Early Language

2 years & up. These puppets are a great way for children of all ages to learn about diversity through interaction and play. This set of eight puppets represents four multicultural groups of children with aspects of their culture represented in their clothing designs. For further learning, discuss the cultures these puppets represent and the history of their clothing. Puppets measure 12" long and are 10" wide with the arms spread open and embroidered eyes. Made from polyester fibers. Surface cleans easily.

2 years & up. This 26-piece set features an impressed lower case letter and corresponding American Sign Language picture. Colorful and tactile way to add variety to your knowledge of alphabets. Learning the American Sign Language alphabet develops awareness and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.  Made from sustainable rubberwood. Colors are made from vegetable dye, and coated with a non-toxic finish.

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books are sure to brighten any day! In the Black and White Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on musical adventures with 6 high-contrast images and 6 lovable animal sounds. In the Touch the Colors sound book, explore 5 colorful illustrations paired with real-life sounds and 5 sensory elements, like a shiny red firetruck, a fluffy yellow canary, or a rough green tractor. These touch-and-feel… More »

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.

2 years & up. Little ones will love learning on the go with the Talk & Teach Bus and Talk & Teach Farm -- two interactive toys designed to build vocabulary and reinforce sight word recognition through engaging, hands-on play. Each comes with 30 double-sided themed learning cards covering topics like letters, numbers, shapes, colors, foods, school items, and farm life, all of which store neatly inside the unit for easy cleanup and portable fun. With batteries included and cheerful sounds… More »

2 years and up. Encourage early language development, numeracy, and active play with this set of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags. Perfect for classroom games and activities, these beanbags help children build gross motor skills, spatial awareness, color recognition, and number literacy. Each beanbag features bilingual labeling to support early learners with colors or numerals, dots, and words presented in both English and Spanish. Whether tossing, sorting, or counting, children will enjoy physical… More »

18 months & up. These three storybook favorites, 5 Little Frogs, 5 Little Ducks, and 5 Little Monkeys, will come to life when you put them on your hand! Use this set of hand gloves for an exciting interactive story time. Watch as children become enamored with these brightly colored characters. You can even add them to your dramatic play center or in a lesson about counting for extra fun. This set is complete with 22 rhymes and finger play activity card(s). Machine washable.

18 months & up. Identify letters, make simple words, and build motor skills with the block-like shapes in the Bark Block Alphabet Letters set. Includes the 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 others commonly used in words. Made from Poly+, these letters are durable enough for both indoor and outdoor play and play with sand, dirt, water, and other messy substances. Includes 36 faux bark pieces. Each letter measures approximately 2"L x 2"W x .5"H.

2 years and up. Make literacy part of playtime with these Alphabet Beanbags. Beanbags have been a classroom staple for a long time because of the way that teachers can easily use them to create simple, fun, and enriching games that strengthen both bodies and minds. These beanbags add an educational component to these activities. Teachers can formulate games where children engage with the letters as they play games and move around the classroom. Each beanbag measures 5" x 5".

2 years & up. Early literacy begins well before a child starts school! When learning is incorporated into hands-on activities, games, and story time, even toddlers can begin to identify letters and letter sounds. With carefully selected materials and bilingual activity card(s) targeted towards each stage of development, this kit promotes learning while strengthening the bond between parent and child. An ideal way for caregivers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together.… More »

2 years & up. Fun twin-pop shapes to pop together. Great for developing fine motor skills, and early letter recognition. Double-sided to include all 26 letters. Great for fine motor practice and imaginative play. Self-checking by color. Single pop measures 4"L x 1.25"W.

2 years & up. Help children strengthen their expressive and receptive language as they learn to talk about feelings and emotions with these easy-to-hold, double-sided mirrors. One side is a regular mirror and the other side is a "fun mirror" that warps reflections giving an amusing appearance. Each unbreakable, non-glass mirror measures 4"H x 6"L.

2 years & up. Introduce young children to their first matching puzzle. These simple 2-piece puzzles are easy to match and fun to play. Each puzzle is self-correcting as no two puzzle pieces are the same. The familiar themed puzzles help build language, cognitive, eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. Each theme includes 15 puzzles to complete.

2 years & up. Learning the alphabet and how to spell has never been so fun and easy for those with little hands and big imaginations! This brightly colored wooden puzzle has individually color-coordinated letters that match up with their base spots to help develop recall and recognition skills. The chunky pieces make it easy to grasp and examine, guaranteeing endless hours of fun learning for everyone involved. Helps develop dexterity, matching skills, and concentration. Meets the industry toy… More »

2 years & up. Bring the magical world of Dr. Seuss to life with these Dr. Seuss Board Books for Individual or Classroom Reading! This set of classic Dr. Seuss Board Books introduces children to the fun of reading through his signature illustrations and rhymes. Children will love going on an adventure with different characters as they follow along with the whimsical plots. This set of books promotes literacy, creativity, imagination, and early vocabulary. Each board book contains thick pages… 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 »

18 months & up. Put llamas to work for literacy with the Snap Together Letter Llamas. Each llama has 2 parts - one with an uppercase letter and another with a lowercase letter. Children must connect the 2 parts together to make a full llama. This activity is a fun, engaging way to help children recognize the connections between uppercase and lowercase letters.

2 years and up. Make learning fun and interactive with these wooden peg puzzles. Covering numbers, letters, and shapes, these puzzles present open-ended, interactive opportunities for mathematical and literary development. Adults can use them as instructional tools, or children can play with them as a way to reinforce their learning. Either way, these puzzles will help lay critical foundations for children's cognitive development. Available individually or as a set.

Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.

Birth & up. Bring the classic Rainbow Fish story to life with this colorful soft companion plush and book set. Children will enjoy snuggling Rainbow Fish close as they learn about the importance of friendship and sharing through fun words and illustrations. The plush Rainbow Fish dazzles with his signature shimmery scale positioned amidst vibrant scales in shades of blue, green, purple, and pink. Made of short soft boa fabric with intricately embroidered accents, The Rainbow Fish reminds children… More »

These lap size board books are perfect for sharing and entertaining small groups of infants, toddlers and twos as well as with individual children that might have visual impairments. Designed for the younger child, these books are similar to big books for 3-5 year olds. These oversized board books also have larger pictures and larger print. A lap-sized book measures 10" x 9" as opposed to the traditional size of 5" x 5".

Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.

8 months & up. Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favorite song or rhyme.… More »

2 years & up. A playful way to practice fine motor skills and letter learning. Eco-friendly rubberwood animal shapes for each letter of the alphabet fit together to form one long puzzle, or can be used as open-ended block play pieces. Pieces range from approximately 1 1/2" to 3 1/2". Comes with a wooden tray for easy clean-up, storage and display. Includes 26 pieces.