New Arrivals

Calm and in Control provides strategies to help children in a preschool or kindergarten classroom learn to regulate their emotions and behaviors. Some children need help recognizing that something is upsetting or overly exciting. Others may have difficulty knowing how to calm down and take control of their emotions or behaviors on their own. Discover how to create a nurturing and consistent environment that supports children as they navigate learning, social interactions, and impulse control throughout… More »

Equity means individuals get what they need to succeed. As early childhood classrooms and programs become increasingly more culturally and linguistically diverse, educators need ideas for connecting with families to learn what children need. The more families are engaged, the better the outcomes for children. Early childhood administrators and teachers collaborate to create equitable and inclusive learning environments where children and families feel welcome. Building Equitable Early Learning Programs:… More »

Learn how to rethink discipline policies, strengthen team spirit, and implement policy changes with Developing and Implementing Effective Discipline Policies, the workbook companion to the award-winning book Effective Discipline Policies. Written for early childhood administrators and principals, trainers, coaches, and consultants, this book can help guide your policies to success! Using the five-step model, discover how to use the data gained from the unique Teaching and Guidance Policy Essentials… More »

Sofia and her siblings can barely wait for nightfall because they want to fill a jar with fireflies. Once Mars flickers and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her whole family venture out into the night to find and catch fireflies. All the while, the fireflies light up the sky like a glittering galaxy. Enjou this thoughtful story about engaging with nature in fun yet responsible ways. The book also includes informative end matter that tells readers how to find fireflies and protect their habitats. 32 pages.

These Canvas Panels feature a 250gsm, 100% cotton, triple primed, acid-free canvas. The medium grain textured surface is ready for use for your creative projects. Simply Canvas Panels are rigid boards wrapped in canvas fabric offering excellent value for money. Designed for oil and acrylic painting, but can also be used for mixed media, collage, impasto and other heavy textures. Size 8" x 10".

18 months & up. Make playtime an adventure with the Wooden Puzzle & Stacking Games! These all-in-one puzzles and games encourage young children to develop hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and building skills. The chunky pieces are designed for little hands to grip and are wide enough to stand on their own. The customized slots for each piece in the wooden puzzle trays also make for easy storage. Each tray measures 8.3"L x 8.3"W x .5"H. Available individually or as a set of 3.

3 years & up. If the balls in your ball run need an upgrade, the Ball Run Wooden Replacement Ball Pack has you covered. Featuring 16 wooden balls, this pack will enhance the play experiences and creative possibilities that children have with magnetic tile collections, especially the Colorful Magnetic Tiles Ball Run (300872).

Birth & up. Awaken babies to the world of their senses with the Teethimal Pop Pals and Spin & Rattle Teether. The Pop Pals provide interesting teethable textures for babies to explore, and they have popping bellies that are sure to captivate babies' attention. The Spin & Rattle Teether is fun to shake and easy to hold, and its softly textured petals are perfect for teething. It's never too early to introduce babies to their senses, and these toys are a great way to spark sensory exploration!

Multi-colored beads cascade through the clear tube creating fascinating visual tracking opportunities while enhancing listening skills. Measures 16.46"H.

3 years & up. Perfect for classroom or home DIY crafts involving t-shirts, cloth bags, shoes, hats, and more. Color soft pen is suitable for outlining and coloring. The ink dries naturally after use. Includes 12 different odorless colors.

18 months & up. Fill the funnel and watch the wheels turn! This sand and water wheel is the perfect toy for your classroom sand and water table. Pour water, small stones, and sand in the funnel slowly to start off and then faster and faster and study the different ways the wheels react. Made from high-quality, non-toxic plastics. Includes: Double sand and water wheel and removable funnel. Size: 5.25"L x 8.13"W x 14"H.

18 months & up. The 2" Translucent Uppercase Letters are perfect for little hands to learn how to write uppercase letters! Pieces feature raised edges for easy pick up. Tracing exercises best done on a light panel. Colors may vary. Each letter measures 2"L x 1.5"W x .25"H.

3 years &up. Enjoy over 1 hour of bubbles with the Fun-Finiti Bubble Machine.  Includes 2 ounces of bubble concentrate which makes 20 ounces of bubble solution to enjoy as soon as you open the box!  The No-Spill design means more time to play with less mess. Requires 4 AA batteries not included.

This is an exceptional sketch book with a trendy neon and black poly cover and back. Each book contains 75 perforated sheets of heavyweight, acid free drawing paper. The spiral binding lies flat so you easily sketch on either side of the pages. This book is perfect for sketching and drawing with dry media. Measures 12�L x9�W.

The ideal beginner or small project pack of all purpose hot glue sticks.  Versatile to use to secure delicate materials such as balloons, ribbon, lace, even children's crafts at lower temperatures.  Will adhere to stronger wood and metals at higher temps.  

Enjoy creating new projects with those still learning how to use hot glue without possible risk of very hot glue.  This kit includes 12 cool shot glue sticks to get you started on any projects that don't need very hot glue for affixing materials. 

Organize your schedule in the latest fashion with this chic 128 page wire-bound  teacher planner. Includes yearly planning, monthly planning, weekly planning, notes, communication logs, double-page checklists, graph sheets, 16 tab stickers, 9 to-do list stickers, and 21 accent stickers. Measures 11"L x 8.5"W.

The clever Extend™ Faucet Extender, essential for young children who need a little help when washing their hands or brushing their teeth. The flexible attachment is designed to work with practically any faucet, bringing the water flow closer than ever before. As an added bonus, it's effortless to install and remove. No more standing on tippy-toes to reach the water, because this faucet extender helps get water flow within reach! Each pack contains 2 faucet extenders.

Take children back in time while teaching them critical skills with this Dinosaur Floor Puzzle. Featuring beautiful, original artwork, this puzzle will improve children's gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination as well as strengthen their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The puzzle measures 3' x 2' when fully assembles, and all 48 extra-thick carboard pieces have an easy-to-clean surface.

Ages 3 years and up. Feel at ease with your little learner playing in the cleanest dirt! Each bag includes 1.5 pounds of play dirt and three garden tools.

2 years & up. Perfect for water exploration! Let children experiment with these fun water color changing tablets. Set of 20 colorful tablets and 2 animal dispensers with safety caps to keep the tablets secure. Tablets are nontoxic, non-staining, and easy to clean. (Additional tablets sold separately, 300457)

2 years & up. Perfect for water exploration! Let children experiment with these fun water color changing tablets. Set of 40 colorful tablets which are nontoxic and non-staining. Can be used alone or with the Color Buddie dispensers that are sold separately. (Kaplan item, 300456)

3 years & up. These colorful Magnetic Marbles are so much fun to play with! Set of 24 Magnetic Marbles are great to use in learning activities at school and during at-home play. Incorporate Magnetic Marbles into sensory play centers, early science explorations, counting, sorting and fine motor development activities. Assorted colors; red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and purple. Each marble measures 0.625" in diameter.

18 months & up. Teach young scientists about magnetism and how it works with this set of 6 Colorful Magnetic Wands! Each magnet can pick up small items such as paperclips, bingo chips, screws, and iron shavings. Promote hand-eye coordination and problem-solving in younger classrooms by using the magnetic wands to pick up larger items. Each magnetic wand features an easy grip plastic handle and measures 8"L x 1"W.