Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

10 months & up. This set of Stackable Rainbow Wooden Stars are ideal for loose parts play, or as an addition to sensory play centers. Help children foster problem solving, critical thinking, color identification, counting, sorting and stacking skills with these colorful, chunky shapes. Made of sustainably cultivated European beechwood, set of 21 stars come in 3 different sizes, various thicknesses, and 7 different colors. Rainbow Wooden Stars enhance fine motor skills as children count, sort,… More »

3 years & up. Time for some Magna-Tiles® fun down on the farm! The Magna-Tiles® Farm Animals building set features 25 farm themed magnetic pieces. Set features 4, unique, full-magnetic barnyard buddies and the first-ever magnetic fence pieces. Add this magnetic tile set to any Magna-Tiles® collection to create endless patterns or practice shape recognition. Set includes; chicken, horse, cow, pig, 10 fence pieces, and more! Made of food-grade ABS (BPA Free) plastic - free of phthalates and latex.

3 months & up. Introduce your little to the magic of sound with this colorful set of shakers! A simple turn creates a combination of sound and color that will captivate inquisitive minds. Watch and listen as a rainbow of colored beads cascade through the tube to recreate the gentle sound of falling rain. Measures 3.5"H x 2.25"D. Colors may vary.

3 years & up. Volcanic explosions, molten lava and hours of imaginative play are bursting from the Dino World set! Four, oversized, fully-magnetic dinosaurs navigate a rocky volcanic terrain that puts the steam in STEAM learning. Turn up the heat on screen-free fun and imaginative play possibilities with this fun and ferocious new addition to the Magna-Tiles® collection. Set features volcanic themed tiles and 4 dinosaurs; T-Rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, and Pteranodon with moving parts… More »

3 years & up. Picnicking can be done anywhere! This high-quality Picnic Basket Playset with foldable handles and a matching picnic blanket is the perfect companion for a trip to the countryside or the garden at home. Thanks to the tightly knit weaving, the basket is very robust, and the place settings for two picnic participants, picnic utensils, and toy food are all made out of sturdy wood. The orange and croissant are held together with hook-and-loop pieces. The inner lining is removable.… More »

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.

12 months & up. With a fun variety of sports to choose from and a fun slide too, your little champion will have a blast with the Sports-tastic Activity Center! Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer in a simple and fun way. Children will climb up the stairs and slide down the slide again and again. Size: 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H. Made in the USA. Holds up to 45 lbs. Included: Activity Center with stairs and slide, built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball.

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 »

18 months & up. Pretend shopping is learning through role-play. This durable shopping cart will hold a basket full of play food and other important items that make up the shopping list. Special wheels won't scuff the floors and can be used inside and out. Shopping cart measures 9.4"W x 22.4"H x 15.9"D. Play food and accessories sold separately.

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).

Birth & up. Soft and durable, Indestructibles are chew-proof, rip-proof, nontoxic and 100% washable. Give babies books that they can handle-and that can handle them! Chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof, Indestructibles can withstand any and all forms of infant behavior. They are also non-toxic and washable, which means that infants can explore to their heart's content. The captivating illustrations and soft, inviting textures in these books will provoke significant sensory development. This… More »

6 months & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Board Book Collection. These wonderful stories by well known author Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore new concepts. Each book is complete with friendly characters and bright colored illustrations. Set of 8.

12 months & up. A basket full of babies, these dolls are full of fun! This set of six multicultural babies features removable sack dresses, adorable faces and soft bodies for hugging. Comes in a plush basket for carrying around or as a fill and spill activity. Stimulate senses with plush fabrics and fine motor skills by dressing babies. Each doll is 10" tall. Machine Washable - put in pillow case or like product when washing.

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Children will learn balance and coordination as they rock back and forth. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA. Horse measures 17.5" x 33" x 10".

5 years & up. Give children a fun interactive way to learn about geopolitics and more. Lightweight and durable, this blue-ocean globe is a great student tool for your classroom. Help children learn the names of the states in the US, each state name is shown on the map! The United States is one color on the map and the state boarders are shown with each individual state name. The smoke black plastic base and semi-meridian are strong and scratch resistant. The oceans are a vibrant blue and the… More »