Infants & Toddler Care

18 months & up. Every creation needs a foundation! Two large building plates -- one red, one green -- provide the perfect foundation for learning through play. Can be used with all kinds of LEGO® DUPLO® based products. Size 15" x 15" (38 cm x 38 cm.) 2 pieces.

12 months & up. Adorable Emergency & Construction Truck Tailgate Trio Sets, each with their own personality and googly eyes. Children can link all vehicles together for follow-along fun. Features include real axles and wheels for true rolling action plus magnetic connectors at the front and back to allow them to line up and be pulled along. Vehicles each measure 2.75"H x 4.5"W.

Keep the mess of sand and water from off the floor. This mat is made of a soft absorbent 100% polyester fabric that will absorb spills. Sand and water is trapped between the fabric and the bonded backing to prevent soak through. Non-skid backing also provides a firm footing. The mat is stain resistant, dries quickly and can be machine washed and dried. Available in two sizes: 45" x 58" and 54" x 72".

Birth & up. These plush ocean animals are ready to give lots of soft, snuggly hugs. Just spread their arms open wide, give the chest a little squeeze, and watch the arms instantly snap around to give you a hug. These ocean animals can hug around your wrist, backpack, and so much more. Surface washable. Size: 8". Animals may vary.

Our Carolina birch wooden tables are durable and well crafted. The solid birch side apron and 1.75" square legs keep it sturdy. Easy to clean laminated top. Furniture glides prevent scratching floors. Matches our entire birch collection of furnishings. Minor assembly required. Clean with a mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Seats 4.

Quality materials and durable construction is the basis for this table with 1.5" thick high-pressure laminate tabletop surfaces and rounded bumper edges for safety. Black trim and black legs. Legs adjust in 1" increments and have cushioned glides for easy movement. Seats 4.

An insightful resource which offers over 400 tips, ideas, and activities to help infants and toddlers move smoothly through the day. Includes book lists on different topics and great ideas to help parents and teachers deal with big transitions in the child's life, such as separation anxiety and more. Age focus: Birth - 24 months. 168 pages.

18 months & up. The Baby Monster is full of personality and ready to help children cope with their anxiety and fears. It features a huge mouth with an air-filled squeaker full of different sounds. Children can write or draw their troubles on a piece of paper and feed it to the Baby Monster--he can hold on to their worries for them! Hand wash using mild soap and water, air dry. Measures 13"H x 8"W 8"D.

Tightly woven, handmade straw basket is easy to carry and a great choice for storing books, puzzles, or large manipulatives. Size varies, but measures approximately 14"H x 16"D. Colors may vary.

Birth & up. These zoo animals are ready to give lots of soft, snuggly hugs. Just spread their arms open wide, give the chest a little squeeze, and watch the arms instantly snap around to give you a hug. Animals can hug around your wrist, backpack, and so much more. Surface washable. Size: 8". Animals may vary.

250 songs to use everyday stored in an accordion style box to make your favorite CD easily accessible. Theme songs include morning songs, farm, alphabet, numbers, science, animal, birthday, playtime, bathtime, good morning, silly songs, number songs, nursery rhymes, classical and more. 20 CD set.

Each chapter describes an issue that infants face every day, making this a perfect resource for all infant providers. There are scenarios that illustrate the challenges and suggest solutions to meet baby's needs while learning about the developmental stages. This hands-on resource is for infants 6 weeks to 18 months old and for your resource library.

Discover the natural curiosity and enthusiasm of toddlers and twos as they explore creative art experiences designed just for them. In this updated, color edition of First Art for Toddlers and Twos, you will find more than seventy-five art experiences, with lots of variations that add to the fun and tips for making the activities run smoothly. There's even a chapter of special adult-made props, such as an Art Baggie Book to display a child's artwork and a Tabletop Easel made from a pizza box to… More »

The Norms Reference Card shows the ratings by teacher on one side and the ratings by parent on the other side for easy comparison. T-scores, Initiative, Self-Control, Attachment, Total Protective Factors, Withdrawal/Depression, Emotional Control Problems, Attention Problems, Aggression, Total Behavioral Concerns and Percentile are the areas reviewed on the card.

This indispensable book helps you develop areas important for the growth of 12 to 24 month-old areas such as language, creativity, coordination, confidence, problem-solving, and gross motor skills. Toddlers will experience the joy of discovery on every fun-filled page! Paperback. 256 pages.

This set of 52 cards will provide families and child care providers with a year of interactive family engagement activities. These simple and straightforward ideas are enjoyable for teachers, families, and children alike. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.

Open the door to teaching infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds successfully with these 300 activities linked to the latest development in child development. Observe what your children are already doing, then give them varied opportunities to develop at their own pace. This book outlines a typical development sequence in ten domains: social/emotional, fine motor, gross motor, language, cognitive, sensory, nature, music and movement, creativity, and dramatic play. Chapters on appropriate curriculum… More »

1 year & up. With more than 250 songs, rhymes, and chants, this book is a fun way to enrich toddlers' language experiences. By incorporating songs, chants, and rhymes into the classroom, teachers provide opportunities for children to develop every aspect of reading readiness and literacy. While the selections themselves are a great way to enhance the development of literacy skills, the follow-up suggestions for story time, outdoor play, music and movement, and literacy extension activities will… More »

Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.

A young child's brain grows at a phenomenal rate in the first years of life. Revised and updated to reflect the latest research on how children learn, 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twos is packed with everyday opportunities to contribute to brain development. Each game is accompanied by an annotation on the latest brain research and how the activity promotes brain power in the critical period between twelve and thirty-six months. Paperback. 144 pages.

Over 225 fun-filled games for the babies in your care. Games encourage bonding, coordination, motor skills, and more. This book shows providers how to build important developmental skills, stimulating activities to nurture and build self-confidence, coordination, social skills, and much more. Paperback. 286 pages.

12 months & up. The wooden block has been reinvented in a way that combines modern STEM qualities with a favored classic! Safely embedded inside each block are magnets with north and south poles. This encourages children to experiment with science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Watch children's imaginations unfold as they invent, create, evaluate, and build. Designed in the USA. Made in the Honduras from sustainable -sourced hardwoods and safe, non-toxic water-based lacquers (for… More »

Features 700 experiences and activities that are perfect for infants from birth to 18 months and organized by developmental areas which are essential building blocks for development. The appendix is full of songs, rhymes, recipes, sign language, recommended books and family connection resources. 272 pages.

This best selling book comes with 2 CD's featuring 50 songs. Children will build a strong foundation in skills such as listening, imagination, coordination, and spatial and body awareness. Accompanying songs are sure to get children up and moving! 500 pages.