Outdoor Learning

Add more materials to your arts and crafts corner with these assorted fabric-weaving ribbons. These bright-colored ribbons come in a variety of fabrics. This set promotes sensory experiences, fine motor development, and more. Set of 25. Each measures 1 yard with assorted widths. Ribbon styles may vary. Use with the Outdoor Weaving Frame, 70678.

3 years & up. Turn playtime into active fun with the Fubbles Fun-Finiti Bubble Machine! This machine produces a steady stream of non-toxic bubbles for over an hour, creating lively play that delights little ones. The included bubble concentrate makes enough solution to start bubbling right away, while the no-spill design helps minimize mess and maximize play time. When children run, chase, and burst bubbles, they are not just having fun; they are developing important early skills. As bubbles float and drift, children practice tracking objects with their eyes, improving hand-eye coordination by reaching or popping bubbles, and build gross motor skills through walking, running, and jumping to catch them. Watching the bubbles rise and fall supports visual tracking and focus, helping little ones sharpen their attention and visual perception. Whether played outdoors or inside, the Fubbles Bubble Machine offers safe, easy cleanup and endless opportunities for active, imaginative play.

The Critter Barn habitat is perfect for outdoor discovery activities. Children will love using this safe case for catching butterflies, caterpillars, beetles, or small animals to bring inside for observation during a science lesson. Built in light for day and night use plus a built in magnifier makes watching critters fun.  The lid is ventilated and can hold water. 3 button cell batteries included.

4 years & up. This earth-friendly kit gets children ready to garden with components that are all certified organic. The plant is quick to sprout, easy to grow, and will produce their harvest early on compact plants. Sprout inside, and then plant the whole pot in the ground when it's ready -- no waste! Each kit includes a coconut coir pot, a corn-based germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, and informative instructions.

3 years & up. Bring creativity outdoors with these Sidewalk Chalk Sets! Featuring bright, bold colors and a new anti-roll shape, these chalk sticks are perfect for drawing both fine lines and broad strokes. Sized just right for small hands, this washable chalk lets children decorate sidewalks, driveways, and playgrounds with ease. It's a fun way to encourage color recognition, creativity, and outdoor play.

3 years & up. Create big, bold art outdoors with this Jumbo Chalk - Set of 5! These oversized chalk sticks are easy for little hands to grip, making them perfect for sidewalk art, hopscotch, and creative outdoor play. Each stick features a smooth texture that glides easily across pavement, driveways, and sidewalks, leaving bright, colorful marks that wash away easily with water. Encourage children to explore colors, express creativity, and develop fine motor skills while having fun outside! Includes: 5 jumbo chalk sticks in purple, red, blue, green, and yellow. Measures 7.5"H x 2" Diameter.

2 years & up. Encourage active outdoor play and fundamental movement skills with durable Playground Balls. Made from long-lasting, all-rubber material, these classic 2-ply balls help promote gross motor functions, hand-eye coordination, collaborative play, and throwing and catching skills. Children can use them for familiar games such as four corners, kickball, hot potato, four square, and more, creating engaging opportunities for healthy exercise and outdoor fun. Easy-to-clean construction makes them a practical choice for learning environments. Playground Balls are available separately in five sizes: 7", 8.5", 10", 13", and 16".

3 years & up. Get children moving, balancing, and building coordination with the Balancing Paddle and Ball Set. This 8-piece set encourages children to balance balls on paddles while walking, turning, or navigating simple obstacle courses. As they play, children develop essential skills like hand-eye coordination, color recognition, focus, and body control. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, this set supports both independent play and group activities, making it a versatile addition to classrooms. Designed with young learners in mind, the paddles are easy to grip and sized appropriately for small hands, allowing children to succeed while being challenged. Set includes four paddles and four balls in four colors.

Easily evaluate the quality of outdoor environments with this helpful and convenient Additional Scoring Protocols Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale. This tool is great for use in assessing the quality of early childhood outdoor environments. This POEMS scale can also be used as a design and planning guide for teachers and administrators. Set of 10.

Designed as a self-study, this scale is intended to raise the quality of outdoor children's environments and promote their use in teaching, research, and practice. Includes a user guide, the scale and scoring protocol, reliability and validity information, and a technical assistance manual for program improvement and planning. Addresses environments for children age 3-5 years. (Additional Scoring Protocols sold separately.)

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.

These smaller versions of adult working gloves are made to help protect little carpenters' hands. Fits most 3 - 5 year olds. Available individually or as a set of 2.

18 months & up. Designed for toddlers, this colored chalk features an easy-grip handle, large cone of color, and a detachable ring for replacing chalk when needed. Six colors: white, blue, orange, yellow, pink and green. Chalk refills are also available.

2 years & up. An easy-to-tote watering can is the perfect prop for budding gardeners. Colors may vary.

Attracts bumblebees, birds, and butterflies. Mostly seedless. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 400 mg per pack.

3 years & up. Jumbo 64 oz. size. Create huge, long-lasting bubbles with the included wand, or use to refill your other bubble toys. Fubbles Bubbles contain no dyes, are non-toxic, and meet all federal and state safety standards, so you can feel confident they're safe and fun for kids to enjoy. Bottle colors may vary.

3 years & up. Draw with bright colors on any glass or reflective 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.

3 years & up. Child size cotton gardening gloves have elastic wrists to ensure a comfortable fit and the gloves stay on. Gloves measure 3.5" W x 8.25"L.

18 months & up. Time to get to work! Kids can create a beautiful, grand garden with this adorable watering can, gardening shovel and rake. Children can grow flowers in their garden, or even fruits and vegetables! This Earth-friendly gardening set is tough enough to last for generations to come and makes a great outdoor activity addition for the class. Watering can includes a cotton rope handle. All items in this set are made of 100 percent recycled plastic. Dishwasher safe. BPA free, phthalate free and PVC free. Made in the USA.

Low growing and keeps animals and insects away. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 30 mg per pack.

Grows easily and quickly. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 150 mg per pack.

4 years & up. This earth-friendly kit gets children ready to garden with components that are all certified organic. The plant is quick to sprout, easy to grow, and will produce their harvest early on compact plants. Sprout inside, and then plant the whole pot in the ground when it's ready -- no waste! Each kit includes a coconut coir pot, a corn-based germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, and informative instructions.

Recycle old newspaper into perfect seedling pots. Simply wrap newspaper around the wooden cylinder, tuck the excess paper under, and press into the base to secure. You are now ready to fill the pot with soil and plant your seeds. When the seedling is ready for transplanting, plant in the garden, newspaper pot and all! Made in the USA.

Create beanbag targets, obstacle courses, use as distance markers, and so much more! For use indoors or out, get kids up and moving in a variety of games and activities. Ideal tool for social distancing in settings with children. Each shaped set of vinyl mats comes in 6 colors. Square mats measure at 12"W, while the circles and stars measure at 9"W.