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 »

Whether for play or for learning, this set of toothbrushes and covers are perfect for any pretend play space! Toothbrushes come in 6 different colors and their covers are different animal heads. This complete set includes a sanitary, dishwasher safe rack, 20 toothbrushes and 20 toothbrush covers in assorted colors. Rack measures 21"L x 3.5"W x 3.5"H.

Developed by Pamela Phelps, PhD and the Center for Childhood Research and Training in Tallahassee, FL, this handbook provides teachers with an understanding of children's play, well-planned and organized play opportunities, and concrete information for creating and scaffolding engaging play environments. ISBN 978-0-88076-793-4. ©2019

3 years & up. Bring the wild animals of North America indoors with these larges and vibrantly colored floor puzzles. Images are constructed from real photos. Each of the real photo puzzles are made of extra-thick, durable cardboard with wipe-clean surfaces. Puzzle inserts are included Includes 2 puzzles. Each puzzle measure 24"L x 36"W.

Effective teacher-student interactions are a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With the popular CLASS® observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality in pre-kindergarten based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum. Available in English or Spanish. Spiral-bound, 120 to 128 pages.

3 years & up. Children will love to create their own mosaic with the Wooden Mosaic Set with Grid! Use one of the 20 designs that are included in the set, or encourage them to design their own pattern. Set features a wooden grid to help keep the shapes in place. Includes 50 squares and 56 triangles made from FSC® certified beech wood, 1 wooden grid made from FSC® certified plywood, and 10 double-sided work cards. Wooden grid measures 10" x 10".

3 years & up. Children will have fun indoors or outside with this see through tunnel. It is constructed of a fine nylon mesh and the ends and spring is covered with heavy nylon. It pops open to make a 6' long tunnel with a 19" diameter. Collapses for easy storage. Color may vary.

3 years & up. Children can build wild animals or create imaginative creatures using the Snap Block Animals set. Chunky, beechwood blocks lightly painted in natural shades, with a matte finish, are complete with metal snap hardware. Metal snaps hold tight for additional dramatic play opportunities using built block creatures. Set includes 33 blocks and 5 double-sided build cards.

3 years & up. Each of the four puzzles in this set show a real image of a diverse group of friends or family. This set of puzzles promotes problem-solving skills. Use these puzzles in the classroom for a lesson about the importance of diversity and inclusion. Features include a tabbed corner for easy piece removal and photo underneath pieces for guided assembly. Puzzles each have 14 pieces and measure 9" x 12".

3 years & up. Help children to identify the four seasons with this engaging puzzle set. These 12 piece jigsaw puzzles are vivid, real-life images of children and families enjoying all the seasons. This set promotes fine motor and problem-solving skills. Have children identify which season is being shown as they complete the puzzle. Features two puzzles for each of the four seasons. Pieces are raised for easy gripping. Each 12-piece puzzles measure 9"H x 12"W.

3 years & up. Introduce children to delicious food from around the world with these vivid 12-piece puzzles. Based on real photos, these puzzles display some of the most well-known ethnic dishes, including tacos and sushi. In addition to providing excellent cultural education, these puzzles will develop memory, critical thinking skills, and problem solving skills. Each puzzle measures 9"H x 12"W.

The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, a staple of early childhood programs, has been updated! Use All About the ECERS-3™ to answer your questions about the third edition of this comprehensive assessment tool. It is organized to match the ECERS-3™ by subscale item, and indicator. Each section offers clear explanations of how to interpret each item and indicator on the scale, along with photographs of real-world settings. It will help you use the ECERS-3™ to accurately… More »

3 years & up. This striking eagle puppet features feather-like brown and white plush fabric and broad, wings can be flapped and the head is movable. His beak and talons are gold-colored velveteen. Puppet measures 14"L x 29"W x 6"H. Surface wash only.

3 years & up. Encourage your children to express themselves through their clothes with these Fancy Dance Sparkly and Fashionable Elastic Reversible Skirts. The lace, hearts, shiny dots and fun fabrics make up these fancy skirts. Children can wear them to school or just for dance class! Just flip over to reveal another exciting fabric! Fabrics may vary. Machine washable. Set of 3.

3 years & up. Imagine, build, and create with this colorful set of interlocking Porcupine Blocks. The soft-bristled pieces encourage tactile, sensory, block, and creative play. Simply press the blocks together to attach them. These textured blocks come in four colors and in multiple shapes and sizes. Encourage children to build vehicles, airplanes, buildings, boats, or even animals. Their imaginations are the limit with these engaging blocks. This set is perfect for individual or group play. Set of 216 pieces.

3 years & up. Buy all your favorite fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market by the bushel full! Includes 5 sorting baskets and a rich variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. Reinforces healthy food choices, color recognition and sorting skills.

3 years & up. Make clean up easy with this exciting Wooden Housekeeping Stand with Accessories for Dramatic Play Activities. This set of housekeeping accessories is the perfect addition to any dramatic play area. Children will love pretending to sweep, mop, and iron. This set promotes dramatic play, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and responsibility. Includes a mop, broom, bucket, dust pan, iron, paper towel holder, and wooden stand. Fully assembled. Measures 20"H x 22"W x 16"D.

3 years & up. Includes 55 plastic fruits and vegetables in 10 durable cardboard cans with lids. Great addition to a pretend play kitchen pantry. Cans are labeled with numers, words and pictures to reinforce early math and vocabulary skills. Includes Activity Guide. Each can measures 4.25" H x 3" in diameter.

3 years & up. Bring learning outdoors with these exciting Big View Bug Observation Jars for Science Lessons and Outdoor Learning. These adorable jars have ladybug wings that open to invite little learners to investigate insects. The wings open to reveal a 3.5x magnifying lens. Children will enjoy collecting bugs outside and observing them. Encourage them to describe or write about the bugs they catch. The screw-on cap and air vents keep specimens secure. Set of 6. Measures 4.5" H x 3.5" in diameter.

3 years and up. Help children relieve stress as they explore the contours of mushrooms, cacti, seashells, and more. Each tactile tile in this set has a unique color and design as well as unique textural patterns, so there is lots of potential for tactile exploration and sensory stimulation. Adults can connect the tiles together in any way they or the children want, and the tiles are safe to explore with either hands or feet. Set of 6.

3 years & up. Learn all about proper nutrition with this Nutritional Food Activity Kit. Kit can also be used to learn counting, colors, pretend play, and more. The learning and dramatic play possibilities are endless! Included: 3 Double-sided activity cards, 5 sorting baskets with a mixture of 25 color coordinated, and a self-contained storage case.

3 years & up. Share a few of your favorite books with your classroom with these wonderful Timeless Teacher Favorites Books to Practice Literacy. This selection of titles are a great addition to any reading area. Children will love practicing their reading and learning more vocabulary. Encourage your children to read aloud or individually. Set of 7 paperback books.

3 years & up. Full color, photographic images help children to identify and label their emotions. Being able to identify their different emotions allows your child to develop an emotional vocabulary so they can talk about their feelings. These puzzles are a great way to discuss feelings and helps kids learn how to recognize other people's feelings through facial expressions. Each image has both English and Spanish. Puzzles measure 9" x 12".

3 years & up. Give the children in your classroom an opportunity to identify their personal feelings with 50 common life scenarios. Children may not always feel the same way as their peers in specific situations and life events. This set gives them the self-discovery tools needed to evaluate how they feel and to understand that others may not feel the same way. Includes a set of emotions tiles for 10 children (depicting 6 emotions each), instruction cards, and 50 activity cards.