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What can jellyfish, a bunch of grapes, or dandelions possibly teach us about designing early childhood classrooms? As it turns out, quite a lot! Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners explores how nature offers valuable and important lessons about transforming classroom spaces into places where infants and toddlers can thrive. Discover what mushrooms can teach us about cozy hideaways. Learn what sea turtles can show us about wayfinding. Find out what lightning bugs can… More »

As an early childhood educator, you want every child to thrive, regardless of their abilities or learning style. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides a framework for designing learning experiences that are inclusive and accessible to all children. In this guide, you�ll learn how to apply UDL principles to your early childhood environment to create a welcoming, engaging, and effective learning environment for every child. From designing flexible learning spaces to using technology to support… More »

In today�s world, it�s crucial that we equip children with the tools they need to stay safe. Yet, many adults don�t know where to begin. Written for educators and parents by a prevention education expert, Body Safety for Young Children is the comprehensive guide you need to navigate this complex and sensitive issue. Author Kimberly King takes the fear out of sexual-abuse prevention and makes it child-friendly and approachable, so you can confidently communicate with children and protect them from… More »

Calm and in Control provides strategies to help children in a preschool or kindergarten classroom learn to regulate their emotions and behaviors. Some children need help recognizing that something is upsetting or overly exciting. Others may have difficulty knowing how to calm down and take control of their emotions or behaviors on their own. Discover how to create a nurturing and consistent environment that supports children as they navigate learning, social interactions, and impulse control throughout… More »

Elevating Equity requires educators to be mindful of how to include children, families, and colleagues in all parts of early childhood programming. Elevating equity is all about creating systems that celebrate everyone! Sounds great-but how do you do it? Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting readers where they are. Get nonjudgmental, practical advice from an experienced trainer… More »

Equity means individuals get what they need to succeed. As early childhood classrooms and programs become increasingly more culturally and linguistically diverse, educators need ideas for connecting with families to learn what children need. The more families are engaged, the better the outcomes for children. Early childhood administrators and teachers collaborate to create equitable and inclusive learning environments where children and families feel welcome. Building Equitable Early Learning Programs:… More »

18 months & up. Take classic dot painting to the next level with this Small Dots Mess-Free Painting Set! Each kit comes with four dot markers in four different colors (blue, red, pink, and yellow) and four reusable picture cards. Give children one of the dot markers, and let them create their very own piece of art. The picture card's layout ensures that each child's unique design will still be in the shape of a cat, turtle, tree, or butterfly. Picture cards are reusable - flip open the picture… More »

18 months & up. All young budding artists will enjoy this My First Mess-Free Finger Painting Kit! Children flip open the plastic sleeve, pour in the paint, and flip the picture closed again. Then comes the fun part! They smear the paint around, without getting their hands or clothes dirty while coloring in a beautiful picture! With a little bit of soap and water, the paint rinses off the plastic sleeve and the fun starts all over again! The sturdy pages can withstand the energy and intensity… More »

Sofia and her siblings can barely wait for nightfall because they want to fill a jar with fireflies. Once Mars flickers and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her whole family venture out into the night to find and catch fireflies. All the while, the fireflies light up the sky like a glittering galaxy. Enjou this thoughtful story about engaging with nature in fun yet responsible ways. The book also includes informative end matter that tells readers how to find fireflies and protect their habitats. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Foster experimentation, problem solving, and other STEM-related concepts through captivating play with the Air Toobz Classroom Set. Using a child-safe turbine, Air Toobz send foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes and up into the air. The set offers continual opportunities for customization with adjustable airflows that create different speeds and interchangeable parts that you can arrange in many different ways. Create loops and swirls, or weave them under tables… More »

Birth & up. This Tuffy Books Set features 4 books tough enough for teething babies, newborns, and toddlers. The durable, indestructible pages are made of washable, chewable, unrippable pages. The paper-like pages wipe clean and are bound by a built-in teether that is safe for babies to chew on. Books feature punch out hole for toy ring for easy transport and entertaining. BPA-free.

