Life Science

2 years and up. Inspire hands-on discovery and early science exploration with the Organic Textures Ocean Discovery Set. Designed for toddlers, this 22-piece collection of realistic natural replicas-featuring shells, fossils, seeds, and coral-invites children to explore textures, shapes, and patterns through tactile play. Perfect for use in sand, water, or classroom environments, the durable pieces encourage curiosity, observation, and critical thinking. Ideal for STEM learning and sensory development,… More »

2 years & up. Enhance science lessons and encourage conversations about the life cycles of familiar favorite creatures with this set of 3 Lifecycle Puzzles. Each puzzle features smooth-sanded, nesting pieces that stack into the larger wood cookie. Beautiful, easy-to-understand illustrations show a frog, butterfly, and a turtle at different phases of their life, starting with the egg stage and ending with the adult version of the bug or animal. Sized just right for little hands, this is the perfect… More »

2 years and up. Show children the life cycle of a butterfly with this Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each piece features an authentic specimen that depicts a life stage. Children must correctly connect the pieces to one another to see the butterfly's life cycle from start to finish. As children assemble the puzzle, they will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W… More »

2 years and up. Put nature in children's hands with the Moth Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each acrylic piece in this puzzle displays a different stage of the moth's life cycle. Children must correctly connect the pieces together to see the whole life cycle. As they investigate how a moth becomes a moth, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W x .6"H x 1.4"D.

2 years and up. Bring in-depth nature exploration to the classroom with the Honey Bee Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Using 4 acrylic pieces, this puzzle shows the honey bee's life cycle from start to finish. To see the whole cycle, children must correctly arrange and connect the pieces. As they put the puzzle together, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1" W x 1"H x 2.4"D ; smallest piece measures… More »

2 years & up. Encourage experimentation and curiosity with an authentically inspired set of Big Bones. Exploration of big bones can be an engaging and educational experience for young children, sparking their curiosity about the natural world and fostering a deeper understanding of anatomy, history and science. Children can take this easy-to-clean, weighted set outside for exploration with messy materials like dirt, mud, or water, or use inside during loose parts activities. A variety of lengths… More »

2 years & up. Spark a love of science and discovery with the Dig & Discover Dinosaur Tactile Skeletons - Set of 6, a hands-on exploration resource that brings prehistoric learning to life. Embark on a prehistoric adventure with this set of 6 puzzles, each features 4-5 pieces. Made from a durable stone mix, these chunky dinosaur pieces are perfect for repeated excavations. Children will enhance their spatial awareness while engaging in sensory-rich activities. These versatile puzzles can… More »

2 years & up. Children can learn through play with the Magnetic Matching Fossil Stones set. Interesting textures, a subdued natural color scheme, and authentic replicated fossils will spark a deeper interest in science activities inside and outside the classroom. Set features 6 matching sets of fossil stones, that when opened, reveal a fossilized imprint of a different species; Megalodon Tooth, Tyrannosaurus Rex Claw, Ammonite, Trilobite, Gastropods, and Velociraptor Claw. Encourage color matching… More »

2 years and up. Introduce children to the creatures that roamed the earth long ago. This collection of prehistoric teeth and activity cards gives children an in-depth look at prehistory. The teeth enable children to see and feel the anatomy of ancient animals, and the cards locate the teeth in their contexts by showing children what the animals looked like, how big they were, and what they ate.

2 years & up. Durable set of plant specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; rose, rice, fibrous root, taproot, clover, wheat, maple leaf, daisy and fern frond. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).

18 months & up. This set of five vibrant and chunky garden insects introduces children to common bugs found outside. This set of easy to grip critters includes matching photo activity card(s) with real images and fun facts about each insect. To take learning outside, have children look around their environment and spot some of the insects on their cards. Use these award-winning insects for dramatic play as well. Insects measure 5" each.

Birth & up. Discover who's hiding in the garden with this delightful set of double-sided wooden puzzles designed for curious little learners. Set includes four two-piece puzzles featuring chunky, raised bug pieces that fit neatly into matching habitat bases, making them easy for small hands to grasp and place. Children will enjoy matching a butterfly to a flower, a honeybee to a honeycomb, a ladybird to a leaf, and a spider to a web, while building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.… More »

Birth & up. Who's hiding in the woods? These beautifully illustrated, double-sided wooden puzzles provide a fun and engaging way for young children to discover woodland animals and their homes. The set includes four simple two-piece puzzles, each featuring a chunky, raised animal piece that fits neatly into a matching habitat base, making them easy for little hands to grasp and place. The outer piece shows a detailed habitat scene, while the inner piece either completes the environment or flips… More »

2 years & up. Ignite scientific curiosity with the Magnetic Matching Aquatic Life Fossil Stones - Set of 8 from Kaplan Early Learning Company - a hands-on STEM learning activity that combines tactile play and discovery. Designed for young explorers ages 2+, this educational set features 8 pairs of magnetic stones that open to reveal lifelike fossil imprints of aquatic species. Kids build early science skills like shape recognition, matching, fine motor coordination, and scientific vocabulary… More »

2 years & up. Support collaborative conversation and exploratory play with this durable set of  9 bug specimens in a shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; wasp, bee, butterfly, ladybeetle, scorpion, cricket, pill bug, june beetle, and spider. Double-sided reference cards included with the set offer vivid images and fun facts to deepen observation, vocabulary, and scientific curiosity. Ideal for <strong>classroom science centers</strong>, discovery… More »

2 years and up. Inspire scientific inquiry by giving children an in-depth look at a few of the world's creepy crawlers. Set in acrylic, these authentic Creepy Crawler Specimen Stones enable children to examine crickets, spiders, and other interesting insects. Additionally, the stones come with reference cards that will extend learning with colorful images and fascinating facts.

2 years & up. Durable set of sea creature specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; sea star, shrimp, sea anemone, brown algae, hermit crab, crab, seahorse, tiger barb, and red algae. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts, and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).

Beautifully display the pieces from the Specimen Stones sets (sold separately) using the durable, beechwood Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand. Keep a complete set of 9 stones visible and organized during and between supplemental lessons using this easy-to-use display.

2 years and up. Create beautiful, nature-inspired designs with this set of 6 Mushroom Organic Pattern Rollers. Each roller in this set has its own unique patterns that children can stamp or roll onto malleable substances like sand, clay, and play dough. These rollers will enable children to make their own unique imprint on their surroundings while also developing fine motor skills and creative thinking skills.

2 years and up. Spark curiosity and scientific exploration by giving children an up-close view of the ancient world with this set of Fossil Specimen Stones. Encased in clear, shatter-resistant acrylic, these authentic specimens show children shells, stones, shark's teeth, and other artifacts from prehistoric times. The set's reference cards feature colorful images and fascinating facts that will enhance any science activity.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Light and Color: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore various shapes of different colors that enhance light play.

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.

2 years & up. Compare, explore, investigate, sort and match eight different familiar farm animals by their footprints. Perfect for sensory exploration and learning about animals. Each stone shows a raised footprint on the front and the owner's image imprinted on the back. Raised impressions on the stones allow to tracks to be made in the ground. Set includes 8 stones.

2 years & up. Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of 8 beautiful, tactile fish. With their realistic markings and textures, these fish encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play as children tell stories about the watery habitats they create. Made from a durable stone resign, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand, and are easy to clean after a day of nautical adventures. The markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints… More »