Science, Discovery & STEM

18 months & up. Introduce young builders to magnetic construction, sensory exploration and social emotional expression with the comprehensive toddler STEM set, Grippies® Shake, Build and Curve. Connect large and small sized magnetic rods to each other or combine them with the overmolded metal ball connectors. The variety of rod styles create a unique structural, rounded and acoustic building experience. Encourage magnetic, auditory and tactile exploration through patterning and 3D construction.… More »

12 months & up. Authored by experts, these engaging books are thoughtfully designed to grow alongside your budding STEM learner. Each page features multiple levels of text, making the content accessible and adaptable as their understanding and curiosity expand. Perfect for introducing young minds to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, these books provide a foundation that evolves with their learning journey.

12 months & up. The Natural Architect Panel Set is designed to complement and expand play value of the Rainbow Architect Blocks. Used in between rainbow block shapes, these add another layer of exploration and creativity to open-ended building.Each shape group includes 6 pieces and the large set includes 24 pieces.

6 months & up. Set of 8 connecting rainbow tubes that help develop STEM, stacking and visual tracking skills. Encourages curiosity and cause and effect exploration as water runs through tubes, spinning different parts in the center of each one. Individual tubes are approximately 3". Includes 8 pieces.

2 years & up. Children can experience many fascinating optical discoveries about color, light, reflections, and more with these 5 easy to hold framed panels. Each durable plastic frame measures 7.75" x .625" and contains either an unbreakable mirror, see-thru acrylic colored panel in red, yellow and blue, or a multi-faceted panel for visual explorers. Includes activity guide.

18 months & up. Toddler STEM toy Grippies® Links features easy-to-stack and connect magnetic construction blocks and two sizes of magnetic characters to encourage both building and dramatic play. Encourage pattern recognition and simple to complex construction concepts alongside dramatic play with the secured magnetic building pieces. With soft, over-molded plastic textures and tactile grips in four bright colors, Grippies® Links are perfect for small hands to grasp. The blocks pivot… More »

2 years & up. Bring the outdoors indoors with this set of weather stones. These stones depict all types of weather including rain, show, lightning, and sunshine. Their small size and pleasant feel invite children to touch and hold them, which gives adults a chance to talk with them about the weather pattern on the stone they're holding. Such interactions will reinforce children's understanding of the weather. Stones are approximately 2" each. Colors may vary.

18 months & up. Introduce young builders to organic construction and social emotional expression with the curved shapes of toddler STEM toy Grippies® Curves. Inspired by shapes found in nature, the colorful curved rods with secure magnetic ends encourage magnetic and tactile exploration through patterning and 3D construction. With cute faces on the over-molded metal ball connectors, toddlers can create expressive characters or expand their builds. The tactile, soft touch pieces make Grippies®… More »

12 months & up. The wooden block has been reinvented in a way that brings new life to a favored classic! Safely embedded inside each block are magnets with north and south poles. This allows children to "click" blocks together or repeal blocks away from each other. Watch children's imaginations unfold as they create big and tall creations. Click wheels on and off to create any number of mobile creations. Encourages open-ended play, hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and sharing.… More »

Birth & up. Children will be fascinated by the distorted reflection from this set of mirrored silver discs. Set of seven discs come in graduated sizes and have slightly flattened centers. Constructed of stainless steel, they are lightweight, smooth, and durable. Discs can be used for stacking, sorting, and sensory play. Sizes range from 2" to 5.5" diameter.

2 years & up. Gather these Animal Friends together for fun sensory and imaginative play! This set of beautifully sculpted animals will engage learners with their tactile nature. Children can sort and match the animals according to their habitat or characteristics, create characters for each creature, and engage in storytelling activities. Ideal for promoting language development and discussion. Each piece is crafted from a unique stone mix for durability. Set includes eight figures measuring between 1" - 3"H.

