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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).

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

6 years & up. Create your own unique tie dye designs with this all inclusive kit! Dyes are permanent. Even after regular machine washes the colors will remain vibrant. Tie dyes are non-toxic and acid-free. Each box includes: four bright colors, pearl purple, bold orange, twisted teal, and precious pink with included bottles, soda ash for brighter colors and tie dye bag.

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.