Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

12 months & up. Take your toddler on their very first outing on this Wooden Hippopotamus Ride-On! The brightly colored Hippo Ride-On is ideal for developing your child's motor and balance skills from as early as 12 months old. Featuring a storage box in the front, little ones will delight in taking their favorite toys or lovey along for the ride while discovering the world around them. Wooden Ride-On features a long foam seat with yellow imitation leather, silicon textured handles that match… More »

Birth & up. When your little knight needs a magical friend, look no further than our adorable Demitri Dragon Plumpie - Luxurious Plush Dragon & Dragon Magic Cloth Activity Book! Designed with hugs in mind, this alluring pastel blue plush dragon is slightly understuffed and features a lovable slouch that begs to be squeezed and snuggled. The adorable matching cloth book contains charming illustrated images that are soft to the touch. Inside, squeaks and rattles galore will keep baby engaged… More »

12 months & up. The Pastel Building Blocks includes 50 vibrant pieces that were carefully designed to fit comfortably in little hands. This set encourages independent play and increases fine motor skills in toddlers. Your little ones will express their creativity as they stack the blocks in unique patterns and heights. The possibilities are endless with this wonderful set!

12 months & up. For young rocket scientists! Colorful Stacking Rocket made of robust wood reaches for the skies. The brightly colored rings can be assembled by even the youngest kids, who will playfully practice their fine motor skills and coordination. Four painted rings and the cap of the rocket can be stacked on the pedestal and a tower that can be toppled over is the result! The rocket stacking tower is a great design and a classic for young explorers.

12 months & up. These smooth, pleasant-to-hold "Groovy Beats" Wooden Maracas Set are made of robust, solid wood and are ideal for young beginner music-makers getting their first experiences with rhythm and making sounds! These classic music rattles fit especially well in young children's hands thanks to their shape and makes a strong visual impression with the combination of natural wood and modern, contrasting colors. In addition to acoustic perception, maracas also train a sense… More »

12 months & up. This robust Wooden Rainbow Building Blocks set is the ideal play companion for toddlers. The 8 wooden arches in trendy rainbow colors can be used in many ways such as sorting, building, or stacking, and make a great impression on people of all ages with their natural haptics. A wooden rainbow is a real multi-talented toy! It allows for free play according to the Montessori teaching method and ensures that there are no boundaries to imagination during play - for children of all… More »

3 months & up. Introducing the ultimate solution for teething babies, the My First Teether & Rattles Set is a specially curated collection that brings together 8 classic teething toys into one convenient set. Designed for small hands, each toy features textured surfaces that gently massage and soothe sore gums, providing much-needed comfort during the teething process. Whether your little one is reaching for the colorful rattles or eagerly gnawing on the teething rings, this set is sure… More »

6 months & up. Shake, rattle, and roll - and make music with this "Groovy Beats" Wooden Eggs Set! Each of the five rattle eggs made of robust, solid wood makes a different sound and offers all kinds of rhythmic fun. The eggs have a lovely shape and can be easily gripped by children's hands. With their combination of natural wood and modern, contrasting colors, these musical eggs are also visual eye-catchers! The absolute hit for sound explorers! Musical rattle eggs train acoustic perception… More »

12 months & up. Bring the forest to playtime with the Wooden Forest Stacker. Crafted with sustainably sourced wood from FSC®-certified forests, the Forest Stacker features two adorable woodland creatures (a rabbit and a fox) and a pine tree. Children can stack the rabbit and fox on the outer poles and the tree on the middle pole. In addition to providing visual and tactile stimulation, these stackers will help develop dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Stacker measures approximately 7.78"L… More »

12 months & up. Toddlers can safely discover the magic of magnetism with the SmartMax® My First Sounds & Senses Magnetic Discovery Building Set. Unique sounds and faces that portray various emotions bring each magnetic ball to life, enabling toddlers to learn about emotions while they create a wide assortment of different shapes and designs. The set will also help toddlers develop color and shape recognition and fine motor skills. Set includes four tactile bars and four balls with different… More »

18 months & up. Make playtime an adventure with the Wooden Puzzle & Stacking Games! These all-in-one puzzles and games encourage young children to develop hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and building skills. The chunky pieces are designed for little hands to grip and are wide enough to stand on their own. The customized slots for each piece in the wooden puzzle trays also make for easy storage. Each tray measures 8.3"L x 8.3"W x .5"H. Available individually or as a set of 3.

