Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

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 and up. Children can create linear, geometric and 3D builds using the uniquely flexible BendiBeads. Made from translucent plastic, these colorful BendiBeads come to life when used during light play. Elastic strands can be twisted, connected, stretched and manipulated during hands-on play indoors or outdoors. Set includes 12 strands, each measuring 1" Diameter x 8"L and 10 double-sided cards with example builds.

3 years & up. Children can build iconic vehicles using the Snap Block Vehicles - 32 Piece Set. The chunky, beechwood blocks in this set are lightly painted with a matte finish and completed with metal snap hardware. Children can follow included build instructions to create a truck, car, boat or helicopter, or combine pieces to create imaginative transporters. Metal snaps hold tight for additional dramatic play opportunities using built block vehicles. Set includes 32 blocks and 4 double-sided build cards.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Stackers - Natural Tall Arch set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. The heightened arch shapes encourage children to explore relationships in balance and organic geometry. With a gradated, nature-inspired color scheme this arched set bridges the gaps between various play patterns and brings a new life to light play. Sets include 5 solid, arched pieces and double-sided… More »

18 months & up. This set of five multicultural vests offers a collection of patterns and materials from around the world. As children begin to notice differences such as gender and hair color, this is an opportune time to share examples of diversity in an effort to teach children to respect, accept, and celebrate diversity.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Stackers - Natural House set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. The pentagonal inspired shapes encourage children to explore relationships in perpendicular and parallel forms. The simplified, house-like shapes innately suggest a dramatic play community theme, bridging the gaps between various play patterns. Bring new life to light play with sets featuring a gradated,… More »

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Stackers - Rainbow Arch set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. The curved shapes encourage children to explore relationships in balance and organic geometry. This arched set bridges the gaps between various play patterns and brings a new life to light play. Set includes 5 solid, arched pieces and double-sided inspiration cards complete with ideas for play, relevant vocabulary,… 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 »

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 and up. Children will love helping with a set of cleaning tools sized just right for them! Made from solid birch, this realistic set features real bristles and overmolded handles that are comfortable for little hands to hold. When clean up is done, children can hang the tools using the included storage stand. Set includes a broom, mop, duster, handheld broom, and dustpan. Stand measures 10"L x 10"W x 30"H.

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. Create a softer environment with the look of wood, but without splinters or sharp wooden corners to worry about! Whether it's a castle for figurines or a jungle village, your child will be occupied for hours in endless adventures. Children of all developmental levels will enjoy creating soft structures with our 80 piece high density foam blocks. Each block is 1.5 inch thick.

3 years & up. E-I-E-I-O means fun on the farm! Spark your child's inner farmer as they have fun building their own barn consisting of a pig, cow and rooster, all while planting STEAM skills! With Magna-Tiles® Structures, the possibilities are endless! While your child plays, they strengthen STEAM and problem-solving skills. Every tile is printed on both sides so that each piece can complete the pattern, no matter its orientation. This set contains 1 six-inch square, 22 three-inch squares,… More »