Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

18 months & up. Enable children to discover beautiful, colorful designs all by themselves with the Forest Friends Coloring Kit. Simply give children the jumbo pencil and watch them reveal the patterns on the template. No matter what or where children try to color, the pencil will only color the predetermined areas that are part of the design. This means that children play a part in making the design come to life while still following the template. Single Set includes 12 animal-shaped cards and… More »

3 years and up. Add a fun element to any game with these Sea Animal Dice Poppers. These poppers will make any kind of gameplay easier and faster because they keep the dice from going all over the place. There is also lots of potential for play with the poppers themselves, which is why the set includes an activity guide with games that revolve around the poppers.

Snuggle up with Piggie and Elephant plushies while you read! Make Mo Willem's story A Big Guy Took My Ball come to life with adorable Elephant and Piggie plushies. Act out scenarios in the book or continue the story on your own. Book was written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Hardcover. 64 Pages. Dimensions: 9" x 7". Plushies are handmade from soft, quality polyester fibers and filled with PE plastic pellets. For birth & up. Surface wash and air dry only. Elephant is 7" and Piggie… 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 »

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. 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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!

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