Preschool Classroom Materials

2 years & up. Magnetic drawing boards can be a fun and engaging tool for children's education in a so many ways. Little learners can really shine creating cool artwork with included pen and stamps with no mess.  This portable drawing board is great for strengthening fine motor skills! Children can also practice writing letters and numbers.

4 years & up. Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close with the Butterfly Farm. Each Butterfly Farm kit comes with a voucher that you can redeem to receive 5 baby caterpillars, their food, and a Chrysalis Holding Log™. After you transition the caterpillars to the Butterfly Farm, watch them go from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly! Please note that live caterpillars can only be shipped to destinations within the Continental US and Alaska. Caterpillars cannot ship to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or Canada. Pop-up habitat measures approximately 12"L x 12"W x 12"H.

12 months & up. Beautifully detailed life-like features, soft bodies, and easy-to-dress outfits make these dolls a child's favorite. With cute outfits and adorable expressions, these soft, cuddly baby dolls are perfect for little ones to love, feed, and sing to sleep. Each doll has its own pacifier and baby bottle. The pacifier is attached to the outfit; with no buttons or zippers on clothing. No eyelashes or open-close eyelids. BPA and phthalate-free. Ethnic dolls include African American, Caucasian, Asian, and Hispanic. Dolls are 16" long. Available individually or in a set of 4. Outfits may vary from those shown.

3 years & up. Help children practice early handwriting and identify and build CVC words with the Word Family Chalkboard-Based Kit. The indented spaces in the chalkboards promote successful printing and the deliberate coloring of the letters-white for vowels, brown for consonants-provides visual reinforcement for the development of children's literacy skills. Each chalkboard base also includes sound boxes and dots for individual letter spaces, helping children connect spoken sounds with written letters as they segment and build simple words. Combine this kit with the Chalkboard Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle (300253) to help children practice both word recognition and letter recognition. With 20 activity cards for CVC word reference and included chalk, the kit offers an interactive way to practice phonemic awareness, word recognition, letter formation, and fine motor control.

2 years & up. This colorful set of 15 dinosaur themed puzzle cards provides children with an excellent introduction to their favorite dinosaur creature. Each card features a picture of a unique dinosaur. Children will learn to recognize many different dinosaurs by simply matching the correct pieces to complete the puzzle. The puzzles are self-correcting as no two puzzle cuts are the same.

Keep daily oral care routines clean, organized, and easy to manage with the Toothbrush Rack with Toothbrushes and Covers. Designed for early childhood classrooms and childcare programs, this complete oral care system includes a durable, dishwasher-safe toothbrush rack, individual toothbrushes, and protective toothbrush covers. Clearly separated storage spaces help reduce cross-contamination while encouraging healthy habits and independence during daily routines. Ideal for classrooms, childcare centers, and Head Start programs. Includes 20 toothbrushes in six different colors and 20 animal head covers. Rack measures 21"L x 3.5"W x 3.5"H.

2 years & up. Encourage compassion and participation in pet care responsibilities. Set of six popular pets includes a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, fish and bird. Activity guide provides facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Dog measures 8.5"L x 6"H. Made out of durable BPA free, non-toxic plastic. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth, do not immerse in water.

2 years and up. This set of realistic flower heads will help grow children's curiosity about the natural world around them. Created from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used outdoors and are perfect for mud kitchen play, sand tables, and nature walks. These tactile stones encourage open-ended play and imagination. Set contains eight garden flowers: carnation, daffodil, dahlia, gerbera daisy, pansy, rose, sunflower, and tulip. Each flower stone measures approximately 2".

2 years & up. Lace, wrap and twist realistic or abstract animal patterns on large, animal-shaped wooden boards. Simple, screened faces encourage dramatic play without distracting from the colorful lace creations. Includes set of 10 double-sided, matte pattern cards for suggested designs. Five laces feature a wooden tip to support fine-motor skill development. Giraffe measures 7"W x 12"D x 10"H.

18 months - 5 years. A roomy pickup truck that includes a flatbed with a drop-down tailgate, rugged wheels, opening gas cap, and a steering wheel with a working horn. This truck-styled riding toy is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Introduce career choices to your children with these Vinyl Career Figures dressed in brightly colored uniforms. Add these figures to any dramatic play or block center for endless imaginative play. Use these figures for an interactive lesson about career choices. Go over each occupation and help children identify what they might want to do after their education. These sturdy figures are made of solid vinyl. Each stands easily and is hand-painted for realistic detail. The tallest figure is 5" tall.

