Outdoor Learning

As honeybees gather and store pollen, young children gather and store concepts through play and repeating patterns of movement. Sandra Duncan, Sue Penix, and Sally Haughey explore this concept with in-depth knowledge and share creative ways to brighten the youngest imaginations. The Honeycomb Hypothesis will grow your teaching practices with new ideas, materials and activities, celebrating the magic that happens when children and nature are brought together. The book includes The Honeycomb Hypothesis,… More »

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… More »

Bring in your loot from the outdoors with these durable totes. Children will enjoy going outside and collecting materials for a STEM lesson, sensory learning, water table, or sand table! Contents not included. Containers measure 10"H. Set of 2.

Children at play safety mannequin. Stands 32" and holds 39" tall red warning flag to caution motorists and sets boundaries for children. Fluorescent body and reflector strip belt is visible during twilight hours. It's easy to position and simple to assemble.

3 years & up. This over-sized tunnel features streamers throughout the inside for a sensory experience. Shaped windows promote educational purposes while providing easy supervision. Encourage interaction while developing motor skills, muscle strength, and cooperative play. Measures 9'L x 29"W x 29"H.

Oregano is a member of the mint family, and is high in antioxidants. Leaves have more flavor when they are dried. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Oregano seeds are 10 mg each.

3 years & up. Transform outdoor learning by bringing your STEM and math lessons outside. The Outdoor Scale is made from eco-friendly, sustainable eucalyptus wood. Perfect for the outdoor classroom! Scale measures 52"L x 31.5"W x 25.5"H. Translucent buckets are included and color may vary.

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.

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.

3 years & up. The Let's Garden Wagon Playset with Gardening Tools has everything children need for gardening fun! Colorful and durable, the gardening wagon comes equipped with the following tools designed specifically for children: 8 gardening tools, 4 planting pots and a watering can. The wagon handle extends 13". No assembly required, playset ships ready to play! Wagon dimensions are 16" x 11.8" x 8.7".

4 years & up. Take active learning to a whole new level! Stand on the colored circle mats, then roll the jumbo cubes to see which exercise to do and how many times to do it. Supports classroom management and encourages student response as you use versatile mats to create small groups. Features 25 durable foam circle mats (10"), 3 inflatable cubes (5"), and an activity guide.

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.

2 years & up. Original and unique, My First Octoplay Set will challenge creative minds. The natural colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands, and promotes fine motor skills. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people and more! The pole can be used both, for building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Octagonal… More »

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.

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

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

6 months - 3 years. Incorporates a variety of activities to develop motor skills and cognitive ability. Easily converts from a closed play center to an open, two-sided play center. Crawl through archway, ball drop flower pot, Tap-a-Tune™ piano, and shape sorter mailbox are just a few of the fun activities. Learn about numbers and counting in English, Spanish or French. Includes take-along play panel featuring a bead tumbler, spinner with mirror, spinning gears, clicking bugs, and a large button… More »

3 years & up. Eco-friendly sustainable bubble system made in the USA. Bubble system is portable, easy to use, mess free and dispenses a non-toxic superior bubble solution into high quality aluminum bottles that can be refilled, reused and recycled. Safe, non-toxic bubble solution produces the most vibrant bubbles. Aluminum bubble bottles are sized perfectly for little hands. Each bottle has space for kid's name and features a "no mess" wand attached to cap.

Use indoors or outdoors, weather-resistant PVC won't rust, chip, peel, or yellow. Corners are rounded for safety and a C-clamp PVC bar provides stability. Clear acrylic surfaces are ideal for tempera, finger paint, or window crayons. Includes two 7"H x 14"W x 5"D wire paint baskets. Measures 44"H x 24"W and folds to 3" thick. Minor assembly required.

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.

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.

3 years & up. Sized with children in mind, this wood-handled garden leaf rake will inspire the youngest green thumbs! Approximately 33" tall. Color may vary.

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.

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.