Preschool

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.

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.)

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 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.

Birth & up. Foster comfort, calm, and companionship with this set of Cuddle Dolls. These soft, lightweight dolls are the perfect size for little ones who need a snuggle buddy or a friend. In addition to improving their well-being, the dolls will introduce infants to early forms of companionship that can lay the groundwork for caring human relationships when they get older. Dolls measure 10"H.

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.

2 years & up. Make friends with children from around the world, mixing and matching the chunky puzzle pieces to make many different combinations. Each friend is dressed in clothing that recognizes a different culture -- China, India, Native American, Africa, Mexico, and the USA. Each 3-piece child measures 6"H x 3"W. Set of 6 puzzles.

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 & up. Children can maneuver magnetic balls through intricate, nature-inspired mazes. The Nature's Paths Magnetic Leaf Mazes each feature organic shapes, and authentically-inspired routed paths. Use the attached magnetic wand to navigate the maze's twists and dips while practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Encourage deeper problem solving and critical thinking while solving all three different mazes. Wooden construction and shatter-resistant, clear-view tops make this toy a safe, interesting addition to any environment where young children learn and play.

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.

3 years & up. What do you want to be when you grow up? This set includes many of the men and women you see in your city or town working hard to keep everyone safe and healthy. The community helper shirts have printed details and silk-screened accents that represent each career. The careers featured include a doctor, chef, mail carrier, construction worker, police officer, and firefighter. Each shirt opens in the front and has hook-and-loop closures. They would make a great addition to the dramatic play center and can also help establish dramatic play themes in the classroom. Machine washable.

3 years & up. This set of phones is sure to get your little ones excited to talk. Each of these durable cell phones includes realistic dial tones, busy signals, and keypad and help children to become more comfortable with using the phone. Add these to your dramatic play area for more realistic fun. Have children pretend they're talking on the phone or playing a game. Cell phones measure 3.5"W x 4.75"H each. Each requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

3 years & up. Bring your architectural and engineering ideas to life! This Snap Together set features 360 cubes in four bright colors and four fun shapes. Connect these unbreakable cubes together in any direction to build unique structures. The possibilities are limitless! These building manipulatives encourage creativity and support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each piece measures .75". Included: 360 Plastic Cubes and a Plastic Tub.

3 years & up. These versatile, easy-fit tubes are the perfect hands-on manipulative for endless creative exploration! Use them independently or elevate playtime by incorporating them into a light table, sand, or water play for a dynamic sensory experience. Simply add a child's imagination, and watch as curiosity leads to exciting discoveries! Designed for durability and easy organization, this 80-piece set comes neatly stored in a sturdy, stackable container measuring 12"L x 7"W x 6"H - making cleanup and storage a breeze.

2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable, reusable diaper. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 10" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown.

18 months & up. The 3" Translucent Numbers are perfect for little hands to learn how to write numbers! Pieces feature raised edges and arrows. Ideal for use on a light panel for tracing exercises. Colors may vary. Each number measures 3"L x 2"W x .25"H.

3 months & up. Little ones will flip over this phone that features fun sounds, greetings, and phrases and a Spanish mode that encourages bilingual learning. Flip phone features a fun peek-a-boo mirror on the inside. 3 button cell battery included. Available individually or in a set of 2. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. Cultivate children's love of nature alongside their love of block play with this Wood Stackers Set. Inspired by the natural, polished shapes of river stones, these stones encourage children to build structures that resemble what they see when they explore nature. The stones are sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the wood pieces. The variety of sizes will also help children understand concepts like weight, dimension, and balance. Set of 20. Smallest stone measures 1.75"L x 1.5"W x 0.75"H. Largest stone measures 5"L x 2.5"W x 1"H. 

3 - 5 years. What do you want to be when you grow up? This set of 6 pretend play career shirts includes an astronaut, veterinarian, race car driver, construction worker, zoo keeper, and pilot. Each shirt is designed with fun graphics, representing each of the careers. The 100% polyester shirts open in the front and have easy hook-and-loop fasteners. Perfect for the dramatic play center! Machine washable.

18 months & up. Enrich dramatic play through inclusion with these adorable, multiethnic dolls. Featuring sweet expressions, soft huggable bodies, and a one piece romper, these cuddly dolls make the perfect friends for little learners. Children will love caring for these dolls, from feeding them to singing them to sleep; the possibilities for play are endless. Multiethnic set includes Hispanic, Asian, African American, and Caucasian. Dolls are 11" long. Available individually or in a set of 4.

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.

2 years and up. Introduce foundational literacy and math concepts through hands-on play with the Wooden ABC and Numbers Peg Puzzle Set. These puzzles help children develop letter recognition, number identification, matching skills, and fine motor coordination. Featuring brightly colored pieces with easy-to-grasp pegs, the set encourages children to match letters and numbers to their corresponding spaces. As children manipulate the pieces, they strengthen hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and problem-solving skills while becoming familiar with the shapes and sequences of letters and numbers.Whether used during independent play, small-group instruction, or learning center activities, these puzzles provide a fun, tactile way for children to build essential skills. Available individually or as a set.

18 months & up. Encourage loose parts exploration, numeracy and scale activities, and sensory play using this set of coconut-inspired Counting Bowls. Made in part using durable Poly+, these bowls are perfect companions for indoor and outdoor adventures, nature collections, and sand and water play. Each bowl features a molded number and corresponding holes for sifting, water exploration, and number recognition. Largest bowl measures 9.8"L x 9.8"W x 4.25"H. Smallest bowl measures 3.5"L x 3.5"W x 2.7"H.