Infant & Toddler

2 years & up. Make friends with children from around the world, mixing and matching the chunky puzzle pieces to make many different combinations. Each friend is dressed in clothing that recognizes a different culture -- China, India, Native American, Africa, Mexico, and the USA. Each 3-piece child measures 6"H x 3"W. Set of 6 puzzles.

18 months & up. Create an inspiring art center with this beautifully crafted, multi-sided easel. The adjustable, upright surface allows children to draw and paint with the fine movement enjoyed by professional artists and the ability to fully focus on their creation. Soft plastic clips secure papers in place while children create their works of art. Plastic paint cups are removable and easily washable once painting is done. The plastic trays are also removable for easy cleaning. Knobs on top sides of each easel panel twist and slide vertically to adjust painting surfaces to a comfortable height for each child in the class to be accommodated. When a child stands upright to paint or draw, they can easily adjust their line of sight from the canvas in front of them to their source of inspiration. Ships ready to assemble. Clean tray and paint cups with warm water and mild soap. Measures 20"W x 49"H x 23"D. Paint trays are adjustable from 14"H to 22"H.

Increase your child safety with this set of durable Ultra Clear Outlet Cover Plugs for Child Care Safety. For total outlet protection, these child care safety aids cover an outlet with clear plug covers. Teachers and other adults can access the electric outlets, but children will be kept out. This set of covers also prevents children from poking inside the outlets. 12 pack.

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. Encourage color recognition and fine motor development. A set of activity card(s) is included listing all of the benefits and many hands-on activities.

2 years & up. Children can maneuver magnetic balls through intricate, nature-inspired mazes. The Nature's Paths Magnetic Leaf Mazes each feature organic shapes, and authentically-inspired routed paths. Use the attached magnetic wand to navigate the maze's twists and dips while practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Encourage deeper problem solving and critical thinking while solving all three different mazes. Wooden construction and shatter-resistant, clear-view tops make this toy a safe, interesting addition to any environment where young children learn and play.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Squares - Natural set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. Children can stack, balance, create patterns and learn about shapes and colors while experimenting and exploring using this set. A perfect companion to building activities, loose parts play or traditional block play, this vibrant toy set bridges the gaps between various play patterns. Combine with other Discovery shapes and stacker sets (sold separately) to expand possible play outcomes.

12 months & up. Round shape sorter makes sorting shapes fun! Includes 12 colorful, chunky shapes for sorting in the 6" diameter ball. Twist open to retrieve the shapes. Develops hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Colors may vary.

12 months and up. Introduce important skill building to playtime with the My First Shape & Stack Set. This set includes 3 delightful toys that will both engage and educate children. The Shape Sorter Tray and the My First Shape Sorter will give little learners accessible ways to connect pieces with matching holes, and the Stacking Learning Cups will provide a colorful way for children to create an eye-catching structure.

Smart Stack contains 300 sheets of 9" x 12" heavy duty construction paper in eleven different colors. Assortment includes: 50 of white, 40 of red, 40 of green, 30 of yellow, 30 of blue, 25 of orange, 25 of black, 15 of brown, 15 of pink, 15 of sky blue, and 15 of violet.

3" compact crib mattress features: bound and stitched edges prevents moisture from passing through, made from virgin foam with no chemically added flame retardants, nylon reinforced, ultra durable vinyl is water resistant and easy-to-clean, dense foam provides the ultimate in support and comfort, antimicrobial vinyl provides superior hygiene, and hypoallergenic and phthalate free. Meets or exceeds all federal flammability standards without added chemical flame retardants, such as tris, to provide clean, quality air for baby. Measures 38"L x 24"W".

12 months & up. With two shapes and nine colors, the Toddler Flower Twist Sorter allows endless possibilities for stacking and sorting. These colorful sorting pieces promote fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, color recognition, and shape recognition. Sized perfectly for small hands, these pieces can help children gain confidence in their counting and sorting skills. Children can sort by color, shape, or size with the 7 flowers and 7 gear shapes.

Add the convenience of washability to Kaplan's high-quality paint. It won't streak, crack, or rub off and dry to a satin finish, and they're so thick you may even want to add water for additional mileage. Kaplan Tempera Paints are non-toxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D436). Made in the USA.

