Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Captivate children with the same stories that captivated their parents (and maybe even their grandparents!). Eric Carle's engaging stories and unique, enchanting images have made him one of the world's most beloved children's authors for over 50 years. This set features his most well-known classics (including The Very Hungry Caterpillar) so a new generation of children can enter his world. Set of 6.

3 years and up. The Crossing & Crane Set - 34 Piece Wooden Railway Playset is the ideal set for every lover of trains. Watch out! When the safety gate comes down, the train is coming! This realistic railway cargo set by Hape includes a working magnetic crane, train, level crossing, tipper truck, and adjustable safety signals. The wooden structure is made of high-quality wood that is finished with non-toxic paints that are safe and won't fade. Crossing & Crane Set is suitable for independent… More »

2 years & up. Toddlers will delight in joining the building site team with the action packed LEGO® DUPLO® Town Construction Site playset! Includes 3 construction vehicles and 3 hardworking construction workers. To boost the fun, the cement mixer features flashing lights and a realistic siren. Bring in the boulder with the bulldozer, grab it with the crane and carry it to the chute where in slides down into the cement mixer. Reward the construction workers with pizza for a job well done!… More »

18 months & up. This Little Tikes Totsports® Easy Score™ Basketball set is adjustable and encourages active play. The Easy Score™ Basketball set introduces children to competitive play in a way that allows them to succeed with the right amount of challenge. Adjusts to six heights, from 2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversized rim and a junior sized basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22"L x 23.75"W x 61"H. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Make pretend and dramatic play more realistic with this doll changing set and stroller! Perfect for dolls 14" to 17" tall, the changing set gives your toddler everything they need to nurture their own baby, and it includes realistic pieces for feeding and diapering a baby. The stroller is foldable, lightweight, and easy to store, it also features 2 protective closures to prevent children from pinching their fingers in the folding process. Stroller can hold dolls measuring… More »

3 years & up. Promote literacy through the classics with this collection of books and CDs. Each of these beloved children's books tells a captivating story that will keep children interested from beginning to end. Each book also comes with a CD that enables children to hear the stories from multiple voices. This multisensory engagement will substantially develop children's listening and comprehension skills.

18 months & up. Kindle the curiosity of toddlers with this big box of playful, hands-on learning from LEGO® DUPLO®. 1-to-5 brick numbers can be used by parents and other educators to bring learning into the toddlers creations. Care givers and parents can join their toddlers in the fun to experience developmental milestones. Fosters development of fine motor skills, visual-spatial awareness, and problem solving abilities. Set features 85 pieces in 12 different colors. Includes: storage… More »

3 years & up. Introduce children to early weather concepts and teach them to dress for the seasons at the same time with the help of this cuddly friend! This fun bear set includes four outfits that are perfect for their corresponding seasons. Dress this bear for the appropriate weather conditions and encourage your child to model their outfits after it. For an activity, call out seasons and have children dress the weather bear appropriately. This Weather Bear Set promotes fine motor skills,… More »

3 years & up. Explore an exciting new method of magnetic construction with Polydron HashMag - Magnetic Rainbow Construction Set . The unique shapes come in 6 stunning translucent colors, ideal for playing against a light source! Hashmag is ideal for developing fine motor skills and exploring the construction of 2D nets and 3D models. Polydron HashMag has a color coding system to help develop an understanding of polarity and is compatible with Magnetic Polydron. Includes 12 squares and 12 equilateral… More »

3 years & up. The 11"-13" Doll Outfit Collection - Set of 4 is the ideal outfit collection for your little one's baby dolls! The collection features a range of outfits based on weather conditions and specific situations of children's daily routine. Help develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Doll clothes fit dolls up to 13" long.

3 years & up. Children can create flexible structures that go out, up, and over with a variety of easy-to-connect shapes in different sizes. Shapes snap together securely, but with minimum effort, so children can easily explore, develop imagination, and improve building skills. Set comes with enough pieces that multiple children can build at once. Mobilo® promotes creativity and fine motor skills. Ships in plastic bag.

