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. Encourage sharing and collaboration in children's art spaces with this convenient, spinning art storage. This unique, portable, and easy-to-clean addition to the art area comes with 6 clear cups that can be used for paint or to provide storage for brushes, pencils, or other supplies. Provide children with a mess-free solution to paint and supply sharing with inset cups and rubber feet that prevent spilling or tipping. Entire cup spinner measures 10.6"L x 10.6"W x 4.4"H.

3 years & up. Teach children valuable mathematical lessons with captivating shapes and designs. This Pattern Blocks and Picture Cards Set includes 20 picture cards with all sorts of designs and 250 multicolored plastic blocks. Children must use the plastic blocks to create the patterns they see on the cards. While creating the designs, children will sharpen their problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and spatial awareness. Set includes 20 double-sided picture cards with two levels of… More »

This widely used program quality assessment instrument is designed for preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms serving children 2.5 through 5 years of age. It can be used by program directors for supervision and program improvement, by teaching staff for self-assessment, by agency staff for monitoring, and in teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the ECERS-R™ make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation.

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 »

3 years & up. Bring your architectural and engineering ideas to life! This Snap Together set features 360 cubes in four bright colors and four fun shapes. Connect these unbreakable cubes together in any direction to build unique structures. The possibilities are limitless! These building manipulatives encourage creativity and support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each piece measures .75". Included: 360 Plastic Cubes and a Plastic Tub.

4 years & up. This drum kit helps children discover the joy of music through a simple, hands-on instrument. This set includes one 6" steel tongue drum, two mallets, and a songbook with real songs children can follow to play along and learn. Designed with an intuitive 1-8 scale, the drum makes it easy for young learners to explore melodies using the interactive audio songbook stand. Perfect for supporting early childhood development, the drum kit encourages focus, listening skills, and self-expression… More »

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Cow! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Plush Cow measures 13" long.

Make puppet play possible with this Wooden Puppet Stand. Puppet play is an invaluable addition to a preschool classroom for many reasons (including language development and emotional expression) but finding storage for puppets can sometimes be difficult. With space for 8 puppets, this Wooden Puppet Stand helps solve that problem by giving puppets a home when they are not part of classroom activities.

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".

4 years & up. These brightly colored ribbons float easily through the air as children wave them to the music. This set of rhythms are perfect for introducing children to rhythm and music learning while promoting gross motor functions. Have children tap the rhythm sticks and wave them at different beats in a song. Encourage children to identify the color of their Rainbow Rhythm Ribbon as they come up with their own rhythm as well. The 12-inch wand with a 36-inch ribbon is perfect for young children.… More »

2 years & up. This beautifully crafted set of tactile stones is engraved with faces showing 12 common emotions. Children learn about feelings by watching others. Using these emotion stones give children an activity to promote emotional development. These stones include happiness, fear, sadness, surprise, anger, confused, shyness, and more. These stones are durable in sand and water, indoors and out, providing opportunities to explore emotions across different environments. Set of 12 stones measure… More »

2 years & up. Make friends with children from around the world, mixing and matching the chunky puzzle pieces to make many different combinations. Each friend is dressed in clothing that recognizes a different culture -- China, India, Native American, Africa, Mexico, and the USA. Each 3-piece child measures 6"H x 3"W. Set of 6 puzzles.

The long-anticipated new version of the internationally recognized Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, ECERS-3™ focuses on the full range of needs of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. This widely used, comprehensive assessment tool measures both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental needs of young children, including cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and health and safety. ECERS-3™ also includes Items assessing… More »

3 years & up. Give children a fun, engaging way to learn their ABCs with this puzzle. Including both uppercase and lowercase letters, this puzzle requires children to match the letter (and the case) with its spot on the puzzle. While they look, children can enjoy the pictures that are underneath each pair of letters.

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. Playing with sand helps children regulate their nervous system while strengthening small hand muscles and improving hand-eye coordination through activities such as scooping, pouring, pinching, sifting, and shaping. Ideal for early childhood educators, parents, and professionals for use indoors or outdoors. ACMI-approved and certified with the AP non-toxic seal. Gluten-free. Fine-grain sand proudly made in the USA.

3 years & up. Strengthen color recognition while growing vocabulary with this set of Wooden Colors and Words Puzzles. Each puzzle focuses on a particular color by displaying a few objects in that color. Children must match pieces to both their object and their color to complete the puzzles. Additionally, the puzzles identify all of the objects by name so that early readers can begin learning words. Set of 8. Each puzzle is .375" thick and measures 8.5" x 6.75".

10 months & up. Perfect for mixing, stirring, and hands-on exploration, these versatile tools encourage children to engage their senses while developing essential fine motor skills. Whether scooping up sensory materials, experimenting with different textures, or creating imaginative play scenarios, they offer endless opportunities for interactive learning. Crafted for durability and ease of use, they're the ideal companions for any classroom, fostering creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery… More »

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Goat! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Plush Goat measures 13" long. Facial expressions may vary.

2 years & up. Serve up delicious pretend meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Perfect for budding chefs, these realistic meal sets include a variety of nutritious foods like eggs, waffles, fried chicken, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, and more. Each set encourages children to role-play meal preparation and dining, fostering creativity, social skills, and fine motor development. Ideal for pretend play kitchens, these sets help children learn about balanced meals and food groups in a fun,… More »

3 years & up. Shape foundational knowledge with this set of Self-Correcting Shapes Puzzles. Each puzzle focuses on a particular shape and portrays 5 items in the form of that shape. Since the basic form is the same for each piece, children will have to closely examine the specifics of each piece (such as its size) to find the right slot. Each puzzle measures 6.75" x 8.5".

2 years & up. HUGIMALS™ are warm-able, weighted plushies that deliver soothing comfort like no other. Microwave-safe for cozy warmth, freezer-friendly for cooling relief, and perfectly weighted at 2.5 lbs., they help ease stress and anxiety for kids and adults alike. Their unique wraparound arms hug your neck like a comforting weighted wrap, staying in place even while you move. Designed with occupational therapists and made with mold-resistant clay beads and super-soft, hypoallergenic… More »

18 months & up. Every little chef will enjoy cooking with these solid wood kitchen condiments. Perfect for introducing simple cooking and pretend play. This polished wood set would fit well into any pretend kitchen set up. Each bottle has a removable, color-coordinated cap, encouraging the development of fine motor skills. Includes 5 condiments plus tray.