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Providing science/nature materials and activities gives children an opportunity to develop vocabulary and learn to understand basic natural concepts. By creating safe, hands-on opportunities to explore their world, young children become aware of the wonders around them, beginning what can be a life-long interest in and concern for our environment.

View-Master Boxed Set and Additional Marine Life Reels
Item: 147295P
Status: In Stock
$12.95 - $41.95
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 containing and a total of 21 3D images, and a Storage Case.
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Nature's Geometry: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit
Item: 38009P
Status: In Stock
$169.95 - $199.95
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.
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KEVA® Structures 200 Plank Set
Item: 52469
Status: In Stock
$71.95
5 years & up. Fuel creativity, design thinking, and hands-on STEM learning with the KEVA Structures 200 Plank Set. Crafted from solid pine and precision-cut to identical dimensions, these 200  building planks invite kids and adults alike to stack, balance, and build free-form structures. From tall towers to geometric shapes, with no glue, connectors, or sorted pieces required. Children focus purely on design, proportion, balance, and spatial reasoning. Ideal for classrooms, makerspaces, homeschool settings, or family game nights, this set comes complete with a full-color idea booklet to inspire designs, while encouraging further creativity and problem-solving. It's great for strengthening fine motor skills, promoting collaboration and perseverance, and making building engaging and accessible. ?Set includes: 200 pine planks and an idea booklet.
Microscope Accessory Kit
Item: 147003
Status: Only 7 left
$13.95
$9.95
6 years & up. Prepare your own slides to observe and explore! This kit is an excellent complement to any microscope. Microscope not included. Included: 12 pieces blank slides, 12 pieces Concavity (well) slides, 1 plastic storage box to hold 25 slides, Cover glass, Plastic forceps, Plastic pipet (dropper), and Directions and helpful hints for preparing simple mounts.
Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes
Item: 301601
Status: In Stock
$27.95
3 years and up. Bring all four seasons into children's hands with this collection of Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes. These tubes are an excellent way for children to investigate how the seasons change the environment. Each tube has a tree, so children will see what happens to that tree throughout the year from the buds of spring to the snow of winter.
Playfoam Pluffle™ Jumbo Pack - Green and Blue
Item: 301639
Status: In Stock
$199.95
$195.95
3 years and up. Fill your classroom with foamy fun! This 2-pack of Playfoam Pluffle™ brings a world of sensory play possibilities to center time, playtime, or any other appropriate place. The foam will cluster in children's hands when they squeeze it and immediately expand after they let it go. This play experience will give children both rich tactile stimulation and a dependable source of calm. Includes one 2 lb. bag of each color, blue and green.
Colorful Magnetic Wands Set of 6
Item: 300554
Status: In Stock
$16.95
$14.95
18 months & up. Teach young scientists about magnetism and how it works with this set of 6 Colorful Magnetic Wands! Each magnet can pick up small items such as paperclips, bingo chips, screws, and iron shavings. Promote hand-eye coordination and problem-solving in younger classrooms by using the magnetic wands to pick up larger items. Each magnetic wand features an easy grip plastic handle and measures 8"L x 1"W.
Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays - Set of 3
Item: 37867
Status: In Stock
$129.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities using found loose parts with these substantial, solid wood Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays designed as recognizable natural icons. Each curved tray is divided into compartments of various sizes, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. These durable trays also serve as beautiful storage for loose parts between activities. Set includes one of each of the three shapes. Largest tray measures 14.8"L x 14.8"W x 1.3"H. Contents not included.
Backyard Birds - Set of 3
Item: 26347
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Each of these adorable stuffed animals are designed to bring these birds to life straight from the great outdoors and into your home. Listen to the various birds as they sing their different songs. Babies are fascinated by their sounds, and older kids love to take them outside and compare them to the actual sounds of the birds in their backyard. Press the backs of these realistic plush beanbag birds to hear them sing with authentic sounds. Birds that are indigenous to your area often respond to the sounds of these realistic-sounding birds. These birds are weighted on the bottom and easily sit up on a level surface. Measures approximately 4.5 to 5 inches long.
Baby Calm Down Sensory Bottle - Set of 2
Item: 301616
Status: In Stock
$41.95
Birth and up. Keep babies calm and captivated with these Calm Down Bottles. Each bottle has a glittery liquid inside that will swirl and sparkle as babies play. In addition to glitter, the liquid contains small objects such as stars and snowflakes that reflect a rainbow of colors off their surfaces. So, babies will receive visual stimulation as well as emotional relaxation. The set includes bottles in blue and mint colors.
Translucent Arch Tiles - 90 Pieces
Item: 302270
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Enhance open-ended building play, loose parts play, light play and more with this durable, versatile set of colorful arches. This 90-piece set features vibrant colors and concentric arch pieces that work together beautifully to create organic shapes and patterns. Curved shapes encourage children to explore relationships in balance and organic geometry. Double-sided build cards included to inspire 2D and 3D builds and deeper play experiences. Largest piece measures 3.5"L x 1.8"W x .3"H. Smallest piece measures 1.2"L x .6"W x .3"H.
