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Weather & Climate

Students will be thrilled to understand the basics behind how wind, rain, and snow are formed. Kaplan offers books and activity kits that explore how weather and climate work through simple explanations and lessons.

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Kaplan Weather & Seasons Bingo Learning Game
Item: 34603
Status: In Stock
$31.95
3 years & up. Reinforce weather and the four seasons and make learning fun with this bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social interaction and cooperation. Preschoolers learn to take turns, share materials,… More »
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Weather Posters - Set of 12
Item: 37037
Status: In Stock
$21.95
This poster set features 12 vivid images depicting different types of weather from around the world. Engage children by asking them if they know what the weather is, have they experienced it and where it might be. Weather images include rainbow, drought, hail and cloudy. Posters measure 11L" x 17"W. Set of 12.
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Classroom Thermometer
Item: 46332
Status: In Stock
$9.95
6 years & up. This large wall-mount thermometer clearly gives temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Recessed tube prevents accidents. Temperature ranges: -40 to 50 degrees Celsius and -40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Use indoors or out. Measures 15"H x 3"W.
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Pet Tornado
Item: 81903
Status: In Stock
$7.95
5 years & up. Give your children an exciting extreme weather lesson with this fun Create and Contain Realistic Tiny Tornado in a Can for Interactive Weather Learning. With a simple twist of the wrist, a realistic, tiny tornado is produced from the white foam clouds. Hold the can to the light and watch the iridescent currents swirl. This activity promotes STEM learning, discovery, and sensory learning. Tornado facts are printed on the back of the container. Use this activity over tornado safety… More »
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Weather Basics Books - Set of 6
Item: 51109
Status: In Stock
$48.95
3 years & up. Introduce children to the ever changing weather with these exciting Weather Basics Early STEM Learning Books with Photos. This set of books discusses different facts about weather and displays high quality photos of the weather. Encourage children to discuss their favorite weather conditions. Use these books to talk about safety during different weather conditions. Paperback. Set of 6 books approximately 24 pages each.
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Play Dirt - 3 lbs.
Item: 63726
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. Reusable indoor dirt that is easy to mold with simple clean up. Make tracks, bury and Dig out whatever you choose. Shape dirt and disburse to form different and unique shapes and patterns indoors. Safe and non-toxic formula. Made from all natural materials. Cleanest dirt that is mess and germ free. Other items shown are not included.
Image of Colorful Weather Stones of 10 Weather Events
Colorful Weather Stones of 10 Weather Events
Item: 37167
Status: In Stock
$33.95
2 years & up. Bring the outdoors indoors with this set of weather stones. These stones depict all types of weather including rain, show, lightning, and sunshine. Their small size and pleasant feel invite children to touch and hold them, which gives adults a chance to talk with them about the weather pattern on the stone they're holding. Such interactions will reinforce children's understanding of the weather. Stones are approximately 2" each. Colors may vary.
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Wally the Weather Dog Felt Set
Item: 62016
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Discover a world of weather and how to dress for it! This set covers weather during each season and includes 3 labels to track weather: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Set contains 7" Wally figure, assortment of felt clothing, 4 seasonal scenes, bilingual lesson guide and sequencing strips, felt thermometer, and 18 weather-related icons. Made in the USA.
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Seasons Changing Flannel Board Pre-Cut Felt Set
Item: 61129P
Status: In Stock
$14.95 - $57.95
3 years & up. Celebrate the seasons with this wonderful Seasons Changing Flannel Board Pre-Cut Felt Set. This set is perfect for interactive reading and lessons about how nature changes with the seasons. Children will love recreating the fall harvest with the seasonal accessories. This felt set is designed to be used on top of flannelboards that are at least 24" wide. Washable and colorfast for years of use. Available separately or in a complete set of 4. Washable and colorfast. Flannelboard not included.
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Magnetic Calendar and Weather Set
Item: 70859
Status: In Stock
$59.95
3 years & up. This magnetic, dry erase calendar teaches, time, weather and vocabulary! Children interact and learn about the days of the week and months of the year while increasing their vocabulary knowledge. There are 18 weather related magnetic pictures and 45 word tiles (20 weather words, 22 calendar words). 3 blank picture tiles and 3 blank calendar word tiles are included so that teachers can add words and pictures of their own. 23.5" L x 32"W.
