pastel-colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together with a simple snap to construct and create a variety of 2D patterns and 3D models. 48 chunky pieces that are easy for young hands to use. Set includes 24 squares and 24 triangles made of ABS plastic with ferrite magnets inside. Made of 70% recycled plastic.

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 »

12 months and up. Introduce toddlers to the animal kingdom with this set of Wildlife Finger Puppets. Depicting both small and large animals, these puppets provide fertile ground for endless creative play. Adults can use them to tell a story, or toddlers can use them to unlock their imaginations and begin to formulate their own stories. Each puppet is 6"L.

2 years & up. Kids will have lots of fun playing with the Learn With Me Color Fun Fish Bowl! The colorful fishbowl features 2 play modes for hands-on learning; Let's Learn Colors and Quiz Mode. Simply place the thick, durable plastic fish pieces in their container and learn about the wonderful world of colors. Includes fish bowl container and 10 colorful fish. All fish are stored neatly inside the unit. Requires 2 AA batteries, included.

Birth & up. Bring the classic Rainbow Fish story to life with this colorful soft companion plush and book set. Children will enjoy snuggling Rainbow Fish close as they learn about the importance of friendship and sharing through fun words and illustrations. The plush Rainbow Fish dazzles with his signature shimmery scale positioned amidst vibrant scales in shades of blue, green, purple, and pink. Made of short soft boa fabric with intricately embroidered accents, The Rainbow Fish reminds children… More »

3 years & up. Captivate children with the same stories that captivated their parents (and maybe even their grandparents!). Eric Carle's engaging stories and unique, enchanting images have made him one of the world's most beloved children's authors for over 50 years. This set features his most well-known classics (including The Very Hungry Caterpillar) so a new generation of children can enter his world. Set of 6.

12 months & up. Help your children gain confidence in their walking with this Dancing Alligator Bright Colored Pull Toy for Practicing Gross Motor Skills. This pull toy is perfect for promoting gross motor skills, color recognition, exploration, sensory development and fine motor skills. Children will delight as their dancing alligator companion clicks and clacks as they pull it along. Encourage your children to take this walking companion with them as they build the necessary muscles to walk… More »

2 years & up. Original and unique, the Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set will challenge creative minds. The translucent-colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people, and more! The poles can be used for both, building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Made… More »

2 years & up. Mix and match the magnetic wooden puzzle pieces to make an endless variety of delightful animal characters. The magnetic backed surface keeps the puzzle pieces in place so toddlers can easily manipulate the pieces into the animals of their choice. The Magnetic Crazy Animal Puzzle Set includes 8 different animals with three pieces each. The Magnetic Silly Animal Puzzle Set includes 6 different animals with 4 pieces each.

3 years & up. Little ones will love using the Scrub-a-Dub Washing Machine with Lights & Sounds to mimic grown-ups doing laundry! The Scrub-a-Dub Washing Machine looks and sounds realistic with it's sound effects like water rushing in, spin cycle and more! This washing machine allows your little one to help with the washing, putting items in to see them twirl around with lights and sounds. Select a cycle and watch as the drum rotates! Requires 3 AA batteries, included. This kid sized washing… More »

12 months & up. Little ones can explore new patterns and textures with this brightly colored Wooden Rainbow Sensory Board! Set comes with a wooden color-match tray and 10 circular pieces offering different sights and textures such as; rippled silicone, felt, a mirror, and more! Alongside sensory play, the pieces can be slotted into the spaces on the colored tray, encouraging children's dexterity and color recognition. Made from FSC-certified wood. Board measures 4.5"L x 10"W.

3 years & up. Promote community awareness and role-play with this set of Rescue Vehicles. Children will enjoy zooming down the streets in hot pursuit or putting out fires with these detailed diecast Fire and Police emergency vehicles. Encourage children to learn about each vehicle's importance and their roles within their communities. Includes an ambulance, fire truck, helicopter, police car, tow truck, and more!

3 months & up. The bright colors of the Lots-of-Loops Activity Teether are sure to stimulate baby's senses! Chewing on the soft, flexible loops will help little one's relieve the discomfort of sore and tender gums. The tactile loops of tubing are spun into a shape that is easy for baby to grasp and shake, creating a fun rattle sound. Easy to clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Teether measures 5"L x 5"W x 7.5"H.

5 years & up. Give children a fun interactive way to learn about geopolitics and more. Lightweight and durable, this blue-ocean globe is a great student tool for your classroom. Help children learn the names of the states in the US, each state name is shown on the map! The United States is one color on the map and the state boarders are shown with each individual state name. The smoke black plastic base and semi-meridian are strong and scratch resistant. The oceans are a vibrant blue and the… More »

Ages 2 years & up. These beautifully tactile stones reflect the natural treasures children might discover in the outdoor world. Designed for outdoor learning, investigative play and forest school, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Go on a nature hunt and compare with the real things, make imprints in dough and make rubbings using wax crayons. Set contains… More »