12 months & up. Teach little learners the alphabet with this classic set of Wooden ABC Learning Blocks with Storage Tray! Made of FSC™ certified wood, each block is brightly colored and features smooth edges. Each face of the wooden block presents a unique opportunity for children to develop various skills; uppercase alphabet, numbers 0-9, shapes, lowercase alphabet, phonics, and colorful illustrations. This set of 30 ABC blocks is made to withstand many years of play and comes complete… More »

6 months & up. Empower babies to play, chew, or squash in complete safety with this bucket of Clemmy® blocks. Clemmy® blocks are flexible, okay to chew, and non-toxic, which frees babies up to engage in all types of sensory exploration. The lid has different textures to promote sensory development and has an opening that little hands can easily fit through to put blocks in and pull blocks out. Each block measures approximately 2"L x 2"W x 2"H.

12 months & up. Bring the forest to playtime with the Wooden Forest Stacker. Crafted with sustainably sourced wood from FSC®-certified forests, the Forest Stacker features two adorable woodland creatures (a rabbit and a fox) and a pine tree. Children can stack the rabbit and fox on the outer poles and the tree on the middle pole. In addition to providing visual and tactile stimulation, these stackers will help develop dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Stacker measures approximately 7.78"L… More »

18 months & up. Children will love to splish-splash in the water with the Bebe Water Play Calypso Garden Delights 12" Doll! Dressed in a charming, garden-themed outfit and a matching sun hat, this doll is safe to use in all types of aquatic environments and has a tab sewn into its back so you can hang it up to dry after playtime. In addition to being great for water play, this doll has lots of realistic features, including a bead-filled body that allows children to pose it like a real baby,… More »

18 months & up. Teach your little one the importance of a healthy, balanced diet with this set of realistic eggs. These eggs are an excellent addition to any dramatic play kitchen because they will encourage creative, imaginative role play. Their sturdy, wooden construction also ensures that they will withstand rigors of play. The eggs come in two cartons that each contain three white eggs and three brown eggs for a total of 12 eggs.

3 years & up. Unlock your child's creativity with the Wooden Dress-Up Magnetic Puzzle! This set comes with 62 pieces of magnetic clothing and accessories that little designers can mix and match to create an unlimited number of stylish outfits for the boy and girl models. The clothing includes outfits for all four seasons, so children can prepare the models for any type of weather. As they try their hand at being fashionistas, children will also develop creative and fine motor skills.

12 months & up. Toddlers can safely discover the magic of magnetism with the SmartMax® My First Sounds & Senses Magnetic Discovery Building Set. Unique sounds and faces that portray various emotions bring each magnetic ball to life, enabling toddlers to learn about emotions while they create a wide assortment of different shapes and designs. The set will also help toddlers develop color and shape recognition and fine motor skills. Set includes four tactile bars and four balls with different… More »

3 years & up. Help children practice early handwriting and identify and build CVC words with the Word Family Chalkboard-Based Kit. The indented spaces in the chalkboards promote successful printing and the deliberate coloring of the letters-white for vowels, brown for consonants-provides visual reinforcement for the development of children's literacy skills. Combine this kit with the Chalkboard Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle (300253) to help children practice both word recognition and letter recognition.… More »

3 years & up. Facilitate STEM skill development with the Colorful Magnetic Tiles Shape Expansion Pack. The wide variety of shapes in this pack gives children infinite opportunities to express their creativity. In addition to its vast exploratory potential, this pack will extend children's mathematical understanding and advance their engineering skills. All the tiles in the pack feature a unique beveled design that makes them both strong and captivating. Set includes 48 pieces.

3 years & up. Spark imagination, creativity, and STEM learning with the Colorful Magnetic Tiles Rectangle Pack. Featuring three rectangle sizes in 8 different colors, this pack encourages children to bring big ideas to life as they build and explore. Explicitly designed to be the same length as two, three, or four combined Connetix squares, the tiles in this pack will give you the extra stability and structure you need to create bigger, more complex designs. All the tiles feature a beveled design… More »

12 months & up. Introduce children to different colors, animals, and shapes with the Magnetic Hide & Seek Farm Animal Puzzles! Designed with infants and toddlers in mind, these puzzles offer an engaging hide-and-seek experience. Each piece has a smaller, identical piece within it. Take all of the small pieces out, and encourage the children to match the small pieces with the big pieces based on characteristics such as color and shape. Magnets hold all of the animals together, and each parent… 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. Help children practice early handwriting and identify and build CVC words with the Chalkboard-Based Lowercase ABC Puzzle & Word Family Kit. The indented spaces in the chalkboards promote successful printing and the deliberate coloring of the letters-white for vowels, brown for consonants-provides visual reinforcement for the development of children's literacy skills. Kit also includes the Chalkboard Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle to help children practice both word recognition and… More »