Infants & Toddler Care

Infants and toddlers need caring adults to help them learn emotional competence-how to understand, express, and manage emotions. By supporting their development in the early years, educators can create a strong foundation that will give young children important life skills and resilience. Paperback. 152 pages.

3 years & up. This Touchless operation encourages the right length of time is spent when washing hands in the classroom, learning center, or home. This touchless timer features a 30-second, 3-phase countdown. The first phase is 5-second wet/soap, the second is a 20-second wash/scrub, and the third is a 5-second rinse. Modern LED color display, timer is water resistant with mounting options. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.

18 months & up. The natural color base and clear tub will fit in any classroom decor. Features a deep clear tub and adjustable legs from 19" to 25". Use Indoors or outdoors. Table has a 5 year warranty. Fabric Cover and Replacement Lid are also available, sold separately.

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Puppy Dog! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Puppy Dog measures 13" long.

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Sloth! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Sloth measures 13" long.

Keep the mess of sand and water from off the floor. This mat is made of a soft absorbent 100% polyester fabric that will absorb spills. Sand and water is trapped between the fabric and the bonded backing to prevent soak through. Non-skid backing also provides a firm footing. The mat is stain resistant, dries quickly and can be machine washed and dried. Available in two sizes: 45" x 58" and 54" x 72".

12 months & up. Nature Color Tapered Leg Stackable Chairs enhance both student comfort and classroom efficiency. Made with rugged polypropylene shell seats and sturdy matching powder-coated steel legs. Chairs are steel-braced on the underside for extra stability, and nylon-tipped feet help protect classroom floors. Lifetime warranty. Choose height and color.

These comfortable mats are the perfect spot for a restful naptime! Children require around 13 hours of sleep for important physical and mental development. This smooth surface aids in them getting those necessary hours of rest. Use these mats in the classroom or even at home. Encourage your children to personalize their mat and practice writing their names with the included name holder. With washable vinyl, the Rest Mat is easy to clean up from messes. Measures 45"L x 22"W x 2" thick. One year warranty.

5 years & up. Maximize your classroom space and seating options with these comfortable Sturdy Stackable Chairs Sized for Young Children. These chairs are tough and made of high-impact plastic. These stackable chairs offer comfort while providing firm back support. The heavy-gauge tubular steel frame includes non-marring, cushioned-swivel glide feet

This light wood colored stand is perfect for any classroom to display their prized puppets. Up to 8 puppets can be held on the wooden stand. Ideal for organizing smaller spaces or storing your group of puppets. Minor assembly is required. Stand measures 16"L x 6"W x 12.75"H. Puppets shown are not included.

18 months & up. Every little chef will enjoy cooking with these solid wood kitchen condiments. Perfect for introducing simple cooking and pretend play. This polished wood set would fit well into any pretend kitchen set up. Each bottle has a removable, color-coordinated cap, encouraging the development of fine motor skills. Includes 5 condiments plus tray.

Washable covers keep mats sanitary and makes rest time cozy. The fitted mat sheet has built-in end pockets to hold the sheet into place and measures 24" x 48".

Building on feedback from the field, as well as current research on supporting young children's development and learning, the authors have revised and updated the widely used Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale®. FCCERS-3 is the next-generation assessment tool for use in home-based child care programs for children from infancy through school age (birth to age 12).FCCERS-3 focuses on the full range of needs of the wide age-range of children often found in family child care programs. Further,… More »

4 - 12 years. CDC guidelines recommends masks for children in certain environments where social distancing isn't always an option. These disposable masks offer high filtration for improved protection to decrease the transmission of respiratory infections. The pleated style masks have flat, knitted earloops made of polyester and spandex materials (not made with natural latex rubber). The playful design is great for children. Recommended for 4-12 years, with adult supervision. Includes 75, three-ply masks per box.

3 years & up. The perfect surface for young artists to create masterpieces! Great for the stay home artist, or the ones who thrive with an audience at school. Stay bright white paper can be used on an easel, on a table, or unrolled on the floor. Create the best results with dry media, not paints, as the paper is too thin to absorb wet paints. Paper roll measures 18"W x 100'L.

2 years & up. Given children a beautiful, fun way to learn their letters and numbers with these Wooden ABC and 123 Blocks! These one-inch wooden blocks help young children develop letter recognition, fine motor, sequencing, and sorting skills. Also, the hand-painted artwork on each block fuses beauty with learning and play for a comprehensively enriching experience. Includes a fabric bag for storage.

18 months & up. Parachute activities promote gross motor functions and imagination. The durable parachute is made of rip-stop nylon fabric, and sewn to last through the toughest play times. Each size includes storage bag. Available in 12' with 8 Handles, 20' with 16 Handles, 24' with 20 Handles, and 6' with 9 handles.

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.

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.

In a translation approved by the authors, this is the Spanish edition of the newly revised Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale® (FCCERS-R). Designed for use in family child care programs, this widely used program quality assessment instrument is suitable for programs serving children from infancy through school-age. Following extensive input from users of the original scale, the authors have made many improvements and innovations that will make this program resource even more effective… More »

Because their vocabularies haven't yet caught up with their thoughts and emotions, young children often struggle to communicate. Sign language can help them express themselves effectively to adults and peers--without the emotional outbursts caused by frustration! This book features the latest research to equip educators and caregivers with the tools and resources to teach young learners how to effectively communicate. Paperback. 208 pages.

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.

12 months & up. Tap the balls on top with the toy hammer and listen to the melodies as they roll down or pull the xylophone out and tap directly on the keys to make your own melody. Promotes fine motor skills and problem solving skills. Made of wood, water-based paint, PA, and metal. Exposes little ones to music for the first time. Measures 9.4"L x 5.3"W x 5.9:H.

18 months & up. "Where's the duck?" "Can you find the apple?" This fun, active game helps young children learn the names of colors, shapes, animals, foods, and more while seeking and finding each match. They will build vocabulary, boost memory skills, and find family fun with this perfect first matching game! Includes: 36 large, round "Seek Me" photo cards to scatter face down around the room, and 36 matching "Find Me" cards for a parent or teacher to… More »