Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

2 years & up. This Plus-Plus BIG 60-piece Learn to Build Set features a new kind of construction toy that involves one simple shape to unleash ideas of endless possibilities. 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! Includes: 60 BIG basic color mix pieces, a green BIG base plate and guide book. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus Plus pieces measure 2"L x 1.125"H. Base plate measures 6.25"L x 3.125"H x 0.375"D.

2 years & up. Your children will have hours of fun with this Sand & Water Sensory Playtable Playset! This versatile table has two wells that you can fill with either regular or kinetic sand, water or both! Table also comes with a lid to protect the sand or water when the table is not in use and offers a convenient place to store the accessories. At 11" tall, you may want to put this Sand & Water Sensory Playtable on top of a table for older children to play with. Playset includes… More »

2 years & up. Original and unique, My First Octoplay Set will challenge creative minds. The natural colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands, and promotes fine motor skills. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people and more! The pole can be used both, for building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Octagonal… More »

8 years & up. The classic way to draw millions of unique images. Children create amazing designs while building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 80 pieces set includes pens, 2 pads of paper, spiro-putty and a step-by-step guide.

3 years & up. Brush those teeth, it is time to see the dentist! Watch children immerse themselves in imagination through pretend play with this 26-piece dental care set of toys. Children can practice performing cleanings, treating cavities, and even practice fitting braces and retainers. This is the perfect tool for introducing your child into dentistry so when the time comes for their first visit, they can be more at ease. Bag measures 13.5"H x 10.7"W x 3.5"L. Weight of bag with… More »

12 months & up. Babies will love the Little Tikes® Baby Builders™ Explore Together Blocks™! This set includes 16 large blocks, perfectly sized for little hands to build and play. Building set features many tactile activities for little ones; a bee slider, door that opens and closes, butterfly with movable wings, clock with movable hands, dial that makes noise and more! The fun animal designed package doubles as a storage container, allowing for fast and easy clean up. Building… More »

18 months & up. Little ones will enjoy playing with this next level Lights & Sounds Pound 'N Play! Multiple new functions have been added to the traditional toddler favorite including; a child safe mirror, LED lights, sound in the hammer and 4 colorful partly translucent balls with cute mouse pictures. Kids line the colorful balls on the bench, whack them with the toy hammer and watch as they roll down the gravity ramp to settle at the base of the bench. So much fun, little ones will want… More »

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. Need something fixed? Call in your little builder! With the Fisher-Price Drillin' Action Tool Set, little ones can screw the "wood" pieces together with their very own drill that actually works! This lean, mean, drillin' machine works in forward and reverse, makes realistic drilling sounds, and comes with interchangeable drill bits, so preschoolers can choose the right one for the job. And everything stores easily within the toolbox, making cleanup a breeze! Your little… 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.

3 years & up. Mother May I? & Animals 6" Thumballs - Set of 2 - is a fun way to get everybody having fun and interacting, at every age and ability level. Throw the ball up, catch it, and respond to the panel under your thumb. No favoritism, just random choice. The Mother May I? Thumball® puts a twist on the classic game "Mother May I"! The Animals Thumball® is a fun way to teach common animals, colors, spelling, sounds, and eye-hand coordination. Thumball® gets… More »

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 »

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".

Ages 3 years & up. The Suuuper Size Puzzle Alphabet Match is a fun and creative way to introduce your little one to the world of letters! Suuuper sized educational puzzles provide hours of fun for you and your child and can be played in many ways, depending on your child's age. The 50 puzzle pieces are the perfect size for little hands. Made of thick, sturdy cardboard, this alphabet puzzle has highly-detailed and colorful illustrations of many fun-loving animals, as well as letters of the alphabet.… More »

12 months & up. The Fun Time Musical Telephone with Lights & Sounds is the ideal toy for children who love music and songs! This musical multi functional toy phone will help teach your child cause and effect, as well as their numbers and animal names. The Fun Time Musical Telephone has 15 unique sound effects, plays 8 songs and has spinning shapes. This playset comes equipped with 2 AA batteries, so it's 100% ready to play. Toy Phone features handle made for children to easily carry. Requires… More »

12 months & up. The Shape Sorting & Matching Egg Playset helps small children learn colors and shapes, while developing hand dexterity and logical problem solving skills. Children match the top and bottom of these 12 easy-to-grasp eggs by aligning the different colors and shapes. These toy eggs are made of high quality, durable, non-toxic, BPA free plastic and contain no sharp edges. Egg Playset comes in a lifelike toy plastic egg carton that measures 11.6" x 4.3" x 3.0".… More »

5 years & up. The perfect travel toy just got even better! The Plus-Plus® Travel Case With 100 Plus-Plus® Pieces & 1 White Base plate is the perfect companion to take to restaurants, road trips, or anywhere else on the go. The durable fabric exterior over a flexible, but rugged case features a convenient carry handle. The unique Plus-Plus shape design allows kids to construct 2D or 3D and even curved structures. Bricks come in a mix of 6 different basic colors. The travel case includes… More »

5 years & up. The perfect travel toy just got even better! The Plus-Plus Travel Case With 500 Pieces & 2 Base plates is the perfect companion to take to restaurants, road trips, or anywhere else on the go. The durable fabric exterior over a flexible, but rugged case, features a convenient carry handle. The unique Plus-Plus shape design allows kids to construct 2D or 3D and even curved structures. Bricks come in a mix of basic and neon colors. The travel case includes 100 Plus-Plus pieces… More »

2 years & up. Encourage matching, memory, concentration, and cognitive thinking with these wonderful super-sized cards complete with friendly animal faces. With easy-to-follow rules and colorful illustrations, this is a great beginner game for young children. Start with two or three pairs and then add other animals as the child's skills progress. For extra learning, have children identify the animals as they match them. The included handy box with handle makes it easy to store the cards. Cards measure 6" x 6".