Science

3 years & up. Turn your bath or play area into an African Safari wonderland with these realistic looking African Animal Figures. Perfect for pretend play, school projects, and more! Size: 1-2" H. Included: 12 Figures: Mom, dad, and baby figures of the giraffe, cheetah, elephant, and lion.

3 years & up. Bring the animal kingdom to the classroom! This animal set spans the entire wildlife spectrum, so children can swim in the sea with turtles and dolphins, roam the plains with moose and elk, and much more. All the while, children will develop fine motor skills as they arrange the animals and exercise creative thinking as they devise different habitats. Animals range from 1.5" to 3". Set of 60.

3 years & up. Whether you are traveling back in time or flying over the African Savanna, these figurines are ready for adventure! In the African Wildlife Nature Tube, you will find cheetah, giraffe, elephant, and lion families. In the Dinosaur Nature Tube, you will find Stegosaurus, T-Rex, Triceratops, and Pteranodon families. Packages are reusable and include fun animal facts. Includes 24 animal figurines.

The Loose Parts set of books serve as inspiration with hundreds of beautiful full color photographs illustrating ways children enjoy using everyday items in their play, encouraging their curiosity, giving free reign to their play, and encouraging creativity. Books are available individually.

2 years & up. Enable play to take flight with this stunning collection of Sensory Play Stones: Birds. The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Sturdy bases make the birds versatile for imaginary play and create solid foundations for children's vocabulary and storytelling skills to grow. To top it all off, the birds are easy to clean and able to withstand water, soil, mud, and clay. Set features 8 different types of birds.

6 years & up. Introduce your children to magnetism with this Mysterious Magnet Tube with Iron Filings for Interactive Science Concepts. This magnetic tube has a cow magnet which slides up and down inside a plastic tube. Inside, the container is filled with iron filings. Children will be amazed at how the iron reacts to the magnet. Use this tube for an interactive lesson about the properties of magnets. Encourage your children to ask questions about concepts they're unfamiliar with.

PreK & up. Children can easily explore decomposition, composting, life cycles, and environmental education. Three separate, aerated compartments enable children to view the entire decomposition process clearly and make side-by-side comparisons between different materials. Ecological education includes composting, decomposition, and life cycles. Teacher guide included. Composter measures 12"W x 4"D x 8"H.

8 years & up. Experience the power of gravity with the Gravitrax Starter Set! Build your own action-packed track system to send your marbles racing while learning about gravity, magnetism, and kinetics. With over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements, discover how the laws of physics affect the track your marble takes with curves, crosses, freefalls, and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the ball. Build your track using the construction… More »

3 years & up. Encourage children to explore the five senses with this descriptive Sense in My World Books Five Sense Exploration and Sensory Learning set. Children will love learning about how the five senses work and help us learn about the world around us. These books are perfect for the preschoolers featuring colorful photographs and easy to understand information. 

Ages 2 years & up. Be transported to the ocean with these beautifully tactile stones that reflect the natural treasures children might discover at the seashore! Designed for outdoor learning and investigative play, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, dirt, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Perfect for outdoor discoveries, compare with the real things, make imprints in dough or sand, and make rubbings… More »

3 years & up. Children can easily collect, curate, experiment with, and display found objects and liquids with these sturdy, clear acrylic Treasure Tubes for 360 degree viewing. The lids sit on top of the tubes and do not secure, making it easy to add trinkets, natural materials, and sensory objects to observe, display, and rattle. Ideal for color and sound exploration and light table activities. Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more. Stack the tubes on top of each other to… More »

Grades 2 & up. Hands-on Investigation Kit supports building a variety of real-world models that demonstrate science and technology concepts. Students will explore through hands-on investigation 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class levers along with fixed, movable and combination pulley systems. Includes building instructions for 8 different models with real-life photo and key facts. Complete set includes K'nex rods and connectors in a sturdy, divided case, teaching resource CD (with teaching notes, building… More »

4 years & up. Explore the magic of magnetism all with the wave of a wand! Kids can experience the power of magnets by using brightly colored wands and accessories for endless fun. Each kit includes: 2 Magnetic wands, 10 Magnet marbles, 50 Metal-rimmed counting chips, and an Activity booklet. Purchase 3 kits together as a set or buy individually.

8 years & up. Artie Max™ brings code to life with colorful works of art! Great for beginners and pro-coders alike, Artie Max™ draws in 6 major coding languages that kids can learn and perfect to level up on 21st century STEM skills. Getting started is easy and kids can get coding within minutes by connecting their WIFI device securely and directly to Artie Max™ - no internet needed. Based on the award-winning Artie 3000™ coding robot, Artie Max™ brings even more… More »

Grades 2 & up. Learning that's right on track! Young thinkers can design unbelievable ball track structures via simple, stacking planks. Stacking planks with precision requires children to have hand-eye coordination especially as they build taller and taller structures. Handling these planks will strengthen fine motor skills. Kids will manipulate, place and align the pieces as they build. A great chance to gain more engineering skills and experimenting to bring creative ideas to life. No glue,… More »

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 »

4 years & up. Introduce the skeletal system to children with this complete x-ray set! Hold these life-sized human x-rays up to the light or use them on a light table and see every authentic detail of a real skeletal system. Arrange the 18 pieces together to reproduce the entire body of a young adult. 5' tall. Teacher guide included.

Grade K. From motion, life cycles, tools, and ocean life, our book set covers early STEM concepts which are perfect for the Kindergarten classroom. Children can understand and learn the information easily as each book features simple text and fun facts. Titles may vary, includes 6 paperback books.

4 years & up. Made for little hands, this play science kit is the perfect addition to any learning center. Encourage exploration and discovery through play, and introduce early STEM concepts through included activity cards. Observe children increase their skills in math and fine motor development. Includes: 1 beaker, binoculars, 1 magnifying glass, funnel, 1 eyedropper, flask, tweezers, goggles, 3 test tubes, and activity guide.

3 years & up. Children can easily collect, curate, experiment with, and display found objects and liquids with these sturdy, colorful acrylic Treasure Tubes for 360 degree viewing. The lids sit on top of the tubes and do not secure, making it easy to add trinkets, natural materials, and sensory objects to observe, display, and rattle. Ideal for color and sound exploration and light table activities. Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more. Stack the tubes on top of each other… More »

3 years & up. Use these rubbing plates to create colorful textured nature inspired pictures! Leaf Rubbing Plates are versatile and fun for art, design, science, geography and much more. This hands-on, easy-to-use tool is sure to enhance learning concepts. Layer designs for more effects. Use them with crayons, markers or pencils to create a simple colorful picture or try making impressions with modeling dough! Includes 16 rubbing plates and a guide with craft ideas.

Encourage exploration and discovery with skill kits designed to support the brain-based principles of Learn Every Day® : The Pre-K Curriculum, 2nd Ed. The Learn Every Day® program is recommended, but not required, to use these kits. Learn more about the research-based, year-round program that incorporates play into children's daily learning routines to enhance their growth and development. For professional development options, call 1-800-334-2014 ext. 3252 or request more information.

3 years & up. Children are fascinated with (and sometimes afraid of) bugs! This kit and the related activities will introduce your child to some common characteristics of insects. Be cautioned! Your child may turn into a Bug Collector! Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families… More »

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.