Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

12 months & up. Make learning delightful with this set of two interactive musical books! Join Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six classic children's songs and six lively action tunes that inspire movement, learning, and giggles. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore animals, letters, and body parts while building early vocabulary, imagination, and motor skills. Songs include The Wheels on the Bus, Five Little Ducks, Head, Shoulders, Knees &… More »

9 months & up. The Over the Rainbow - Bright Silicone Stacking Arches is an ideal toy for open-ended play! Layer them, explore what shapes can be made standing up and on their side, nestle together, or balance on top. Each arch has a unique pattern relating to the garden. Press into playdough to reveal the shapes and create your own garden scene and story. Add to bath time, sensory play fun, or in the dirt. Made with super soft food-grade silicone, pieces are BPA-free, PVC-free, latex-free,… 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 »

12 months & up. Take a turn with Little Blue Truck and his farm friends with this new spin on the classic Jack-in-the-box. Hear "Pop Goes The Weasel" as the crank is turned until a plush Toad pops out! The beautifully decorated tin box features Jill McElmurry's illustrations of Little Blue Truck traveling down a muddy country road. Made of durable sturdy metal, this Jack-in-the-Box provides long-lasting fun and helps little ones develop auditory and visual awareness through play. Surface… More »

12 months & up. Soar into fun with our Rocking Airplane! Designed to spark active play, this rocker helps little ones build balance and coordination. The wide wings provide stability to prevent tipping, while the high-density foam seat offers a soft, secure ride. It's all wrapped in a durable, eco-friendly cover that is easy to wipe clean. Perfect for busy classrooms and play areas. Measures 27"L x 26"W x 16.25"H.

2 - 5 years. Children gain a feeling of safety and security as they learn to balance and glide on the Mini Cruiser Lightweight Balance Bike! This no-pedal bike is perfect for children ages 2 - 5. The ultra-lightweight balance bike weighs only 4.9 lbs and is extremely tough! Balance Bike is manufactured from fiberglass reinforced nylon (polyamide) and can be left outside without the worry of rusting. Height adjustable seat. Handlebar height: 20". Seat height: 12.6" - 16.1". Length:… More »

6 months and up. Inspire creativity and foster critical thinking with these versatile EduBlock Sets! These bendable, twistable, and stackable blocks offer endless opportunities for imaginative play and problem-solving. Made from soft, lightweight materials, these blocks are safe for even the youngest builders. The vibrant colors captivate children's attention and promote color recognition. The large size of the blocks makes them easy for small hands to grasp and manipulate, strengthening fine motor… More »

Birth & up. Enhance imaginative play with this set of 4 Eco-Friendly Animal Hand Puppets! Children will act out scenes by making these puppets walk, run, dance, and more. Puppets provide opportunities for children to build their language skills and hand-eye coordination through collaborative play. Each puppet is designed with a soft, comforting material made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Embroidered eyes for safety. Hand wash only with warm, soapy water and let air dry. 12"L.

Ages 3 years & up. Show children what it's like to be an adult with the Stanley® Jr. Pretend Play Power Drill! With a simple pull of the trigger, this drill makes realistic sounds and movements that allow children to drill holes and remove nails right alongside their parents. The moments of play that the drill creates will also give parents opportunities to demonstrate how these processes actually work. Features 2 speed and direction options, a detachable battery, and a 3-piece bit set.… More »

6 months & up. This musical Jack-in-the-Bus pops into play in celebration of The Pigeon's 16th birthday! Children practice hand-eye coordination and motor skills as they turn the crank to hear the familiar tune of "The Wheels On The Bus". Youngsters also learn cause-and-effect when the 5" soft plush Pigeon pops out of the bus ! Featuring friends of The Pigeon including the Bus Driver, Knuffle Bunny, Leonardo, Duckling, and Elephant & Piggie on the sides of the high quality… More »

Birth & up. In this delightful book series follow the adventurous babies as they explore cultures and destinations from around the world. Through lively storytelling and vibrant illustrations, young readers are introduced to different countries, traditions, and cuisines in a way that is both accessible and enjoyable. Each story encourages curiosity about global diversity and helps children begin to understand the similarities and differences that connect communities worldwide. The jet-setting… More »

