Preschool Classroom Materials

2 years & up. Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a beautifully crafted tactile resource designed to support early math and sorting skills through hands-on exploration. This 20 piece set includes four natural-toned bowls, each paired with four uniquely textured stones in matching colors. Children are invited to explore color, texture, and patterns as they sort, match, and organize each stone into its corresponding bowl. Perfect for encouraging foundational math concepts such as classification, one-to-one correspondence, and early pattern recognition, this set also supports sensory development through rich textures and earthy aesthetics. Ideal for open-ended play, Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a calming, engaging tool that blends math learning with mindful exploration.

18 months & up. Bring the block play area to life with this beautifully designed set of realistic tree pieces. This set of 12 wooden figures features double-sided illustrations of trees in different seasons and stages from a variety of climates. Encourage children to learn about the seasons, different climates, and environments, while visually becoming aware of how trees change based off geographical location. Tallest piece measures 5"H. 12 pieces.

3 years and up. Create captivating geometric designs with the Translucent Tangram Tiles. These tiles come in a wide variety of shapes and colors that offer children many possibilities. They can either use the included inspiration cards or come up with an idea all their own. Either way, children will develop valuable shape recognition skills and learn the basics of creating geometric patterns.

2 years & up. Enhance science lessons and encourage conversations about the life cycles of familiar favorite creatures with this set of 3 Lifecycle Puzzles. Each puzzle features smooth-sanded, nesting pieces that stack into the larger wood cookie. Beautiful, easy-to-understand illustrations show a frog, butterfly, and a turtle at different phases of their life, starting with the egg stage and ending with the adult version of the bug or animal. Sized just right for little hands, this is the perfect educational toy for children.

2 years & up. Turn big building ideas into a big city! These Big City Building Blocks feature an array of blocks to construct tall or short buildings along with trees, bushes, and people to bring the city to life. Each building project supports the development of creativity, gross motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Blocks are made from natural finished hardwood. Includes: 24 building blocks, 6 people blocks, 2 shrub blocks, and 4 tree blocks.

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Tabletop Magnifier. Molded from new Poly+ material, this safe and durable waterproof magnifier is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid glass lenses are scratch resistant and protected by overmolded soft touch plastic. Set includes 2 magnifiers. Each magnifier measures 7.3" x 7.3" x 6.1".

18 months & up. Children can explore the behaviors of light and color through the geometric pieces in the Light and Color Geo Set. The smooth, transparent pieces made from solid acrylic are sized just right for little hands. Recognizable shapes that fit together enhance building activities and encourage the development of simple math skills like pattern building and size relationships. Combine with other Light and Color sets to expand the possibilities for meaningful play.

18 months & up. Children can explore the behaviors of light and color through the pieces in the Light and Color People set. Smooth, transparent pieces made from solid acrylic are sized just right for little hands. Subtle people-shaped pieces enhance traditional block play or loose parts play by adding a simplified element of dramatic play. Encourage imagination while exploring color relationships. Combine with other Light and Color sets to expand the possibilities for meaningful play.

2 years and up. Make diversity part of art with this set of Kaplan Multicultural Dough. The colors in this set represent a broad spectrum of ethnicities to make every child feel seen. Children can create a masterpiece that looks just like them, experiment with other colors to make something that looks like their friends, or just go wherever their imagination takes them. Includes 6 different colors and 6 tubes of dough in each color. Note: Product does not contain soy.

18 months & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building with the Snap and Stack Thistle Blocks. This 220-piece set features durable, flexible plastic blocks with soft bristles that easily snap together, allowing children to build anything their imagination can create. A variety of sizes and bright colors inspire patterning, color and shape recognition, and early STEM learning while strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. The large assortment of pieces supports both independent and collaborative building experiences, making it ideal for classrooms and learning centers. Includes activity cards to extend learning and inspire new building challenges. Largest piece measures 5.28"L x 1.89"W. Smallest piece measures 1.42"L x .55"W.

3 years & up. Fuel children's imaginations with the Wooden Transportation Set. This set features a variety of vehicles that travel on land, in the air, or on water, so children can reach any destination they want. From race cars and school buses to helicopters and police vehicles, the variety of options encourages open-ended storytelling, imaginative play, and real-world connections. The durable wooden vehicles feature smooth finishes and rubber tires that glide across floors, block structures, and play surfaces. As children push and maneuver the vehicles, they strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and finger dexterity while exploring concepts like cause and effect. The assortment pairs perfectly with block play, allowing children to build cities, roads, airports, and harbors that expand creative learning opportunities. Vehicles measure from 2.125" to 5.125" long. Set of 24.

3 years and up. Give young engineers a space where they can blossom. The Design & Drill® Robot Workshop equips young children with everything they need to build multifaceted, mobile robots. Playing with robots helps young children explore concepts of engineering, coding and math in an engaging way. The collection's many interchangeable pieces empower children to construct any kind of robot that enters their imagination. Set includes 150 pieces, enough to build 6 different robots.

