Infants & Toddler Care

12 months & up. 12 months & up. Bring nursery rhymes to life with these fun character mitts. Designed to fit an adults' hand, these song mitts are perfect for using with young children. Provides hours of fun with songs that children enjoy singing. Comes with a card showing the rhyme. Includes: "Ten In a Bed" Song Mitt, "Ten In a Bed" Song Card, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" Song Mitt and Finger Puppet, and "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" Song Card.

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12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite instrumental songs and 6 of his favorite classical songs. Through these two musical books, children will discover great composers and classic children's songs. Songs include 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'Fur Elise', 'Ode to Joy' and many more. Each book comes with… More »

6 months & up. The most basic of baby games involves hiding and reappearing -- peek-a-boo! What seems like simple fun is actually teaching baby about a complex concept: object permanence. This means that your little one is learning that just because an item can no longer be seen, it doesn't mean that it no longer exists. With carefully selected materials and bilingual activity card(s) targeted towards each stage of development, this kit promotes learning while strengthening the bond between… More »

10 pack of blank square paper pads.

12 months & up. Animals are appealing to children of all ages and provide endless opportunities for vocabulary development as they encounter stories, pictures, and real life animals. When toddlers have opportunities to learn about animals and to care for them, they are also learning about respecting living creatures and beginning responsibility. With carefully selected materials and bilingual activity card(s) targeted towards each stage of development, this kit promotes learning while strengthening… More »

18 months & up. Increase children's confidence with counting and number recognition using these nature-inspired Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters. Made in part using Poly+, this set is durable enough for both indoor and outdoor numeracy activities. Each piece has a black magnetic backing that enables convenient use on blackboards or whiteboards. Set includes pieces marked with numbers 0 through 20. Each piece measures 2" in diameter x .5"H.

12 months & up. Line up and connect crinkling bugs using this Crinkle and Texture Magnetic Ladybug set. Each ladybug's set of crinkling wings is dotted with a different number of spots to encourage counting and seriation. The face and back of the bugs include magnets, allowing for satisfying connections while children count, build patterns and more. Included carrying bag measures 6" x 6" x 7.5". Each of the 8 ladybugs measures 3.5" x 3" x 2.25".

18 months & up. Combine loose parts activities and numeracy skills with the Loose Parts Number Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to any loose parts play environment. The trays' see-through plastic keeps items visible, accessible, and organized while also encouraging sorting, seriation, counting, and more! Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration by shining a light source through the clear plastic. Smallest tray measures 6"L x 1.4"W… More »

12 months & up. Children will practice fine motor skills, seriation, patterning, hand-eye coordination, and more while building fascinating objects with the Easy-Link Nature Set. The friction-fit pieces in this set each feature natural textures and a subdued color scheme to encourage children's growing relationship with nature and the world around them. This 35-piece set will provide hours of tactile exploration as children snap pieces together and pop them apart again.

18 months & up. Enhance your dramatic play area with a set of soft, cuddly, culturally-diverse dolls. Details like yarn hair, happy expressions, and colorful clothes make this diverse collection the perfect addition to your classroom. Fabric dolls provide an opportunity for young children to engage in important social-emotional development, dramatic play activities, and multicultural awareness, all while improving their general well-being with a snuggly new friend. Set comes with 4 ethnically-diverse… More »

Birth & up. Foster comfort, calm, and companionship with this set of Cuddle Dolls. These soft, lightweight dolls are the perfect size for little ones who need a snuggle buddy or a friend. In addition to improving their well-being, the dolls will introduce infants to early forms of companionship that can lay the groundwork for caring human relationships when they get older. Dolls measure 10"H.

2 years & up. Teach children manners during mealtime and proper etiquette using beautiful double-sided placemats that incorporate natural colors and illustrations. Includes 4 machine washable placemats that protect your table's surfaces. Each placemat measures 13'' x 9.5''.

6 months & up. Every side of these foam blocks features another way for children to play and learn! Each block is numbered 1-6, shows an illustration of a recognizable farm animal, and includes various colors and patterns. Children can stack, build patterns, squeeze, learn about colors and counting, and more with these soft blocks. Set comes complete with 6 foam blocks and a convenient carrying case. Each block measures 4" x 4" x 4".

18 months & up. Encourage innate play patterns and early exploration with a stimulating, plush toy set complete with high-contrast colors, different textures, and interesting auditory components. Nesting Plush Sea Stars provides a beautiful way for toddlers to strengthen fine motor skills, engage in sensory exploration and learn about colors and shapes. Large star measures 12" x 12" x 2", medium star measures 6" x 6" x 1.5", and small star measures 3" x 3" x .5".

18 months & up. Encourage children's connection to the world around them with a nature-inspired plush set like the Plush Mushrooms. High-contrast colors and various auditory elements like beeps, crinkles, and rattles combine to create a stimulating sensory experience for toddlers and young children. Set includes 4 mushrooms that can nest inside of each other, or connect using velcro to simulate how many species of mushrooms grow in nature. Large mushroom measures 12" x 12" x 2",… More »

18 months & up. Enhance any cozy area in the classroom with this colorful Plush Sea Star Pillow. This double-sided pillow features different textures, beautiful bright colors and a recognizable shape that will encourage toddlers to engage in sensory exploration. Oversized pillow measures 30"L x 30"W x 8"H.

18 months & up. Encourage children's connection to the world around them with a nature-inspired sensory toy like Sensory Leaves. Subdued natural colors, various lusters and sheens, different textures, and a crinkle sound in select leaves encourage young children to explore. Incorporate into loose parts play or encourage children to sort leaves. Set includes 30 leaves. Largest leaf measures 5" x 3" and the smallest leaf measures 3.75" x 3.75".

6 months & up. Children can bounce, roll, throw and explore using this set of colorful, textured balls. Set includes 2 large balls, 2 medium balls, and 2 small balls in various, nature-inspired colors. Each ball features softened points across their surface intended to create a stimulating tactile experience. Large ball measures 9" in diameter, medium ball measures 5" in diameter, and small ball measures 3" in diameter.

2 years and up. Bring in-depth nature exploration to the classroom with the Honey Bee Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Using 4 acrylic pieces, this puzzle shows the honey bee's life cycle from start to finish. To see the whole cycle, children must correctly arrange and connect the pieces. As they put the puzzle together, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature.

2 years and up. Show children the life cycle of a butterfly with this Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each piece features an authentic specimen that depicts a life stage. Children must correctly connect the pieces to one another to see the butterfly's life cycle from start to finish. As children assemble the puzzle, they will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature.

Use this puppet stand to easily store and organize up to 9 puppets while also providing children with inviting access to them. Plywood base and metal posts keep puppets upright. Puppets not included. Measures 12'W' x 12"H x 7''D.

3 years & up. The possibilities are endless with a classic and versatile product like a hula hoop. Children will improve their coordination, balance, flexibility, and more during gross motor activities indoors and outdoors using these large, plastic hoops. Each set of 12 comes in assorted colors. Each hula hoop measures 24" across.

2 years and up. Create beautiful, nature-inspired designs with this set of 6 Mushroom Organic Pattern Rollers. Each roller in this set has its own unique patterns that children can stamp or roll onto malleable substances like sand, clay, and play dough. These rollers will enable children to make their own unique imprint on their surroundings while also developing fine motor skills and creative thinking skills.