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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 »

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.

4 years and up. A girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions, and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian Puff Puff and more. 32 pages.

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).

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 years & up. Pencils are the foundation of self-expression and new ideas. With the Ticonderoga® #2 My First Ticonderoga Jr. Pencil Set, children can draw their vision of the world! These pencils are both round and triangular making it easier for small hands to hold. These pencils are shaped for the purpose of comfort. Premium wood harvested from responsibly sourced managed sources provide smooth, even sharpening with minimal breakage. Non-toxic. 12 pencils total.

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.

18 months & up. The 3" Translucent Numbers are perfect for little hands to learn how to write numbers! Pieces feature raised edges and arrows. Ideal for use on a light panel for tracing exercises. Colors may vary. Each number measures 3"L x 2"W x .25"H.

3 years & up. Explore the beauty of bright colors, ever-changing patterns, and symmetry with this set of Metal Kaleidoscopes! By simply rotating the barrel, children can see an infinite number of color patterns. As they are captivated by these patterns, children will also develop sensory learning, exploration, and color recognition skills. Styles will vary because there are three different styles, and each customer will receive two of those styles.

Birth and up. Hello, smiling face! From laughing to cooing, from sneezing to yawning, join baby in discovering what expressive eyes, noses, and, mouths can do. With high-contrast design and engaging photographs, this title is perfect for the year youngest readers. 16 pages.

4 years and up. Magaly enjoys the yummy Cuban food her abuela has been cooking since arriving from Havana. When Magaly's sweater goes missing, she discovers that Abuela is making ropa vieja for dinner. Old clothes for dinner? Magaly needs to hide the rest of her clothes before her family eats them up. Spanish vocabulary and two delicious recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. 32 pages.

2 years & up. Use the fishing pole to hook one of the six floating fish and then reel them in! Children can use the net to scoop them up as they float. Mesh storage bag included for easy clean-up and drying. Set includes a fishing pole, 6 floating fish, a fishing net, and a mesh storage bag.