Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

12 months & up. For young rocket scientists! Colorful Stacking Rocket made of robust wood reaches for the skies. The brightly colored rings can be assembled by even the youngest kids, who will playfully practice their fine motor skills and coordination. Four painted rings and the cap of the rocket can be stacked on the pedestal and a tower that can be toppled over is the result! The rocket stacking tower is a great design and a classic for young explorers.

3 years & up. This Wooden Doll Wellness Kit - Feeding & First Aid allows young children to engage in imaginative play while providing full care for their dolls. Kids can serve a meal using the included plate, bowl, and utensils, or groom their dolls with the comb and brush. Aspiring doctors can also perform check-ups and care for their dolls with the 10-piece accessory set which includes; a blood pressure monitor, stethoscope, reflex hammer, and more! The kit includes a fabric carry case… More »

12 months & up. These smooth, pleasant-to-hold "Groovy Beats" Wooden Maracas Set are made of robust, solid wood and are ideal for young beginner music-makers getting their first experiences with rhythm and making sounds! These classic music rattles fit especially well in young children's hands thanks to their shape and makes a strong visual impression with the combination of natural wood and modern, contrasting colors. In addition to acoustic perception, maracas also train a sense… More »

4 years & up. Experience the enduring pleasure of kite flying with the Large Rainbow Diamond Kite. With its bright colors and traditional design, this kite is the perfect companion for windy days. It's great for kite lovers of all ages, offering delightful outdoor fun and a chance to enjoy the beauty of flying high in the blue sky, capturing the cherished tradition of kite flying. Kite is easy to assemble and fly making it the perfect kite for a child or an adult. Includes nylon kite, cross… More »

6 months & up. Shake, rattle, and roll - and make music with this "Groovy Beats" Wooden Eggs Set! Each of the five rattle eggs made of robust, solid wood makes a different sound and offers all kinds of rhythmic fun. The eggs have a lovely shape and can be easily gripped by children's hands. With their combination of natural wood and modern, contrasting colors, these musical eggs are also visual eye-catchers! The absolute hit for sound explorers! Musical rattle eggs train acoustic perception… More »

18 months & up. Make playtime an adventure with the Wooden Puzzle & Stacking Games! These all-in-one puzzles and games encourage young children to develop hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and building skills. The chunky pieces are designed for little hands to grip and are wide enough to stand on their own. The customized slots for each piece in the wooden puzzle trays also make for easy storage. Each tray measures 8.3"L x 8.3"W x .5"H. Available individually or as a set of 3.

3 years & up. If the balls in your ball run need an upgrade, the Ball Run Wooden Replacement Ball Pack has you covered. This pack will enhance the play experiences and creative possibilities that children have with magnetic tile collections, especially the Colorful Magnetic Tiles Ball Run (300872). Available as a set of 16 or 32.

Birth & up. Awaken babies to the world of their senses with the Teethimal Pop Pals and Spin & Rattle Teether. The Pop Pals provide interesting teethable textures for babies to explore, and they have popping bellies that are sure to captivate babies' attention. The Spin & Rattle Teether is fun to shake and easy to hold, and its softly textured petals are perfect for teething. It's never too early to introduce babies to their senses, and these toys are a great way to spark sensory exploration!

Multi-colored beads cascade through the clear tube creating fascinating visual tracking opportunities while enhancing listening skills. Measures 16.46"H.

3 years &up. Enjoy over 1 hour of bubbles with the Fun-Finiti Bubble Machine.  Includes 2 ounces of bubble concentrate which makes 20 ounces of bubble solution to enjoy as soon as you open the box!  The No-Spill design means more time to play with less mess. Requires 4 AA batteries not included.

2 years & up. Perfect for water exploration! Let children experiment with these fun water color changing tablets. Set of 20 colorful tablets and 2 animal dispensers with safety caps to keep the tablets secure. Tablets are nontoxic, non-staining, and easy to clean. (Additional tablets sold separately, 300457)

2 years & up. Perfect for water exploration! Let children experiment with these fun water color changing tablets. Set of 40 colorful tablets which are nontoxic and non-staining. Can be used alone or with the Color Buddie dispensers that are sold separately. (Kaplan item, 300456)

3 months & up. The bright colors of the Lots-of-Loops Activity Teether are sure to stimulate baby's senses! Chewing on the soft, flexible loops will help little one's relieve the discomfort of sore and tender gums. The tactile loops of tubing are spun into a shape that is easy for baby to grasp and shake, creating a fun rattle sound. Easy to clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Teether measures 5"L x 5"W x 7.5"H.

