Outdoor Learning

4 years & up. Little insect lovers will be overwhelmed with this stampede of 45 to 60 giant-sized beetles, caterpillars, spiders, ants, flies, praying mantises, and more! Perfect for counting, sorting and arranging by size or color. Made of sturdy, flexible plastic and colorfully detailed. The resealable tube keeps all the bugs in one tidy place, and the tote strap is great for kids on the go.

Be a rabbit, frog, or cricket on these super-strong vinyl balls! Using the easy-grip handle as they bounce, children will love improving balance and coordination. When being used, it is recommended to use on a surface free of objects that could pop the ball. Comes in one color. Inflate with hand or foot pump.

3 years & up. Splish and splash with this exciting Grubs Splash Patrol Sprinkler for Fun Outdoor Water Activities. Be prepared for watery fun when you attach this durable, whimsical sprinkler to the garden hose. Children will delight as the twelve grubs spray water in all directions. This sprinkler will get children moving with some outdoor water play action! Measures 8"L x 7"W x 4.75"H.

Birth & up. A set of four reflective mirror surface balls provides a distorted fish-eye lens reflection in which children will want to observe. They will be fascinated to see items placed close to the mirrors including their own faces enlarged and close-up. Made from hard wearing stainless steel, these beautiful, smooth tactile balls are robustly constructed without being too heavy and therefore can be handled by young children with ease. They can be used indoors or outdoors and provides a focal… More »

2 years and up. Enrich play with mathematical learning using this set of Geometric Beanbags. Teachers can use these beanbags to design fun classroom games that get children moving and develop muscle strength and spatial awareness along with shape recognition skills. Children can throw certain shapes at specific targets, identify the shape of the beanbag before they throw it, or play in many other ways that strengthen mind and body. Each beanbag measures approximately 5".

3 years & up. This set of three nesting bowls invite handling. Suitable for use in water, sand and mud, the bowls can be used to transport and display various materials throughout the environment. The set includes three durable bowls measuring between 3-5 inches and are easy-to-clean. Inspire children to create their own unique bowls from mud or clay.

3 years & up. Growing Classroom Kits come with everything you need for 18 plants. Each kit includes biodegradable pots, germination bags, 2 compressed peat discs, 3 seed packs, and a growing and experiment guide. The Flowers Kit grows Evening Primrose, Dwarf Sunflowers, and Dwarf French Marigolds. The Vegetables Kit grows Green Beans, Sweet Peppers, and Grape Tomatoes.

2 years & up. Children will enjoy seeing their world through a different light. They can experiment with one or all of the color lenses to determine if it changes the way they see things. Place the interchangeable, primary-color lenses into the frame to create secondary colors and hours of sensory fun! The set of 3 include sturdy lens frames (with 3 slots) and 3 colored lenses (red, yellow, blue) for each.

3 years & up. Mini greenhouse with elevated storage shelf is perfect for small spaces indoors or outdoors. The zippered closing cover is constructed with waterproof transparent plastic which can be rolled back and secured with ties. Powder-coated, steel frame. Measures 17"W x 12"H x 10"D.

3 years & up. Experience the great outdoors in a whole new way! Young outdoor enthusiasts can pretend to light a path through the woods, cook their food, patch boo-boos, tell the time, and follow directions while out on an outdoor adventure. Encourages independent or collaborative play, role-play, language development, and social skills. Lantern and stove each require 2 AA batteries (not included). Includes: 1 Lantern, 1 Stove, 1 Pretend watch, 1 Shovel, 1 Pan, 1 First-Aid kit, 1 Canteen with… More »

5 years & up. Get moving with this engaging Skip and Swing Ball Activity Set. This activity is perfect for promoting gross motor skills, color recognition, cause and effect, and hand-eye coordination. Simply put your ankle in the ring and swing your leg to get the ball moving. Encourage your children to take turns using the swing balls. Set of 6 with assorted colors. 18"L cord and 5.5"D ankle ring.

2 years & up. Children can experience many fascinating optical discoveries about color, light, reflections, and more with these 5 easy to hold framed panels. Each durable plastic frame measures 7.75" x .625" and contains either an unbreakable mirror, see-thru acrylic colored panel in red, yellow and blue, or a multi-faceted panel for visual explorers. Includes activity guide.

3 years & up. These charming rustic pourers are robust enough to be used outside with a range of materials and will enhance sand, water and muddy play. Easy to hold, they can be used to scoop® and pour liquids and solids. Ideal for exploring and comparing volumes, the shaped lip makes pouring intuitive and easy for young learners. Set includes three tactile pourers measuring between 4 and 6 inches. Made from a fiber base which is coated with a mix of resin and stone.

2 years & up. These clever pebbles are an ideal tool for building interest in letters and sounds in a wide variety of contexts. Appeal to children's natural instinct to explore, investigate, sort and collect. Ideal for early word building. Each set includes a storage container and teacher's guide. Set of 26 pebbles. Pebbles are approximately 1.5" in size.

3 years & up. Everything you need to catch the big one! Reinforce hand-eye coordination along with size and color matching as children try to catch a fish. Includes tackle box, fishing pole with magnetic hook, 3 magnetic fish in different sizes, 3 worms, net, and adjustable fishing vest. Tackle box measures 13"L x 7"W x 6"H.

2 years & up. These clever pebbles are an ideal tool for building interest in letters and sounds in a wide variety of contexts. Appeal to children's natural instinct to explore, investigate, sort and collect. Looking and feeling like real rocks, these pebbles are great for learning in the sand, in the water and outdoors. Ideal for early word building. Each set includes a storage container and teacher's guide. Set of 26 pebbles. Pebbles are approximately 1.5" in size.

All ages. Create an active learning experience with these alphabet beanbags! This durable set includes 26 generously sized vinyl beanbags with both uppercase and lowercase letters in 6 different colors. These alphabet beanbags are ideal for developing fine motor skills and learning through throwing and catching. Make learning the alphabet fun by creating an exciting game for children using beanbags.

3 years & up. Sized with children in mind, this wood-handled garden tool set will inspire the youngest green thumbs! Includes shovel, soil rake, and leaf rake. Each measure approximately 33" tall. Color may vary.