Inquiry & Investigation

3 years & up. The Junior Adventure Metal Compass is the perfect tool for young explorers eager to navigate the great outdoors. This metal compass is an ideal companion for hiking, camping, orienteering, and other outdoor adventures. Its compact size fits comfortably in small hands, while the clear markings and reliable needle ensure accurate navigation. Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and an appreciation for nature with this practical and educational tool, perfect for both beginners and budding adventurers.

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. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Random Robots: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore pieces and tools that children can use to create robots. Children can build, create, investigate, and invent while focusing on the process rather than the end product.

3 years & up. Bee-Bot® is an exciting new robot designed for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool to teach sequencing, estimation, problem solving and just having fun. Tell Bee-Bot® to move forward, back and turn left or right by pressing the arrow keys. Then press GO and send him on his way. Bee-Bot® stops, beeps and blinks after each step so you can follow along as Bee-Bot® executes your program. Bee-Bot® remembers… More »

5 years & up. Over 100 challenges broken down into two deck types. Inventor deck provides simple inspiration while the Crazy Inventor deck includes a story with a problem to solve. Pick a card and create something by drawing, building with Strawbees, or adding any material.

2 years and up. Enhance scientific exploration with the Traveling Treasures Discovery Lab. This lab is a great portable storage unit for natural materials, bugs, sensory objects, and anything else young children find fascinating and want to examine more closely. The magnifying lids, tweezers, and additional handheld magnifier help children investigate the items in the natural environment or in the classroom.

3 years & up. Inspire a deeper interest in science, extinct creatures and basic geology principles through this Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle. Chunky pieces feature interesting textures and a subdued natural color scheme. A satisfying magnetic click will indicate a correct match-up of pieces, encouraging children to complete the puzzle and create a realistic replica of a Megalodon Tooth.

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Inclined to Exploration: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships of how materials relate to basic physics principles. Children can build, create, investigate, and invent while focusing on the process rather than the end product..

3 years & up. A rainbow assortment of 6 different colors and 6 different shapes make up this set of plastic translucent building blocks. These colorful Transparent Light and Color Blocks area great way to promote creativity. They also make a perfect accessory for a light table. Encourage children to get creative and build a unique block structure. For further learning encourage children to identify the colors and shapes of the blocks they are using. Largest block measures 3.9" x 1.3". 108 piece set.

3 years & up. Encourage your children to explore their building block with this Wooden Preschool Light Table. This exciting table promotes exploration and curiosity. Children can explore the features of their blocks, natural elements, or even art projects. The sturdy, freestanding table fits where space is limited. This light table accommodates four prism bases for block play. Prism bricks and plates sold separately. Minor assembly required. Measures 23"W x 24"H x 23"D.

3 years & up. Encourage your children to explore their building block with this Sturdy Wooden Preschool Tabletop Light Box for Block Play and More. This exciting light box promotes exploration, and curiosity. Children can explore the features of their blocks, natural elements, or even art projects. The sturdy, light box fits where space is limited. This light box accommodates four prism bases for block play. Prism bricks and plates sold separately. Minor assembly required. Measures 26"W x 7"H x 26"D.

4 years and up. Empower little scientists to discover the world around them. With this Bug Explorer Activity Set, children can catch and observe small animals or closely examine leaves, plants, and more in their natural habitats. Such exploration will give children foundational scientific knowledge about concepts of ecology, life cycles, and more. Set includes observation box, net, tweezers, magnifier, and equipment clip.

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 »

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.

3 years & up. The Bee-Bot® is a programmable floor robot that is ideal for teaching control, directional language, and programming to children. It has a sturdy and small design with clear and bright buttons and a memory of up to 40 steps. Sounds and flashing eyes confirm your instructions. Exciting way to introduce sequencing and can be used for individual or collaborative play. Rechargeable using the included USB cord attached to any computer. Set of 6 Bee-Bot® Rechargeable Robots.

4 years & up. Create snow anytime, in any climate with this Realistic Snow Creation Kit for Science Lessons in Any Season! The enchanting snow lasts for weeks, expands up to 100 times its size, is totally reusable, and looks like real snow! Playing with fake snow provides a tactile experience that enhances sensory exploration, helping children engage their sense of touch. Simply stir the powder into water and watch it turn into fluffy, sparkling, shiny snow! Children will learn about color mixing,… More »

3 years & up. Light, soft and smooth and resembles snow allowing children to create different shapes with their own hands! Easy clean up with a damp cloth and can be used over and over again! Includes .5 lb. and reusable airtight bucket to ensure it stays soft.

4 years & up. Your little scientist will cling to the Very First Magnetic Kit! Kids will explore the power of magnetism by comparing magnetic versus non-magnetic objects. Play magnet games and discover if a magnetic force can travel through water, cardboard, or sides of a glass jar. Includes: Magnetic wand, Giant horseshoe magnet, 2 Plastic-encased block magnet, 3 Ceramic ring magnets, 20 Metal-rimmed counting chips, 10 Magnet marbles, and an Activity booklet.

3 years & up. Discover the wonders of water! This 19-piece Splashology! Water Lab features waves of water-ready activities that introduce aspiring scientists to the concepts of volume, buoyancy, flow, and more with every splish and splash. Kids can dive into seven splash-filled experiments or explore all of the splashes and bubbles of each piece with parental supervision. Ride the waves with the Floaty Boat tray, squirt streams of water with the Splash Syringe, or turn your sink into homemade… More »

4 years & up. Introduce children to a real scientific toy that provides visual detail and information about animals, plants, and everyday household items. Fully functioning 5x microscope with two comfortable eyepieces contains 20 slides with 60 photo-quality images, and over 100 facts and questions. Multilingual audio-4 languages included! Requires 3 AAA batteries (sold separately).

3 years & up. This state-of-the-art table system provides children with multiple ways to explore and experiment with different STEM principles and hands-on activities. Use the interchangeable, interactive bin lids to engage with magnification, heat, magnets, reflection and more. Conveniently store the lids in the built-in storage when not in use. Bins can be filled with sensory materials, loose parts, natural materials and more to inspire imagination and exploration. A gridded top piece, and… More »

3 years & up. What can we find today? Collect trinkets, natural materials and sensory objects to place in the beautiful Treasure Blocks. Smooth hardwood frames with inset, transparent acrylic windows have a removable panel to place small objects to observe or display. Ideal for color exploration and light table activities. Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more. Two screws on the removable panel keep objects securely in place until ready to be replaced. Set of 8. Largest Block… More »

3 years and up. Promote safe practices with these comfortable Full Coverage Adjustable Clear Safety Goggles for Science Experiments. These safety goggles are great for use with messy science experiments or even water balloon fights. Go over safety tips and practices before activities that require safety goggles. These goggles are vinyl and feature a secure strap. One size fits all. Available individually or in a set of 3.

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 approximately 4" x 5" by 3.5". Colors may vary.