Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Act out the first day of preschool with D.W! Read the BRAND NEW D.W. BOOK about D.W.'s first day of preschool and then spend the day in her classroom. Help D.W. put her lunch box in her cubby, play dress-up, learn ABCs, use the bathroom, have a snack, have a nap and play on the playground. What a busy day! Based on Marc Brown's classic books and the PBS KIDS® hit show.

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 »

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 »

Birth & up. Encourage your children to expand their imagination with these diverse, friendly companions. The Cuddly Playdate Friends promote fine motor skills, social-emotional development, and dramatic play. These friends are a perfect addition to any interactive storytime. Each soft, huggable doll comes with their own little animal friend, a removable two-piece outfit, and shoes. The material is washable and dryable on low heat. For an extra activity have children point out the color of the… More »

8 years & up. The Spirograph® Deluxe Set inspires artists of all ages to create beautiful intricate designs. The distinctive wheels and rings of the Spirograph® cleverly combine the principles of art and mathematics in a way that has inspired and delighted generations. Put your paper in place, choose a ring and one of 19 different gears to mix and match patterns and pen colors to create a unique and awesome image. Comes with 19 gears, 2 rings,  built in storage, 3 ounces of Spiro-Putty,… 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. Brown Bear is ready to introduce this classic story by Eric Carle in a brand new form! 4 of the tiles can build the Brown Bear character while the opposite side of each tile has pictures to help re-tell the story. This set also features tiles with colors on one side and the matching animal from the story on the other. Encourage the development of story sequencing, creativity, and color recognition. Includes 16 tiles compatible with all Magna-Tile sets. Tiles measure 3"L x 3"W.

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.

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 »

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 »

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite instrumental songs and 6 of his favorite classical songs. Through these two musical books, children will discover great composers and classic children's songs. Songs include 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'Fur Elise', 'Ode to Joy' and many more. Each book comes with… 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.

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 »

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! In the Farm Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 5 of his favorite farm animal sounds, along with his favorite animal sounds song. In the Cute Animals book, explore 5 of his favorite cute animal real-life sounds and 5 beautiful textures. Through these two musical books, children will discover textured illustrations and animal… 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 »

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 »

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.

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 »

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 »

Birth & up. Your little one will surely enjoy the Moosey Soft Plush & "How to Hide a Moose" Board Book - Plush & Book Set. Next to cuddly companions, books are about the most cherished gifts youngsters hold dear. This adorable and extremely soft moose was created special, to be a cuddly companion for the "How To Hide A Moose" board book. The soft toy is 14" long with embroidered eyes and bean bag inside. The "How To Hide A Moose" board book is a story… 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 »