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Nature to Play™ Mud Kitchen
Item: 32986
Status: In Stock
$924.95
3 years & up. Bake a mud pie, mix up some leaf soup, and inspire growing imaginations with this sturdy Mud Kitchen. Use the Mud Kitchen's large work surface and sink with removable plug to incorporate messy materials such as mud, sand, and water into collaborative outdoor play. Store mud tools, buckets, and Nature to Play™ Crates on the convenient accessory shelf and spacious bottom shelf. Complete with a weather-resistant finish and made from weather-resistant, thermally modified wood… More »
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Nature to Play™ Workbench
Item: 32987
Status: In Stock
$999.95
3 years & up. Get messy, hammer a board, and create lasting friendships at this durable Workbench. Use the Workbench's large, sturdy surface for collaborative mud, sand, and outdoor play. Store mud tools, buckets, Loose Parts, and a Nature to Play™ Crate on the convenient accessory shelf and bottom shelf. Made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®, and featuring a weather-resistant finish, this Workbench is the optimal spot for a group of rough-and-tumble kids and perfect for rugged,… More »
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Nature to Play™ Water Trough System
Item: 32999
Status: In Stock
$559.95
3 years & up. Explore physics and the principles of cause and effect by pouring buckets of water down the Water Trough System. Watch waterfalls flow or block trickling streams with muddy barricades for open-ended exploration. The Water Trough System is designed to work with the Water Tower to provide unlimited opportunities for kid-lead, water-based activities. Made from thermally modified wood by Thermory®, and coated with a weather-resistant finish, the Water Trough System is optimal for… More »
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Nature to Play™ Water Tower
Item: 33296
Status: In Stock
$559.95
3 years & up. This durable, kid-activated Water Tower gives children the means to control and understand water flow. Let children fill their own buckets during water-based activities or send water trickling down the Water Trough System. The Water Tower easily attaches to a standard garden hose, making it a simple, easy-to-use water source. Solid construction of thermally modified wood by Thermory® and a weather-resistant finish make the Water Tower optimal for rugged, outdoor use. Measures… More »
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Discovery Weaving Frames
Item: 35523
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Children can experiment with layering, patterning, and abstract expression using Discovery Frames. Large, translucent frames in square, triangle and circular shapes feature notches and holes for weaving and lacing using the twine strings included in the set. Layer found loose parts and natural materials (not included), furthering a child's organic connections. Enhance creative play with 6 double-sided concept cards providing creative inspiration. Square frame: 8.6"W x 8.6"H,… More »
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Sorting Shells
Item: 61081P
Status: In Stock
$7.50 - $27.95
3 years & up. Look under the magnifying glass to see the different details of the shells or use for counting, sorting, and up-close viewing. These genuine, assorted sea shells come in different sizes. Available in a set of 12 or a set of 48.
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Musical Flowers
Item: PL576P
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$1,736.00 - $6,842.00
Size: Between 19" - 26"W, 11" - 15"D, 37" - 48"H. Weight: Between 28 lbs. - 37 lbs. Available individually in four colors (indigo, orange, turquoise, and yellow) or in an ensemble of all 4 colors. Choose between In-Ground Mount or Portable. Assembly Required.
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Musical Butterflies - Each
Item: PL1073P
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$1,662.00
The Butterfly Collection features four different butterflies, each having a distinct musical chord, size, height, and color. When they are struck they emit a rich, long-sustaining gong. The Butterflies add both a sculptural and aesthetic design that invites users both young and old to create music in an outdoor environment. Each butterfly is sold separately. Features: all abilities, all ages, sculptural, interactive play, durable, and perfectly tuned. Butterflies measure 16"-21"W x 16"D… More »
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Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning
Item: 99353
Status: In Stock
$34.95
Children are spending less time being outside in nature, playing, imagining, and learning about their surroundings. Instead, they're spending more time with tablets, televisions, and overly structured routines. This book shows practical and strategic ways educators can create rich, explorative, and interdisciplinary learning through extensive outdoor experiences. Learn how to develop and implement a nature-based curriculum to support children's optimal learning, from start to finish. Age focus:… More »
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Tenor Tree
Item: PL1052P
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$6,842.00 - $7,099.00
A musical forest comes alive with the 3-sided Tenor Tree. Ringing the green aluminum leaves creates bright, sustaining tones with a range of 12 notes divided into three harmonically pleasing chords. The anodized finish of the aluminum leaves are intentionally designed to create a natural leaf appearance that offers an aesthetic color contrast with the brown tree trunk. Three mallets are conveniently placed so 1 to 3 users can enjoy creating music together. Features: All Abilities, All Ages, Sculptural… More »
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Adjustable Sand and Water Table and Accessories
Item: 92752P
Status: In Stock
$32.95 - $559.95
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.
