Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

18 months & up. The STEM building toy system for toddlers, Grippies® Builders combines tactile exploration, magnetic play and an introduction to the basic principles of engineering and geometry. Grippies® unique, magnetic rod and ball configuration provide a secure, frustration-free set of construction options as children first discover the joy of building. Unique in concept and design, Grippies® provide a fun, safe and exploratory experience for toddlers. These sets feature four… More »

3 years and up. Turn the classroom into a marketplace with the Cash Register and Scanner. This play set has everything children need to buy and sell like adults. Children will see what it's like to pay a certain price for something and make sure a customer has enough money to buy something. All the while, they will cultivate critical math skills like counting and addition. 4 AA batteries are included.

4 years & up. Set creativity free with the Spaghetteez Flexible Construction & Building Set! Spaghetteez are soft, flexible building sticks that easily click together to make colorful creations. Spaghetteez develop fine motor skills, encourage 3D insight, and stimulate creative thinking. Spaghetteez also make great fidget toys because they bend and twist without making noise. Set contains soft craft sticks in different lengths and colors (the longest stick is 12"), various accessories… 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 »

3 years & up. Jumbo 64 oz. size. Create huge, long-lasting bubbles with the included wand, or use to refill your other bubble toys. Fubbles Bubbles contain no dyes, are non-toxic, and meet all federal and state safety standards, so you can feel confident they're safe and fun for kids to enjoy. Bottle colors may vary.

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 »

9 months & up. Children will be delighte as the birds "come to life" and make music with every step they take. As a child walks, the cheerful sound and pecking birds inspire movement and exploration. The walker also features an adjustable tension knob to control the wheel speed for added stability.

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 »

3 months & up. Give babies the perfect water play companions with Silicone Splash Buddies. These small, easy-to-hold animals feature holes that spout water, allowing babies to see how water responds to their movements and actions. As they hold, pull, and squeeze the animals, babies will strengthen their muscles and develop fine motor skills. Each animal measures 2.2"L x 2.2"W x 3.6"H.

Birth & up. Featuring a padded, embroidered character on the cover and a different textured element on each page, this durable board book is perfect for babies who love to explore through touch. The cheerful rhyming text and lively illustrations invite young children to join the playful adventures. Each book is 10 pages.

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 »

3 years & up. Take creativity on the go with the MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS™ Travel Set! Designed for building anytime, anywhere, this compact set is perfect for family trips, restaurants, and on-the-go play. Each set includes 26 magnetic tiles: 4 right triangles, 4 isosceles triangles, 6 equilateral triangles, and 12 squares. The metal tin packaging doubles as a storage case and a baseplate for travel-friendly builds. Available individually or as a twin pack.

10 months & up. Perfect for mixing, stirring, and hands-on exploration, these versatile tools encourage children to engage their senses while developing essential fine motor skills. Whether scooping up sensory materials, experimenting with different textures, or creating imaginative play scenarios, they offer endless opportunities for interactive learning. Crafted for durability and ease of use, they're the ideal companions for any classroom, fostering creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery… More »

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 »

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.

Birth & up. Make tummy time a captivating and enriching experience with the Look, Touch, Learn series. Featuring palettes, shapes, and patterns that were selected in collaboration with infant psychologists at the Sussex Baby Lab, this series will provide optimal visual stimulation for babies from 0-6 months. The books' images also have various surfaces and textures that will spark engaging tactile exploration.

3 years and up. A brush set can be a great combination for fun and learning in the outdoor play space. A child-size brush is the perfect tool for gardening, sweeping up after messy play, painting with water, and more! Largest brush measures 5"L x 2"W x 1.75"H. Brush styles may vary based on availability.

12 months and up. Facilitate introductory emotional exploration with the First Feelings Board Books set. Employing captivating artwork and simple yet engaging text, these books explore the 6 primary emotions that young children experience. The books explain how those emotions make people feel and what people can do to cope with them. Altogether, the books are a great way to build early social-emotional awareness. All the books are in both English and Spanish.

12 months & up. Encourage imaginative play and promote inclusion with our huggable doll with Down Syndrome. With a soft body, cozy matching pajama set, and hat, this doll is perfect for little ones to cuddle and care for. Complete with a magnetic pacifier and a realistic bottle, it's designed to spark role-playing adventures that help children build language and social skills. Embrace the joy of diverse play and help children learn about kindness and acceptance through this special doll.

3 months and up. Cultivate curiosity and captivate imagination with the Bio Roller Rattle. This rattle presents lots of opportunities for fun sensory exploration. Infants can listen to the sound it makes when they shake it, roll it along the floor, or stick their fingers through the holes to feel the ball. The possibilities are endless!

Birth & up. The Silicone Penguin Wobble with Chimes is the ideal waddling friend for tummy time or learning to crawl! Designed for maximum wobbles for lengthy entertainment, your little one will love to knock over the penguin in all directions and watch it wobble back up again. With its cleverly designed weighted base, it will be upright again with its cheeky wibble wobble ready to play more. It's perfect for little hands to hold, shake and topple! Black and white, the high contrast colors make… More »

10 months & up. This anatomically correct doll raises awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Vitiligo. Legs and arms of the doll move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Doll features a lightly vanilla-scented body made of high-quality soft vinyl, and is wearing underwear. Clothing not included.

Multi-colored beads cascade through the clear tube creating fascinating visual tracking opportunities while enhancing listening skills. Measures 16"H. Colors may vary.