Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

5 years & up. This Portable 5lb Weighted Sensory Lap Pad is a super soft sensory tool that offers gentle deep pressure calming. Help increase the ability to focus and relieve anxiety and stress with this weighted lap pad. Features a dual textured cover; soft and bumpy on one side and a smooth silky - like material on the other. The 21" x 19" pad is usually laid across the lap horizontally while sitting. Can also be rested across the shoulders, back or stomach while reading, relaxing… More »

3 years & up. The salt and pepper really shake, the hot sauce really pours, and the ketchup and mustard squirt string! These wonderfully durable pieces are built to last and are a must have for every make-believe kitchen adventure! Promotes pretend play, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking. Packaged in a handy metal caddy to keep everything organized. Measures 6.5"L  x 5"W x 8"H packaged. Includes: Salt, Pepper, Hot sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, and Metal caddy.

Ages 2 years & up. These beautifully tactile stones reflect the natural treasures children might discover in the outdoor world. Designed for outdoor learning, investigative play and forest school, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Go on a nature hunt and compare with the real things, make imprints in dough and make rubbings using wax crayons. Set contains… More »

A playful yet practical addition to any classroom environment, this easy-to-clean washable wicker basket provides convenient storage for toys and learning materials. The fun shape and natural tone and texture of this durable basket adds a unique layer of playful possibility to traditional classroom storage. Authentic materials and recognizable shapes invite children to touch and interact. To wash use mild detergents, or soap and water on a damp cloth. Do not use window-cleaners or abrasive products… More »

3 years & up. Excite your little baker's cooking super power with this fun and interactive baking set. Simply turn the knob on the tabletop mixer and the beaters rotate. The beaters also lift up making it easy to place or remove the bowl. Includes: turntable blender, bowl, flour packet, and sugar packet. Measures 18.2"L x 12"W x 21"H.

3 years & up. This double-slice wooden toaster makes this the perfect addition to any play kitchen where little cooks are at work. Encourages creative thinking and story-telling abilities and develops basic kitchen skills. Make a quick breakfast with a pop-up toaster, two slices of bread, butter, and honey. Butter tub includes removable lid, play knife included to mimic realistic movements, strengthening hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Measures 7"H x 7"L x 4.5"W.

3 years & up. For young minds taking flat objects and constructing 3-D objects is a new and exciting discovery. This 15-piece set features glitter and mirrored tiles that add sparkle to playtime. Your child can connect the tiles and customize the structures they build. Ideal for teaching spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building. Included: 4 Mirrored Squares, 7 Glitter Squares, and 4 Equilateral Triangles.

3 years & up. This Fidget Fun Kit features items that help keep children involved in class, help them calm down in a quiet center, or just for having fun! Includes 7 colorful pieces. Item styles and color may vary.

18 months & up. Bounce into adventure with the Farm Hopper Cow! This inflatable bouncy cow features soft grip-able ears and horns for children to hold as they bounce around. It's a great a way for children to develop core muscle strength, coordination skills, and balance. Hoppers® are made from high quality, brightly colored, BPA and Phtalate free plastic for safe and fun play indoors and outdoors and are also latex free. Pump is included for easy inflation.

3 years & up. Experience the magical world of creativitiy and pencil-free drawing. Use the left knob to draw lines left and right: the right knob to draw lines up and down, or use both knobs to curve the lines or draw on an angle! Shake to erase and start all over with a new design. Helps children develop fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and imagination! Measures approximately 9" x 7.4" x 1.75".

6 months & up. This fun zebra walker offers two ways to play! Full of busy, hands-on activities for sitting babies. Baby can turn the book page or press the light-up buttons to learn all about ABC's & 123's through sing-along songs and phrases with new animal friends! And when baby's learning to walk, the easy-grasp handle and sturdy 4-wheel base help steady those wobbly first steps. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with these cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Golden Dog & Calico Cat! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Golden Dog & Calico Cat each measure 13" long.

