Infants & Toddler Care

2 years and up. Encourage both physical and social development with a classic Playground Ball. This versatile ball will help children develop gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination while also fostering social skills through multiplayer games such as four square and kickball. This multipurpose ball can serve as the foundation for limitless play possibilities. Available separately in various sizes.

18 months & up. These six friends ready to go on adventures along with the neighborhood's dog and cat! These figures in brightly colored clothing are great for role-playing activities and developing oral language skills. Encourage dramatic play and fine motor functions with this easy to grip set of neighborhood friends. Use these figures in a lesson about the importance of diversity, friendship, and getting along. Each friend measures 2.75" tall and twists at the waist. 8 pieces.

6 months & up. Toddlers will enjoy this smartphone designed just for them. Features 16 icons (each with its own sound), on/off button, and low volume to protect hearing. Requires 2 AAA batteries (included). Available individually or as a set of 2.

18 months & up. Encourage dramatic play and fine motor skills with these easy to grip Old MacDonald's Farm Finger Puppets. These farm animals are great props for interactive storytelling. Have children make the noises of each animal as they use them. This six-piece finger puppet set includes five farm animals (pig, chicken, sheep, horse, and cow) and a farmer. Great to use with the nursery rhyme "Old MacDonald Had a Farm". The set is made from soft vinyl. Farmer is 3"L.

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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.

Help your children to sleep with comfort using these extra soft Cotton Material Jersey Compact Size Crib Sheets with Elastic Edges. These 100% cotton crib sheets are made of a gentle jersey material. Your children will sleep with ease as they relax against the compact size fitted sheets. The sheets are complete with full elastic edges to get a perfect fit. Available in blue, ecru, white, green or an assortment. Measures 24"L x 38"W.

10 months & up. Six colorful buddies that are soft and squeezable. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. Perfect size for small hands. Approximately 3"L x 2"H. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. Empower children to explore new imaginary worlds with this assortment of finger puppets. Including animals from the woods, the farm, the safari, and the past (dinosaurs!), this collection enables children to take on the characteristics of a variety of animals. As they pretend to be other creatures and formulate stories, children will develop significant cognitive and social-emotional skills. Set includes 20 finger puppets.

E-DECA is the web-based application in which all Devereux Early Childhood Assessments can be entered online by both teachers and parents. The e-DECA completes all scoring, generates reports, suggests research-based strategies for both school and home settings, and stores your data in a secure database. Select to receive research-based strategies that support the Conscious Discipline methodology OR that align with the Head Start Learning Outcomes Framework. Features: score record forms quickly and… More »

Connect your Create-A-Space™ furniture items to any storage unit using these connector tabs. Sold as a pair and includes hardware.

While most activity books encourage indoor explorations, countless adventures and learning opportunities await outside! Going for a walk or exploring the local community can bring about much more than just exercise. Little Walks, Big Adventures helps you teach your toddler about his/her surroundings through fun and adventurous local explorations, outdoor games and activities that promote and enhance learning. Parents and caregivers will help their toddlers enhance their vocabulary, language skills,… More »

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.

Caregiver-child interactions are critically important in promoting cognitive, language, and social-emotional learning in young children. With examples and detailed explanations, "The Best for Babies" illuminates the behaviors and interactions that teachers or care providers should provide for the children in their care. The book offers an easy-to-use checklist to assess each teacher-child interpersonal relationship and the ways caregivers offer learning and living experiences for young… More »

18 months & up. Help this lovely ladybug become more colorful! This fun toy's pegs come in a variety of colors and will fit into the holes in the ladybug's shell. When children put the pegs in the holes, the ladybug transforms into something vivid and new! The variety of colors will strengthen color recognition, and the numbers on each peg will bring counting into playtime.

18 months & up. Add an exciting element to children's exploration while inspiring them to view the world in a whole new way with the All-Weather-Kaleidoscope Loupes. Shatter-resistant plastic lenses and soft-touch overmolding make these the perfect companion for little hands during outdoor and indoor discovery. Set includes 2 of each type of lens. Each loop measures 2.4" x 2.4" x 2.4".

Easily dispose of soiled diapers with this convenient Non Toxic Easy Tie Poopy Doo 200 Diaper Disposable Refill Bags. These non toxic bags make diaper changes a smoother experience. The diaper bags lock in wetness and are easy to tie. Each bag is complete with a light powder scent to double down on stopping odors. way to dispose of soiled diapers. Set of 200 refill bags.

12 months & up. Colorful, textured stacking cups help children develop hand/eye coordination. Includes 5 cups for stacking or nesting fun. Also great for sand and water play. Stacked cups measure 12.75" tall. Colors may vary.

Add the convenience of washable paint to a rainbow of colors that won't streak, crack, or rub off with this bright-colored set of Kaplan Washable Non-Toxic Tempera Paint Gallon Assortment. These gallons are great for refilling bottles of paint or filling smaller containers. Painting is great for encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, arts and crafts, and imagination in the classroom. Spark creativity in young artists. Available individually, in a set of six, or a set of eight. Kaplan Tempera… More »

6 months & up. Set of 9 chunky blocks are easy to grasp, stack, and squeeze. Each brightly colored cube has raised tectured patterns, images, numbers, and shapes for sensory development and exploration. Phthalate-free vinyl blocks are easy to wipe clean and measure approximately 2.25" square. Colors and styles may vary. Set comes in vinyl bag for easy storage.

This book has been written for all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers, and twos, including special educators and educators working with typically developing children. It specifically addresses the needs of children with developmental delays, as well as those children at risk for developing special needs. Each chapter includes experiences and activities that are common to settings where infants and toddlers learn. The strategies provided are easy to use and apply to all children.… More »

12 months & up. Round shape sorter makes sorting shapes fun! Includes 12 colorful, chunky shapes for sorting in the 6" diameter ball. Twist open to retrieve the shapes. Develops hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Colors may vary.

Updated to reflect the latest research about how children learn, the revised edition of 125 Brain Games for Babies is a fun-filled collection of ways to develop the brain capacity of infants. Included are everyday opportunities to nurture brain development in the critical period from birth through twelve months. Each game and sensory experience presented includes an annotation on the latest brain research and how the activity promotes brain power in babies. Paperback. 144 pages.

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 »