12 months & up. Introduce children to different colors, animals, and shapes with the Magnetic Hide & Seek Farm Animal Puzzles! Designed with infants and toddlers in mind, these puzzles offer an engaging hide-and-seek experience. Each piece has a smaller, identical piece within it. Take all of the small pieces out, and encourage the children to match the small pieces with the big pieces based on characteristics such as color and shape. Magnets hold all of the animals together, and each parent… More »

Birth & up. Awaken babies to the world of their senses with the Teethimal Pop Pals and Spin & Rattle Teether. The Pop Pals provide interesting teethable textures for babies to explore, and they have popping bellies that are sure to captivate babies' attention. The Spin & Rattle Teether is fun to shake and easy to hold, and its softly textured petals are perfect for teething. It's never too early to introduce babies to their senses, and these toys are a great way to spark sensory exploration!

Multi-colored beads cascade through the clear tube creating fascinating visual tracking opportunities while enhancing listening skills. Measures 16.46"H.

12 months & up. Little ones can dance (and splash) to the beat of their own drum with the Octodrum 3-in-1 and Dingray Xylophone Water Toys! Part drum, part tambourine and part handheld maze, the Octodrum can float or suction to surfaces to maximize water play fun. The Dingray also floats on water and features 5 colorful, rust-resistant keys for endless creative fun. Musical instruments can be played both in and out of water. Dingray measures 8.5" x 7.5" x 1.75". Octodrum measures… More »

Birth & up. Make tummy time fun with a Musical Inchworm. At 24" long, this soft, colorful toy encourages children to discover colors and explore sounds and textures. In addition to its rattles and crinkles, this toy softly plays a musical tune.

3 months & up. The bright colors of the Lots-of-Loops Activity Teether are sure to stimulate baby's senses! Chewing on the soft, flexible loops will help little one's relieve the discomfort of sore and tender gums. The tactile loops of tubing are spun into a shape that is easy for baby to grasp and shake, creating a fun rattle sound. Easy to clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Teether measures 5"L x 5"W x 7.5"H.

12 months & up. Tough and durable, this dump truck is 100% made from recycled milk cartons. The eco design features a workable dumper, no metal axles to rust, and supports imaginative play skills. The production of the truck is environmentally friendly and saves energy. The eco-friendly dump truck measures 10"L x 7.5"W x 6.75"H.

12 months & up. Tough and durable, this recycling truck is 100% made from recycled milk cartons. Little ones learn to sort their recyclables using the chutes on each side of the truck. The eco design features a workable dumper and the rear door opens allowing contents to easily slide out. Measures 12.5"L x 7.25"H. Made in the USA.

12 months & up. With a fun variety of sports to choose from and a fun slide too, your little champion will have a blast with the Sports-tastic Activity Center! Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer in a simple and fun way. Children will climb up the stairs and slide down the slide again and again. Size: 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H. Made in the USA. Holds up to 45 lbs. Included: Activity Center with stairs and slide, built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball.

Make puppet play possible with this Wire 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 9 puppets, this Wire Puppet Stand helps solve that problem by giving puppets a home when they are not part of classroom activities. Measures 13.75"L x 6"W x 15"H.

Birth & up. Have fun teaching and talking with your baby about the exciting world around them as you go through this vibrantly-illustrated Indestructibles Picture Book set together. Each book has a different theme and contains simple words and phrases to accompany the illustrations. Set of 6 books. Written and illustrated by Stephan Lomp. Paperback. 6 Pages each. Features: Soft and paper-like, Chew proof, Rip proof, Non-toxic, and Dishwasher and Washing Machine washable!

Birth & up. Read along to classic nursery rhymes with your little one or talk with your baby about the exciting world around them with this set of Indestructibles Community & Nursery Rhyme Picture Book Set. Each book features a different theme containing simple words and phrases to accompany the illustrations. These soft and paper-like books are designed to be chew proof, rip proof, and drool proof for babies who "read" with their hands and mouths. Made of waterproof, tear-resistant,… More »

12 months & up. Beautifully detailed life-like features, soft bodies, and easy-to-dress outfits make these dolls a child's favorite. With cute outfits and adorable expressions, these soft, cuddly baby dolls are perfect for little ones to love, feed, and sing to sleep. Each doll has its own pacifier and baby bottle. The pacifier is attached to the outfit; with no buttons or zippers on clothing. No eyelashes or open-close eyelids. BPA and phthalate-free. Ethnic dolls include African American,… More »