Science, Discovery & STEM

12 months & up. Children can explore sound and cause and effect relationships using this set of Sensory Egg Shakers. Each naturally-colored egg is filled with a different material, creating different sounds and various weights for toddlers to explore. Sized just right for little hands, these textured eggs also provide opportunity for tactile exploration.

18 months & up. Children can explore the behaviors of light and color through the geometric pieces in the Light and Color Geo Set. The smooth, transparent pieces made from solid acrylic are sized just right for little hands. Recognizable shapes that fit together enhance building activities and encourage the development of simple math skills like pattern building and size relationships. Combine with other Light and Color sets to expand the possibilities for meaningful play.

2 years & up. Children can learn through play with the Magnetic Matching Fossil Stones 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 6 matching sets of fossil stones, that when opened, reveal a fossilized imprint of a different species; Megalodon Tooth, Tyrannosaurus Rex Claw, Ammonite, Trilobite, Gastropods, and Velociraptor Claw. Encourage color matching… More »

18 months & up. Children can explore the behaviors of light and color through the pieces in the Light and Color Cylinder set. Smooth, transparent pieces made from solid acrylic are sized just right for little hands. Enhance building activities while encouraging the development of simple math skills like patterning. Combine with other Light and Color sets to expand the possibilities for meaningful play.

2 years & up. Encourage experimentation and curiosity with an authentically inspired set of Big Bones. Exploration of big bones can be an engaging and educational experience for young children, sparking their curiosity about the natural world and fostering a deeper understanding of anatomy, history and science. Children can take this easy-to-clean, weighted set outside for exploration with messy materials like dirt, mud, or water, or use inside during loose parts activities. A variety of lengths… More »

2 years & up. Enhance science lessons and encourage conversations about the life cycles of familiar favorite creatures with this set of 3 Lifecycle Puzzles. Each puzzle features smooth-sanded, nesting pieces that stack into the larger wood cookie. Beautiful, easy-to-understand illustrations show a frog, butterfly, and a turtle at different phases of their life, starting with the egg stage and ending with the adult version of the bug or animal. Sized just right for little hands, this is the perfect… More »

18 months & up. Children can explore the behaviors of light and color through the pieces in the Light and Color People set. Smooth, transparent pieces made from solid acrylic are sized just right for little hands. Subtle people-shaped pieces enhance traditional block play or loose parts play by adding a simplified element of dramatic play. Encourage imagination while exploring color relationships. Combine with other Light and Color sets to expand the possibilities for meaningful play.

Encourage tactile exploration and sensory development with this colorful set of Textured Mix and Match Balls. Perfect for infants and toddlers, these educational sensory toys allow children to explore different textures, strengthen fine-motor skills, and understand size and color relationships. This easy-to-clean set promotes interactive play and cognitive development. Simply screw together the pieces to build matching balls or mix them up to create new combinations. The set includes 4 smaller balls… More »

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. Activity card(s) 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. The soft, illuminated surface of a light table draws toddlers in, stimulating their sense of sight. It enhances their ability to observe and explore colors, shapes, and textures in a way that's visually captivating, helping to improve their sensory processing skills. Adult supervision. (Prism bricks and plates sold separately.) Minor assembly required. Measures 25.5"L… More »

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 5.5" color paddles, 24 three dimensional translucent shapes, 48 building connectors, and stackable plastic 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 card(s) 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 and up. Connect young children to the world around them with these nature-inspired Crinkle Leaves. The colors, textures, and sounds in this collection will encourage young children to discover all the sensory experiences the leaves have to offer, such as shiny surfaces and stimulating patterns. Set includes 30 leaves. Largest leaf measures 5" x 3". Smallest leaf measures 3.75" x 3.75".

2 years and up. Inspire curiosity and creativity with the Tabletop Sand & Water Table - perfect for sensory play, early science exploration, and imaginative adventures. Designed with durability in mind, this compact table is crafted from a tough blend of Poly+, polycarbonate plastic, and stainless steel hardware, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor play. The non-slip base provides added stability on tabletops or floors, helping to minimize spills and maximize fun. Whether scooping, pouring,… More »

18 months and up. Encourage innate play patterns and stimulate sensory exploration with these Plush Sea Stars. The high-contrast colors, assorted textures, and compelling auditory components of these stars will strengthen toddlers' fine motor skills and introduce them to a variety of colors and shapes. Large star measures 12" x 12" x 2", medium star measures 6" x 6" x 1.5", and small star measures 3" x 3" x .5".

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 and up. Show children the life cycle of a butterfly with this Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each piece features an authentic specimen that depicts a life stage. Children must correctly connect the pieces to one another to see the butterfly's life cycle from start to finish. As children assemble the puzzle, they will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W… More »

2 years and up. Inspire in-depth scientific exploration with the Organic Textures Discovery Set. Featuring 22 authentic plastic replicas of seeds, shells, coral, fossils, and more, this set enables children to examine the objects and textures of the natural world in any environment - whether that be in the classroom or outside in substances such as sand, water, and dirt. Largest piece measures 4.1"W x 1.3"H x 3.8"D; smallest piece measures 2"W x 2"H x 3"D.

2 years and up. Create beautiful, nature-inspired designs with this set of 6 Mushroom Organic Pattern Rollers. Each roller in this set has its own unique patterns that children can stamp or roll onto malleable substances like sand, clay, and play dough. These rollers will enable children to make their own unique imprint on their surroundings while also developing fine motor skills and creative thinking skills.

2 years and up. Put nature in children's hands with the Moth Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each acrylic piece in this puzzle displays a different stage of the moth's life cycle. Children must correctly connect the pieces together to see the whole life cycle. As they investigate how a moth becomes a moth, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W x .6"H x 1.4"D.

2 years and up. Give children a smooth, solid play experience with this collection of Natural Sorting Stones. These stones are perfect open-ended play companions. Children can examine their colors, shapes, and textures; use them to create a stony structure; or do anything else their imagination dictates. The smooth surfaces of these stones will make children think they are getting one right out of a stream. Stones come in 3 different sizes. Largest stone is 3.25".

2 years and up. Bring in-depth nature exploration to the classroom with the Honey Bee Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Using 4 acrylic pieces, this puzzle shows the honey bee's life cycle from start to finish. To see the whole cycle, children must correctly arrange and connect the pieces. As they put the puzzle together, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1" W x 1"H x 2.4"D ; smallest piece measures… More »

18 months & up. Encourage toddlers to develop and strengthen their pincer grasp and fine motor skills with these All-Weather Jumbo Tweezers. Molded from new Poly+ material, these are the perfect companion for indoor and outdoor activities. Easy-to-hold tweezers feature textured, extra large grips for small hands. Set includes 6 tweezers. Each tweezer measures 5.7" x 2.3" x 1.1".