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After School & Summer Learning

Curriculum-based learning shouldn't stop when the bell rings. Providing grade-appropriate learning materials in an after school and summer learning environment is an important element in helping students remember what they learned during the school day. Pairing learning aids for all the key subjects with character education lessons and parent involvement workshops is a recipe for success.

Paint Brushes Round-Tipped Chubby Handle
Item: 302392P
Status: In Stock
$12.95 - $38.95
3 years & up. Inspire your little artists to create with these wonderful Round Tip Chubby Handle Paint Brushes. This durable set of brushes is made of natural boar bristles. The brushes are complete with chubby wood handles and a nickel-plated band, sized with smaller hands in mind. Painting promotes creativity, imagination, dexterity, exploration, color recognition, and hand-eye coordination.
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Binoculars
Item: 302410
Status: In Stock
$12.95
2 years & up. Take outdoor adventures to a new level with these durable, adjustable binoculars. Adjustable magnification and comfortable, flexible eye pieces make these child-sized binoculars the ultimate companion for outdoor exploration. Measures 4.375"W x 3.75"L.
Tabletop Messy Mat
Item: 302356P
Status: In Stock
$14.95 - $29.95
Make cleanup simple and keep surfaces protected with the Tabletop Messy Mats. Designed for busy learning environments, these mats provide a barrier between messy materials and your classroom surfaces. Perfect for activities like painting, gluing, clay, and sensory play, each mat features a waterproof, stain-resistant surface that helps with spills and splatters. When the activity is done, simply wipe or wash for quick and easy maintenance. Sized just right for individual workspaces, these mats help define personal activity areas, supporting organization and smoother classroom routines. Their flexible design allows for easy storage while the durable construction ensures they stand up to repeated use. Whether you're setting up an art center or managing group activities, these Messy Mats help create a cleaner, more organized, and more efficient classroom environment. Mats measure 19.75"L x 14"W. Available as a set of 5 or a set of 10.
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Jumbo Eyedroppers - Set of 3
Item: 302404
Status: In Stock
$6.95
2 years & up. Enhance the possibilities for scientific discovery by adding authentic, easy-to-use eyedroppers to your classroom. The perfect addition to science lessons, exploration and sensory play, these jumbo eyedroppers are made from easy-to-clean plastic. Children will have fun experimenting with cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills. Includes 3 droppers, each measures 4.6" long.
Color Chalk 12 Packs - Set of 12
Item: 302367
Status: In Stock
$12.95
3 years & up. Inspire creativity with every color! Children can practice writing, drawing, and creating on chalkboards, construction paper, cardboard, craft paper, and even brown paper bags with this vibrant chalk collection. Each smooth, durable stick glides easily without breaking, scratching, or skipping for frustration-free art time. Includes: 12 boxes with 12 assorted-color sticks each -144 chalk sticks total.
Jumbo Test Tubes with Stand
Item: 302405
Status: In Stock
$15.95
2 years & up. Enhance the possibilities for scientific discovery by adding authentic, easy-to-use test tubes to your classroom. Complete with a convenient stand, this set of jumbo test tubes are durable, and easy to clean, making them perfect for little hands in classroom settings. Children will have fun experimenting and exploring while using different liquids, or even engaging in dramatic play. Stand measures 7.1"L x 3.4"W x 2.7"H. Each tube measures 4.75" long. Includes 3 test tubes and stand.
Kaplan Kitchen Pretend Condiment Set
Item: 302456
Status: In Stock
$19.95
18 months & up. Enhance your pretend play kitchen with a realistic condiment set! Complete with a convenient carrying caddy, this life-size set will encourage imaginative play, and storytelling. Includes a storage caddy, salt, pepper, olive oil, ketchup, and mustard.
Specimen Jar
Item: 302409
Status: In Stock
$10.95
2 years & up. Collect and observe bugs and natural specimens using this durable, easy-to-clean jar. Complete with a magnifying lid and a convenient carrying strap, this specimen jar makes the perfect companion for outdoor adventures, experimentation and exploration. Jar measures 3.4"L x 3"W x 3.75"H.
All-Purpose Glue
Item: 47358P
Status: In Stock
$1.95 - $79.95
Non-toxic glue washes off most clothing and surfaces with soap and water.
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Stop the Spread of Germs Poster - Set of 12
Item: 34618
Status: In Stock
$13.95
$9.95
Great for classrooms, schools, or offices, this poster offers guidance to cease the spread of germs. The advice given is easy to identify and read. Comes in a set of 12. Measures 17"L x 11"W.