Sorting Shells
Item: 61081P
Status: In Stock
$7.50 - $27.95
3 years & up. Look under the magnifying glass to see the different details of the shells or use for counting, sorting, and up-close viewing. These genuine, assorted sea shells come in different sizes. Available in a set of 12 or a set of 48.
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Big Bones Set - 20 Pieces
Item: 300654
Status: In Stock
$54.95
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 encourages the discovery of size relationships, counting, and patterning.
Sound and Sort Stackers - 18 Pieces
Item: 63687
Status: In Stock
$34.95
18 months & up. Children will delight in all the fun and engaging learning opportunities available with the Sound and Sort Stackers. Multiple senses are engaged while children listen, look, sort, and stack these 18 captivating pieces. Encourage color recognition and fine motor development. A set of activity card(s) is included listing all of the benefits and many hands-on activities.
Flask - Set of 3
Item: 302723
Status: In Stock
$29.95
2 years & up. Bring science to life with this set of 3 child-friendly flasks, designed for hands-on experiments and imaginative discovery. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool settings, or playful STEM activities at home, these durable plastic flasks are sized just right for small hands. Ideal for mixing, measuring, pouring, and pretending, this set encourages early scientific thinking while supporting fine motor skills and creativity. Whether you're setting up a science center or conducting a fun classroom experiment, this set is a must-have tool for any young scientist.
3-in-1 Discovery Tool
Item: 302715
Status: In Stock
$44.95
2 years & up. Spark curiosity and hands-on learning with the 3-in-1 Discovery Tool, a compact and kid-friendly device that combines a compass, loupe, and level in one exciting tool! Set includes 3 tools. Perfect for classrooms, outdoor adventures, and STEM lessons, this multi-functional gadget helps young explorers investigate their world from every angle. Use the loupe to examine leaves, rocks, and bugs up close, the compass to learn basic navigation skills, and the level to explore balance, slope, and early engineering concepts. Designed with children in mind, it's lightweight, easy to use, and built for both indoor and outdoor discovery. Whether you're a teacher planning a nature walk or a parent encouraging outdoor play, the 3-in-1 Discovery Tool makes science fun, interactive, and accessible.
Weather Bear Set With Clothes
Item: 97275
Status: In Stock
$61.95
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.
Nature's Geometry: Loose Parts STEM Kit - 80 Pieces
Item: 38013P
Status: In Stock
$129.95 - $168.95
3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Nature's Geometry: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore natural loose parts like assorted pine cones, faux turtle shell, lotus wood varieties, gourds, and more. Children can investigate and explore natural items unfamilar to them and widen their understanding of nature.
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Magnetic Match Rings
Item: 62578
Status: In Stock
$16.95
3 years & up. Learn about magnetism, develop visual matching skills, and improve eye-hand coordination. Each ring is magnetic -- one side positive and the other negative. When the rings are stacked, they either attract the next ring and pull them together, or repel it and cause it to float. Includes 40 pattern match challenges, 10 magnetic rings, a stand, and a storage bag.
Lifecycle Puzzles - Set of 3
Item: 300655
Status: In Stock
$69.95
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 educational toy for children.
Color Mixing Glasses
Item: 91172
Status: In Stock
$13.95
4 years & up. Unique child-size glasses feature easy-to-change lenses -- 2 each of red, yellow, blue and distortion lenses. Combine up to 2 lenses per side to teach color mixing (secondary colors). Overlap lenses without their durable plastic frames for kaleidoscope fun! Single lenses teach primary color identification or serve as great early science tools for observation. Color mixing guide included.
Desert Animal Minis TOOB® - Set of 11
Item: 89509
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Discover animals that roam the desert. Includes: Horned Lizard, Scorpion, Prairie Dog, Rattlesnake, Saguaro Cactus, Big Horn Ram, Bobcat, Road Runner, Coyote, Armadillo, and Mountain Lion.This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes eleven desert animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free. Includes 11 pieces.
DIY Calm Down Sensory Bottles - Set of 2
Item: 301094
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Craft your own calming sensory bottles using the DIY Calm Down Sensory Bottle Kit! Each kit comes with a selection of glitter and sparkles, along with an instructional sheet. Simply add contents and water, twist the cap back on, and your sensory bottle is good to go. The ends of the bottles are protected by textured silicone caps and are ideal for little fingers to explore. Bottles are refillable and reusable, offering limitless creative possibilities. Designed to encourage focused and tranquil play, the DIY Calm Down Bottles are utilized by parents, educators, and therapists to assist children in self-regulating their breathing and reorienting their attention, as they engage with the mesmerizing swirling contents. Easy to clean; once emptied, bottles can be cleaned in the dishwasher or with warm soapy water. Each bottle measures 8"L x 2" in diameter. Colors may vary.
Crystal Prism Scopes - Set of 12
Item: 81199
Status: Out of Stock
$4.95
3 years & up. See the world through kaleidoscope eyes. You can see color prisms while looking through the optic scope. Great addition to the science center. Each teleidoscope is approximately 1.625". Colors may vary.