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Kaplan Gross Motor Skills Kit
Item: 12395
Status: In Stock
$219.95
3 years & up. Take the fun outside with this exciting gross motor kit. This kit includes 12 sturdy 24 inch hoops, 6 rubber playground balls, 6 rhythm ribbons, 6 super 8' speed ropes,10 numbered bean bags, 4 sidewalk chalks, 8 juggling balls and 5 foam sport balls. Children can play soccer, kickball, football, beanbag toss, and more! This kit promotes gross motor skills, fine motor skills, balance, hand-eye coordination, color recognition, math skills, creativity, and collaborative play. Activity… More »
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Classroom Thermometer
Item: 46332
Status: In Stock
$9.95
6 years & up. This large wall-mount thermometer clearly gives temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Recessed tube prevents accidents. Temperature ranges: -40 to 50 degrees Celsius and -40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Use indoors or out. Measures 15"H x 3"W.
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Student Magnifiers - Set of 12
Item: 90565
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. Student Magnifiers feature dual lenses with 3X and 6X magnification. Each measures 2"W x 0.25"H x 4.5"L. Set includes 12 student magnifiers
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Shapes and Colors Discovery With Water Beads, Stones, and Squares
Item: 86391
Status: In Stock
$22.95
$19.95
4 years & up. Experience the fun and ingenuity of slippery spheres, silly squares, and jelly stones all in one convenient set. Simply add water and watch in amazement as they expand to as much as 200 times their size! Fun to bounce, roll, stack, and mix. They even slip, slide, and explode. Completely reusable, just dry them out and hydrate again and again. Environmentally friendly. Includes an informative guide. Trays are not included.
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Crayola® Easy to Wash Off Window Crayons - Single Box
Item: 88605
Status: In Stock
$7.95
3 years & up. Draw with bright colors on any glass or mirror surfaces with these exciting Crayola® Easy to Wash Off Window Crayons for Glass Surfaces. These window crayons don't smudge and dries instantly. When children are finished creating unique art masterpieces, the crayons wash off with a damp cloth. These crayons promote fine motor skills, creativity, imagination, and color recognition. Assorted colors: blue, green, black, red, and yellow.
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Creature Peeper
Item: 46346
Status: In Stock
$12.95
4 years & up. Keep your creature for a short time, then let it go. This bug viewer allows children to see the bug two ways, from the top or from the side. It is watertight, so children can view tadpoles or small fish. The peeper is escape proof and won't break or tip over. Great for show and tell. Comes with a beetle replica.
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5-in-1 Outdoor Measure Mate
Item: 36227
Status: In Stock
$59.95
4 years & up. This brightly colored and easy to use 5-in-1 measuring tool will be your new classroom favorite. Children can work together or individually to learn basic math concepts such as measuring distance, depth, height and width. Children will have hours of fun as the use the tool to measure anything outdoors! The easy to take a part tool includes two caliper jaws, one trundle wheel with bird footprint tread, one handle/base, one measuring stick (centimeters and inches shown), one colorful… More »
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Outdoor Weaving Frame
Item: 70678
Status: In Stock
$279.95
With safely rounded corners and a powder-coated finish, this unique weaving frame serves as a creative focal point both indoors and out. Natural items found out doors enhance sensory experiences, fine motor development, and opportunities for patterning, color recognition, math and problem-solving skills. Frame measures 48"W x 36"H.
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LED Head Lamp
Item: 00841
Status: In Stock
$12.95
6 years & up. This LED head lamp is perfect for any adventure. Features 7 LED lights, adjustable strap and beam. It is compact and light weight for hands free light. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). LED lights bighrtness level is 20 lumens.
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Aluminum Bubble Bottle Multi-Packs - 12 Refillable Bottles
Item: 148160
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. The Bubble Tree Original Aluminum Bubble Bottle Multi-Packs - 12 Refillable Bottles are perfect for year-round use. The bubble solution is non-toxic and safe for the environment. Includes (2) 6-packs of refillable aluminum bottles that are each pre-filled with 4 fl oz of Bubble Solution with bubble wand affixed to cap. Each 6-pack measures 5.3" x 5.15" x 3.56".
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Safari Ltd Telescope Replica
Item: 46342
Status: In Stock
$12.95
A high quality telescope for seeing long distance. Precision polished lenses made in Italy product a sharp, clear image. Sliding scope adjusts for a powerful 15x magnification with a 4 foot field of vision. Telescope extends from 8" to 15.5". Color may vary.
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Durable Plastic Activity Bin - Set of 4
Item: 40773
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$114.95
Versatile sand and water play areas, storing and carrying toys and manipulatives, or accommodating messy play. Plant seedlings, explore nature collections, make mud pies, or build fairy houses -- this set of 4 large bins provides an endless array of uses. Includes red, green, yellow and blue bins. 22.5" L x 19.5" W x 6" D.