Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years and up. Make an imaginary forest with the Woodland Trail Treehouse & Woodland Trail Accessory Set. This fun playset places an entire ecosystem at children's disposal. Children can use the Woodland Trail Accessory Set to make a multilayered forest in the Treehouse, or they can use the Woodland Trail Accessory Set to create an expansive forest with trees, animals, toadstools, and more! No matter what, this set will cultivate creativity and inspire imagination.

3 years & up. Help your child relieve anxiety, hyperactivity, and stress by encouraging them to bounce and balance on the Bouncy Board. Jumping and balancing in different positions on a Bouncy Board releases excess energy, boosting focus. Therapeutic sensory relief from purposeful movement is beneficial to all children who need to decompress and relax, including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory needs. Versatile, lightweight, and easy to carry, the Bouncy Board is perfect for home or in the… More »

2 years & up. Toddlers join Peppa and her family for a ride to the grocery store with the LEGO® DUPLO® Peppa Pig Supermarket! Children become one of the family as they drive to buy food in the iconic red car from the famous TV show. Packed with accessories, this set includes 4 figures; Peppa Pig, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig. Also included are items from a real-world grocery store, such as the self-scan checkout, shopping cart, and freezer. Set includes 70 pieces. The supermarket… More »

2 years & up. Kids will have lots of fun playing with the Learn With Me Color Fun Fish Bowl! The colorful fishbowl features 2 play modes for hands-on learning; Let's Learn Colors and Quiz Mode. Simply place the thick, durable plastic fish pieces in their container and learn about the wonderful world of colors. Includes fish bowl container and 10 colorful fish. All fish are stored neatly inside the unit. Requires 2 AA batteries, included.

3 years & up. Scandinavian design will move into the children's play kitchen with this modern Coffee & Tea Wooden Playset! The comprehensive play set for two people includes cups, plates, coffee spoons, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, and lots of toy foods such as coffee cream, a tea bag, blueberries, muffins, and drink discs made of wood. The integrated magnet function encourages active role play, as does the tray on which all of the yummy treats can fit. With this robust coffee and tea accessories… More »

3 years and up. Give dolls and dogs a home with the My First Toy Pet Stroller. This stroller will enable children to take dolls, stuffed animals, or other treasured friends on a walk around the neighborhood, from one room to another (in style!), or to any other place they want to go. The removable carrier also enables children to ditch the stroller and carry them up and down stairs. Measures 15.25"W x 24"H x 22.75"D.

3 years and up. Go camping without leaving the classroom! This Home on the Range Camping Set takes children to a place in the great outdoors where they can build a fire, roast hot dogs, or even chop wood. The set also comes with a cooking pot where children can prepare delicious fish and corn on the cob. The play experiences that this set provides will help children develop a deep appreciation for nature.

2 years & up. Ignite children's imaginations in group collaborative play with the stunning open-ended Story Island Creative Playset! Children can use the 3 islands individually or link them together by bridge or boat. Each island has a chalk-friendly surface allowing children to draw their own creations such as railways, roads, ponds, shops, and destinations. There are enough pieces to easily fill 3 islands, allowing Story Island to be split into 3 groups of children. The islands, mountains,… More »

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Capybara! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Capybara measures 13" long.

3 years & up. Little ones will enjoy taking care of their baby just like a real parent, with the Baby Doll Bathtub with Shower & Rubber Duck! The Bathtub and Shower is the essential bath time accessory for all dolls that can go in the water. When the tub is filled with water, push down on the button and use the shower attachment to bathe and rinse off a favorite doll. The bathtub and shower require no batteries and are part of the Mon Grand Poupon Corolle Collection of dolls, fashions, and… More »

3 years & up. The Super NeeDoh® Ripples XL Sensory Pack will help children stay focused in class, calm down in a quiet center, or just have fun! This set contains 3 Super NeeDohs that each measure 4.25" and feature a variety of rippling textures and bright, neon colors. This item is explicitly designed to provide sensory outputs that reduce children's anxiety and stress. The Super NeeDoh Ripples do not contain latex and the covering and dough inside are hypoallergenic. Colors and textures will vary.

