Science & Discovery

This set of 52 interactive STEM ideas will provide caregivers with a year's worth of weekly STEM activities for young children. These simple and straightforward ideas are enjoyable for families and children alike, and they're a great way to promote STEM activities for toddlers. Cards measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.

18 months & up. Freestanding table with built-in electrical lights invites children to explore color mixing, light, and shadows. Adult supervision. (Prism bricks and plates sold separately.) Minor assembly required. Measures 15"H x 25 1/2"W x 25 1/2"D.

18 months & up. Engage and color mix with the bright colors in this set! Great for use on a light table or outdoors in natural sunlight. Children will have a variety of items in which to view and learn about the world of color. Set includes 12 translucent 5 1/2" color paddles, 24 three dimensional translucent shapes, 48 building connectors, and stackable storage container.

18 months & up. This set of five vibrant and chunky garden insects introduces children to common bugs found outside. This set of easy to grip critters includes matching photo activity cards with real images and fun facts about each insect. To take learning outside, have children look around their environment and spot some of the insects on their cards. Use these award-winning insects for dramatic play as well. Insects measure 5" each.

18 months & up. The Wooden Exploration Set encourages independence and self-directed exploration. The open-ended components of this award-winning wooden set will inspire children's natural curiosity and joy of learning. Young children instinctively investigate objects that interest them and make discoveries through taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight.Toddlers crave new experiences while enjoying the comfort of the familiar. With opportunities to manipulate the objects over and over, young… More »

18 months & up. Extra-large magnifiers are perfect for smaller hands to grasp. Ideal for getting a closer view on science exploration. Approximately 8"L x 4 ?" D. Set of 6 in assorted colors.

12 months & up. Sized perfectly for smaller hands, these brightly colored Shadow Catcher Lights are the perfect beginners' flashlight. Toddlers will experience light through colorful shadows in red, blue, green, and tri-color. These exciting lights promote sensory play, fine motor skills, exploration, and color recognition. Encourage children to make shadow puppets or shapes with their hands to cast on the wall. These lights are also great to use for a nightlight. Batteries included. Set of 3 lights.

2 years & up. Introduce children to the fun of scientific discovery with their first microscope. With award-winning design, this Nature View Microscope is an exciting method of introducing STEM learning into the classroom. The three interchangeable lenses offer differing perspectives of the ten detailed nature slides. Encourage children to explore the different settings and become familiar with this beginner's microscope. The base plate rotates for varied viewpoints. Lenses include magnified,… More »

3 years & up. What fun children will have as they discover the world we live in through the eyes of the many animals in this jumbo animal set. Children can imagine watching the lion roar through the jungle, riding a horse on the farm, swimming with the dolphins, or taking care of the many pets they have at home. Activity guides provide facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Animals measure between 7 1/2"L x 3 3/4"H to 8"L x 15"H. Made out of durable,… More »

2 years & up. Invite children into a world of outdoor exploration as they seek out objects of certain colors and textures and complete early childhood sorting activities. The 24 tiles encourage three methods of discovery: by color, by texture, and by the object itself. Children can bring pieces of nature inside to sort or go on a nature hunt to find the natural items that match the words specified on the tiles. Either way, children are sure to enjoy the interactive indoor/outdoor component of… More »

18 months & up. Children will enjoy color mixing, matching, and patterning on a light table or outdoors in natural sunlight with this 36-piece set. Includes six different shapes in six vibrant colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and a storage container. Shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Pentagon, Hexagon

18 months & up. What goes up must roll down? Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy hours of educational discovery as they examine this science basic. What happens when the tubes are flat? Do the balls roll more easily through one tube or another? What happens if you place a car or cube in the tube? The possibilities are endless. Includes three tubes 24", 18", and 12" in length and 4 balls 2" in diameter of assorted colors. Adult supervision.

18 months & up. A toddlers natural curiosity will lead to hours of discovery learning opportunities with this exploration kit. Builds oral language, fine motor, sorting, and cognitive skills as toddler and caregiver discover the different sounds that are made when stacking, flipping, and striking containers of various materials and sizes. An excellent introduction to early music and science in the toddler world. Includes 3 strikers and 14 sound exploration pieces.

18 months & up. Children will delight in all the fun and engaging learning opportunities available with the Sound and Sort Stackers. Multiple senses are engaged while children listen, look, sort, and stack these 18 captivating pieces. A set of activity cards is included listing all of the benefits and many hands-on activities.

This set of 12 posters features children engaged in a variety of STEM based activities. The 11" x 17" images are perfect for children to identify with.

18 months & up. The smooth, pleasing texture of the River Rocks invites children to engage in one of the early STEM activities listed in the included set of activity cards. Children can stack, sort, and use the River Rocks in the water table and a variety of other areas in the learning environment. Children will build a strong foundation in basic science, technology, engineering, and math skills. Incorporating River Rocks into the learning environment is the perfect way to introduce STEM for… More »

This set features 12 posters showing beautiful scenes in nature. The 11" x 17" images are perfect for children to identify with nature and animals.

3 months & up. Fascination will keep babies eyes on the objects and feel the action in their hands. Exposes babies to different types of sounds. Each lightweight tube is extremely sturdy and permanently sealed for safety. From bells, beads, feathers, sparkly gems, and more, all 6 tubes have color, sounds, and movement as the objects roll inside. Develops eye-hand tracking skills and sensory perception experiences. Each tube is 16" long.

2 years & up. Bring the feel of the outdoors inside with these vibrant, real-image play mats. The polyester surface is extremely lifelike and is sure to captivate young learners. Each mat measures 59"L x 39 1/2"W.