Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

Birth & up. The Rainbow Stackers - Set of 2 Soothing Teethers are the ultimate multi-purpose toys! These stacking rings make the best soothing teethers, babies love chewing on the textured silicone rings. Older children can enhance their hand-eye coordination by stacking the rings, while also exercising creative thinking and problem-solving skills to reassemble the stacker. The Rainbow Stacker can be cleaned using a sterilizer, placed in a dishwasher, or washed with warm soapy water. Stacker… More »

6 months and up. Bring infants into new sensory worlds with the Bio Magic Shaker and Roly Poly Teddy Bear. These two toys present infants with all kinds of exploratory possibilities. In addition to hearing sound when they shake them, infants will see beads change colors when they flip the magic shaker, hear a squeak when they press the teddy bear's belly, and much more. Wonder awaits! Available individually or as a set of 2.

18 months & up. This "Groovy Beats" Wooden Xylophone offers an ideal introduction to the world of sound! Children don't even need to know how to read notes in order to play their first songs on these chimes. The tone bars are color-coded and help children with their first musical compositions together with the sheet music. Comes with robust mallets made of solid wood. This xylophone is also a visual eye-catcher for the nursery orchestra with its soft blue colors and modern, contrasting… More »

12 months and up. Children will enjoy stacking triumphs with the Wobbly Stacking Moose. This moose scale and stacker will enhance fine motor and spatial skills as children build a colorful cascade of cups on the moose's weighted base. Stack the cups to balance the moose antlers and see how high you can climb before the playful moose sends them tumbling! Includes the moose scale and 8 stacking cups.

2 years & up. Use the fishing pole to hook one of the six floating fish and then reel them in! Children can use the net to scoop them up as they float. Mesh storage bag included for easy clean-up and drying. Set includes a fishing pole, 6 floating fish, a fishing net, and a mesh storage bag.

2 years & up. Introducing the perfect harmony of entertainment and education, the My First Xylophone is specially crafted to ignite the musical curiosity of children. Designed with the developmental needs of young minds in mind, the xylophone features vibrant, eye-catching colors and sturdy construction, making it an ideal choice for budding musicians to explore their musical talents. Watch as your little one's face lights up with joy as they tap away at the rainbow-colored keys, producing delightful… 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!

2 years & up. This Splash & Dig Beach Set is the perfect first playset for little ones who love digging, scooping, and making sand castles at the beach! This outdoor beach playset was specifically designed with gentle, rounded corners and a matted premium, durable, soft finish making them safe and comfortable for small hands to play with. This complete beach playset is made with durable, matted textured BPA-free plastic. Includes a beach bucket, sifter top, 1 rake, 1 shovel, 1 small watering… More »

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 »

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 »

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.

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.

2 years & up. Perfect for water exploration! Let children experiment with these fun water color changing tablets. Set of 20 colorful tablets and 2 animal dispensers with safety caps to keep the tablets secure. Tablets are nontoxic, non-staining, and easy to clean. (Additional tablets sold separately, 300457)

2 years & up. Perfect for water exploration! Let children experiment with these fun water color changing tablets. Set of 40 colorful tablets which are nontoxic and non-staining. Can be used alone or with the Color Buddie dispensers that are sold separately. (Kaplan item, 300456)

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.

2 years & up. Magnetic drawing boards can be a fun and engaging tool for children's education in a so many ways. Little learners can really shine creating cool artwork with included pen and stamps with no mess.  This portable drawing board is great for strengthening fine motor skills! Children can also practice writing letters and numbers.

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.