Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

18 months & up. Calin Maria is the perfect "my first baby doll" for your little one to cuddle. This adorable brown-eyed, 12-inch baby doll has a bean-filled body that allows children to pose her just like a real baby! Dressed in a pink top with floral ruffles, floral pants, and matching pink and floral headband, this beautiful doll is ready for all occasions. Features a soft vanilla scent for added delight.

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.

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. Serve up delicious pretend meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Young chefs can prepare nutritious food such as eggs, waffles, fried chicken, fruits, sandwiches, and more. This set makes a great addition to pretend play kitchens. Purchase all three meal sets together as one big set or buy them individually. Made from plastic.

2 years & up. Caring for animals teaches children compassion. This 16 piece set has everything a pretend vet will need to take care of man's best friend. Set includes: puppy, vet cage, bowl, tray, brush, blood pressure meter, mirror, ear examiner, hammer, tongs, scissors, tweezers, 2-pieces syringe, stethoscope, and thermometer. Colors may vary.

18 months & up. Durable for the toughest construction job, this set of 5 textured rollers feature easy grip handles and a 5" rolling surface. Children will have fun creating designs, road and patterns in the sand. With 5 different patterns, thesel plastic rollers can also be used with paint. Color of handle may vary. 7"L x 5"W. Set of 5.

2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable, pull-on diaper. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 10" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown.

2 years & up. Spruce up your child's art space with this appropriately sized two-sided wooden easel. Each side features a dry erase board and the paper can be pulled to either side. Each side measures 17" x 15" while the whole easel measures at 19.25"W x 21"H x 17.5"D. Includes four paint cups. Trays are removable, but would have to be unassembled in order to take them off.

2 years and up. Give your child all the fun of feeding time for their doll with none of the mess! The magic milk and juice bottles are the perfect doll accessories for your child's imagination. The bottles are sealed airtight so there's no spills, but the magic milk and juice on the inside moves just like the real thing. For hours of spill free play time the magic bottles are the perfect addition to your doll collection. 1 pack includes 1 milk bottle and 1 juice bottle. 2 packs include 2 milk bottles and 2 juice bottles.

2 years & up. Dramatic play feels even more realistic when kids use this colorful vacuum with real sounds. This exciting house cleaning tool encourages dramatic play, gross motor functions, and fine motor skills. Have children vacuum alongside you to learn how to vacuum. Encourage children to mimic the vacuum cleaner sounds. The 2-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner includes a removable hand vacuum that makes real sounds and has a removable dust catcher. Requires three AA batteries (included). Colors will vary.

2 years & up. Promote block play with this set of 40 smooth hardwood blocks inset with colorful, transparent acrylic windows. Sized right for little hands, these durable blocks feature 6 different shapes, 4 different colors, and are ideal for color exploration, early construction, and shape recognition. Encourage children to come up with their own unique designs. Have children build a structure at the window and watch as the colors are cast on the walls. This set includes 40 assorted shapes.

2 years & up. Let's go bowling! Lots of fun extras to discover while playing with this colorful 6-pin set. Pins rattle with bouncing balls when knocked over, and lightweight bowling ball lights up and flashes during play. Great for developing sensory skills, motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Comes with portable caddy for storage. Batteries included.

18 months - 5 years. This classic kid powered car has a whole new look. New features include removable floor and a handle on the back for parent controlled push rides. Designed with a comfortable high seat back with cup-holders and storage in the rear. Includes special features like an "ignition switch" and an open-and-close gas cap. Rolls on rugged, durable tires and front wheels spin 360 degrees. Weight limit up to 50 lbs. Assembly required. Measures 29.5"L x 16.5"W x 33.5"H. Made in the USA.

18 months - 5 years. A roomy pickup truck that includes a flatbed with a drop-down tailgate, rugged wheels, opening gas cap, and a steering wheel with a working horn. This truck-styled riding toy is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

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.

2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable and reusable diaper featuring Velcro® tabs. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 14" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown. Patterns on diapers may vary.

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.