3 years & up. E-I-E-I-O means fun on the farm! Spark your child's inner farmer as they have fun building their own barn consisting of a pig, cow and rooster, all while planting STEAM skills! With Magna-Tiles® Structures, the possibilities are endless! While your child plays, they strengthen STEAM and problem-solving skills. Every tile is printed on both sides so that each piece can complete the pattern, no matter its orientation. This set contains 1 six-inch square, 22 three-inch squares,… More »

3 years & up. Engage your auditory senses as you draw with this Magna Tablet Deluxe drawing board. Insert a pattern card in the top of the board and use your magnetized pen to pull metal beads through the grid board to create a pattern that matches. It's a new twist on drawing that produces a fun clicking sound as you make your masterpieces. Just push the beads back down to erase. Tablet frame is made of sturdy beechwood with a plastic grid insert filled with metal beads. Size: 12"W x 0.5"D… More »

2 years & up. The Let's Roll - Seasons Dough Rollers are easy for children to use when creating patterns and prints in dough, sand, dirt, paint and more! This set includes a total of 24 seasonally themed rollers; Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter. Each roller measures almost 3" long, sized perfectly for small hands. Rollers are made of a durable stone mix that is easy to clean. Roll to create a pattern and then stamp a corresponding season theme throughout to create a tactile work of art. Includes 24 rollers.

Birth & up. Enhance imaginative play with this set of 4 Eco-Friendly Animal Hand Puppets! Children will act out scenes by making these puppets walk, run, dance, and more. Puppets provide opportunities for children to build their language skills and hand-eye coordination through collaborative play. Each puppet is designed with a soft, comforting material made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Embroidered eyes for safety. Hand wash only with warm, soapy water and let air dry. 12"L.

3 years & up. Kids are going crazy for the Rainbow Light Up Fort! This 85 piece set features a secure lock system that is easy to use and ensures fort stability. The Rainbow Light Up Fort also includes a colorful LED light that makes the fort even cooler at night, as well as a manual with ideas of inspiration, but feel free to make your own awesome fort designs! Requires 2 AA batteries for LED rainbow light, included. Product measures 16.7" x 3.4" x 9.6".

3 years & up. Encourage your little one to put their crafting skills to the test with the Compact Wooden Workbench with Tools! This compact sized wooden workbench helps children develop sensory, cognitive, and fine motor skills while hammering, sawing, and turning screws! As an added bonus, children can even help assemble the bench. Fixed storage spaces for the tools and accessories allows for quick clean up. Made of high quality materials, this eco-friendly wooden workbench was built to last.… More »

3 years & up. Introducing the first-of-their-kind, magnetic dinosaurs only from Magna-Tiles®! These large magnetic dinosaurs have oversized play potential and are a great addition to your existing Magna-Tiles® collection, or play with them on their own for some dino-mite fun! Includes dinosaurs; T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Pteranodon. Made of food-grade ABS (BPA Free) plastic - free of phthalates and latex.

3 years & up. Your little helper will love pretending they are helping with jobs around the house using the My First Vacuum Cleaner with Realistic Lights & Sounds! My First Vacuum looks just like a modern vacuum cleaner and features custom realistic lights and sounds for pretend play. Has on/off power button with two fun power settings. This realistic toy features a simulated cyclone tube with colorful balls, so you can watch it working and includes an additional attachment for pretend detailed… More »

3 years & up. This Wooden Emergency Response Kit is the perfect playset for children who enjoy role playing as a doctor, nurse, or EMT! The all-in-one rescue backpack features adjustable straps and plenty of realistic tools used in the medical field. The double zipper and elastic insert slots in the backpack provide order and quick access to the emergency equipment made of premium wood. Highlights™ of the kit are the blood pressure gauge with a pump ball, the otoscope with a real magnifying… More »

Ages 3 years & up. Little learners will let their imaginations and creativity soar while building with this unique set of blocks. This set features a selection of 25 smooth beechwood building blocks and 14 translucent acrylic cubes in 7 colors. These blocks are carefully designed for open-ended play. The colorful translucent acrylic cubes fit inside many of the building blocks for added sensory experiences. Size of largest block: 1"W x 3.9"L x 3.9"H. Size of tray: 10.7W x 10.7"L x 1"H.

Birth and up. Invite infants into a sensory wonderland with the Fisher-Price® Simply Senses Activity Gym. This play gym includes a self-discovery mirror, a goose rattle, a hedgehog crinkle, and 3 other movable toys that will stimulate infants' senses and captivate their imaginations. The gym also comes with a soft play mat that matches the visual and conceptual themes of the toys to reinforce infants' sensory experiences.

2 years & up. Original and unique, the Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set will challenge creative minds. The translucent-colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people, and more! The poles can be used for both, building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Made… 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 »