2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable, pull-on diaper. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 10" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown.

2 years and up. Give your child all the fun of feeding time for their doll with none of the mess! The magic milk and juice bottles are the perfect doll accessories for your child's imagination. The bottles are sealed airtight so there's no spills, but the magic milk and juice on the inside moves just like the real thing. For hours of spill free play time the magic bottles are the perfect addition to your doll collection. 1 pack includes 1 milk bottle and 1 juice bottle. 2 packs include 2 milk bottles and 2 juice bottles.

3 years & up. Protect your clothes from splashes or spills with this wonderful Easy Clean Apron for Messy Classroom Arts and Craft Projects. This apron is great for projects using paints, glue, glitter, and more! Children will love getting messy without any detriment to their clothes. This apron promotes creativity and messy play. This vinyl apron is easy to clean with soap and water. Secures easily with a hook and loop closure. Measures 24.13"L.

Birth & up. Read along to classic nursery rhymes with your little one or talk with your baby about the exciting world around them with this set of Indestructibles Community & Nursery Rhyme Picture Book Set. Each book features a different theme containing simple words and phrases to accompany the illustrations. These soft and paper-like books are designed to be chew proof, rip proof, and drool proof for babies who "read" with their hands and mouths. Made of waterproof, tear-resistant,… More »

Birth & up. Cuddly and soft, these baby safe 12" soft body dolls help develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination. Each doll has an animal shaped rattle in one hand and a crackle sound in the other to stimulate the senses of sight, hearing and touch. Color and fabric may vary. Surface washable.

3 years & up. It's easy to go on an adventure with the View-Master! With bigger and brighter images, this favorite childhood toy has a fresh new look. Take a safari through Africa, swim with dazzling fish, or experience pre-historic life with each View-Master reel. Venture beyond the deep ocean and explore amazing 3D images of marine life. Reels are compatible with all View-Master viewers. Includes: View-Master Viewer, Set of 3 reels containing a total of 21 3D images, Set of 3 Marine Life reels… More »

5 years & up. Hold the moon in your hands! These unique balls have a light-weight design that allows them to bounce like there is no gravity and with a crazy spin. Makes a unique 'Pop!' sound when it hits pavement. Turn a regular game into a fun, out of this world challenge for the playground, back yard, gym, basement, etc. Great for special needs. Colors may vary. Size: 2.48".

18 months & up. This 24 x 24 stud LEGO® DUPLO® Green Building Plate gives preschoolers a sturdy green base on which to build and display their wonderful creations. Large format allows child to build and expand on the world he or she has created. Bricks not included. Only works with other DUPLO® sets by LEGO®. Building plate measures 15" x 15".

3 years & up. The colorful math game that grows with your child! Learn counting, early numeracy, arithmetic and logic through different suits of colorful cards formatted with big and little dots, frames, circles, doubles plus one, numerals, and dice patterns. Start with the Hungry Numbers suit and teach children how to feed dot cards to their corresponding numerals. As children get more familiar with numbers and basic mathematical formulas you can move them on to the more advanced suits. Each… More »

Birth & up. Have fun playing a game of peek-a-boo, going to the beach, and learning how to get ready for bed with baby in this vibrantly-illustrated Indestructibles® Baby Book set. Your little one will enjoy stories they can literally "chew on." This set of 3 paperback books are illustrated by Kate Merritt and contain 6 pages each. Soft and paper-like, these books are chew proof, rip proof, non-toxic, and dishwasher and washing machine safe!

3 years & up. My First Toaster Playset will be the perfect addition to any play kitchen! Set the two slices of pretend toast into the toaster, push down the side lever and watch the 2 slices pop up. Featuring a timer, a knob and three buttons, My First Toaster Playset looks and sounds realistic! No assembly required. Toaster measures 7.2" x 4.1" x 6.9".