3 years & up. Explore an exciting new method of magnetic construction with Polydron HashMag - Magnetic Rainbow Construction Set . The unique shapes come in 6 stunning translucent colors, ideal for playing against a light source! Hashmag is ideal for developing fine motor skills and exploring the construction of 2D nets and 3D models. Polydron HashMag has a color coding system to help develop an understanding of polarity and is compatible with Magnetic Polydron. Includes 12 squares and 12 equilateral… More »

2 years & up. Encourage an interest in science with the Garden Buddies Plush Set! Help children learn about different types of bugs, their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors with this set of 3 cute and cuddly critters; Inchy Inchworm, Vinnie the Banana Slug, and Lavern Slug. For children who may feel fearful or apprehensive about insects, playing with the Garden Buddies Plush may help desensitize their fear and promote a more positive attitude towards these creatures. Each Garden Buddy… More »

3 years & up. Craft your own calming sensory bottles using the DIY Calm Down Sensory Bottle Kit! Each kit comes with a selection of glitter and sparkles, along with an instructional sheet. Simply add contents and water, twist the cap back on, and your sensory bottle is good to go. The ends of the bottles are protected by textured silicone caps and are ideal for little fingers to explore. Bottles are refillable and reusable, offering limitless creative possibilities. Designed to encourage focused… More »

Birth & up. YOTTOY's cuddly My Friend Corduroy Bear has ultra-soft plush fur and different textures that infants find irresistible. Young ones will love to hold this sweet bear dressed in signature green corduroy overalls, complete with purple patch pocket. Corduroy Bear features hand-embroidered details, making him especially loveable. Snuggle with one of the most loved bears in children's literature basd on the bestselling book written and illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner, Don Freeman.… More »

12 months & up. Deepen toddlers' understanding of the world around them with this set of Curious Cats Books. Using bold colors, curved lines, and simple yet engaging text, these board books walk toddlers through the fundamentals of colors, numbers, shapes, and weather. The books' sturdy construction also enables toddlers to hold the books in their hands and interact with them in other tactile ways.

Birth & up. Your little one will love this huggable Taggies™ Flora Fawn Character Blanket! This super soft and cozy blanket features an adorable sweet-faced fawn in the middle, Little ones 18 Taggies™ interactive looped ribbons, lavender satin liner, and embroidered detailing makes coziness simply inevitable. Encourages fine motor skills and sensroy exploration. Machine washable. Measures 12" x 12".

3 years & up. This set of Translucent Sensory Gem Cubes features acrylic cubes perfect for color mixing, stacking, and balancing. Place cubes on a light panel or hold them in front of a window to create colorful shadows and watch colors dance. These colorful manipulatives are appealing for children to handle, which makes them an excellent resource for open-ended, sensory play. The high-quality, solid acrylic cubes are easy to wash and are designed to last for years of classroom or center use.… More »

3 years & up. For young minds taking flat objects and constructing 3-D objects is a new and exciting discovery. This 15-piece set features glitter and mirrored tiles that add sparkle to playtime. Your child can connect the tiles and customize the structures they build. Ideal for teaching spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building. Included: 4 Mirrored Squares, 7 Glitter Squares, and 4 Equilateral Triangles.

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 »

3 years & up. Prepare for some marble speed racing with this Do-It-Yourself block set! This Marble Run Race Track is made of wood and includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind marble track! Track includes a jump, bell-bucket, spiral funnel and a sliding track for your 20 marbles to get through. Build the towers and tracks, then send your marbles rolling down through all the trick, twists and surprises! Includes 81 pcs.

18 months and up. Facilitate social-emotional learning through play with these Eggxpress Yourself Match & Learn Eggs. Each egg has a different emotion and a different shape inside it, so children can explore different emotions while also developing shape-recognition skills. Additionally, the bus that holds all the eggs will exercise children's gross-motor skills as they move it around the room.

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.

3 years & up. Never has building been so wild than with these colorful and different bricks. Designed to snap together right side up and upside down to create a unique pivoting action. The set contains large and small Flexiblocks®, Flexiwivels, Flexiwheels, axle blocks, Flexilinks, and Flexibears. 373 piece set. Made in the USA.