Preschool Classroom Materials

Early introduction to learning just got more fun with this flashcard deck that grows with the child! Beginning with letter recognition to color-coded vowels for more advanced learning, these flashcards follows children on their own spelling journey. Cards are made of durable material for long time use. Set includes uppercase and lowercase letters with 26 cards in each. Letters are of the English alphabet.

2 years & up. Bring creative ideas to life with the Kaplan Dough Custom Colors! This collection includes ten 3.5 lb containers in assorted colors, giving children a vibrant selection for molding, sculpting, and imaginative play. Each container holds ten individually wrapped tubes of soft, non-toxic dough that is never sticky, making it easy for small hands to roll, pinch, flatten, and shape. Open-ended dough activities help develop fine motor skills, hand strength, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and sensory exploration while encouraging self-expression. Reusable containers with secure lids help keep dough fresh and organized between uses. Colors include black, blue, green, light green, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Available individually or as a set of 10. Note: Product does not contain soy.

2 years & up. This non-toxic dough is soft and pliable, yet never sticky, making it perfect for molding, stamping, and rolling. Squishing, pinching, and molding the dough helps strengthen little hands and fingers, preparing them for skills like writing and buttoning. Each 1.98 lb tub contains six individually wrapped tubes of dough in one of the following colors: orange, green, blue, purple, red, or yellow, all stored in a reusable container with a lid. Note: Product does not contain soy.

18 months & up. Encourage toddlers to develop and strengthen their pincer grasp and fine motor skills with these All-Weather Jumbo Tweezers. Molded from new Poly+ material, these are the perfect companion for indoor and outdoor activities. Easy-to-hold tweezers feature textured, extra large grips for small hands. Set includes 6 tweezers. Each tweezer measures 5.7"L x 2.3"W x 1.1"H.

6 months & up. Toddlers will enjoy this smartphone designed just for them. Features 16 icons (each with its own sound), on/off button, and low volume to protect hearing. Requires 2 AAA batteries (included). Available individually or as a set of 2.

18 months & up. Fill the funnel and watch the wheels turn! This sand and water wheel is the perfect toy for your classroom sand and water table. Pour water, small stones, and sand in the funnel slowly to start off and then faster and faster and study the different ways the wheels react. Made from high-quality, non-toxic plastics. Includes: Double sand and water wheel and removable funnel. Size: 5.25"L x 8.13"W x 14"H.

3 years & up. How I Feel Dough Mats allow children to explore different emotions they may be feeling or seeing around them. Use the dough mats to help children express themselves, identify new emotions and manage emotions. Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set includes 20 dough mats and 1 activity card(s).

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. Add an exciting element to children's exploration while inspiring them to view the world in a whole new way with the All-Weather-Kaleidoscope Loupes. Shatter-resistant plastic lenses and soft-touch overmolding make these the perfect companion for little hands during outdoor and indoor discovery. Set includes 2 of each type of lens. Each loop measures 2.4" x 2.4" x 2.4".

3 years & up. An abacus is the ultimate classic math tool and is the perfect addition to any math area of a classroom. Wooden beads in rows of 10 allow children to easily visualize counting, addition, and subtraction concepts while also practicing fine motor skills. Entire wooden abacus measures 3.15"L x 8.3"W x 7.9"H.

18 months & up. This engaging set features jumbo-sized transparent buttons in an array of basic colors and eight different shapes. Use for shape recognition, counting, sorting and patterning activities. Great addition to the light table, too! Largest button measures 1.75" in diameter. Includes 90 assorted counters.

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.)

3 years & up. These colorful insects teach color recognition. The different insects will help with insect names and recognition. Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills will be enhanced as children make up different activities. Great for building fine motor skills and reinforcing counting, sorting, patterning and other early math skills. Includes 108 counters in 6 colors.

Add the convenience of washability to Kaplan's high-quality paint. It won't streak, crack, or rub off and dry to a satin finish, and they're so thick you may even want to add water for additional mileage. Kaplan Tempera Paints are non-toxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D436). Made in the USA.

18 months & up. Encourage dramatic play and fine motor skills with these easy to grip Old MacDonald's Farm Finger Puppets. These farm animals are great props for interactive storytelling. Have children make the noises of each animal as they use them. This six-piece finger puppet set includes five farm animals (pig, chicken, sheep, horse, and cow) and a farmer. Great to use with the nursery rhyme "Old MacDonald Had a Farm". The set is made from soft vinyl. Farmer is 3"L.

3 years & up. Introduce children to everyday tools through interactive play with the Kaplan Tools Bingo Game. This engaging game hleps children build their vocabulary, matching skills, listening comprehension, and social interaction while learning about common tools and how they are used. Children identify and match familiar tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and measuring tools. Support visual discrimination, memory development, and communication skills while encouraging turn-taking and cooperative learning in a group setting. This classroom-ready game is perfect for curiosity about building, construction, and problem-solving while supporting cognitive development. Use with up to 20 players. Includes 30 calling cards and tokens.

3 years & up. This sturdy ironing board folds out to stand 22" high and features a locking joint mechanism for a secure stance. Included with the board is a solid wooden iron to enhance dramatic playtime. The ironing board measures 28"L x 9"W x 22"H and is fully assembled. Ironing Board and Iron are also sold separately.

18 months & up. Encourage your children to take up good dental hygiene with this exciting Soft Toddler Dentist Kit for Dramatic Play and Healthy Habits. This pretend play set makes learning healthy habits fun. Children will love pretending to floss and clean their teeth. This soft dentist kit includes mouthwash, floss, toothpaste, toothbrush and pick in soft plush that all packs away neatly in a bag. Machine-washable. Set includes 7 pieces.

3 years & up. Develop your childrens counting skills with these exciting Colorful Fruit Counters with Container for Practicing Early Math Skills. These counters represent a variety of healthy fruits in different colors. Children will love learning about healthy eating while building early math skills. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. For a combination activity, have children count out how many of each fruit they're supposed to eat each day. Includes 108 counters and a container for easy storage.

2 years & up. These colorful bears are the perfect figures to help children become more confident in their counting. The chunky Papa Bear Counters are easy to grip and promote fine motor skills, color recognition, and other early math skills. Bears measure 1.5" high. 30 pieces.

18 months & up. Explore ancient architecture through sand play. Perfect items to add to your beach toys or sand table! Fill each with sand to create exciting sand molds. Set includes 5 world landmarks. The sand molds include versions of the Taj Mahal, Parthenon, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum, and Eiffel Tower. Colors may vary.

3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11".

This colorful growth chart allows children to keep track of their growth and see how tall they are while encouraging them to feel a sense of pride and esteem. The colorful presence of the chart makes it the perfect addition to any classroom wall decor for the entirety of the year. Sturdy and protected classroom chart is generously sized at 8.5"W x 48"H.

3 years & up. Take a closer look and explore the world around you with the Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light! This set of three magnifiers feature 3x to 5x magnification of objects. Turn on the built-in light to improve visibility. Magnifiers measure 5.75", 6", and 6.75" long. Each individual magnifier requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).