Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

12 months and up. Introduce toddlers to the animal kingdom with this set of Wildlife Finger Puppets. Depicting both small and large animals, these puppets provide fertile ground for endless creative play. Adults can use them to tell a story, or toddlers can use them to unlock their imaginations and begin to formulate their own stories. Each puppet is 6"L.

9 months & up. The Over the Rainbow - Bright Silicone Stacking Arches is an ideal toy for open-ended play! Layer them, explore what shapes can be made standing up and on their side, nestle together, or balance on top. Each arch has a unique pattern relating to the garden. Press into playdough to reveal the shapes and create your own garden scene and story. Add to bath time, sensory play fun, or in the dirt. Made with super soft food-grade silicone, pieces are BPA-free, PVC-free, latex-free,… More »

3 years & up. Telly the Teaching Time Clock is interactive and features 2 play modes. Telly teaches kids to tell analog and digital time. In learning mode, turn the clock hands to any time, and Telly the Teaching Time Clock will announce the selected time while showing the correct time on the LCD screen. The minute hand can be moved in 5-minute intervals. In quiz mode, Telly asks your child to move the hands on its face to match the time displayed on its screen. Telly also features a real working… More »

3 years & up. This set of Translucent Sensory Gem Cubes features 10 acrylic cubes perfect for color mixing, stacking, and balancing. Place cubes on a light panel or hold them in front of a window to create colorful shadows and watch colors dance. These colorful manipulatives are appealing for children to handle, which makes them an excellent resource for open-ended, sensory play. The high-quality, solid acrylic cubes are easy to wash and are designed to last for years of classroom or center… More »

Introduce the wonderful beings of the prehistoric era with these Jumbo & Soft Realistic Dinosaur Set. These lifelike creatures inspire hands-on exploration, nurturing fine motor skills as children move and manipulate the figures. Watch as they craft stories of ancient landscapes and interactions, fostering creativity and imaginative play. Encourage children to share and play together, strengthening social skills like cooperation and communication. The set includes 15" Stegosaurus, 18"… More »

12 months & up. Little ones can explore new patterns and textures with this brightly colored Wooden Rainbow Sensory Board! Set comes with a wooden color-match tray and 10 circular pieces offering different sights and textures such as; rippled silicone, felt, a mirror, and more! Alongside sensory play, the pieces can be slotted into the spaces on the colored tray, encouraging children's dexterity and color recognition. Made from FSC-certified wood. Board measures 4.5"L x 10"W.

2 years & up. This lovely set of 12 leaves in natural tones will encourage children's imagination and curiosity about the world around them. Created from a unique stone mix ideal for outdoor learning and explorative play, these durable leaves can be used in water, soil, mud, and clay. Perfect for sensory play, details can be felt and seen. Your little learner will explore further making rubbings using crayons. Set of 12 stones consisting of six pairs of leaves with seasonal tones. Set includes… More »

18 months & up. Introduce children to the joy of artistic discovery with the Magic Coloring Set. Just add water to the pen, and let the children use it to color in the animal. As they color, children will discover the beautiful design that is underneath the outline! Once the water dries, the color disappears and the coloring sheets can be used again and again. Set features 8 animal coloring sheets; 2 mice, 2 cats, 2 owls, 2 bears, and 2 water pens.

18 months & up. Children will appreciate endless creative possibilities with this kit of Animal Scratch Color Sheets! With the wooden stylus, children can scratch off as much or as little of the sheet as they want. They can stop after they scratch off a design that they like, or they can scratch until they uncover the entire design. Either way, children will get the satisfaction of knowing that they created a beautiful piece of art. Set includes 10 coloring sheets and 2 styluses.

2 years & up. Which one are you? These charming, tactile Little People Like Me have been designed to represent different skin tones, helping children identify with the figures and see themselves in play. Their minimal features and neutral expressions allow children to attribute any emotion to them making imaginative play and storytelling completely open-ended. Made from a durable stone mix and easily washable, they are perfect companions for all sorts of adventures, both inside and outdoors.… More »

3 years & up. This Obstacle Course & Balance path Set is made of durable, heavy duty interlocking pieces that can be moved around to create a variety of different courses to challenge children during play! Obstacle course features 8 balance path pieces with an additional 6 obstacle pieces, promoting balance, motor planning and gross motor coordination. Each piece locks into the next, preventing the path from breaking apart during use. The balance path is made with safe materials and is safety… More »

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create… More »

4 years & up. The LEGO® Classic Green Baseplate is a great foundation for creative play! This 32 x 32 stud baseplate provides an open landscape for all kinds of LEGO® creations! Sturdy and durable, 1,024 aligned studs provide builders with a firm and durable grip for their LEGO® building bricks. When the building stops, the sturdy-grip surface gives kids a secure way to transport and display their cool creations. Kids can build whatever they imagine, from gardens and forests, to… More »

3 years & up. Silicone sensory fidget poppers help kinesthetic learners focus their attention and are a fun way for all children to develop fine motor skills or relieve anxiety. Bubbles are easily pushed along rows or curves on each side of shapes. Easy to wipe clean. Shapes and colors will vary. Fidgets are approximately 4.5"-5" each. Available in sets of 4 or 8.

3 years & up. This pack of 9 vehicles makes a wonderful gift for anyone. Each pack comes with an exclusive vehicle that cannot be found anywhere else in the line. Colors and decorations of cars in each box may vary. Not for use with some MATCHBOX® sets.

3 years & up. Ride in style with this collection of Matchbox Cars. A classic children's toy, matchbox cars still present children with endless play potential. Children can take these cars (and trucks!) anywhere their imagination leads them. As they journey to untold destinations, they will also develop their creative-thinking and fine-motor skills. Finger dexterity and problem solving skills are enhanced with pushing, pulling, and moving between obstacles. 24 cars per pack. Duplicated cars will… More »

18 months & up. Zippee is a simple, yet full-of-benefits toy, that encourages children to explore, learn, and grow through play. This colorful and engaging activity toy features flexible and soft edges, textured cords, and easy-to-hold grips. Pull the cords from side to side to hear and feel the various sounds and vibrations the cords make. Supports cause and effect, sensory exploration, motor skills, and midline play.

2 years & up. Teach children about the animal world with this set of Wooden Animal Magnets & Jungle Progressive Animal Puzzles. The 36-piece magnetic set allows children to create fun settings on any metal surface while encouraging children to play and make up stories. The inspired graphics are applied through a thermal process instead of being painted, will not chip and flake away over time. The Jungle Progressive Animal Puzzle Set increases in difficulty as the child grows in skill. Sort… More »