After School & Summer Learning

4 - 8 years. Make learning foundational literacy skills fun with the Elementary Language Arts and Reading Kit! Using the included Activity Guide, early readers will be able to investigate phonics, build words, and practice letter formation. This kit is perfect for independent play and can also be used in small groups to encourage collaborative learning. Includes 271 pieces and activity guide.

3 years & up. Introduce this wonderful At Home with Diversity and Inclusion Read Along Books set in your classroom for group reading. This collection of books promotes diversity, empathy, literacy, and social learning. Children will love learning more about characters different from them and connecting to characters familiar to them. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Paperback. Set of 7 books.

Spruce up your child's art center with this extensive colored pencil kit! Kaplan economical, easy-glide colored pencils have bold colors, perfect for even the most expressive of artists. This standard size set has 250 pencils, 25 each of 10 different colors. This kit comes in a class share corrugated storage box for reliable containment. Each colored pencil measures 7".

4 years & up. In this jungle-themed set, monkeys fly through the palm trees by their tails, then spin, twist and turn. Colorful set features plastic gears, crank, connectors and base plates for endless building possibilities. Kids develop their own "gears jungle" or use the easy-to-follow instructions. Includes 136 pieces.

Grades K & up. These marker board sets are perfect for reading or writing centers. Each set contain 9"x12" marker boards, markers and erasers for 12 students. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Bring learning outdoors with these exciting Big View Bug Observation Jars for Science Lessons and Outdoor Learning. These adorable jars have ladybug wings that open to invite little learners to investigate insects. The wings open to reveal a 3.5x magnifying lens. Children will enjoy collecting bugs outside and observing them. Encourage them to describe or write about the bugs they catch. The screw-on cap and air vents keep specimens secure. Set of 6. Measures 4.5" H x 3.5" in diameter.

Interest Level: K-3. Reading Levels: 0-Q. Brilliant color photos and simple text describe the fascinating lifecycles of 12 different animal and plant species. Illustrations bring essential science vocabulary to life. 12 paperback books, 16 pages each.

5 years & up. It's easy for students to set up and maintain their own ant habitats! Ant Factory, measuring 9" high by 15" wide, provides great lessons in responsibility, basic ecology, and much more! Each habitat includes 24-page guide book with ant care and colony observation hints, water dropper, canal starting tool, and certificate to obtain ants by mail ($4.00 fee required for shipping, handling, and insurance).

3 years & up. Ideal for classrooms, this economical set combines 7 diverse titles for a range of cultural classroom experiences. Paperback. Set of 7 books.

4 years & up. Educate, empower, and inspire with the Love is in the Hair book set. Dedicated to celebrating the beauty and heritage of Black hair, this book set showcases the relationships, experiences, and routines Black and Brown children find through their hair care. From a young boy visiting a barbershop for a fresh cut and a mother and daughter bonding over the nightly ritual of detangling hair, to a girl searching for her bedtime bonnet with her family and a father and daughter finding… More »

Grades K - 6. This inflatable classroom set helps children understand the size and distance relationships of the solar system, while learning about rotation, revolution and orbit through class activities or demonstrations. Includes 23" Sun and proportionate planets and moon with sizes ranging from 5" to 14". Also includes a foot pump, hooks for hanging, and teacher's activity guide. Deflates for easy storage.

Learning to read is one of the major milestones in a child's life, and it's one that parents worry about. This guide gives parents information on how to support their child on his or her reading journey. Now parents of children, aged three to five years old, have the power to ensure their child becomes a successful reader. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 guides.

3 years & up. Encourage children to make healthy food choices with this exciting Healthy Meal Choices Pretend Play Food Variety Set. This realistic set includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods. Have your children make a meal and then go over the nutrition and health benefits of each food. This set promotes healthy habits, dramatic play, and interactive learning. All pieces are actual sized, washable, and come in a shopping basket for easy storage.

3 years & up. This magnetic construction set allows children to explore magnetism safety and learn about its attractive and repulsive properties. By incorporating the unique Goobi® tripod design, this construction set enables young builders to create rigid cubical structures with more design possibilities! A valuable STEM learning resource. Introduces children to magnetism, structures, geometry, physics, architecture, and engineering. Improves children's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination,… More »

Stay ready for any injuries with this helpful Classroom First Aid Kit for Multi-Situational Safety Preparedness. This kit comes in its own individual plastic case and stores all the components conveniently. The kit contains bandages, instant cold pack, secondary dressing, wound treatment products, scissors, tweezers, first aid guide and more. Use this kit to go over safety before activities with children. 119 pieces total.

3 years & up. Author-illustrator Leo Lionni is well known for his use of colorful and imaginative storybooks. His books contain messages that center around themes of self-discovery, acceptance, friendship, creativity and the beauty of nature. Many stories emphasize the importance of embracing one's uniqueness, celebrating creativity and the power of imagination, working together, helping each outher and valuing relationships with others. Through his stories, children develop an appreciation… More »

3 years & up. Children will delight in the use of both Spanish and English words throughout the books in this set. Set of 8 paperback books.

4 - 7 years. These engaging titles will help young children learn to identify, compare, and consider all of the factors when deciding what their answer will be. Child-centered text and vibrant images combine to clearly explain the properties and uses of items in our world. Set of 6 paperback books.

3 years & up. Explore cultural diversity with this Multicultural Book and CD set. This set of acclaimed read-along books will foster learning and understanding of multiple cultures while keeping children engaged with the beautifully illustrated pages. Includes: "Feast for 10", "Abiyoyo", "Jamaica's Find", and "No Mirrors in My Nanas House". Set of 4 books with CDs.

3 years & up. Creating just got more fun with these bright colored Crayola® Washable Markers 8 Count! These markers are a great addition to any classroom art materials. The markers wash easily from skin and most fabrics, inviting creativity from users and reducing clean-up. This set of markers encourages creativity, color recognition, and fine motor skills. Encourage children to identify the color of the markers as they draw. Markers are non-toxic and made in the USA. Set of 10. Color types… More »

3 years & up. Model and practice empathy with the Walk in My Shoes Mat, Teacher Guide, and Activity Card(s) and 40"L X 60"W mat that rolls easily for storage.  Perfect to help children learn to be more empathetic and appreciate how different people express their feelings. Provide children the emotional tools they need as you demonstrate and practice appropriate responses about feelings and emotions.

8 years & up. Bean bag toss with a challenging twist! The Bean Bag Bucketz game combines classic concepts from games like bean bag toss and frisby golf to make a new and exciting point driven game. Set up the stand on any flat surface, attach the numbered buckets to the connectors up and down the stand, and arm your teams with 8 bean bags each. Teams throw all 8 bean bags into the buckets each round to rack up points. Each bucket is worth a different point amount. Whichever team has the most… More »

5 years & up. Coding can be fun with Botley® 2.0 and his 78-piece activity set. Children as young as 5 can learn to code with 100% screen-free play. Botley® 2.0 can move in six different directions, play music, and even put on a light show. Botley® 2.0 has 16 fun interactions-transform Botley® into a train, police car, ghost, and more! You can even test your memory with the lights and sounds game of Botley® Says! Your little coders can build sequences of up to 150 steps,… More »

4 years & up. Use these wonderful Amazing Architectures and Structures Around the World Book Set for an interactive lesson about building great structures. From skyscrapers up high to tunnels down below, children will enjoy learning about how and why these structures are built. This book set promotes literacy and early vocabulary. Encourage children to ask questions or talk about the structures they have seen in person. Set of 6 paperback books.