Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

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.

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. 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 »

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.

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 »

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.

18 months & up. Children will love to splish-splash in the water with the Bebe Water Play Calypso Garden Delights 12" Doll! Dressed in a charming, garden-themed outfit and a matching sun hat, this doll is safe to use in all types of aquatic environments and has a tab sewn into its back so you can hang it up to dry after playtime. In addition to being great for water play, this doll has lots of realistic features, including a bead-filled body that allows children to pose it like a real baby,… More »

3 years & up. Craft your own calming sensory bottles using the DIY Calm Down Sensory Bottle Kit! Each kit comes with a selection of glitter and sparkles, along with an instructional sheet. Simply add contents and water, twist the cap back on, and your sensory bottle is good to go. The ends of the bottles are protected by textured silicone caps and are ideal for little fingers to explore. Bottles are refillable and reusable, offering limitless creative possibilities. Designed to encourage focused… More »

3 years & up. Give block play a natural feel with our Branch Blocks. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. These blocks empower children to construct all sorts of structures and develop key STEM skills such as sorting and stacking. The blocks' nature-inspired design will also deepen childrens’ appreciation of nature and may even make them feel like they are constructing their own habitats. Includes 36 wood pieces.

18 months & up. This adorable, soft-bodied baby is perfectly sized for little hands and arms to hold and hug. Features vanilla-scented head, arms, and legs, and eyes that close when the doll is put down to sleep. Just like a real baby, the Calin Maud doll can put its thumb in its mouth. Designed in France. Doll measures 12". Included: Calin Maud with a light blue dress and white headband with matching bow.

3 years & up. The NeeDoh® Fun Sensory Pack will help children stay focused in class, calm down in a quiet center, or just have fun! The items in this set are explicitly designed to provide sensory outputs that reduce children's anxiety and stress. The Happy Snappy Ball has bubbles on the exterior that press in when children poke them and pop out when children squeeze the ball. The Nice Cube feels soft when slowly squished and firm when quickly squished and returns to its original shape.… More »

3 years & up. The TinkerTar Tiger Guitar is the easiest way to introduce children to the enchanting world of music! The 1-string guitar is the ideal beginner instrument to ignite a passion for music and foster creativity. Children will build confidence and develop essential fine motor skills as they work from simple to more challenging songs. The Kaplan TinkerTar Tiger Guitar includes an exclusive easy-to-follow teacher guide written by music teachers to make playing the guitar and teaching… More »

3 years & up. Invite children to experiment with sound using the Musical Wooden Marble Tree! Encourage children to hypothesize as they drop a marble at the top of the tree and listen to the beautiful, acoustic tones each branch produces. This musical toy enhances hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as children grip each marble and visually track the path down the tree. Includes four glass marbles. Marble Tree measures 6.3"L x 6.3"W x 14.6"H.

3 years & up. Unlock your child's creativity with the Wooden Dress-Up Magnetic Puzzle! This set comes with 68 pieces of magnetic clothing and accessories that little designers can mix and match to create an unlimited number of stylish outfits for the boy and girl models. The clothing includes outfits for all four seasons, so children can prepare the models for any type of weather. As they try their hand at being fashionistas, children will also develop creative and fine motor skills.

12 months & up. Take Bailey and Alex on the perfect camping trip with the Weebles My Happy Camper! This camper set develops fine motor skills and engages children in imaginative play and role play by giving them everything they need to create a pretend-play camping scenario, including a swinging hammock, a sliding car seat, teeter-totter logs, and a grill. The set also has lights, sounds, and songs that will further enrich children's play experiences! Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

5 years and up. Find what you need before time runs out! In the I Spy Dig In Game, each player gets a card with 6 objects on it and must retrieve them from the bowl before everybody else. Players have 15 seconds to dig for the objects with both hands. After all players have gone, everyone digs at the same time, but they can only use one hand! The first player to find all 6 objects on their card wins the round, and the first player to win 3 rounds wins the game.

3 years & up. Prepare for some marble speed racing with this Do-It-Yourself block set! This Marble Run Race Track is made of wood and includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind marble track! Track includes a jump, bell-bucket, spiral funnel and a sliding track for your 20 marbles to get through. Build the towers and tracks, then send your marbles rolling down through all the trick, twists and surprises! Includes 81 pcs.

3 years & up. Experience the magical world of creativitiy and pencil-free drawing. Use the left knob to draw lines left and right: the right knob to draw lines up and down, or use both knobs to curve the lines or draw on an angle! Shake to erase and start all over with a new design. Helps children develop fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and imagination! Measures approximately 9" x 7.4" x 1.75".

18 months & up. Take classic dot painting to the next level with this Small Dots Mess-Free Painting Set! Each kit comes with four dot markers in four different colors (blue, red, pink, and yellow) and four reusable picture cards. Give children one of the dot markers, and let them create their very own piece of art. The picture card's layout ensures that each child's unique design will still be in the shape of a cat, turtle, tree, or butterfly. Picture cards are reusable - flip open the picture… More »

18 months & up. Enable children to discover beautiful, colorful designs all by themselves with the Forest Friends Coloring Kit. Simply give children the jumbo pencil and watch them reveal the patterns on the template. No matter what or where children try to color, the pencil will only color the predetermined areas that are part of the design. This means that children play a part in making the design come to life while still following the template. Set includes 24 animal-shaped cards and 2 jumbo colored pencils.