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Weather Bear Set With Clothes
Item: 97275
Status: In Stock
$61.95
3 years & up. Introduce children to early weather concepts and teach them to dress for the seasons at the same time with the help of this cuddly friend! This fun bear set includes four outfits that are perfect for their corresponding seasons. Dress this bear for the appropriate weather conditions and encourage your child to model their outfits after it. For an activity, call out seasons and have children dress the weather bear appropriately. This Weather Bear Set promotes fine motor skills,… More »
Image of What's the Weather Books - Set of 4
What's the Weather Books - Set of 4
Item: 37139
Status: In Stock
$41.95
3 years & up. Teach children about different types of weather with this fun illustrated series. Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in each weather condition. Includes educational STEM end matter about the weather and how it helps humans and the earth. Learn about the warmth of the rising sun, feel of the rushing rain, beauty of swirling snow, and the mystery of the whirling wind. Each book has questions at the end teachers can use to further… More »
Image of Bountiful Earth: 25 Songs and Over 300 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD
Bountiful Earth: 25 Songs and Over 300 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD
Item: 81857
Status: In Stock
$19.95
From 'Down by the Bay' to 'I Love the Mountains', children will sing and learn about our wonderful world. The enclosed CD features 25 fun songs, old favorites and originals. The book offers more than 300 activities that help children appreciate the amazing planet earth that we call home. All children love to sing and learn, so the book includes both English language learner strategies and special needs adaptations.
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Miracle Snow Classroom Kit
Item: 95432P
Status: In Stock
$25.95 - $28.95
4 years & up. Create snow anytime, in any climate with this Realistic Snow Creation Kit for Science Lessons in Any Season! The enchanting snow lasts for weeks, expands up to 100 times its size, is totally reusable, and looks like real snow! Simply stir the powder into water and watch it turn into fluffy, sparkling, shiny snow! Children will learn about color mixing, mass, evaporation, and much more. The classroom kit contains enough materials for 12 children and the 1 lb bucket makes more than… More »
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Adventures Outdoors Idea Cards
Item: 55543
Status: In Stock
$51.95
2 years & up. Take learning to the outdoors with these engaging Adventures Outdoors Idea Cards. This card set has been designed to offer portable inspiration whatever the weather. Printed on durable plastic, each pack contains 30 photographs with activity ideas on the reverse. This set encourages outdoor learning, exploration, and gross motor skills. The cards come on a sturdy metal ring to keep them organized.
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Sand and Water Play Book: Simple, Creative Activities for Young Children
Item: 97734
Status: In Stock
$12.95
Packed with more than 70 ways to invigorate play with sand and water tables while encouraging problem solving skills, fine and gross motor creativity, and imagination. Children will learn creative ways to explore and discover on their own!
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Bubbles Rainbows And Worms
Item: 48005
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. "Why did that happen?" "How does that work?" "What will happen if . . . ?" Young children ask questions about the world around them all day long. They are filled with curiosity and the desire to learn. Bubbles, Rainbows and Worms teaches children about the world, using hands-on experiments about plants, the environment, air and water, and the senses. 111 pages.
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Science Adventures: Nature Activities for Young Children
Item: 85431
Status: In Stock
$24.95
With more than 125 activities, Science Adventures opens up a world of exploration through nature activities in urban, suburban, or rural settings. From Big Step Measuring and Rocks That Write to The Ant Restaurant and How Far Can You Squeeze a Squirt?, the engaging activities in Science Adventures make exploring the environment fun and easy! The authors have adapted the kindergarten science standards set by the National Academy of Sciences to make them developmentally appropriate for preschool children.… More »
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Science Is Simple Engaging STEM Activities Book for Preschoolers
Item: 47032
Status: In Stock
$19.95
3 years & up. Introduce STEM concepts to your class with this exciting Science Is Simple Engaging STEM Activities Book for Preschoolers. Like learning to count or read, understanding the fascinating world of science is an essential skill. This innovative book encourages young children to predict outcomes, ask questions, and investigate answers. Watch preschoolers develop essential observational and analytical skills as they eagerly jump into the hands-on, interactive process that is science.
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More Mudpies to Magnets
Item: 17235
Status: In Stock
$16.95
Develop the natural scientist in every child with 260 hands-on science activities and ideas. Build science skills such as classification, measurement, time and space relationships, prediction, inference and numbers. 205 pages.
Image of Critters and Company: 27 Songs and Over 300 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD
Critters and Company: 27 Songs and Over 300 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD
Item: 81863
Status: In Stock
$19.95
From 'Ten Little Monkeys' to 'The Bear Went Over the Mountain', children will sing and learn about the animals they love. The enclosed CD features 27 songs, old favorites and originals, the book offers more than 300 activities that teach children about zoo animals, farm animals, and pets. All children love to sing and learn, so the book includes both English language learner strategies and special needs adaptations.
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Jump into Science: Active Learning for Preschool Children
Item: 17238
Status: In Stock
$14.95
"Jump into Science" is the perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty and each one incorporates fun, exciting science experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The science skills index is an invaluable reference tool giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests. Paperback. 132 pages.
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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Children 3 to 6
Item: 42227
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years & up. Leave your fears of science behind! Respond to children's natural curiosity with over 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities guaranteed to teach your children all about science while they are having fun. The result of a nationwide contest, the GIANT Encyclopedia of Science joins our bestselling GIANT Encyclopedia series. 575 pages.
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Everyday Discoveries
Item: 42226
Status: In Stock
$19.95
PreK & up. Self-directed, open-ended activities incorporating daily events and ordinary materials help children easily learn science and math. 246 pages.