Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

5 years & up. Imagine, build, create! This Plus-Plus® Learn to Build Sports Building Set is a new kind of construction toy that features one simple shape to unleash ideas of endless possibilities. The unique shape design allows kids to construct 2D or 3D and even curved structures. Bricks come in a mix of basic colors, and also includes 2 baseplates - 1 tan and 1 green. Gain some inspiration with the full-color, fold-out Idea Guide booklet. The guide book gives step-by step instructions… More »

2 years & up. Bilibo's unique conic shell shape and bright colors immediately appeal to children of all ages who will intuitively create games. Developed by Zurich University's children's hospital to engage imagination and stimulate the senses and encourage creativity. Use indoors and out, right side up and upside down. Color may vary. Bilibo measures 15.5"W x 15.5"L x 8.6"H.

4 years & up. Children will actively engage in STEM learning with this focus-free GeoSafari® Jr. My First Telescope! This telescope helps children understand magnification by keeping the field of vision wide when looking through the 9x magnified lens. The telescope has a collapsible tripod and extra-large comfortable eye-pieces with nose cut out for the best eye placement. Children will love exploring, discovering and learning with this helpful tool.

3 years & up. This Plus-Plus® BIG 60-piece Picture Puzzle Set features a new kind of construction toy that involves one simple shape to unleash ideas of endless possibilities. Choose a puzzle and try to construct the image using the Plus Plus pieces. Create colorful flat mosiacs, or work in 3-D to make more intricate builds. A perfect on-the-go STEM toy for your budding builder! Each Picture Puzzle card has two sides for a total of 14 puzzle challenges. Includes: 60 pieces and seven challenge… More »

6 years & up. Young foodies will love to browse the international stalls of the LEGO® Friends Street Food Market set while they hang out with their BFFs! This food themed playset comes with 3 mini-dolls, a taco truck, juice bar, sushi stall, dining area, cactus sign and a kitten toy. Kids will enjoy exploring foods of other cultures with the LEGO® Friends Street Food Market. The mini-dolls have interchangeable heads with differing expressions, allowing kids to have fun acting out what… More »

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® Butterfly 800 Piece Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 800 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

6 years & up. Kids who love the seaside will love this LEGO® Friends Beach Glamping playset! Spend the perfect day and night on the beach with your friends. Take Pebble the puppy for a ride on your paddleboard. Play on the beach, collecting shells and building sandcastles. Grab your rod and go fishing off the jetty. Inside the cool glamping tent, cook your catch on the stove. As the sun sets, toast marshmallows on the campfire and relax under the twinkling glow of wind-powered garland of… More »

6 years & up. Nurture kids' interest in nature with the LEGO® Friends Tree-Planting Vehicle playset! Packed with creative features, this tree-planting toy comes with a greenhouse for potting saplings and a truck with an articulated loading arm, hinged tailgate and removable roof. Budding gardeners can fill up the watering can from the retro style hand pump, dig with the spade, then feed the squirrel acorns. This tree-planting toy will delight boys and girls who care for the environment.… More »

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.