Outdoor Learning

Encourage children to recognize colors and numbers while actively playing. Children will enjoy rolling, bouncing, or tossing these 8.5" rubber balls. Set of 6 numbered balls (red, yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple). Watch their imagination go wild as they take part in games they have created all by themselves! Balls ship deflated.

2 years and up. Encourage early language development, numeracy, and active play with this set of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags. Perfect for classroom games and activities, these beanbags help children build gross motor skills, spatial awareness, color recognition, and number literacy. Each beanbag features bilingual labeling to support early learners with colors or numerals, dots, and words presented in both English and Spanish. Whether tossing, sorting, or counting, children will enjoy physical and cognitive engagement with every game. Beanbags measure 4" x 4". Available individually or as a set.

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.

18 months & up. Carry and Discover Magnification Containers are the ultimate adventure companion for children. Children can collect and closely observe natural materials, special treasures, and interesting specimens. A completely clear container and a magnifying top enhance possibilities for scientific discovery and nature-based exploration. Use this set of stacking, easy-to-clean containers during experimentation with wet and dry materials.

Packed with more than 70 ways to invigorate play with sand and water tables while encouraging problem solving skills, fine and gross motor creativity, and imagination. Children will learn creative ways to explore and discover on their own!

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.)

Take learning materials where they are needed with the Folding Equipment Wagon. Designed to foster flexibility and versatility in early childhood environments, this durable wagon helps teachers transport tools, learning materials, gross motor equipment, and more to indoor and outdoor locations. The combination of a steel frame, heavy-duty wheels, and a nylon fabric basket creates a sturdy exterior with a soft interior that helps keep classroom materials safe and secure during transport. This mobility gives teachers a practical way to bring lessons and activities into a variety of learning environments. A fabric storage cover is included, and no assembly is required. The Folding Equipment Wagon measures 35.5"W x 22.5"H x 20"D and has a 125 lb weight limit.

3 years & up. Promote the development of your child's gross motor functions with this exciting Kaplan 12" Get Movin' Trike for Fun Outdoor Activities. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors, red/silver and yellow. A simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! 5 year warranty. Measures Seat: 15.75"H. Bars: 25.25"H.

2 years and up. Enhance scientific exploration with the Traveling Treasures Discovery Lab. This lab is a great portable storage unit for natural materials, bugs, sensory objects, and anything else young children find fascinating and want to examine more closely. The magnifying lids, tweezers, and additional handheld magnifier help children investigate the items in the natural environment or in the classroom.

4 years & up. Promote the development of your child's gross motor functions with this exciting Kaplan 14" Get Movin' Trike for Fun Outdoor Activities. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors, red/silver and yellow. A simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! 5 year warranty. Measures Seat: 16.75"H. Bars: 27.25"H.

3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks, blocks, and rocks! This set of lightweight foam builders stack easily for endless creative building projects. The foam construction is waterproof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Included: 20-piece Cinder Block Set, 25-piece Rock Wall Builder Set, 25-piece Brick Builder Set, and 25-piece Ice Brick Builder Set. Purchase individually or as a set of 4. Activity cards included.

18 months & up. Encourage sensory exploration, science experimentation, and dramatic play inside and outside the classroom with a mobile, durable Sand and Water Table. This sturdy, single-station table made with a lightweight aluminum frame, engineering-grade plastics, and stainless steel hardware provides plenty of room for group play and collaboration at just the right height and with a small footprint. The round, organic design makes sand and water activities easier to access. A secure, stepped drain at the bottom of the table allows liquid to fully drain, making it easy to switch between sensory elements. The convenient handles, secure lid, and rotating caster wheels, the Sand and Water Table can be easily moved between indoor and outdoor environments. Adjustable legs (height from 19"-25") make it perfect for toddlers. Store indoors when not in use. Outdoor cover sold separately. Minor assembly required. Measures 35"L x 25"W x 19-25"H.

4 years & up. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors (red/silver or yellow) and backed by a 5-year warranty. Simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! Bars 23".

3 years & up. "Why did that happen?" "How does that work?" "What will happen if . . . ?" Young children ask questions about the world around them all day long. They are filled with curiosity and the desire to learn. Bubbles, Rainbows and Worms teaches children about the world, using hands-on experiments about plants, the environment, air and water, and the senses. 111 pages.

18 months - 5 years. This classic kid powered car has a whole new look. New features include removable floor and a handle on the back for parent controlled push rides. Designed with a comfortable high seat back with cup-holders and storage in the rear. Includes special features like an "ignition switch" and an open-and-close gas cap. Rolls on rugged, durable tires and front wheels spin 360 degrees. Weight limit up to 50 lbs. Assembly required. Measures 29.5"L x 16.5"W x 33.5"H. Made in the USA.

12 months - 2 years. Sized just right for toddlers on the move! Heavy duty construction with 5 year warranty. Simple 1 bolt assembly.

18 months & up. Take children on a global adventure with these world landmarks. This set features detailed replicas of some of the world's most iconic structures, including the Great Wall of China, the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, Mount Rushmore, the Sphinx, the Moai on Easter Island, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and the Temple of Inscriptions. These durable figures bring geography, history, and culture to life through hands-on exploration and imaginative play. Perfect for block play, STEM centers, and social studies lessons, these landmark models encourage children to build, recreate, and explore famous places from around the world. As children interact with the figures, they strengthen language development and expand vocabulary related to geography, architecture, and world cultures. The open-ended nature of the set also promotes storytelling, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning as children discuss where these landmarks are located and why they are important.

The movement to connect young children with nature continues to grow, as more parents and educators become passionate about bringing learning outdoors and letting children explore outside the bounds of traditional lessons. In the full-color Learning Is in Bloom, teachers and caregivers will find 40 hands-on activities effective in engaging young children in investigating nature, both indoors and outdoors, on the school grounds, and on excursions around the neighborhood. Through fostering a love of nature, the activities promote all areas of early childhood education and development. Readers will learn how to support child-directed explorations within all kinds of learning in a nature-rich setting, including: Science investigations, Mathematical thinking, Art explorations, and Literacy development.

With more than 125 activities, Science Adventures opens up a world of exploration through nature activities in urban, suburban, or rural settings. From Big Step Measuring and Rocks That Write to The Ant Restaurant and How Far Can You Squeeze a Squirt?, the engaging activities in Science Adventures make exploring the environment fun and easy! The authors have adapted the kindergarten science standards set by the National Academy of Sciences to make them developmentally appropriate for preschool children. Each chapter focuses on one of these standards, and the activities within each chapter progress from simple to more complex. Many of the activities feature suggestions for including families, adaptations for English language learners, modifications for children with special needs, or appropriate ways to use technology with young children. The activities also incorporate assessment components and ways to relate topics across curriculum areas.

2 years & up. Promote safety and protect your children's heads with this Comfortable Toddler's Safety Helmet for Protection During Outdoor Adventures. This safe, attractive helmet is complete adjustable chin straps. Go over bicycle, skateboard, tricycle, or scooter safety with children before they start riding. Features five vents and sturdy foam inside. Clean with mild soapy water. Fits most children with head sizes of 18" to 19.5".

12 months - 3 years. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors (red/silver or yellow) and backed by a 5-year warranty. Simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! Seating height: 10.25".

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.

2 years & up. The weather-resistant nylon material makes these pillows perfect for outdoor learning activities. The cover zips off for cleaning and a sturdy handle makes these easy to carry. Measures 27" square. Available individually or as a four piece set. Four piece set includes one each of the following colors: Berry, Ocean, Aqua, and Amethyst. One year warranty.