2 years & up. Children can experience many fascinating optical discoveries about color, light, reflections, and more with these 5 easy to hold framed panels. Each durable plastic frame measures 7.75" x .625" and contains either an unbreakable mirror, see-thru acrylic colored panel in red, yellow and blue, or a multi-faceted panel for visual explorers. Includes activity guide.
3 years & up. This all-in-one kit makes it easy to plant, sprout, and care for a variety of cactuses and succulents. Designed with excellent drainage and ventilation, it creates the perfect environment for long-lasting growth that requires minimal watering. Just add water and watch your mini desert thrive!
Birth & up. Discover who's hiding in the garden with this delightful set of double-sided wooden puzzles designed for curious little learners. Set includes four two-piece puzzles featuring chunky, raised bug pieces that fit neatly into matching habitat bases, making them easy for small hands to grasp and place. Children will enjoy matching a butterfly to a flower, a honeybee to a honeycomb, a ladybird to a leaf, and a spider to a web, while building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.… More »
Birth & up. Who's hiding in the woods? These beautifully illustrated, double-sided wooden puzzles provide a fun and engaging way for young children to discover woodland animals and their homes. The set includes four simple two-piece puzzles, each featuring a chunky, raised animal piece that fits neatly into a matching habitat base, making them easy for little hands to grasp and place. The outer piece shows a detailed habitat scene, while the inner piece either completes the environment or flips… More »
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,… More »
4 years & up. This themed terrarium is designed to bring fun and learning together. Each kit includes a diverse mix of 5 to 20 plant species, complete with colorful, informative seed packets to grow your horticultural know-how. The Biosphere kit is packed with vibrant seeds, fun accessories, semi-precious gems, and whimsical creatures, making every terrarium truly unique. Biospheres are an engaging, customizable way to explore nature, perfect for hobbyists and families alike. Biosphere measures… More »
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… More »
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… More »
3 years & up. Keep young scientists safe during hands-on fun with this set of 6 safety goggles. Designed for comfort and protection, each pair features clear lenses and an adjustable head strap for a secure fit. Perfect for classrooms, STEM projects, crafts, and messy play.
2 years & up. Make hands-on science fun and accessible with this set of 6 child-sized beakers that are perfect for early STEM exploration in the classroom or at home. Designed with young learners in mind, each beaker is lightweight, durable, and easy for small hands to grip and pour. Ideal for mixing, measuring, pouring, and experimenting, these beakers encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and fine motor development. Whether used for real experiments or imaginative play, this versatile set… More »
2 years & up. Encourage curiosity and outdoor discovery with this set of 3 kid-friendly binoculars, perfect for classrooms, nature walks, and backyard adventures. Designed especially for young learners, each pair is lightweight, easy to hold, and built to withstand everyday use. These binoculars help children observe birds, insects, plants, and more-while supporting early science skills and outdoor exploration. Great for group learning and independent play, this set is an ideal addition to any… More »
What can you add to your early childhood classroom that will immerse children in rich learning, reduce challenging behaviors, and develop confidence as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills? A makerspace! Filled with colorful photographs taken in real early childhood settings, this book will guide you step-by-step in making a makerspace that invites young children to boldly explore materials and create something only they can imagine. Discover how to: draft a plan and gather materials,… More »
Loose parts. You have heard the term, probably in the context of promoting engaging play with open-ended, natural, and manufactured materials that can be manipulated with limitless possibilities. In this book, discover how a loose-parts mindset promotes active learning in the early elementary classroom, enhancing curriculum and ensuring connection to state standards. Offering inspiration and guidance on developing, applying, and teaching a loose-parts mindset, the authors break down common myths… More »
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 »
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 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. 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 »
18 months & up. Carry and Discover Magnification Containers are the ultimate adventure companion for children. Children can collect and closely observe natural materials, special treasures, and interesting specimens. A completely clear container and a magnifying top enhance possibilities for scientific discovery and nature-based exploration. Use this set of stacking, easy-to-clean containers during experimentation with wet and dry materials.
3 years & up. Explore the wonders of the wild in this nature-inspired puzzle. Featuring 6 real-life images of full-grown animals with their young, this captivating puzzle will enable children to observe nature at work. While they spend time on safari, children will develop the critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and shape recognition skills that stem from puzzle play. Full puzzle measures 24" x 36".
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. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. This set universally connects with other builders. Smallest block size is 1.25". 72 piece set.
3 years & up. Reinforce weather and the four seasons and make learning fun with this 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 and cooperation. Preschoolers learn to take turns, share materials,… More »
2 years and up. Create beautiful, nature-inspired designs with this set of 6 Mushroom Organic Pattern Rollers. Each roller in this set has its own unique patterns that children can stamp or roll onto malleable substances like sand, clay, and play dough. These rollers will enable children to make their own unique imprint on their surroundings while also developing fine motor skills and creative thinking skills.
3 years & up. Leave your fears of science behind! Respond to children's natural curiosity with over 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities guaranteed to teach your children all about science while they are having fun. The result of a nationwide contest, the GIANT Encyclopedia of Science joins our bestselling GIANT Encyclopedia series. 575 pages.