Preschool Classroom Materials

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.

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18 months & up. Carry and Discover Magnification Containers are the ultimate adventure companion for children. Children can collect and closely observe natural materials, special treasures, and interesting specimens. A completely clear container and a magnifying top enhance possibilities for scientific discovery and nature-based exploration. Use this set of stacking, easy-to-clean containers during experimentation with wet and dry materials.

2 years & up. Empower children to explore new imaginary worlds with this assortment of finger puppets. Including animals from the woods, the farm, the safari, and the past (dinosaurs!), this collection enables children to take on the characteristics of a variety of animals. As they pretend to be other creatures and formulate stories, children will develop significant cognitive and social-emotional skills. Set includes 20 finger puppets.

2 years & up. This set of smooth, hardwood blocks has red, blue, green and yellow plexiglass inserts that will make play time a more colorful experience. The shapes include squares, rectangles, triangles and half-circles that will be sure to compliment and add nice accents with any other wood block sets you may own.

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 & 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.

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.

18 months & up. Bring the excitement of the grocery store to playtime with the Wooden Cash Register, an authentically inspired addition to dramatic play. Children can use their imaginations, strengthen communication skills, and engage in creative dramatic play while interacting with this realistic toy. Smooth edges, quality materials, and subtle details create an inviting pretend shopping experience for dramatic play setups. Made from solid wood and engineered wood, the register includes an attached scanner, credit card, and pretend play coins, giving children familiar components to incorporate into grocery store role-play. With no assembly or batteries required, the cash register is ready to become part of imaginative classroom play. The compact 9.6-inch-long design provides a realistic focal point for pretend checkout experiences while supporting communication and creative dramatic play. Measures 9.6"L x 8"W x 5"H

18 months and up. Transform little ones into community heroes with the On the Go Community Vehicles set! This action-packed collection lets kids clean up the city, transport classmates to school, and help build strong structures. Designed to spark imaginative play, these vehicles also promote the development of important skills like gross-motor coordination and hand-eye coordination. The set includes a dump truck, garbage truck, cement mixer, and school bus.

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. Dramatic play feels even more realistic when kids use this colorful vacuum with real sounds. This exciting house cleaning tool encourages dramatic play, gross motor functions, and fine motor skills. Have children vacuum alongside you to learn how to vacuum. Encourage children to mimic the vacuum cleaner sounds. The 2-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner includes a removable hand vacuum that makes real sounds and has a removable dust catcher. Requires three AA batteries (included). Colors will vary.

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.)

2 years & up. Bring life to any block play community with the vibrant Discovery People - Natural. With a natural gradated color scheme, these simplified people shapes will enhance dramatic play opportunities during traditional block play and seamlessly complement the rest of the Discovery collection during light and sensory exploration. Each set includes 16 solid figures: 8 tall figures and 8 short figures in assorted colors. Taller figures measure 1.3"W x 2.8"H.

Birth & up. Children will relate to this lovable set of bears and matching blanket that encourages social emotional development. The four soft and colorful bears will help children identify and label the common emotions of happy, sad, angry, and scared. Have children match the bear to the corresponding color on the blanket, and discuss each emotion. Each bear is 11" tall. Machine washable.

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.

3 years & up. Strengthen color recognition while growing vocabulary with this set of Wooden Colors and Words Puzzles. Each puzzle focuses on a particular color by displaying a few objects in that color. Children must match pieces to both their object and their color to complete the puzzles. Additionally, the puzzles identify all of the objects by name so that early readers can begin learning words. Set of 8. Each puzzle is .375" thick and measures 8.5" x 6.75".

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.

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.

18 - 36 months. Invite toddlers to explore the world of work through imaginative classroom dramatic play with the When I Grow Up Career Toddler Shirts. This set of 6 detailed dress-up shirts lets children pretend to be a race car driver, construction worker, zookeeper, pilot, astronaut, or veterinarian. Printed designs represent each occupation, helping children become familiar with different careers as they take on new roles during pretend play. Hook-and-loop closures make dress-up accessible while giving children opportunities to practice dressing and undressing, encouraging independence. Designed for toddler dramatic play centers, these career costumes support engaging classroom experiences centered on occupations and imaginative role-play. Each shirt is made of 100% polyester with soft, machine-washable fabric for convenient classroom care. This exclusive set brings six career choices together for versatile dramatic play.

3 years & up. Magic Connectors feature brightly colored pieces that snap together to create fun, free-form designs and letter shapes. These uniquely-shaped connectors enhance gross and fine motor skills through the creative building. Encourage children to build their own unique figures. Use these pieces in a lesson about shapes, and assign children a shape to build afterward. Longest piece measures 3". Included: 75 connectors, 6 wheels, 9 spokes, and plastic box.

3 years and up. Make sweet treats for all your friends with the My Ice Cream Shop Playset! This kit comes with everything little children need to prepare delicious desserts, including ice cream cones, ice cream scoops, and cookies. Children develop fine motor skills as they scoop and serve, practice early math concepts like counting and sorting, and enhance their social skills through role-playing scenarios like sharing, taking turns, and engaging in imaginative conversations. This playset offers a wealth of dramatic play possibilities as children step into the world of someone preparing desserts.

2 years & up. Create a welcoming and organized mealtime space with these double-sided placemats. Featuring natural colors and illustrations, each placemat provides a calming, engaging space for meals while helping children learn routines like setting the table and practicing good manners. Made from durable polyester, these placemats help protect surfaces from spills and messes while standing up to daily use in classrooms and childcare environments. The double-sided design offers added versatility, and the machine-washable fabric makes cleanup simple and convenient. Perfect for mealtime, snack time, and dramatic play, these placemats support independence and social learning in early childhood settings. Each placemat measures 13'' x 9.5''. Set of 4.

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.