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 and up. Encourage sensory play and STEM exploration with the Sand Sifter Set. The extra-wide scoops, large pan, and nesting cups in this set enable children to closely examine materials that they find while playing with dirt, sand, water, or other messy materials. The tactile stimulation that sifting provides will serve as an enriching supplement to the scientific discoveries that children make. Largest piece measures 9" x 9". Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

3 - 5 years. Inspire children to explore a variety of careers with these five career garments. Features hook-and-loop closures for easy dress up. Accessories and hats are included for all with the exception of the astronaut garment. 100% polyester. Soft, machine washable fabric. Includes: Mechanic, Construction Worker, Mail Carrier, Astronaut, and Chef. Available individually or in a set of 5.

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.

4 years & up. This inviting journal supports a variety of skills including fine motor, literacy, and memory. The 32 page journal offers several tips and ideas on journaling, explain how and why we journal, and how to extend the experience for children. The pages have a blank area to encourage drawing and two developmentally appropriate line spaces for the emergent writer. Journals support D'Nealian™ and Zaner-Bloser™ writing styles. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 10 journals.

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.

2 years & up. Build with soft colors of nature, creating organic patterns with friction-fit leaf shapes. Explore symmetry, develop fine motor and spatial skills. Construction activities can be enhanced through light table exploration. A beautiful, subdued, natural color palette and recycled material construction further enhance a child's connection to the natural world. Set includes 10 double-sided activity cards and 96 colorful, interlocking pieces.

This 17-piece Wooden Block Balance set provides a hands-on STEM experience featuring cubes, rectangles and notched squares to creatively stack on the curved balance board. Explore and experiment by arranging the blocks on each side of the board to evenly distribute weight to achieve a balanced result. Children will develop STEM-based skills such as spatial sense, estimation, reasoning, probability, and the concepts of none, more, less, most, smaller, smallest, bigger, biggest. Included: Balance Board, 8 Cube Blocks, 4 Rectangle Blocks, and 4 Notched Square Blocks.

3 years & up. These wonderful Multicultural Stamp Pads to Stamp and Print Realistic Skin Tones are a great tool for self portrait projects. Children will love creating diverse figures for their art projects. These stamp pads help promote creativity, art learning, and crafting. This jumbo stamp pad set is complete with 4 different skin tone colors.

2 years & up. Encourage nurturing play and real-life connections! The Wooden Doll Bed with Bedding provides children with a meaningful way to explore caregiving routines, empathy, and imaginative role play. Perfectly sized for baby dolls, this beautifully crafted bed allows children to tuck in their dolls, creating familiar bedtime experiences that help them better understand their own daily routines. Constructed from durable wood with a smooth, child-safe finish, this doll bed is built to withstand everyday classroom or home use. The included bedding adds comfort and realism, enhancing pretend play while encouraging children to engage in social-emotional learning and storytelling, helping children develop responsibility, independence, and language skills through play. Ideal for early learning environments, it's a timeless addition to any classroom or playroom. Assembly required. Measures 22"W x 12"H x 14"D. Styles of bedding may vary.

18 months & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. This set universally connects with other builders. Smallest block size is 1.25". 72 piece set.

This set of 90 colorful cards feature an array of photos from all food groups and cultures. Foods are identified in both English and Spanish. Use these cards as a foundation to learn and discuss nutrition. Photo Cards measure 4.25" x 5".

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. Integrate early STEM learning into playtime with the Twisty Tools Nuts and Bolts Set. This set comes with 84 pieces that children can connect to one another in lots of interesting ways. To fit the nuts onto the bolts, children must figure out which nuts and bolts have matching patterns and designs. This quest will strengthen children's matching skills, shape recognition skills, and pattern recognition skills. Largest piece measures 1.7"L x 4"W. Smallest piece measures 1.5"L x 1.5"W x .8"H.

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Two-Handed Magnifier. Molded from the new Poly+ material, this easy-to-hold 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 8.3" x 5.1" x .8".

3 years and up. Inspire big dreams through pretend play! Our collection of career costumes for preschoolers lets children step into the shoes of community helpers and professionals-from doctors and firefighters to chefs, builders, and teachers. Dressing up encourages imaginative storytelling, boosts language development, and helps children learn about different jobs that make a community work. Designed with comfort and durability in mind, these realistic dress-up outfits are easy to slip on and take off, making them ideal for classroom dramatic play centers or home learning spaces. As children explore roles and responsibilities, they gain a better understanding of teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving in fun, hands-on ways. Durable, machine-washable materials designed for years of pretend play. Available individually, or in a set of 5.

3 years & up. Promote conversation and learning around familiar people, places, and things while developing cognitive skills with these large, 24-piece floor puzzles. The Transportation, Construction, Fire Truck, and Farm puzzles are made with extra-thick, durable cardboard. They have wipe-clean surfaces and can be purchased either individually or as a set of 4. Puzzles measure 24"L x 36"W each.

3 years & up. Spanish number, letter, color, and shape words are beautifully represented in these vivid real-photo floor puzzles. These 24-piece puzzles are made of extra-thick, durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. The shapes puzzle shows eight shapes labeled in Spanish and represented by everyday items. The number puzzle shows the numeral along with the Spanish word represented with families of different sizes. The alphabet puzzle shows both upper and lower case letters with a picture of common items and animals that begin with that letter. The color puzzle illustrates ten colors with food and both Spanish and English color words. Puzzles measure 24" x 36" each. Available individually or as a set of 4.

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).

3 years & up. Reinforce basic concepts and make learning fun with bingo! Create healthy habits and make learning about foods fun with this bingo game using real images of healthy foods and nutrition. Includes images of fruits, vegetables, sweets, drinks, and carbs. Up to 20 players can play with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

2 years & up. Taking care of dolls helps children learn to nurture and care for others. Children will experience caring for their dolls as they rock them to sleep in this old-fashioned cradle. Add this cradle to any dollhouse and encourage dramatic play. Just right for many different size dolls. Includes bedding: pad, comforter, and pillow. Assembly required. Styles of bedding may vary. Measures 22"W x 12"H x 14"D.

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.