Infant & Toddler

Use All About the ITERS-3 to answer your questions about the third edition of this comprehensive assessment tool. All About the ITERS-3 is organized to match the ITERS-3 by subscale, item, and indicator. Each section offers clear explanations of how to interpret each item and indicator on the scale, along with photographs of real-world settings. All About the ITERS-3 will help you use the ITERS-3 to accurately assess your infant/toddler environment in the areas of space and furnishings, personal care routines, language and books, activities, and interaction, as well as program structure.

18 months & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the Snap and Stack Thistle Block set. Children can easily fit the durable plastic bristles together to create satisfying connections and construct anything their imagination can inspire. A variety of pieces will help children develop color and shape recognition as well as size relationships and pattern building. This 220-piece set allows for large builds independently or collaboratively.

For use with DECA-IT kit for children ages 18 months up to 36 months. Set of 30.

2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from durable, easy-to-clean Poly+, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The natural tone of this compartmentalized tray creates a beautiful, subdued background for found loose parts, colorful pieces, and other interesting items. The divided tray keeps items accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose parts. Tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 2.9"H.

6 months and up. The Shell Bell Shaker set is a beautiful, nature-inspired take on classic handheld bell shakers. The shakers' easy-to-grip handles and overmolded tactile elements combine with their natural color schemes and authentically inspired details to offer toddlers a cornucopia of sensory exploration and stimulation. A gentle wobble feature encourages focus, hand-eye coordination, and balance, while identical bell sounds inspire group play and auditory exploration. Measures 2.75" 2.75" x 4.75". Available as a set of 3 or set of 6.

12 months & up. Built in animals pop up and reward a little one's curiosity! They simply press the shaped button to see an animal pop up, encouraging fine motor skills and tactile exploration. Helps little ones learning about the concept of cause-and-effect and practicing their color recognition skills. Each button requires a different action - turn, press, flip, or slide them to see which animal pops out. A fun way to introduce them to first words, shapes, numbers, and colors. Colors may vary.

18 months & up. Increase children's confidence with counting and number recognition using these nature-inspired Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters. Made in part using Poly+, this set is durable enough for both indoor and outdoor numeracy activities. Each piece has a black magnetic backing that enables convenient use on blackboards or whiteboards. Set includes pieces marked with numbers 0 through 20. Each piece measures 2" in diameter x .5"H.

12 months & up. Promote fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, matching, and spatial relations with this wooden shape and height sorter in beautiful hues. Sixteen geometrical pegs can be sorted, counted, stacked, and arranged in numerous ways on the wooden base. Encourages children to solve challenging problems as they organize the blocks. These durable wooden blocks are sure to last for years.

18 months and up. Children can practice balance as they gain confidence during gross motor activities using the Timber Trail Stepping Logs Set. The set's pieces can be arranged in endless combinations to create interesting paths and increasingly difficult obstacle courses. The textures on the logs and stones will enhance children's sensory experiences during play. Made from Poly+, this set is durable enough for indoor or outdoor use. Its non-slip bases won't scuff floors or move during activities. Straight and Y-shaped pieces measure 19" long, stumps measure 13" x 6", stones measure 12" x 9". 

2 years and up. Make diversity part of art with this set of Kaplan Multicultural Dough. The colors in this set represent a broad spectrum of ethnicities to make every child feel seen. Children can create a masterpiece that looks just like them, experiment with other colors to make something that looks like their friends, or just go wherever their imagination takes them. Includes 6 different colors and 6 tubes of dough in each color. Note: Product does not contain soy.

6 months & up. Mirrors are important tools that foster a young child's self-awareness, self-esteem, intellectual curiosity and cognitive development. Encourage crawling children and early walkers to pull themselves up using the sturdy wooden bar and discover themselves in the variety of mirrors. Leaf details add interesting and welcoming biophilic elements to the classroom. Mirror measures 40"L x 24"W x 4"D.

Birth & up. Children will relate to this lovable set of bears and matching blanket that encourages social emotional development. The four soft and colorful bears will help children identify and label the common emotions of happy, sad, angry, and scared. Have children match the bear to the corresponding color on the blanket, and discuss each emotion. Each bear is 11" tall. Machine washable.