18 months & up. Toddlers will create unique building experiences with this fun set of Grippies® Shakers. They can explore sound and movement while watching the sensory beads rattle their way down the magnetic rods through clear plastic windows. By connecting the magnetic rods to each other and combining them with the over-molded metal ball connectors, toddlers can build interesting models. Great for exercising their auditory, fine and gross motor and engineering skills. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.

12 months & up. The wooden block has been reinvented in a way that brings new life to a favored classic! Safely embedded inside each block are magnets with north and south poles. This allows children to "click" blocks together or repel blocks away from each other. Watch children's imaginations unfold as they create big and tall creations. Encourages open-ended play, hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and sharing. Designed in the USA. Made in Honduras from sustainable-sourced hardwoods… More »

6 months & up. Introduce children to the wonders of metamorphosis with the Caterpillar to Butterfly plush. Inspired by Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", this soft plush starts as a cuddly caterpillar but simply unzip and flip and it transforms into a vibrant butterfly! This engaging toy makes the perfect companion for storytime allowing children to follow and reenact the caterpillar's journey. Machine washable.

2 years & up. What fun it would be to find dinosaur bones in a sand table! Perfectly sized for toddlers, this set of 12 bones comes in 4 different lengths, the largest one 4.75" long. Use for sorting, measuring activities, and sand play. The smooth surface makes them perfect for sensory experiences.

18 months & up. Learning just got more fun! This set of pebbles is perfect for sorting, sensory discovery, color identification, counting, and sand and water play. The set is made up of 36 smooth, transparent pebble shapes in 6 different colors and 3 sizes. These pieces can also be used for light table learning. Pebbles are approximately 2"W.

Birth & up. This series of colorful, real picture board books, introduces children to simple concepts.Educators are prompted to ask questions and engage children in conversation, guided by each of the themes. Each board contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Titles may vary.

Wave formations and soft-colored liquids bring soothing motion and wonder to the Grippies magnetic building platform for toddlers. The tactile and sensory building pieces imply fluid figures, dancing and balancing, adding an exciting set of social-emotional possibilities to the STEM-based play. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and… More »

18 months & up. When provided with rich, beautiful materials, the possibilities for discovery are multiplied. This set of translucent discs encourages children's relationships with nature through organic patterns and colors. Durable enough for continued use indoors or outdoors, this 20-piece set interacts beautifully with natural light or light tables, and is the perfect addition to loose parts play. Children can work on patterning, color recognition, and seriation as well as engage in tactile… More »

2 years & up. Provide young explorers with the ultimate adventure companion! Complete with a level, a compass and a magnifying glass, this compact, multipurpose loupe is just the right size for little hands to be able to bring on every indoor and outdoor activity.

2 years & up. Children can learn about aquatic life through play with the Magnetic Matching Fossil Stone set. Interesting textures, a subdued natural color scheme, and authentic replicated fossils will spark a deeper interest in science activities inside and outside the classroom. Set features 8 matching sets of fossil stones, that when opened, reveal a fossilized imprint of different species of fish and aquatic life. Encourage color matching and shape recognition while children learn about… More »

2 years and up. Journey through the natural world with this set of Nature-Inspired Loose Parts. The stones in this collection focus on three distinct natural environments: the sea, the forest, and the winter landscape. This variety gives children tremendous freedom to engage with whichever environment they choose. They can also mix the stones to create a snowy sea or a wintry forest. The choice is theirs!

2 years & up. Smooth-sanded, over-sized beechwood Jumbo Sensory River Stones feature inset, nature-inspired textures. Children can engage in sensory play while practicing stacking and balancing and strengthening their tactile differentiation. A beautiful, subdued color palette furthers the possibilities for organic connections during natural play. Smallest stone measures 5.125"W x 2.5"D x 1.125"H, largest stone measures 7.625"W x 3.75"D x 1.75"H.

12 months & up. Stack the six colorful cups into a tower and drop the balls in the top to see where they come out. Twist cups to watch balls roll down into different sides of the base of the tower for an exciting surprise. Slow rolling balls are easy to track. Children practice coordination, motor skills and cause and effect.