Science

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create contrasting models, these magnetic pieces can also be used on a light source to make learning visually interesting. Manipulating magnetic building pieces can help to improve hand-eye coordination. Wash with soap and water or sterilize with alcohol based sanitizer. Set includes 24 triangles and 24 squares. Squares measure 2.75" x 2.75".

18 months & up. Encourage toddlers to explore sound, movement, and discovery with the Sound and Play Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit. Designed for curious young learners, this engaging loose-parts set invites children to shake, tap, scrape, and crinkle materials to create unique sounds while building early STEM skills. The open-ended pieces inspire experimentation, sensory exploration, and hands-on learning both indoors and outdoors. Perfect for early learning environments, the kit promotes creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while strengthening fine motor development. Toddlers become little sound scientists as they investigate how different materials interact and produce new auditory experiences.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Nature's Geometry: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships in nature and investigate natural items. Children will explore natural loose parts like a faux turtle shell, wood varieties, gourds, and more. The kit includes a felt tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.

18 months & up. Discover reflection, symmetry, and imaginative play! The Nesting House Mirror Set invites children to explore light, reflection, and perspective through engaging, hands-on play. Featuring a series of house-shaped frames with mirrored interiors, this unique set encourages children to observe how objects change, repeat, and interact-supporting early STEM learning and visual discovery. Children can nest, stack, and arrange the houses in multiple ways, building spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and fine motor control. The reflective surfaces create fascinating visual effects that spark curiosity and inspire open-ended exploration, whether used with loose parts, blocks, or natural materials. Ideal for light tables, sensory areas, or block play centers, this set promotes language development, creativity, and inquiry-based learning. Durable and classroom-ready. Largest piece measures 10"W x 10"H x 7"D.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore loose parts that will inspire sorting, seriation, and innate patterns of play.

Birth & up. Iridescent discs change color in the light. Children love observing their reflections. Mirrored multi-color discs with slightly flattened centers and graduated sizes provide a distorted reflection. Constructed of stainless steel, they're lightweight, smooth and durable. Improves fine motor skills, dexterity and problem solving as children manipulate these smooth discs. Can be used for stacking, sorting and sensory play. Sizes from 2" - 5.5" diameter.

10 months & up. These beautiful felt treasures are a versatile and enriching addition to small loose parts play, offering a soft, sensory-rich experience that encourages quiet, mindful engagement. Their gentle texture and vibrant colors make them inviting to little hands, fostering a calming play environment while enhancing fine motor skills and coordination. Thoughtfully designed as an open-ended resource, these felt treasures can be seamlessly integrated across various learning areas, providing valuable support for early communication and language development. Whether children are sorting, counting, or sharing, these tactile pieces promote problem-solving, collaboration, and foundational mathematical understanding. Pieces measure approximately 2"L x 2"W x 2"D. Hand wash in cold water only and air dry, as needed.