Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

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 »

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 & 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. 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 »

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 »

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.

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.