Infants & Toddler Care

2 years & up. Foster a child�s innate enthusiasm for the natural world with the enchanting Reading Tree and 4 benches. The lofty tree provides an instinctive, organic reading space in any classroom. A comfortable four-cubby bench* with vinyl back and soft, comfortable seat cushions easily attaches to the base of the tree and is ideal for reading, quiet play, or small group activities. The shelves within the tree trunk are perfect for displaying favorite books or toys, and two rows of branches… More »

Authored by Paul A. LeBuffe and Jack A. Naglieri, this manual provides essential information on the development, administration, scoring, interpretations, and utilizations of DECA-C results in assessment, eligibility determinations, intervention planning and outcome evaluation. Chapters: Introduction; Development and Standardization; Psychometric Properties; Administration and Scoring; Interpretation; The Use of the DECA and DECA-C within the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Model. Copyright… More »

18 months & up. Every creation needs a foundation! Two large building plates -- one red, one green -- provide the perfect foundation for learning through play. Can be used with all kinds of LEGO® DUPLO® based products. Size 15" x 15" (38 cm x 38 cm.) 2 pieces.

250 songs to use everyday stored in an accordion style box to make your favorite CD easily accessible. Theme songs include morning songs, farm, alphabet, numbers, science, animal, birthday, playtime, bathtime, good morning, silly songs, number songs, nursery rhymes, classical and more. 20 CD set.

3 months & up. Cooling relief to soothe infants' gums. Multiple textures to massage gums and relieve teething pain. Chill in the refrigerator for extra relief. Flexible and safer EVA teether filled with sterilized water - Made without PVC and hormone-disrupting BPA, BPS, BPF, BFDGE, NOGE, or BADGE additives for your baby's health and safety.

With the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS® tool, early childhood programs have an accurate and reliable way to assess teacher-infant interactions, a primary component of positive early experiences. Developed for use with children from birth to 18 months, the CLASS® Infant tool specifically focuses on how teachers engage with infants and support their learning and development during everyday routines and activities. With clear guidance and background information, this manual… More »

8 months & up. Soft, calming colors and shatterproof mirrors encourage children to engage in activity. Measures 10"H x 40"L x 20"W. Blocks (item #32600) are sold separately.

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.

Our Carolina birch wooden tables are durable and well crafted. The solid birch side apron and 1.75" square legs keep it sturdy. Easy to clean laminated top. Furniture glides prevent scratching floors. Matches our entire birch collection of furnishings. Minor assembly required. Clean with a mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Seats 4.

An insightful resource which offers over 400 tips, ideas, and activities to help infants and toddlers move smoothly through the day. Includes book lists on different topics and great ideas to help parents and teachers deal with big transitions in the child's life, such as separation anxiety and more. Age focus: Birth - 24 months. 168 pages.

12 months & up. Adorable Emergency & Construction Truck Tailgate Trio Sets, each with their own personality and googly eyes. Children can link all vehicles together for follow-along fun. Features include real axles and wheels for true rolling action plus magnetic connectors at the front and back to allow them to line up and be pulled along. Vehicles each measure 2.75"H x 4.5"W.

Birth & up. These plush ocean animals are ready to give lots of soft, snuggly hugs. Just spread their arms open wide, give the chest a little squeeze, and watch the arms instantly snap around to give you a hug. These ocean animals can hug around your wrist, backpack, and so much more. Surface washable. Size: 8". Animals may vary.

18 months & up. The Baby Monster is full of personality and ready to help children cope with their anxiety and fears. It features a huge mouth with an air-filled squeaker full of different sounds. Children can write or draw their troubles on a piece of paper and feed it to the Baby Monster--he can hold on to their worries for them! Hand wash using mild soap and water, air dry. Measures 13"H x 8"W 8"D.

Quality materials and durable construction is the basis for this table with 1.5" thick high-pressure laminate tabletop surfaces and rounded bumper edges for safety. Black trim and black legs. Legs adjust in 1" increments and have cushioned glides for easy movement. Seats 4.

Each chapter describes an issue that infants face every day, making this a perfect resource for all infant providers. There are scenarios that illustrate the challenges and suggest solutions to meet baby's needs while learning about the developmental stages. This hands-on resource is for infants 6 weeks to 18 months old and for your resource library.

This indispensable book helps you develop areas important for the growth of 12 to 24 month-old areas such as language, creativity, coordination, confidence, problem-solving, and gross motor skills. Toddlers will experience the joy of discovery on every fun-filled page! Paperback. 256 pages.

Discover the natural curiosity and enthusiasm of toddlers and twos as they explore creative art experiences designed just for them. In this updated, color edition of First Art for Toddlers and Twos, you will find more than seventy-five art experiences, with lots of variations that add to the fun and tips for making the activities run smoothly. There's even a chapter of special adult-made props, such as an Art Baggie Book to display a child's artwork and a Tabletop Easel made from a pizza box to… More »

Birth & up. These zoo animals are ready to give lots of soft, snuggly hugs. Just spread their arms open wide, give the chest a little squeeze, and watch the arms instantly snap around to give you a hug. Animals can hug around your wrist, backpack, and so much more. Surface washable. Size: 8". Animals may vary.

Open the door to teaching infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds successfully with these 300 activities linked to the latest development in child development. Observe what your children are already doing, then give them varied opportunities to develop at their own pace. This book outlines a typical development sequence in ten domains: social/emotional, fine motor, gross motor, language, cognitive, sensory, nature, music and movement, creativity, and dramatic play. Chapters on appropriate curriculum… More »

1 year & up. With more than 250 songs, rhymes, and chants, this book is a fun way to enrich toddlers' language experiences. By incorporating songs, chants, and rhymes into the classroom, teachers provide opportunities for children to develop every aspect of reading readiness and literacy. While the selections themselves are a great way to enhance the development of literacy skills, the follow-up suggestions for story time, outdoor play, music and movement, and literacy extension activities will… More »

Over 225 fun-filled games for the babies in your care. Games encourage bonding, coordination, motor skills, and more. This book shows providers how to build important developmental skills, stimulating activities to nurture and build self-confidence, coordination, social skills, and much more. Paperback. 286 pages.

Features 700 experiences and activities that are perfect for infants from birth to 18 months and organized by developmental areas which are essential building blocks for development. The appendix is full of songs, rhymes, recipes, sign language, recommended books and family connection resources. 272 pages.

12 months & up. The wooden block has been reinvented in a way that combines modern STEM qualities with a favored classic! Safely embedded inside each block are magnets with north and south poles. This encourages children to experiment with science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Watch children's imaginations unfold as they invent, create, evaluate, and build. Designed in the USA. Made in the Honduras from sustainable -sourced hardwoods and safe, non-toxic water-based lacquers (for… More »

Explore, inquire, and experiment alongside your toddler using the simple ideas in "50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers". Written specifically for parents, the activities in this book will lead to infectious excitement and enthusiasm for learning! Using objects easily found in most homes, this collection of purposeful play experiences will help toddlers to develop key skills at their own pace and to make unhurried, important discoveries. Each activity in this book features easy-to-follow… More »