Inquiry & Investigation

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 8 1/2" x 11" pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.

3 years & up. Growing Classroom Kits come with everything you need for 18 plants. Each kit includes biodegradable pots, germination bags, 2 compressed peat discs, 3 seed packs, and a growing and experiment guide. The Flowers Kit grows Evening Primrose, Dwarf Sunflowers, and Dwarf French Marigolds. The Vegetables Kit grows Green Beans, Sweet Peppers, and Grape Tomatoes.

5 years & up. Build your own working electronic circuits by piecing together magnetic circuit blocks in a variety of different combinations with the Magnatronix Starter and Expansion Set. Take on the challenge of following the circuit pattern ideas featured in the activity guide or make up your own circuit patterns as you learn the basics of systems engineering. Develops children's fine motor and problem-solving skills through STEM-based play. Both the Starter and the Expansion pack require… More »

3 years & up. It's easy to go on an adventure with the View-Master! With bigger and brighter images, this favorite childhood toy has a fresh new look. Take a safari through Africa, swim with dazzling fish, or experience pre-historic life with each View-Master reel. Venture beyond the deep ocean and explore amazing 3D images of marine life. Reels are compatible with all View-Master viewers. Includes: View-Master Viewer, Set of 3 reels containing a total of 21 3D images, Set of 3 Marine Life reels… More »

4 years & up. Explore the magic of magnetism all with the wave of a wand! Kids can experience the power of magnets by using brightly colored wands and accessories for endless fun. Each kit includes: 2 Magnetic wands, 10 Magnet marbles, 50 Metal-rimmed counting chips, and an Activity booklet. Purchase 3 kits together as a set or buy individually.

4 years & up. Miracle Snow lasts for weeks, expands up to 100 times its size, is totally reusable, and looks like real snow! Simply stir the powder into water and watch it turn into fluffy, sparkling, shiny snow! Learn about color mixing, mass, evaporation, and much more. Classroom kit contains enough materials for 12 children and the 1 lb. bucket makes more than 5 gallons of snow. Each available separately.

Teach safe practices with these vinyl goggles featuring secure straps. One size fits all. Available individually or in a set of 3.

3 years & up. Experience heat-changing colors, encouraging investigation and discovery. There are two different types of putty: Super Scarab Illusions Putty with an incredible color shift from blue into purple right through to red and copper, and Liquid Glass Crystal Putty that starts out clear as glass then develops a cloudy appearance that quickly fades back to crystal clarity once you put it down. Add these putties to your collection of sensory toys in the classroom! Each tin has 3.2 oz. each.

4 years & up. Look like a bug! See like a bug! These unique hinged prismatic glasses let you experience insect sight through compound eyes. Flip the lenses back when you want a clear-eyed view . Bug Goggles Buzzerks® Eyewear portrays super realistic insect detail. Features antennae, mandibles and legs that double as earpieces Made of durable plastic and measure apporoximately 4" x 5" by 3.5". Colors may vary.

3 years & up. Designed to stimulate fine motor, sensory, and cognitive development, Kinetic Sand™ is indoor play sand with properties of motion. Mold it into endless shapes and watch as it melts before your eyes. It's perfect for open-ended, non-directed play and leaves no sand or residue on your hands. Kinetic Sand™ is also great for kids with allergies - it is wheat, gluten and casein free and 100% safe and non-toxic.

Grades K - 5. The central concepts of molecular biology are made accessible as students discover the magic of DNA. This dynamic combination of the ScienceWiz™ books, kits and internet resources provide the content and materials for meeting National STEM Requirements. Students will gain the skills necessary to do scientific inquiry and will develop a rich framework of knowledge in the areas of DNA and Technology, as well as an enriched historical and social perspective. Kit contains twelve… More »

Grades K - 5. Learn all about solids, liquids, and gases as they relate to favorite childhood activities. This dynamic combination of the ScienceWiz™ books, kits and internet resources provide the content and materials for meeting National STEM Requirements. Students will gain the skills necessary to do scientific inquiry and will develop a rich framework of knowledge in the areas of Chemistry and Technology, as well as an enriched historical and social perspective. Kit contains twelve 40… More »

