STEM Learning for Early Childhood

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Random Robots: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore pieces and tools that children can use to create robots. Children can build, create, investigate, and invent while focusing on the process rather than the end product.

2 years & up. Cultivate children's love of nature alongside their love of block play with this Wood Stackers Set. Inspired by the natural, polished shapes of river stones, these stones encourage children to build structures that resemble what they see when they explore nature. The stones are sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the wood pieces. The variety of sizes will also help children understand concepts like weight, dimension, and balance. Set of 20. Smallest stone measures 1.75"L x 1.5"W x 0.75"H. Largest stone measures 5"L x 2.5"W x 1"H. 

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 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.

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, communication, creativity and problem solving, curiosity, and critical thinking. 152 pages.

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. Bee-Bot® is an exciting new robot designed for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool to teach sequencing, estimation, problem solving and just having fun. Tell Bee-Bot® to move forward, back and turn left or right by pressing the arrow keys. Then press GO and send him on his way. Bee-Bot® stops, beeps and blinks after each step so you can follow along as Bee-Bot® executes your program. Bee-Bot® remembers up to 40 commands and encourages increasingly sophisticated plans and programs. Sturdy construction and colorful design entice children to put Bee-Bot® through it's paces. Directional keys are used to enter commands. Bee-Bot® moves in 6" steps and 90 degree turns. Bee-Bot® is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. A USB charger cable comes with each Bee-Bot®. One-year warranty.

3 years & up. Inspire a deeper interest in science, extinct creatures and basic geology principles through this Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle. Chunky pieces feature interesting textures and a subdued natural color scheme. A satisfying magnetic click will indicate a correct match-up of pieces, encouraging children to complete the puzzle and create a realistic replica of a Trilobite.

18 months & up. Help this lovely ladybug become more colorful! This fun toy's pegs come in a variety of colors and will fit into the holes in the ladybug's shell. When children put the pegs in the holes, the ladybug transforms into something vivid and new! The variety of colors will strengthen color recognition, and the numbers on each peg will bring counting into playtime.

Beautifully display the pieces from the Specimen Stones sets (sold separately) using the durable, beechwood Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand. Keep a complete set of 9 stones visible and organized during and between supplemental lessons using this easy-to-use display.

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Inclined to Exploration: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships of how materials relate to basic physics principles. Children can build, create, investigate, and invent while focusing on the process rather than the end product..

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore various loose parts with different textures and colors. Sorting by color, size, and shape, as well as creating patterns, helps toddlers develop problem-solving and basic math concepts.

With art math, body math, moving math, wet and messy math and more, children will delight in the 140 activities that bring math to life in the classroom. 256 pages.

2 years and up. Spark curiosity and scientific exploration by giving children an up-close view of the ancient world with this set of Fossil Specimen Stones. Encased in clear, shatter-resistant acrylic, these authentic specimens show children shells, stones, shark's teeth, and other artifacts from prehistoric times. The set's reference cards feature colorful images and fascinating facts that will enhance any science activity.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore loose parts that will inspire sorting, seriation, and innate patterns of play.

3 years & up. Dive into learning with the help of these colorful sea creatures! This engaging set features 14 different sea creature counters in six different colors. Use this set in your classroom for a lesson about the many different sea creatures. Have children point out their favorite sea creatures and describe the details. Includes a starfish, penguin, turtle, frog, lobster, stingray, dolphin, whale, shark, seahorse, seal, crab, octopus, and ocean fish. Includes 84 counters.

3 years & up. Develop your childrens counting skills with these exciting Colorful Fruit Counters with Container for Practicing Early Math Skills. These counters represent a variety of healthy fruits in different colors. Children will love learning about healthy eating while building early math skills. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. For a combination activity, have children count out how many of each fruit they're supposed to eat each day. Includes 108 counters and a container for easy storage.

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 x 25.5"W x 15"H.

2 years & up. Inspire creativity and vertical building with this all-in-one Draw and Play Standing Magnetic Board. Children can stand to draw on the write-on/wipe-off board while simultaneously using magnetic play pieces, taking creations and basic STEM activities to a whole new level. Storage at floor level on either side of the board keeps magnetic toys, dry-erase markers and play essentials organized and accessible. A sturdy birch frame makes this unique play board durable enough for continued use in the classroom. Measures 26"L x 16"W x 36"H.

3 years & up. Light up learning with the Wooden Preschool Tabletop Light Box. Designed for early childhood environments, this compact light box provides an illuminated surface that enhances exploration of colors, shapes, textures, and patterns. Children can layer translucent materials, experiment with light and shadow, and investigate cause-and-effect relationships, building foundational STEM skills through play. The durable wooden frame offers stability while the evenly lit surface ensures consistent brightness for clear, vibrant exploration. Its tabletop size makes it easy to integrate into learning centers, small group activities, or independent play. Pefect for use with manipulatives, sensory materials, or art supplies, the light box supports creativity, fine motor development, and critical thinking. Minor assembly required. Measures 26"W x 7"H x 26"D.

3 years & up. Use this Bee-Bot® Starter Pack as an exciting way to introduce sequencing to children. This set has a range of materials guaranteed to keep you busy for hours, planning routes and courses and creating your own mat designs. Includes: 1 rechargeable Bee-Bot®, 4 activity mats (Treasure Island mat, 2 transparent grid mats, and Busy Street mat), 49 sequence cards, and a USB cord to recharge the Bee-Bot® on any computer. One-year warranty.

2 years & up. Invite children to build thoughtfully and creatively with these Wood Stackers. Made with organic, natural materials, these geometrically intricate stones spark a child's curiosity to create structures that resemble ancient landmarks. Each wooden block is sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the original wood. The variety of sizes will also help children understand concepts like weight, dimension, and balance. Set of 20.

3 years & up. Add a math element to your classroom with these Multi-Color Linking Cubes with Jar. Your children will enjoy stacking, sorting, counting and more! These durable plastic cubes promote early math skills such as color recognition, counting and patterning. This jar includes 150 cubes in ten different colors. The pieces store in a convenient jar with screw-on lid and handle. Cubes measure 8".

3 years & up. Who knew learning to count could be so colorful! Ten colorful beads slide on ten metal rods in a plastic frame. The perfect math tool to develop number concepts and computation skills. Great for at home learning and classroom learning, users are able to visualize counting, addition, and subtraction concepts. Beads are secure on their rods, ensuring no loose pieces.