Handwashing Poster - Set of 12
Item: 34617
Status: In Stock
$13.95
$9.95
Great for classrooms, schools, or offices, this poster offers 8 step-by-step instructions to correctly washing hands. The steps are easy to identify and read. Comes in a set of 12. Measures 17"L x 11'W.
Nemours® Reading BrightStart! The Complete Program for Early Literacy Success, Level 1
Item: 19721P
Status: In Stock
$3.95 - $1,099.95
The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success puts teachers on the cutting edge of early literacy best practices with an exciting new approach to building reading readiness skills in struggling learners. This unique program is specifically designed for teaching early literacy skills to small groups of at-risk four- and five-year-old children, but is an effective teaching tool for all children in that age range. This exciting program implements Response to Intervention (RTI) in the classroom. The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success is the perfect solution for Tier Two instruction. Copyright 2010.
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Yoga Mats
Item: 55568P
Status: In Stock
$15.95
Practice yoga and mindfulness to address stress and anxiety, and promote social and emotional learning, physical and emotional health and well-being. High performance, easy care, premium child yoga mat contains no pththalates or heavy metals. These mats will provide a stable, slip-resistant surface for a child's yoga practice. Measures 60"L  x 24"W and 0.125" thick. Available in three different colors.
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Kaplan Easy Apply Washable Glue Sticks - Set of 30
Item: 31077P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $24.95
3 years & up. Take care of all your classroom adhesive needs with these safe Medium Non Toxic Easy Apply Glue Sticks for Arts and Crafts. These non toxic, acid free white glue sticks come in a variety of sizes and styles. The glue sticks bond to many porous and semi-porous materials such as paper, cardboard & photos. Store in a cool, dry place to make the glue long lasting. Medium glue sticks are .28 oz. each, large glue sticks are .70 oz. each, & jumbo glue sticks are 1.41 oz each. Set of 30.
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It's In The Bag!
Item: 19525
Status: In Stock
$19.95
$5.00
PreK - Grade 1. Recycle, reuse, and create with this innovative activity book! Use bags to make masks, kites, buildings, art projects, and more. Meet state standards while helping children learn about the environment. 100 pages.
Kaplan Washable Tempera Paint Gallon Assortment
Item: 33302P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $135.95
Add the convenience of washable paint to a rainbow of colors that won't streak, crack, or rub off with this bright-colored set of Kaplan Washable Non-Toxic Tempera Paint Gallon Assortment. These gallons are great for refilling bottles of paint or filling smaller containers. Painting is great for encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, arts and crafts, and imagination in the classroom. Spark creativity in young artists. Available individually, in a set of six, or a set of eight. Kaplan Tempera Paints are nontoxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D4236). Made in the USA.
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Healthy Habits Posters - Set of 12
Item: 90521
Status: In Stock
$21.95
This 12-piece poster set depicts children engaging in healthy habits. The 11" x 17" real images are perfect for teaching children about living a healthy lifestyle and establishing good health habits early on. Ideal for all learning environments, these posters are great for teaching young children the importance of healthy habits and allow for an open conversation about food.
Animals and Nature from Around the World Posters - Set of 12
Item: 63716
Status: In Stock
$21.95
Encourage children to explore the world around them with this Animals and Nature from Around the World Poster Set. Children will love viewing the high quality, beautiful scenes from natural settings across biomes. Encourage your children to write and describe what they see in their favorite poster. Set of 12 posters. Measures 11"L x 17"W.
STEM Concepts Posters- Set of 12
Item: 89773
Status: In Stock
$21.95
Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.
Ironing Board Set
Item: 30378P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $86.95
3 years & up. This sturdy ironing board folds out to stand 22" high and features a locking joint mechanism for a secure stance. Included with the board is a solid wooden iron to enhance dramatic playtime. The ironing board measures 28"L x 9"W x 22"H and is fully assembled. Ironing Board and Iron are also sold separately.
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Kaplan Tools Bingo Game
Item: 34338
Status: In Stock
$23.95
$14.95
3 years & up. Engage young minds and encourage object recognition with Tools Bingo! Help children become familiar with tools with this fun bingo game using real images. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.
STEM Journals - Set of 10
Item: 86303
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.
52 STEM Family Engagement Ideas - 5" x 5" Activity Cards
Item: 63785
Status: In Stock
$18.95
3 years & up. This set of 52 activity card(s) will provide classrooms with a year's worth of interactive STEM activities for children and their families. These simple and straightforward STEM-themed family engagement ideas are enjoyable for teachers, families, and children alike. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.
Kaplan Dough Counting Mats - Set of 9
Item: 86302
Status: In Stock
$19.95
3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 9.