Grades K - 5. Discover magnetism as students craft a compass, explore attraction and repulsion, build and manipulate electromagnets and much more. This dynamic combination of the ScienceWiz™ books, kits and internet resources provide the content and materials for meeting National STEM Requirements. Students will gain the skills necessary to do scientific inquiry and will develop a rich framework of knowledge in the areas of Magnetism and Technology, as well as an enriched historical and social… More »

3 years & up. Mix up some color for your next science experiment! Divided flask allows for two chambers of colored liquid, and the swirly straw provides an exit route for the new, mixed color. Flask measures approximately 4 1/2"D x 5"H.

3 years & up. Let's make some noise with these fun sound shakers! These sturdy wooden boxes are easy to grip. Have children shake the wooden cubes to hear each unique sound and find its match. To self-correct, simply look through the provided translucent-colored, acrylic base. These Peekaboo Sound Boxes develop matching, concentration, fine motor, sensory, problem solving, and cognitive skills. The set includes 12 sound boxes with six unique sounds and a storage base.

8 years & up. Is it magic or is it science? Watch plants grow without any soil with this incredible Hydroponics Kit! Your child will be able to see root systems clearly through water-filled flasks, monitoring not only the top of a plant's growth, but the bottom as well. Just put sprouted seeds in the included seed baskets, place them in the flasks, and observe the science behind the Aztec's amazing floating gardens! Included: 2 flasks with thermometers, 2 trellises with rulers, 2 seed baskets, 22-page activity journal

8 years & up. Have fun using the scientific method with microbiology experiments! Bacteria are everywhere and can be responsible for things like decay and fermentation or used for good things like medicine and yogurt. This hands-on Mighty Microbes Lab allows your child to grow and observe harmless, small-scale bacteria and learn how microbes affect our everyday lives. Includes: 22-page activity journal packed with experiments, Spreader for spreading bacteria, Funnel, Pipette, Loupe with 8x magnification,… More »

5 years & up. Students simply match the animals to their tracks through three different games. Includes 80 high quality and colorful cards, a plastic storage tray, and detailed instructions for using the cards for versions of Concentration, Bingo, and Guess-the-Tracks!

3 years & up. Explore the human body from the inside out! Introduce young students to the inner workings of their bodies with these cute cartoon versions of X-rays and MRIs. The X-rays and MRIs are perfect for light table play. Use these elements in combination with item #63741 What's Inside Me Doll. Encourage career-oriented dramatic play as students pretend to be radiologists, doctors and laboratory technicians. Includes: one 10" x 16" X-Ray, one 10" x 16" MRI, and a guide.

3 years & up. Student Magnifiers feature dual lenses with 3X and 6X magnification. Each measures 2"W x 1/4"H x 4 1/2"L. Set includes 12 student magnifiers

3 years & up. Set of 26 laser cut double-sided mirror lowercase letters, made from highly reflective acrylic. A sensory manipulative for children to experience as they feel, see, play with and trace around. Perfect for light play and sand and water experiences. All pieces come with a small hole at the top so they can be strung up to create mobile displays

3 years & up. Set of 14 laser cut double-sided mirror numbers from 0 to 9, including two styles of the numbers 4 and 7 and an additional 1 and 0. Made from highly reflective acrylic. A sensory manipulative for children to experience as they feel, see, play with and trace around. Perfect for light play and sand and water experiences. All pieces come with a small hole at the top so they can be strung up to create mobile displays.

Plastic rain gauge has large numbers and measures up to 5 inches or 103 millimeters of rainfall with contrasting float making it easy to read. Measures approximately 41 1/2"H.

3 years & up. Capture the curiosity of young minds with Splats! Children can explore the concepts of light, color, and shape. Splats are featured in primary and secondary colors along with black, white, clear, and a double-sided mirror. Ideal for light tables, sensory play, shape and color recognition, and more. Each Splat measures 6" in diameter. Set includes 10 Splats.