Science

5 years & up. Set includes a colorful trowel, rake, and shovel. Real metal tools with wood handles. Kids can use this tool set to break up clumps of dirt, pull weeds, dig small holes, and transplant plants. Tools are approximately 8" long each. Styles may vary.

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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 Soundboxes develop matching, concentration, fine motor, sensory, problem solving, and cognitive skills. The set includes 12 soundboxes with six unique sounds and a storage base.

3 years & up. The double-sided magnetic board allows you to display your schedule in the way that best fits your needs. Includes a 18"L x 12"W magnetic board.

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.

Parents are eager to help their children learn, but teaching young children complicated scientific and mathematical concepts can be intimidating. Simple STEAM helps parents realize they don't need to be engineers or scientists to support STEAM learning. Help children explore STEAM concepts with fun and engaging activities. Discover STEAM learning opportunities in everyday activities and experiences. Prepare children for kindergarten and build crucial 21st century learning skills, including collaboration,… More »

5 years & up. Get your motor running with real STEM learning! Discover the science of motion through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities. Explore the science of "how things go" as you conduct investigations, solve problems, and explore early engineering. Features 10 double-sided Activity Cards covering all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of gravity, inertia, friction, push/pull, and more! Ladder measures 9.25"H, tracks measure… More »

3 years & up. Explore and build endless 3-D models with this easy click and connect system. Colorful translucent plastics and unique geometric shapes allow for open-ended, creativity-inspired constructions. The activity guide gives young builders step-by-step instruction on how to create a variety of models while teaching them the basics of science, construction and engineering. 94 piece set.

3 - 6 years. Transform your children into expert builders! With the Tech Machines set in your classroom, you'll help children develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills while simultaneously unleashing their creativity as they construct classic machines. Storage box included. 95 pieces.

3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of zoo animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different zoo animals with this fun bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social interaction… More »

3 - 5 years. Teachable Touchables® Texture Squares is a fun, hands-on way to encourage young learners' awareness of their sense of touch. As children enjoy examining and talking about the squares--scratchy, slippery, silky, or soft--they are building their descriptive vocabulary. Includes 20 pillows and patches (10 different pairs), drawstring storage bag, and an activity guide. Each textured pillow or patch measures 2" - 3".

3 years & up. Transparent acrylic blocks in 17 different shapes are a unique building set for light table exploration as the light shines through each piece. Smooth surfaces and edges are ideal for sensory learning. Primary shapes help develop mathematical understanding of basic geometric forms while irregular shapes inspire creativity and patterning. Pieces range from approximately 1" to 3.2".

3 years & up. This magnetic, dry erase calendar teaches, time, weather and vocabulary! Children interact and learn about the days of the week and months of the year while increasing their vocabulary knowledge. There are 18 weather related magnetic pictures and 45 word tiles (20 weather words, 22 calendar words). 3 blank picture tiles and 3 blank calendar word tiles are included so that teachers can add words and pictures of their own. 23.5" L x 32"W.

5 years & up. It's easy for students to set up and maintain their own ant habitats! Ant Factory, measuring 9" high by 15" wide, provides great lessons in responsibility, basic ecology, and much more! Each habitat includes 24-page guide book with ant care and colony observation hints, water dropper, canal starting tool, and certificate to obtain ants by mail ($4.00 fee required for shipping, handling, and insurance).

This model is composed of three pulleys mounted on a base with a string and hooks. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The model shows how several pulleys work together to increase one's mechanical advantage. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 16.25"W x 6.5"H x 3.5"D.

This model is composed of three identical wooden gears mounted on a base with a hand turn crank. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The model shows how gears work at a basic level to make work easier. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 16.25"W x 6.5"H x 3.5"D.

Grades 2 & up. Demonstrate the parts of a flower in life science lessons with this durable foam tulip model. One half of cross-section is labeled with part names (stamen, petal, pistil, sepal, stem, leaf, roots); other half is labeled with letters for assessment activities. Kids can use the unlabeled other half to quiz themselves. Includes Activity Guide. Measures approximately 6"H. Foam model easily wipes clean.

4 years & up. Use these Jumbo Easy to Grip Test Tubes with Stand for Early STEM Learning in your next STEM lesson. These chunky science tools are sized just right for little scientists. Children will love filling these tubes with different liquids or materials for experiments. These test tubes can also be used for dramatic play. Set includes 6 jumbo test tubes with a rack and multiple color lids.

This model is an inclined plane with a pulley, small cart, string, and grooves for wheels. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. Students will be able to study several different simple machine concepts with this set. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 16.5"W x 3.25"D with an adjustable height.

2 years & up. Refresh your sensory materials with these sustainably made Tactile Matching Stones! Invite children to explore sequences, patterns, matching, categorizing and more. Children will experiment through a variety of activities like stone tracing, line drawing, stacking, and dough stamping. Tactile Matching Stones are versatile and provide opportunities for children to enhance their cognitive and fine motor development. This 24 piece set includes an activity guide and storage bag. Surface… More »

3 years & up. Inspire crafts and scientific discovery with this Natural Stones and Minerals kit! This rock collection box includes more than 210 individual pieces and 11 different types: River Pebbles, Polished Stones (black, white, assorted), Tiger's Eye, Gemstones, Amethyst Points, Amethyst Clusters, Iron Pyrite, 2 Agate slices (large and small). An ideal addition to sensory bin, little geologists will love to sort, classify and identify the various stone characteristics! Use this kit to start… More »

5 years & up. Your little engineers will love designing and creating their own skatepark with this Skate Park Engineering® & Design Set by Learning Resources. Use the activity cards to complete design challenges or let your imagination run wild and create your own crazy ramps and jumps that will send your skater flying. The perfect set to encourage early STEM learning. Longest ramp measures 10" x 2". Included: 43 Easy-to-assemble pieces: Flag, building pieces, 1 figure with… More »

3 years & up. PowerClix® Solids Natural integrates elements of natural play, light and color exploration and loose parts theory with the innovative STEM toy building platform of PowerClix®. With nature-inspired colors, the Solids Natural set encourages children to create beautiful 2D patterns and advance to architectural constructions using familiar shapes. Use these pieces on a light table or in a sunny spot for a unique sensory experience. In keeping with STEM toy attributes, PowerClix®… More »