Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years and up. Go camping without leaving the classroom! This Home on the Range Camping Set takes children to a place in the great outdoors where they can build a fire, roast hot dogs, or even chop wood. The set also comes with a cooking pot where children can prepare delicious fish and corn on the cob. The play experiences that this set provides will help children develop a deep appreciation for nature.

3 years and up. Give young engineers a space where they can blossom. The Design & Drill® Robot Workshop equips young children with everything they need to build multifaceted, mobile robots. Playing with robots helps young children explore concepts of engineering, coding and math in an engaging way. The collection's many interchangeable pieces empower children to construct any kind of robot that enters their imagination. Set includes 150 pieces, enough to build 6 different robots.

3 years and up. Give dolls and dogs a home with the My First Toy Pet Stroller. This stroller will enable children to take dolls, stuffed animals, or other treasured friends on a walk around the neighborhood, from one room to another (in style!), or to any other place they want to go. The removable carrier also enables children to ditch the stroller and carry them up and down stairs. Measures 15.25"W x 24"H x 22.75"D.

3 years and up. Send children off to a fun destination with the BRIO® Starter Travel Train Set. In addition to an engine car and a passenger car, this set includes classic wooden pieces that make a figure-8 track and a bridge and tunnel intersection. The set also comes with 2 figures (a conductor and a passenger) that will permit children to act out countless travel scenarios.

3 years & up. The Art Toolkit Set - 28 Pieces is the perfect introduction to creativity for young artists. This vibrant and engaging set allows children to explore painting, dabbing, rolling, and stamping in a fun and hands-on way. Designed with little hands in mind, the toolkit includes easy-to-hold dabbers with soft textures, rolling tools that create playful patterns, child-safe stampers for effortless creativity, gentle brushes in various sizes for self-expression, and sponge brushes ideal… More »

Birth & up. This adorable collection of ocean friends is crafted from natural, organic rubber and tinted with gentle pastel colors. Each toy features a built-in rattle to engage and soothe newborns, providing both sensory stimulation and comforting play. The sweet Sea Horse, Turtle, and Dolphin are part of our Ocean Buddies Collection, and are perfectly sized for little hands to grasp. Sound toys like rattles help babies explore cause-and-effect relationships as they play and learn. Fully sealed… More »

3 years & up. Help young children develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive with these Big Bright books - a heartwarming collection of books designed to nurture emotional strength from the start. Each beautifully illustrated story follows relatable characters as they face everyday challenges - from making new friends and handling disappointment to trying again after failure. Through gentle storytelling, engaging visuals, and supportive language, young children learn essential… More »

3 months & up. Introduce young children to early literacy concepts with the Brown Bear Friends Board Books Set, a perfect blend of literacy, sensory play, and foundational skill-building. Each book in this charming set explores a key theme - numbers, colors, shapes, and more - through rhythmic read-aloud text. Inspired by Eric Carle's Brown Bear character, these books engage young readers with bold, colorful illustrations. Little hands will love the crinkly, textured covers that offer tactile… More »

4 years & up. Get the job done with the Mighty Builders Construction Set! This 12-piece construction fleet is built for big jobs and even bigger fun. With pullback action and moveable parts, children can load, lift, mix, and dig their way to an epic role play adventure. Includes 3 dump trucks, 3 cement mixers, 3 cranes, and 3 diggers.

4 years & up. Get ready for high-speed rescue missions with the Emergency Vehicles Set of 12! This action-packed set features 12 assorted emergency vehicles, each equipped with pullback action and movable parts for endless interactive play. Set of 12 includes a police and emergency jeep, police van, 2 styles of firetrucks and police cars, police wrecker, ambulance, and more. Vehicles are 4"L .

2 years and up. Give children multiple ways to move with the 3-in-1 Puppy Ride On. This versatile toy accommodates children at various developmental levels. Early walkers can fill the storage tub and use it as a wagon, and slightly older children can either ride around on the seat or remove the seat to fashion a scooter. In all scenarios, the Puppy Ride-On will offer physical development and fun.

3 years & up. Step into a world of color and creativity! These seven bright felt bowls, paired with 100 vibrant counters, turn sorting, counting, and imaginative play into a joyful learning adventure. Perfect for building fine motor skills, color sorting, sparking early math skills, and enhancing sensory exploration. Bowls measure 2.8"W x 4.3"H. Hand wash in cold water only and air dry, as needed.

2 years & up. These wooden block people come in a diverse range of skin tones, promoting inclusivity and representation in play. Crafted from smooth, natural wood, they are designed to be tactile and open-ended, allowing children to explore endless possibilities through imaginative storytelling and creative role-playing. Whether used to build vibrant communities, act out daily adventures, or create new worlds, these simple yet engaging figures inspire curiosity, social learning, and open-ended… More »

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 »

10 months & up. Introduce little ones to self-discovery and shape recognition with these beautifully crafted wooden mirrors, perfectly sized for small hands. Each mirror features a unique shape - square, circle, triangle, and hexagon - encouraging exploration and early learning. Helps babies and toddlers explore their reflections, supporting self-awareness and sensory development. The four distinct shapes introduce early geometry concepts through hands-on play. Made from sustainably sourced… 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 »

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. Give block play a natural feel with our Branch Blocks. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. These blocks empower children to construct all sorts of structures and develop key STEM skills such as sorting and stacking. The blocks' nature-inspired design will also deepen childrens' appreciation of nature and may even make them feel like they are constructing their own habitats. Includes 36 wood pieces.

2 years & up. Spruce up your child's art space with this appropriately sized two-sided wooden easel. Each side features a dry erase board and the paper can be pulled to either side. Each side measures 17" x 15" while the whole easel measures at 19.25"W x 21"H x 17.5"D. Includes four paint cups. Trays are removable, but would have to be unassembled in order to take them off.

2 years & up. Promote block play with this set of 40 smooth hardwood blocks inset with colorful, transparent acrylic windows. Sized right for little hands, these durable blocks feature 6 different shapes, 4 different colors, and are ideal for color exploration, early construction, and shape recognition. Encourage children to come up with their own unique designs. Have children build a structure at the window and watch as the colors are cast on the walls. This set includes 40 assorted shapes.

3 years & up. Introduce children to early weather concepts and teach them to dress for the seasons at the same time with the help of this cuddly friend! This fun bear set includes four outfits that are perfect for their corresponding seasons. Dress this bear for the appropriate weather conditions and encourage your child to model their outfits after it. For an activity, call out seasons and have children dress the weather bear appropriately. This Weather Bear Set promotes fine motor skills,… More »

3 years & up. Bring balance to your classroom or home with these Balancing Beams and Stepping Stones. Keep your balance and step from stone to stone. This colorful balance beam set is a versatile toy that lets kids get creative as they stay active. It features 8 beam sections and 5 sensory step-stones to connect and build a balancing course with! Children can create endless combinations thanks to simple, versatile design - just line up the happy faces on the beams and press down. Balancing is… More »

2 years and up. Journey through the natural world with this set of Nature-Inspired Loose Parts. The stones in this collection focus on three distinct natural environments: the sea, the forest, and the winter landscape. This variety gives children tremendous freedom to engage with whichever environment they choose. They can also mix the stones to create a snowy sea or a wintry forest. The choice is theirs!