Outdoor Learning

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.

3 years & up. Reveal a simple shape with interesting interior pattern by scribbling over each design. The tactile tracing paths around each perimeter allow visually impaired students to feel each shape. 16 plates are perfect for exploring shapes and patterns through touch. 4" x 5.25". Teacher guide included.

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

3 years & up. Learn all about the different insects that live in our world! Encourages dramatic play and scientific learning. Set of 10 insects. All plastic insects are phthalate-free. Products have been tested to different international toy safety requirements.

2 years & up. These stone roller sets are easy for children to use when creating patterns and prints in dough, sand, and dirt. Each roller is almost 3" long and sized for small hands. Roll to create a pattern, and then stamp a corresponding insect or animal throughout to create a tactile work of art. Each individual set includes 6 different rollers, and two sets have 12 different rollers. Sets to choose from: Garden Bugs, Forest Friends, Ocean Life, and Pond Life. Sets are sold separately, or in bundles of two.

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.

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.

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… More »

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

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

Fragrant and beautiful herb. Grows quickly. Germination within 7-21 days. Net weight 50 mg per pack.

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.

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.

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!

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.… More »

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.

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

2 years & up. Perfect for early learners to experience art while building fine motor skills, learning about animals, and expressing themselves through color. Great for making clay impressions and sun catchers. 6 rubbing plates, 8.5"L x 11"H. Includes idea guide.

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.

All ages. Teach your children to count in English and Spanish with these durable beanbags. This set of beanbags is great for combining gross motor skills and language skills. Encourage your children to identify the colors of the bag and the numbers featured. Includes 10 beanbags from 1 to 10 in 8 colors. Measures 4"L x 4"W.