Infants & Toddler Care

2 years & up. Construct colorful creations with this snap-construction set. These soft, playful blocks will promote fine motor development and creativity. The pieces of this snap-construction set are made to resist cracking when snapped together. Help a child build socialization skills through facilitating communication and interaction. The unique snap construction of the pieces also fosters visual sensory development. Includes 50 pieces.

Introduce teachers to the 8 dimensions of the CLASS® Toddler tool with this concise quick-guide, which includes practical teaching tips for strengthening each of the areas assessed with the popular observational tool. This guide is used with the bestselling CLASS® observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers -- a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for toddler programs and PreK and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and… More »

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

Infants and toddlers need caring adults to help them learn emotional competence-how to understand, express, and manage emotions. By supporting their development in the early years, educators can create a strong foundation that will give young children important life skills and resilience. Paperback. 152 pages.

9 months & up. Re-Play bowls have deep walls to reduce messes and assist with self-feeding. Made in the USA. No BPA. No BPS. Dishwasher safe. These plates are made from recycled milk jugs which can be recycled again, saving energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Bowls hold 10 fluid ounces each and measure 5" diameter. Available in Blue, Green, and White.

2 years & up. These versatile hardwood-framed stacking blocks have six stacking squares and smooth, rounded corners and edges for safety, with inset magnified acrylic windows. The magnification stacking blocks are ideal for exploring natural, tactile, and other detailed materials found inside or in nature. This set also promotes fine motor skills and block play. Encourage children to build their own unique structures. Enhance STEM-based activities with this set, perfect for group or individual… More »

12 months & up. Children will delight in discovering items, making connections, and sparking their imagination while building fine motor skills with this wooden Peek A Boo Puzzle. This puzzle is an exciting opportunity to teach children object permanence or shape recognition. Included is a blank template to create your own surprises for children to find under the shapes. Each puzzle piece has a knob attached so children can easily grip and move them.

The increasing concern over the effect of child care on children's lives has focused attention on the quality of that care. Since most out-of-home care is provided in family child care homes, the need has grown for an accessible, reliable, and thorough means of assessing the quality and suitability of such settings. Developed through lengthy field testing, research, and revision, the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale consists of 32 items, organized under six major headings: Space and… More »

2 years & up. Build with soft colors of nature, creating organic patterns with friction-fit leaf shapes. Explore symmetry, develop fine motor and spatial skills. Construction activities can be enhanced through light table exploration. A beautiful, subdued, natural color palette and recycled material construction further enhance a child's connection to the natural world. Set includes 10 double-sided activity cards and 96 colorful, interlocking pieces.

18 months & up. A game that is sure to stimulate all of the senses. Two players pull random wooden shapes from the fabric bag and try to determine on which template the matching shapes appear. Did the child pull the correct shape first? A decision has to be made on whether they will thread the string on now or wait. Four templates printed on sturdy cardboard allow children to follow the templates or they can free play and thread their own design. Includes a sturdy wooden threading needle to… More »

2 years & up. Add a new dimension to manipulative play with this 96 piece set. Simply clip the edges together to create an unlimited array of constructions. Build people, buildings, animals and more. Explore symmetry versus asymmetry, discover color combinations. Strengthens design, structure and balance skills. Enhance the designs by creating them on top of a light table. Comes with activity card(s).

18 months & up. Stir fry for small fries! Help your child cook up a healthy selection of vegetables in their very own wok. Fill up the to-go container once the meal is ready. This colorful set builds upon imagination and creativity with a special culinary experience. Perfect for any young, aspiring chef! Made from durable plastic and sized for small hands. Includes: wok, to-go container, tongs, spatula, peapods, carrots, broccoli, peppers, onions, celery, and fortune cookie. Wok measures 7" long. 17 pieces.

2 years & up. Water play is fun and calming to young children! Match the shapes of the removable shell to the shapes on the turtles' backs: moon, star, cross, circle, square, rectangle, triangle, and oval. Turtles are made with mold-resistant plastic and measure 3.5"L x 2.5"W. Set includes 8 turtles and a mesh storage bag.

Mirror, mirror! This framed safety acrylic mirror can be used vertically or horizontally with included feet. Mirrors have 12" base supports. Dimensions: 49"H x 15"W x 12"D.

Birth & up. These plush little friends with soft fabrics and embroidered faces and eyes are sized perfectly for infants and toddlers! Each puppet is approximately 5.5"L. Machine washable. Set includes monkey, giraffe, elephant, and bear puppets.

This convenient Starter Kit includes everything you need to start screening children with ASQ:SE-2™ : a box of 9 photocopiable paper masters of the questionnaires and scoring sheets, a CD-ROM with printable PDF questionnaires, the ASQ:SE-2™ User's Guide, and a free ASQ:SE-2™ Quick Start Guide. Choose English or Spanish.

2 years & up. Each colorfully hand-painted puzzle piece is individually shaped so that even the youngest child can be successful! 4-piece set includes construction vehicles, transportation, basic shapes, and dinosaurs. Each puzzle measures 12" x 9".

2 years & up. Children will enjoy seeing their world through a different light. They can experiment with one or all of the color lenses to determine if it changes the way they see things. Place the interchangeable, primary-color lenses into the frame to create secondary colors and hours of sensory fun! The set of 3 include sturdy lens frames (with 3 slots) and 3 colored lenses (red, yellow, blue) for each.

The soft, soothing music is especially selected to enrich development and help young minds grow! 4 CD Set.

6 months & up. The Reflo Smart Cup™ is an alternative to sippy cups and a transitional tool for children to learn to drink from an open cup. Insert controls the flow of beverage anywhere along the cup's rim. BPA-free, phthalate-free, dishwasher safe, and no moving parts to trap dirt and germs. Holds up to 6oz. of pulp-free beverage. Set of 4.

2 years & up. Learn all about construction vehicles and emergency vehicles as you complete each colorful puzzle. These durable wooden puzzles feature 9 pegged vehicle pieces that are easy for little hands to grab and manipulate into the corresponding holes. Puzzles help develop children's fine motor skills and problem solving skills. Includes an emergency vehicle puzzle with 9 pieces and a construction vehicle puzzle with 9 pieces. 11.6"W x 8.2"W

2 - 6 years. LEGO® Education Animals is the perfect way to let preschoolers explore the wonderful world of animals. This Early Learning set comes with 91 LEGO® DUPLO® elements, including 40 wild animals, farm animals and pets, plus 4 double-sided building inspiration cards depicting 8 different habitats, to help children learn what animals need to survive and how they differ. A Getting Started card with 5 activity ideas is also included to promote children's 21st century skills, like… More »

2 years & up. Foster a child’s innate enthusiasm for the natural world with the enchanting Reading Tree and two benches. The lofty tree provides an instinctive, organic reading space in any classroom. A comfortable four-cubby bench* with vinyl back and soft, comfortable seat cushions easily attaches to the base of the tree and is ideal for reading, quiet play, or small group activities. The shelves within the tree trunk are perfect for displaying favorite books or toys, and two rows of branches… More »

Ages 2 years & up. Be transported to the ocean with these beautifully tactile stones that reflect the natural treasures children might discover at the seashore! Designed for outdoor learning and investigative play, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, dirt, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Perfect for outdoor discoveries, compare with the real things, make imprints in dough or sand, and make rubbings… More »