Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. My First Polydron Gears Set is ideal for introducing younger children to the concept of STEM, using gears. Assemble structures using squares and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Not only do the gears mesh together on a flat surface, but also at an angle of 90 degrees. Features 36 durable, lightweight plastic… More »

3 years & up. The fire brigade is here! With this Fire Brigade Backpack Playset in emergency colors and adjustable shoulder straps, young fire rescuers are always on the scene when needed. The double zippers ensure that the backpack opens up wide, and the rubber tool slots in the backpack provide neatness and fast access to the equipment made of robust wood! The two additional click buckles on the backpack allow for the attachment of additional accessories. The complete set includes a wooden… More »

18 months and up. Bring any water or sand table to life with this fun play set. Offers children opportunities for sensory exploration, imaginative play, skill development, and learning in outdoor environments, a valuable addition to any play space. Floating boats introduces concepts like buoyancy, displacement, and water resistance in a tangible way, and helps develop an understanding of basic physics principles. Water and sand play is both fun and educational and has a range of benefits for your… More »

3 years & up. Want to play like in a real supermarket? Then this Grocery Cash Register Playset belongs in every well-stocked play store! The stick-on scanning surface can be applied to an existing play store or another play surface. Playing "checkout" with this cash register trains the use of money, amounts, and prices. The 15 money pieces are designed to be used to practice beginner math problems. The 5 double-sided food product cards also encourage kids to learn to count and do math.… More »

3 years & up. The beauty salon is open! Children can style themselves however they want and look at themselves in the tilting mirror with this Retro Make-Up Table. Various wooden make-up and hair-care accessories complete this set and can be stored in the drawer divided into three compartments in order to save space. With its compact size, this make-up table will fit in almost any child's room. With only eight screws, it can be quickly assembled.

3 years & up. Enable children to take their building to the next level with the Magnetic Base Plate Pack. Featuring numerous magnetic points, these Base Plates feature a unique bevel design and increase the potential of magnetic tile play by giving children a foundation upon which they can build bigger ball runs, taller towers, and more! Includes 1 blue plate and 1 green plate. Each plate measures 12"L x 12"W.

4 years & up. Children can build 6 colorful houses with different designs, heights, and shapes with the LEGO® Classic Creative Houses! Allow the creative fun to continue by adding different bricks to make the houses taller and swap doors, windows, roofs, gardens, and more to change each house's design. For even more possibilities, check out the idea guide for inspiration on 8 additional builds! Building set includes 850 pieces and features different styles of windows, doors, trees, flowers… More »

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 & 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.

3 years & up. For young minds taking flat objects and constructing 3-D objects is a new and exciting discovery. Each tile is constructed with bright clear colors with magnets on all sides. The secret is the unique ability to attract even when they are flipped. 32 piece unbreakable set includes square and triangular tiles in a variety of sizes.

4 years & up. Build up a storm with this big box of classic LEGO® bricks in 33 different colors. With lots of different windows and doors, along with other special pieces to inspire you, you can really run with your imagination. With some ideas to get you started, this set provides the perfect creative toolkit for budding builders of all ages to enjoy some classic LEGO® constructions. It comes in a convenient plastic storage box. This classic brick box offers so many unique ways of building!… More »

4 years & up. Introduce children to a real scientific toy that provides visual detail and information about animals, plants, and everyday household items. Fully functioning 5x microscope with two comfortable eyepieces contains 20 slides with 60 photo-quality images, and over 100 facts and questions. Multilingual audio-4 languages included! Requires 3 AAA batteries (sold separately).

3 years & up. Bring out your child's inner architect with this classic log building set. A classic wood toy with solid pine logs in red, yellow, and natural; green roof planks and red gables. Contains 250 pieces in a heavy-duty canvas bag for storage. This set comes complete with instructions to build a log cabin, barnyard, and tree house all at the same time.

3 years & up. Ignite a passion for literacy with help from one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. This collection will enable adults to bring the joys of Dr. Seuss to a new generation. The book's accessible language and engaging stories provide the perfect building blocks for future literary success. Each book also comes with a read-aloud CD that will really make the story come alive.

2 years & up. A durable plastic table and chair set for children to use for many fun activities. The seamless, one-piece top makes clean-up a breeze. Seat height is approximately 10.5" and holds 70 lbs. per chair, and designed with rounded corners and eased edges. The table is 18" high and 24" diameter. Fully assembled. Made in the USA.

18 months & up. Immerse your little learner in nature with the LEGO® DUPLO® My First Organic Garden (10984) toy. This 43 piece set is packed full of features to help parents spark conversations about what grows in the garden and introduces kids to the idea of an ecosystem. There's plenty for little fingers to explore, including tomato, carrot and watermelon toys, trees, flowers, wildlife and weather bricks. When playtime is over, everything packs away neatly into the LEGO DUPLO brick… More »

3 years & up. These anatomically-correct dolls raise awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Down syndrome. The legs, arms, and head move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Clothing pieces offer different means of dressing, featuring buttons, slip-ons, and Velcro®. Foster movement and body intelligence through the mastering of the clothing pieces. Through play with… More »

2 years & up. These versatile hardwood-framed stacking blocks have six stacking squares and smooth, rounded corners and edges for safety, with inset magnified acrylic windows. The magnification stacking blocks are ideal for exploring natural, tactile, and other detailed materials found inside or in nature. This set also promotes fine motor skills and block play. Encourage children to build their own unique structures. Enhance STEM-based activities with this set, perfect for group or individual… More »

3 years & up. Stand, sit, rock, wiggle, spin and Pop as you wobble, tilt and twirl! This fun activity toy pops like bubble wrap with each move. No special skills needed! In playful exploration, the Teeter Popper improves core strength, stability, leg strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. Curiosity wakes up, senses come alive, imagination engages, and creativity gets moving! Keep your child active with hours of silly, giggling fun. Measures approximately 30" x 18"… More »

3 years & up. Learn money and basic math skills as children practice coin identification, addition, subtraction and place value. Great for pretend play exercises and learning basic calculator skills. The automatic shutoff saves on batteries. Requires 3 C batteries, sold separately. Includes play money, coupon, and play credit card.

3 years & up. Practice architectural theories, model scales and engineering with this 60 piece Little Bricks set. Included are 10 double-sided concept cards to give ideas for specific structures. Textured TPR plastic and weighted metal interior is scaled to miniature brick size for architectural building. Build models and scenery for pretend play, stop motion videos and more. Perfect for indoor and outdoor play. The four color gradients of the bricks provide an authentic building experience.… More »

12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic Shapes - 25 Pieces! This new exciting magnetic building block set features 4 different shapes and includes 4 magnetic wheels so children can create their very own vehicle. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building easy. The smooth edge design allows children to play without hurting themselves on sharp edges. Cubes are sized large, perfectly for small… More »

18 months & up. Introduce toddlers to colors, shapes and letters with the LEGO® DUPLO® Classic Alphabet Town playset! Features all of the letters of the alphabet, a drivable car, and girl, boy and dog figures. Not only will toddlers start to recognize the alphabet and colors, but they will also get to explore new and interesting shapes. Playset includes 87 pieces. With all bricks lined up, building model measures over 12" H x 20" W x 3" D.

3 years & up. Perfect for every lover of trains, this is a great set for older children. Use the included storage box and lid within the tracks and use block pieces to build a town around the structure. Move the train, passengers, and cargo around the track with ease and play for hours. Easily clean pieces with a damp cloth. Includes 50 railway pieces.