2 years & up. Support collaborative conversation and exploratory play with this durable set of  9 bug specimens in a shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; wasp, bee, butterfly, ladybeetle, scorpion, cricket, pill bug, june beetle, and spider. Double-sided reference cards included with the set offer vivid images and fun facts to deepen observation, vocabulary, and scientific curiosity. Ideal for <strong>classroom science centers</strong>, discovery tables, or early childhood STEM activities, these specimen stones encourage children to observe, compare, and discuss the natural world. Each stone measures 2.25"L x 1.5"W x 1"H.  Also pair perfectly with the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand (sold separately) for easy display and group learning.

2 years & up. This easel is an important tool in promoting creativity and messy play. Toddlers can enjoy art activities because it is at their height. Encourage children to use their imagination and create masterpieces from a sturdy medium. Adjust the height of the double painting surfaces from 8.5" to 16" high. Minimal assembly is required. The easel folds flat for storage. Easel is 40"H, work panel is 24" W x 24" H. Mat sold separately.

10 months & up. Five colorful dinosaurs are soft and squeezable. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. For hours of toddler tub time fun, just squeeze these toys under water and wait for them to fill with water. Then, squeeze them again and watch the water squirt and splatter out of their mouths. Perfect size for small hands. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary. Phthalate-free.

2 years & up. Dramatic play feels even more realistic when kids use this colorful vacuum with real sounds. This exciting house cleaning tool encourages dramatic play, gross motor functions, and fine motor skills. Have children vacuum alongside you to learn how to vacuum. Encourage children to mimic the vacuum cleaner sounds. The 2-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner includes a removable hand vacuum that makes real sounds and has a removable dust catcher. Requires three AA batteries (included). Colors will vary.

Organize and showcase your puppet collection with the Kaplan Puppet Stand-a sturdy, space-efficient solution designed for preschools and dramatic play centers. Crafted with a durable plywood base and metal support posts, this stand holds up to 9 puppets, keeping them upright, accessible, and ready for imaginative storytelling. Measuring 12" L x 7" W x 12" H, this compact stand fits neatly on shelves and play tables, helping maintain a tidy, child-friendly puppet area. No puppets or accessories are included.

Enhance your home and classroom with these comfortable pillows in soft, woodland colors. These pillows create the perfect comfortable seating arrangement for your little readers and learners. Both the removable cover and the polyester fiber filled inner bag are machine washable and dryer safe. Safe and durable for even the toughest of readers. One year warranty. Measures 12"L x 12"W x 3"H.

2 years & up. This wooden board with colorful shapes come in graduated sizes. Children will find many ways to align these shapes and colors. Each row has shapes in one color to help children with color and shape recognition. With Match colors, shapes, and heights with 20 vivid pieces in four sizes, shapes, and colors. Encourages motor development, size progression, shape recognition, and understanding of patterns. 4"H x 10"L x 8.5"W.

18 months & up. Have a wonderful lunch with this soft Picnic Lunch Dramatic Play Food Set with Basket. This soft outdoor lunch set is complete with a crinkly banana, apple with reflection square, squeaky sandwich, and crinkly lettuce. The basket has an attached handle and lid for storing food. This set promotes color recognition, sensory learning, and dramatic play. Surface washable only.

Make nap time snug and storage time convenient. High-quality, washable vinyl cover. Sealed edges between the folds and around the other edges. Made with durable vinyl material. Easy to clean. Mats measure 48"L x 24"W. One year warranty.

2 years & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the PolyForm Star Connectors set. Children can easily fit the unique pieces into each other, building horizontally or vertically and creating exciting new shapes. Manipulating uniquely shaped objects requires children to use their fingers and hands in precise ways. The varied shapes also challenge children to adapt their grip and movement, further enhancing their dexterity. The vibrant pieces will help children develop color recognition and fine motor skills while they build spatial awareness and critical thinking skills. Set includes 35 pieces and activity cards.

2 years & up. Stay prepared for all your paper crafts with this pack of 9" x 12" SunWorks Construction Paper Assorted Pack. This bright colored paper is great for art projects such as drawing, origami, and some painting. This construction paper assorted pack includes 1 pack each of 14 different colors: black, blue, brown, green, orange, violet, red, yellow, white, pink, light green, sky blue, gray, and warm brown. A total of 700 sheets. Measures 9"L x 12"W.

18 months & up. Carry and Discover Magnification Containers are the ultimate adventure companion for children. Children can collect and closely observe natural materials, special treasures, and interesting specimens. A completely clear container and a magnifying top enhance possibilities for scientific discovery and nature-based exploration. Use this set of stacking, easy-to-clean containers during experimentation with wet and dry materials.