Updated to reflect the latest research about how children learn, the revised edition of 125 Brain Games for Babies is a fun-filled collection of ways to develop the brain capacity of infants. Included are everyday opportunities to nurture brain development in the critical period from birth through twelve months. Each game and sensory experience presented includes an annotation on the latest brain research and how the activity promotes brain power in babies. Paperback. 144 pages.

Birth & up. Brighten your infants' world with these lively crafted rattles. Simply stretch the band and attach to infant's wrist or ankle allowing babies to explore movement and sound effortlessly while they rattle. Made with soft, comfortable materials that are gentle on delicate skin. Each rattle is made to be machine washable for easy clean up. Encourage sensory exploration. Includes ladybug, pig, frog, dog, cow, and butterfly themed rattles.

With the increase in both parents working outside the home during the last two decades, infants and toddlers are spending more time together in infant/toddler programs and family child-care homes. From Biting to Hugging will give you effective strategies to help you take advantage of this peer time. Enhance the quality of peer experiences in infant/toddler group settings. Create responsive adult-child relationships and environments. Encourage positive social emotional development and learning. Teach infants and toddlers how to be in healthy, enjoyable relationships. Learn strategies for gently handling challenging behaviors. 192 pages.

18 months & up. This Shape Sort and Lace features an array of colorful tactile beads that easily thread through the lace. This unique toy helps to build confidence while supporting the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The texture of the pieces also provides sensory development. Encourage children to identify the colors of the pieces and create their own patterns. Included: 12 Jumbo Beads and Lacing String.

For the littlest learners, everything is an activity--feeling a rock, trying to lick a bubble, smelling a flower, or poking sand. In this book, teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers will learn how these simple explorations support cognitive and vocabulary development. The book explains heuristic learning--discovery by trial and error--and how to encourage this type of learning to boost development. Through his explorations, the child is answering some fundamental questions: What is this and what can I do with it? Later, he will add to his knowledge: What else can this do and what can this become? This is cognitive development in action! Age focus: 0-3. Paperback. 80 pages.

2 years & up. Can you match the sounds to the objects? The Rainbow Sound Blocks feature five blocks with colorful acrylic windows and inset objects for experiencing five unique sounds. The chunky design is ideal for little hands to grip for shaking, building or displaying in and out of the smoothly sanded wooden box. Put the blocks away in the handy wooden box. Encourage children to build their fine motor, sensory and identification skills. Measures 4.75"W x 2.75"D x 9"H.

Make children's artwork part of your classroom decor with the Premium Solid Maple Wooden Art Display Bar. This sturdy bar is a great way to affirm artistic expression and encourage further creativity. Its soft, plastic clips will gently hold masterpieces in place without damaging them. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Measures 36"W x 4"H x 1"D.

The 4" deep wood drawer provides additional storage and has heavy-duty steel guides. Assembly required. Please note drawers (33490) and casters (33489) may not be used together for the Safe & Sound crib, it must be one or the other.

18 months & up. Enrich dramatic play through inclusion with these adorable, multiethnic dolls. Featuring sweet expressions, soft huggable bodies, and a one piece romper, these cuddly dolls make the perfect friends for little learners. Children will love caring for these dolls, from feeding them to singing them to sleep; the possibilities for play are endless. Multiethnic set includes Hispanic, Asian, African American, and Caucasian. Dolls are 11" long. Available individually or in a set of 4.

18 months & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. This set universally connects with other builders. Smallest block size is 1.25". 72 piece set.

2 years & up. Enhance traditional block play with a set of wooden blocks inspired by Roman, English, Middle-Eastern and Asian architectural styles. Special curved blocks, arched accents, and unique pieces in the Architectural Unit Block set encourage children to engage their imaginations or to recreate classic building styles they have previously seen. Combine with traditional unit block sets (sold separately) to multiply the build possibilities.

Make puppet play possible with this Wooden Puppet Stand. Puppet play is an invaluable addition to a preschool classroom for many reasons (including language development and emotional expression) but finding storage for puppets can sometimes be difficult. With space for 8 puppets, this Wooden Puppet Stand helps solve that problem by giving puppets a home when they are not part of classroom activities.