3 years & up. Encourage healthy eating and promote nutritional awareness with these 12-piece puzzles. Featuring photorealistic depictions of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, these puzzles show children how they can eat well throughout the day. Each meal puzzle depicts a protein, a fruit, and/or a vegetable, so children will see a variety of options for meeting their nutritional needs. Puzzles measure 9"L x 12"W.

2 years & up. Bring on the cooking! The perfect addition for all classroom dramatic play kitchens and outdoor mud kitchens. Beautiful cooking set made of robust stainless steel with true-to-detail design for more role-play fun. Features 12 pieces: large mixing bowl, skillet, wok, strainer, colander, stock pot with lid, pitcher, and 5 cooking utensils.

3 years & up. Develop skills in sequencing, memory, observation, and logic with 12 sets of four-step sequence stories. Includes 48 thick and durable real-image picture cards, activity card, and a carton to hold all the pieces. Pocket chart sold separately.

2 years & up. Children can experience many fascinating optical discoveries about color, light, reflections, and more with these 5 easy to hold framed panels. Each durable plastic frame measures 7.75" x .625" and contains either an unbreakable mirror, see-thru acrylic colored panel in red, yellow and blue, or a multi-faceted panel for visual explorers. Includes activity guide.

3 years & up. Explore the wonder-filled world of sensory experiences! Your child will focus on their own senses (sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch) while exploring the environment and learn how we depend upon our senses to learn about the world around us. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together -- back to back!

3 years & up.Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of science with the Learn With Me Science Books - Set of 5. Designed for preschoolers, this paperback set explores five engaging themes-such as weather, recycling, light & color, and the transformation from flower to honey-using simple, clear text and vivid, real-life photography. Written by experienced teachers, each 24-page book invites children to explore the world around them and ask questions as they read. Perfect for classroom science centers, guided reading groups, or at home, this collection encourages scientific thinking, observation, and early inquiry skills in an accessible way.

2 years & up. This set of 24 cards are a fun way to teach kids what to do when they're angry, anxious, or frustrated. Each of the 24 illustrated cards describes how to soothe using a different method: physical, auditory/verbal, visual, creative, self-nurturing, and humor. Other cards are provided and show step-by-step instructions for games and activities to use with the calming cards. Written in both English and Spanish, these cards and the accompanying instruction sheet explain how therapists, teachers, and parents can introduce the cards and the concept of self-calming. Each calming method includes suggested activities for a range of ages, from toddler to adult.

18 months & up. Calin Charming is the perfect 'my first baby doll' for a child to cuddle. This adorable blue eyed 12-inch baby doll has a bead-filled body that allows children to pose her just like a real baby! Dressed in a pink fuzzy 1-piece outfit and sleep hat, this doll has a beanie body and a soft vanilla scent for added delight.

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create contrasting models, these magnetic pieces can also be used on a light source to make learning visually interesting. Manipulating magnetic building pieces can help to improve hand-eye coordination. Wash with soap and water or sterilize with alcohol based sanitizer. Set includes 24 triangles and 24 squares. Squares measure 2.75" x 2.75".

2 years & up. Add a new dimension to manipulative play with this 96 piece set. Simply clip the edges together to create an unlimited array of constructions. Build people, buildings, animals and more. Explore symmetry versus asymmetry, discover color combinations. Strengthens design, structure and balance skills. Enhance the designs by creating them on top of a light table. Comes with activity card(s).

3 years & up. What makes a person different is one of the things that makes him or her special. Vibrant, full-color photos support beginning readers and make reading informational text easy and fun. Each book includes an activity, picture glossary, and index. Set of 5 paperback books.

2 years & up. Mix and match the magnetic wooden puzzle pieces to make an endless variety of delightful animal characters. The magnetic backed surface keeps the puzzle pieces in place so toddlers can easily manipulate the pieces into the animals of their choice. The Magnetic Crazy Animal Puzzle Set includes 8 different animals with three pieces each. The Magnetic Silly Animal Puzzle Set includes 6 different animals with 4 pieces each.

18 months & up. Express, create, and explore with this set of Emotion Dough Cutters! Help little ones explore emotions through hands-on play! This set includes 6 durable dough cutters, each featuring a unique emotive face. Perfect for small hands, these large cutters allow children to create expressive dough characters, build storytelling scenes, and engage in meaningful conversations about feelings. Designed to develop fine motor skills like hand strength and finger dexterity, these cutters encourage sensory exploration and creativity. Made from sturdy plastic, they're built for years of imaginative play.