Science

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.

Encourage children to explore the world around them with this Animals and Nature from Around the World Poster Set. Children will love viewing the high quality, beautiful scenes from natural settings across biomes. Encourage your children to write and describe what they see in their favorite poster. Set of 12 posters. Measures 11"L x 17"W.

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.

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.

3 years & up. Bring the adventure indoors with this engaging Animal Adventure STEM Learning Kit. This take-home STEM kit promotes literacy, dexterity, fine motor skills, color recognition, and collaborative learning. The adventure kit invites families to participate in enjoyable STEM based learning together. The kit includes a book, learning materials, and an activity card(s).

2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this set of 4 clear Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities in the classroom and outside. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while developing spatial relationships and strengthening their fine motor skills. Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration using a light source through… More »

3 years & up. Introduce conservation practices to your children with this descriptive Recycling Zone Learn What Materials Can Be Recycled. This poster promotes environmental awareness, community, and earth conscientiousness. Children will learn what common materials from their home can be recycled. For an after lesson game, divide your class into four teams, and have them discuss what should be recycled. Afterward, have them place the tiles under the correct zone. Includes one large board and 20 tiles.

3 years & up. Build awareness and support cognitive development with this engaging shadow matching game! Children will love putting their reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to the test as you challenge them to match the objects on the cards to their correct silhouette. Perfect for individual or group play, this matching game provides hours of fun! 3 - 4 players. Includes 2 double-side boards and 36 tiles.

18 months & up. Freestanding table with built-in electrical lights invites children to explore color mixing, light, and shadows. The soft, illuminated surface of a light table draws toddlers in, stimulating their sense of sight. It enhances their ability to observe and explore colors, shapes, and textures in a way that's visually captivating, helping to improve their sensory processing skills. Adult supervision. (Prism bricks and plates sold separately.) Minor assembly required. Measures 25.5"L… More »

3 years & up. Introduce early math, science, and literacy concepts, as well as fine motor skills, in a fun and engaging way by utilizing included materials on your light table. Over 200 pieces including transparent numerals, 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, circular dots, and bead-filled shapes - all in a variety of colors! Three sorting trays and an activity card(s) are also included.

18 months & up. Reflections are fascinating to young children. The reflective inserts in the Nesting House Mirror Set will entice, engage, and entertain young children as they explore and develop self-awareness. Encourage innate curiosities as children stack, sort, nest and explore. Rubberwood frames and shatter-resistant inserts make this set a durable addition to block play activities as well. Largest piece measures 10"W x 10"H x 7"D.

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 »

12 months & up. This ball set is perfect for alternative sensory play. Bright vivid colors will aid in the development of visual tracking and three alternating textures will provide necessary mental stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. All six balls included squeak when squeezed, giving multiple sensory alleviation options for children and adults of all ages.

2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from easy-to-clean Polycarbonate, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The see-through, compartmentalized tray keeps items visible, accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose parts. Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration using a light source through the clear plastic. Tray measures… More »

2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this matte set of 4 Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from a new UV-resistant composite material, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities indoors or outdoors. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while children develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Each tray measures 15" Diameter x 1.6"H. Contents not included.

2 years & up. Introduce children to the fun of scientific discovery with their first microscope. With award-winning design, this Nature View Microscope is an exciting method of introducing STEM learning into the classroom. The three interchangeable lenses offer differing perspectives of the ten detailed nature slides. Encourage children to explore the different settings and become familiar with this beginner's microscope. The base plate rotates for varied viewpoints. Lenses include magnified,… 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).

3 years & up. Step on and watch it move! Create a colorful floor space with this bright, futuristic Liquid Tile Mat. Made from super durable, leakage-proof material and filled with non-toxic, cosmetic liquid. Features an anti-slip back side and easily wipes clean. No weight limit. Mat measures 19.5" x 19.5". Please note: mats need to be placed on an even surface and handled with care, may break if dropped. Do not adhere mat to the floor.

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Tabletop Magnifier. Molded from new Poly+ material, this safe and durable 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 7.3" x 7.3" x 6.1".

3 years & up. Help children to identify the four seasons with this engaging puzzle set. These 12 piece jigsaw puzzles are vivid, real-life images of children and families enjoying all the seasons. This set promotes fine motor and problem-solving skills. Have children identify which season is being shown as they complete the puzzle. Features two puzzles for each of the four seasons. Pieces are raised for easy gripping. Each 12-piece puzzles measure 9"L x 12"W.

3 years and up. Give young engineers a space where they can blossom. The Design & Drill® Robot Workshop equips young children with everything they need to build multifaceted, mobile robots. Playing with robots helps young children explore concepts of engineering, coding and math in an engaging way. The collection's many interchangeable pieces empower children to construct any kind of robot that enters their imagination. Set includes 150 pieces, enough to build 6 different robots.

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".

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.