Infants & Toddler Care

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.

The Nature Walk Lesson Plan & DVD Set

9 months & up. Brighten up your water table and discovery time with cute friends that light up! The soft, squeezable dinosaur and unicorn feature water-activated lights that change color when placed in water.

12 months & up. Promote collaborative play with this exciting Sturdy Waterproof Play Table for Sand and Water Sensory Exploration. This durable table promotes messy play, sensory learning, and fine motor skills. Encourage children to build in the sand and splash around in the water. Have them describe how each element feels. Include sand and water accessories for extra fun! Table top is made from marine grade material that is completely weather resistant and will not fade from the sun. Remove… More »

18 months & up. Children will love pushing around this one wheel wheelbarrow! This wheelbarrow is easy to clean, very stable, stackable, and has no sharp corners. Ultra strong and highly shock-resistant. The single wheel is designed for exercises that develop balancing skills. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, this wheelbarrow is perfect for play and storage.

Birth & up. Introduce colors and friendly companions to tummy time with this amazing Double Sided Soft Mat Bright Colored Cushioned Area with Activities. This soft mat is complete with textures, a speaker, a soft mirror, friendly animal companions and more! Your child will love exploring the features of each square or simply lounging against the comfortable cushions. Hand washable. Measures 60"L x 40"W.

Birth & up. These plush little friends with soft fabrics and embroidered faces and eyes are sized perfectly for infants and toddlers! Each puppet is approximately 5.5"L. Machine washable. Set includes monkey, giraffe, elephant, and bear puppets.

Birth & up. Terry Cloth pullover bibs will let your toddlers enjoy food and discover learning how to eat it without you worrying about the mess. Each bib has a jungle animal design on it to add some fun to cleanliness, and with the pullover style, they can't rip it off in the middle of meals. Durable terry cloth fabric absorbs spills and messes and is easy to clean. Pullover style provides a comfortable fit without snaps or ties. One size fits most - measures 10.75" W x 14.75" L… More »

12 months & up. Keep babies busy with this set of different textures and fine motor activities to explore. Designed to develop hand and finger movements to manipulate and match. Excellent for developing perception and coordination skills and classifying and observing.

2 years & up. Tilt the board or use the magnetic wand to guide balls to each construction vehicle, learning colors and basic counting while practicing fine motor skills. Use the attached wand to guile the balls through the maze. Match the colors to the construction vehicle. Each vehicle has a number and a corresponding number of balls that color. Great for developing problem-solving skills. Board is approximately 9.5" square.

12 months & up. Babies will love the Little Tikes® Baby Builders™ Explore Together Blocks™! This set includes 16 large blocks, perfectly sized for little hands to build and play. Building set features many tactile activities for little ones; a bee slider, door that opens and closes, butterfly with movable wings, clock with movable hands, dial that makes noise and more! The fun animal designed package doubles as a storage container, allowing for fast and easy clean up. Building… More »

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 »

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite instrumental songs and 6 of his favorite classical songs. Through these two musical books, children will discover great composers and classic children's songs. Songs include 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'Fur Elise', 'Ode to Joy' and many more. Each book comes with… More »

2 years & up. A wood stacking game and moon landing play set all in one! Pieces stack easily as children practice problem-solving and fine motor skills. Also great for open-ended play and storytelling. This set is beautifully crafted from sustainably harvested rubberwood and finished with water-based stains. Largest piece is 8". Includes 13 pieces.

An activity can pass the time. an experience can change a life! This book turns activities into experiences and celebrates each child's development while taking into account the relationships between the caregiver and the child. Paperback. 176 pages. 192 pages.

These anywhere clips are perfect for holding paper on an easel. Simply insert paper and the clip holds it in place. Slide the paper to the side to remove. Peel and press to adhere to surface. Set of 10 clips. Color may vary.

This resource book offers you the benefits of the most current research on child development, featuring helpful tips and techniques to foster your child's growth.

2 years & up. Introduce young children to early math concepts such as basic sequencing, counting, shapes recognition, simple patterning and color recognition with the Felt Fun Shapes & Colors. This set includes 1 flannel board, 18 concept cards, 36 large shapes, 36 medium shapes and 36 small shapes. All shapes are in assorted colors. 127 pieces total.

2 years & up. These hand puppets make up a perfect play set to help children and caregivers role-play together! Four simple glove puppets in zoo animal, farm animal, and career themes make it easy and so much fun to act out scenes, practice new vocabulary, and spend quality time playing together. Great for motor skills and self-confidence too! Made with brightly patterned, washable fabrics and built to last, these soft and sweet hand puppets are sure to be go-to toys for years to come. Enriches… More »

Child proof your home, classroom, or child care center with care using this helpful Safeguarding Kit Multi Surface Coverage for Home and Classroom. This kit includes all the necessary materials to keep your place safe for little ones. These items allow grown up access to cabinets, electrical outlets or doors, but keep children out. The kit includes a pack of 12 clear outlet plugs, 4 door knob covers and 2 cabinet flex locks.

This 46" wide by 23.25" high partition is perfect for providing economical and effective sanitary protection. Ideal for use in early learning environments and childcare centers on wide tables. Perfect for encouraging social distancing. Acrylic panel sits in fitted groove within its 15mm base. Panel is removable for easy cleaning. Partition is made in USA.

Understanding infant and toddler behavior can be a challenge. But this Innovations book provides teacher with a more thorough understanding of the knowledge base that informs early childhood practice. Focusing on the development of children from birth to age three, Innovations gives you an in-depth guide to the early childhood field which begins to address these challenging behaviors in developmentally appropriate ways. Paperback. 372 pages.

It's never too early to read to a child, especially when you have Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s! The youngest children love the repetition of words and experiences that stories provide. Contains a resource of activities for 80 popular age-appropriate children's books and 240 ways to s-t-r-e-t-c-h the stories in new ways to enhance the learning process. (Books are not included). Children reap amazing benefits from being exposed to reading at an early age, and Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s makes reading… More »

This best selling book comes with 2 CD's featuring 50 songs. Children will build a strong foundation in skills such as listening, imagination, coordination, and spatial and body awareness. Accompanying songs are sure to get children up and moving! 500 pages.