3 years & up. Help children to identify the four seasons with this engaging puzzle set. These 12 piece jigsaw puzzles are vivid, real-life images of children and families enjoying all the seasons. This set promotes fine motor and problem-solving skills. Have children identify which season is being shown as they complete the puzzle. Features two puzzles for each of the four seasons. Pieces are raised for easy gripping. Each 12-piece puzzles measure 9"L x 12"W.

2 years & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the PolyForm Star Connectors set. Children can easily fit the unique pieces into each other, building horizontally or vertically and creating exciting new shapes. Manipulating uniquely shaped objects requires children to use their fingers and hands in precise ways. The varied shapes also challenge children to adapt their grip and movement, further enhancing their dexterity. The vibrant pieces will help children develop color recognition and fine motor skills while they build spatial awareness and critical thinking skills. Set includes 35 pieces and activity cards.

2 years & up. Support lessons about diversity by including this 15-piece wooden set of Traditional International Homes into your block play area. Children will enjoy using this vibrant, double-sided set in conjunction with lessons about various regions and the way people live around the world. Encourage storytelling during block play activities with these chunky wooden depictions of traditional family dwellings from places like Africa, England, China, Mexico and more.

3 years and up. Children will love helping with a set of cleaning tools sized just right for them! Made from solid birch, this realistic set features real bristles and overmolded handles that are comfortable for little hands to hold. When clean up is done, children can hang the tools using the included storage stand. Set includes a broom, mop, duster, handheld broom, and dustpan. Stand measures 10"L x 10"W x 30"H.

3 years & up. Children can build iconic vehicles using the Snap Block Vehicles - 32 Piece Set. The chunky, beechwood blocks in this set are lightly painted with a matte finish and completed with metal snap hardware. Children can follow included build instructions to create a truck, car, boat or helicopter, or combine pieces to create imaginative transporters. Metal snaps hold tight for additional dramatic play opportunities using built block vehicles. Set includes 32 blocks and 4 double-sided build cards.

3 years & up. A rainbow assortment of 6 different colors and 6 different shapes make up this set of plastic translucent building blocks. These colorful Transparent Light and Color Blocks area great way to promote creativity. They also make a perfect accessory for a light table. Encourage children to get creative and build a unique block structure. For further learning encourage children to identify the colors and shapes of the blocks they are using. Largest block measures 3.9" x 1.3". 108 piece set.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Triangles - Natural set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. Children can stack, balance, create patterns and learn about shapes and colors while experimenting and exploring using this set. A perfect companion to building activities, loose parts play or traditional block play, this vibrant toy set bridges the gaps between various play patterns. Combine with other Discovery shapes and stacker sets (sold separately) to expand possible play outcomes.

2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Squares - Natural set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. Children can stack, balance, create patterns and learn about shapes and colors while experimenting and exploring using this set. A perfect companion to building activities, loose parts play or traditional block play, this vibrant toy set bridges the gaps between various play patterns. Combine with other Discovery shapes and stacker sets (sold separately) to expand possible play outcomes.

18 months & up. These exciting hand puppets realistically represented animals from the jungle. The Safari Animal Puppets promotes dexterity, fine motor skills, and dramatic play. Use these puppets during an interactive storytime or an engaging lesson about safari animals. Encourage children to identify the animals and make their sounds as they create stories to act out. Set of 6 puppets includes zebra, giraffe, toucan, elephant, monkey, and lion. 9"L. Surface washable.

3 years & up. Introduce children to early weather concepts and teach them to dress for the seasons at the same time with the help of this cuddly friend! This fun bear set includes four outfits that are perfect for their corresponding seasons. Dress this bear for the appropriate weather conditions and encourage your child to model their outfits after it. For an activity, call out seasons and have children dress the weather bear appropriately. This Weather Bear Set promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, logic, and independence. Bear measures 12.2"H. The set includes 20 pieces.

2 years & up. Inspire creativity and self-expression with the Wooden Tabletop Easel. Sized just right for young children, this compact easel brings art exploration to tables, counters, and classroom activity centers without taking up floor space. This two-sided wooden easel features a dry-erase surface on both sides, giving children room to draw, write, paint, and create. Paper can easily be fed to either side, making it simple to switch between drawing acitivites, painting projects, or early writing practice. The attached trays help keep materials organized and within reach, encouraging independence while supporting open-ended art experiences. The sturdy wooden frame folds flat for easy storage when not in use. Each side measures 17" x 15" while the whole easel measures at 19.25"W x 21"H x 17.5"D. Includes four paint cups. Trays are removable, but would have to be unassembled in order to take them off.

2 years & up. Enhance traditional block play with a set of wooden blocks inspired by Roman, English, Middle-Eastern and Asian architectural styles. Special curved blocks, arched accents, and unique pieces in the Architectural Unit Block set encourage children to engage their imaginations or to recreate classic building styles they have previously seen. Combine with traditional unit block sets (sold separately) to multiply the build possibilities.