18 months & up. Bounce into adventure with the Farm Hopper Horse! This inflatable bouncy horse features soft grip-able ears for children to hold as they bounce around. It's a great a way for children to develop core muscle strength, coordination skills, and balance. Hoppers® are made from high quality, brightly colored, BPA and Phtalate free plastic for safe and fun play indoors and outdoors and are also latex free. Pump is included for easy inflation.

5 years & up. Inspire budding builders aged 5+ with LEGO® Classic Creative Pastel Fun. With quick-to-build models and endless free-building fun, this eye-catching mix of bricks encourages kids to indulge their passion for art and design. This creative construction kit contains 333 bricks in a range of shapes, sizes and pastel colors. 18 of the bricks feature expressive eyes that kids can use to bring their creations to life. Clear printed building instructions are included for 5 easy-to-assemble… More »

18 months & up. Bounce into adventure with the Farm Hopper Pig! This inflatable bouncy pig features soft grip-able ears for children to hold as they bounce around. It's a great a way for children to develop core muscle strength, coordination skills, and balance. Hoppers® are made from high quality, brightly colored, BPA and Phtalate free plastic for safe and fun play indoors and outdoors and are also latex free. Pump is included for easy inflation.

18 months & up. Your little musician will create wonderful music and explore melody and rhythm with this Stacking Music Set by Hape! Children can stack differently sized blocks any way they wish to discover sounds and shapes as they play. Un-stack the musical blocks to play a drum, xylophone, rattle, scratch board, and a mini-gong. Clean with a damp cloth.

18 months & up. Five wobbly textured pins can be sorted right side up or upside down into the weighted bowl. Each pin is textured and colorful and the bowl has an enjoyable chime inside that adds to sensory discovery while experimenting with balance and movement. Encourages fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and early experimentation. Pins are approximately 3.75" tall and 2" in diameter and the bowl measures 7.5" x 7.5" x 3.25". BPA-free.

12 months & up. Encourage little ones to keep moving with exciting ball popping action and sound! Brightly colored balls pop around inside the clear dome as baby pushes it along. Sturdy base with easy-to-grasp handle helps steady new walkers. Entertains children and encourages both walking and visual tracking.

Ages 2 years & up. Be transported to the ocean with these beautifully tactile stones that reflect the natural treasures children might discover at the seashore! Designed for outdoor learning and investigative play, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, dirt, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Perfect for outdoor discoveries, compare with the real things, make imprints in dough or sand, and make rubbings… More »

18 months & up. Engage early walkers with this spinning, flapping, twisting set of push toys. Beautiful wood designs and bright colors capture interest as little ones build coordination. Push toys measure 18" - 22" tall. Available individually or in a set of 2.

Grades 2 - 4. Students can build over 100 experiments using light, sound, movement and more. Plastic circuit board comes with an easy to follow guide and over 30 parts that snap on so there are no wires to connect or tools required. You can even play electronic games, build radios, digital voice recorders and more. Uses 2 AA batteries, sold separately.

3 years & up. Make sure your furry friends are happy and healthy with regular checkups and treatments. Just slip into your Vet outfit, set up a pretend animal hospital and get to work! Accessories Playset features everything your little animal-lover needs to nurse all of their toy pets back to health. Veterinarian Dress Up fits most children 3-6 years of age.

3 years & up. Push them together and POP them apart! This 24-piece Squigz™ Starter Set features bright, soft silicone pieces in eight different shapes that flex and stick to each other for endless "suction construction" fun. Explore the tactile characteristics and popping sound effects. Encourage fine motor skill development through creative building play. Squigz™ are made from top-quality silicone that adheres to any solid, non-porous surfaces without leaving marks. Included:… More »

3 years & up. Adventurers, are you ready to travel back in time? Set the prehistoric scene back millions of years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This Eight Piece Dinosaur Collection features various species of the most fun and ferocious dinosaurs that ever lived from the Triceratops to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dinosaurs range in size from 7" - 9" long to 2.5" - 4" high. Includes: 8 Dinosaur figurines.