STEM Learning for Early Childhood

3 years & up. Encourage young engineers to investigate, solve problems, use critical thinking skills and independently make discoveries using this unique set of rich, open-ended materials. This interesting compilation of magnets, motors and building pieces will inspire builders to learn STEM principles while they integrate key learning skills and make impactful connections. Large set inspires individual discovery as well as team experimentation.

Early childhood teachers continue to seek activities that promote STEM-based learning. But most STEM books focus on science and math, excluding technology and engineering. Creative Investigations in Early Engineering® & Technology helps teachers create a more well-rounded STEM learning program. Encourage children to think, make, tinker and innovate. Introduce engineering skills such as coding in a developmentally appropriate way. Leverage children's use of digital technologies to help them… More »

With the help of the stories and activities in this book, take the time to watch, wonder, ask questions, talk about, and explore the world of science with your child. Use favorite children's books to investigate animals and insects, learn how plants grow and change, and discover how shadows grow and shrink. With four chapters that cover a multitude of themes, it's never been easier to deepen your child's understanding of important science and reading concepts at the same time! 144 pages. Paperback.

3 years & up. Use these Hard Plastic Bright Colored Sorting and Mixing Bowls for Manipulatives and More for different color recognition activities. Children will enjoy sorting materials by color, texture, shape, size, and more. For a fun activity, encourage children to sort the items into the bowl that match the color. These bowls can also be used in sand and water tables, and during arts and crafts to mix materials. Measures 6"D x 1"H.

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 »

18 months & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the Snap and Stack Thistle Block set. Children can easily fit the durable plastic bristles together to create satisfying connections and construct anything their imagination can inspire. A variety of pieces will help children develop color and shape recognition as well as size relationships and pattern building. This 220-piece set allows for large builds independently or collaboratively.

2 years & up. Durable set of plant specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; rose, rice, fibrous root, taproot, clover, wheat, maple leaf, daisy and fern frond. 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. This unique set of dominoes come in a variety of vibrant colors that make play more exciting. Stack them, match them, set them up and knock them over again and again for hours of fun. Promotes arithmetic skills though use of sequences and patterns of die in order to win. Dominoes also help develop critical thinking skills and aide in teaching strategy.

3 years & up. Ultra-slim LED activity tablet with a hardwood frame provides a bright, consistent and evenly-lit surface that is perfect for light and color exploration, science activities, tracing, stenciling and more. This tablet works just like a light table, only lighter weight and easier to move around. Weighing only 5 pounds, the 12" x 16" illuminated center features energy-efficient LEDs. Guaranteed to last up to 30,000 hours. AC power adapter included. Protective plastic covers… More »

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.

More versatile and easy to use than any other interactive device! Packed with software created for teachers, by teachers, and a proven quality that is backed by the best warranty on the market.

This one of a kind center allows you to create a garden, a butterfly house, ladybug habitat, or whatever science project you wish. A spacious learning environment for your entire classroom. A 5" diameter screw-on cap provides easy access. Comes in blue frame only, with a Mega-Tray, vent plug, and super plug. Remove the dome and turn the center into a Sand & Water Center. Easy to move on (4) 3" locking casters. 2 snap-on caddies are included. Some assembly required. 33"H x 21"W x 21"D.

This mobile display board is perfect for STEM and STEAM projects in all learning areas. Features a double-sided magnetic dry-erase panel for project ideas, magnetic tracks and more! A pegboard panel below allows you to add pegboard bins or hooks (not included) to store various tools and supplies. The board features a marker tray on both sides and 2" locking casters make it easy to move around a space. The magnetic dry-erase panels measure 30.75"W x 37.75"H and the pegboard panel is… More »

An affordable, flexible, and mobile solution for charging and storing devices used in PreK-8 classrooms. Tech Tubs® can store, charge, and sync Apple devices, most 11" Chromebooks, and other tablets with or without cases with optional accessories to accommodate a variety of needs and budgets. Each Tech Tub2® can charge up to six devices. Measures 13"H x 12.5"W x 16.25"D. The Tech Tub Large Plug Adapters are designed for use with USB-C and other bulky adapters like those… More »

2 years & up. This wooden board with colorful shapes come in graduated sizes. Children will find many ways to align these shapes and colors. Each row has shapes in one color to help children with color and shape recognition. With Match colors, shapes, and heights with 20 vivid pieces in four sizes, shapes, and colors. Encourages motor development, size progression, shape recognition, and understanding of patterns. 4"H x 10"L x 8.5"W.

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).

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.

Children are natural scientists, drawn to wonder, exploration, discovery, and analysis. This book gives you simple ideas to open up the world of discovery to young children. Through open-ended explorations, you will discover how to cultivate children's natural curiosity by asking simple questions: How? When? Where? And the most famous of all children's questions: Why? The hands-on activities will empower children to question, experiment, and develop abstract reasoning skills. Children will explore… More »

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. Look under the magnifying glass to see the different details of the shells or use for counting, sorting, and up-close viewing. These genuine, assorted sea shells come in different sizes. Available in a set of 12 or a set of 48.

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.

3 years & up. Introduce children to early weather concepts and teach them to dress for the seasons at the same time with the help of this cuddly friend! This fun bear set includes four outfits that are perfect for their corresponding seasons. Dress this bear for the appropriate weather conditions and encourage your child to model their outfits after it. For an activity, call out seasons and have children dress the weather bear appropriately. This Weather Bear Set promotes fine motor skills,… More »