3 years & up. Support STEM learning through play while exploring gravity and motion with the Colorful Magnetic Tiles Ball Run! Along with Connetix's classic ball run pieces, this 106-piece set features connector tiles in 8 different earthy colors and matching wooden balls. The size and scope of this set unlock endless design possibilities, from sensory runs to sorting tubes to mazes and much more. Set contains 48 colorful connecting squares with a unique bevel design, 8 wooden balls, and 50… More »

3 years & up. All young, aspiring drummers will be well-equipped with this "Groovy Beats" Drum Set because together with Heidi the Hare, there's a lot to offer the audience's ears! The cotton belt of the drum can be adjusted to any length via the metal buckle. Sound-dampening covers are provided for the drumsticks to ensure a quieter playtime experience. With the combination of natural wood and modern, contrasting colors, it's a hit for young noisemakers. This children's drum playfully… More »

2 years & up. Encourage an interest in science with the Garden Buddies Plush Set! Help children learn about different types of bugs, their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors with this set of 3 cute and cuddly critters; Inchy Inchworm, Vinnie the Banana Slug, and Lavern Slug. For children who may feel fearful or apprehensive about insects, playing with the Garden Buddies Plush may help desensitize their fear and promote a more positive attitude towards these creatures. Each Garden Buddy… More »

3 years and up. Empower children to travel wherever their imaginations take them with this Colorful Transport Pack. The 50 pieces in this pack present children with limitless play possibilities. They can connect the 3 bases together to make a train, or they can make individual vehicles out of each base. The wide variety of shapes also enables a wide array of designs.

3 years & up. Who will accompany Ida the Hedgehog on the "Groovy Beats" Piano? This sturdy, electronic wooden piano makes a great impression with its great sound quality and cheery design. With a combination of natural wood, modern blue tones, and child-friendly motifs, this piano is an absolute eye-catcher. The included stickers can be stuck on the keys to support young musicians with their first songs. The absolute hit for young pianists! This children's piano promotes an understanding… More »

10 months & up. This anatomically correct doll raises awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Vitiligo. Legs and arms of the doll move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Doll features a lightly vanilla-scented body made of high-quality soft vinyl, and is wearing underwear. Clothing not included.

3 years & up. Lemonade stand toys are a great way for kids to engage in open-ended dramatic play. They permit children to use their imaginations and creativity to generate their own lemonade recipes, establish pricing, and interact with customers. This high-quality set includes a pitcher, 2 lemon halves, 3 lemon slices, 3 stir sticks, 3 glasses, 3 plastic "ice" cubes, a wooden pretend knife, play money, and a storage crate.

2 years & up. A doll wheelchair can help normalize the presence of disabilities in everyday life and foster acceptance and inclusivity from a young age. It shows children that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can be part of their imaginary world. Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and many want their toys to reflect the diversity of real life. Not only will the Wheelchair for Dolls enhance playtime, but it will also serve as a valuable educational tool, promoting… More »

3 years and up. Deliver fun to the classroom with the Special Delivery Mail Set. This set has everything children need to make sure mail gets to its destination. Children can send packages off with a stamp, deliver a letter to a friend, weigh packages on the scale, or assist their classmates at the service counter. No matter what, this set will engage children in valuable dramatic play experiences.

3 years & up. Gerd the Gecko plays this "Groovy Beats" Wooden Guitar! This lightweight acoustic guitar in a child-friendly size impresses with its cheery design and the combination of natural wood and modern blue colors. The strings are color-marked according to a musical scale and support children as they learn their first songs. Includes sheet music and two plectrums. An absolute hit for young guitarists! This children's guitar promotes an early understanding of musical tones, improves… More »

3 years & up. Multiply making with this 62-Piece Set of MAGNA-TILES®. This set combines classic tiles and microMAGS tiles to give children different size options for their designs. Although it has a new twist, this set will still develop a host of important skills including building skills, spatial awareness skills, and shape recognition skills while captivating children with eye-catching colors and sharply contoured shapes - just like MAGNA-TILES® have been doing for almost 3 decades!

5 years & up. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this Youth Pickleball Paddle Set welcomes everyone! Pickleball is easy to learn with simple rules and straightforward gameplay. This set will help children stay active and healthy with a game that provides a full-body workout without being too strenuous.

5 years and up. Revolutionize STEM play with the Plip™ Kit Silicone Connect System. Including arches, sticks, and Xs, the pieces in this kit are flexible and connect to one another via ball-and-socket ends. This means that children can use them to create any design imaginable; whether it's a rocket ship, an octopus, or a necklace. Plip™ Kit pieces can also be used as fidgets and sensory tools! Pull them apart to hear them POP! Set includes 46 pieces.