After School & Summer Learning

3 years & up. Teach children the basics of business math and how to recognize different coins and bills with this realistic looking Play Money set by Learning Resources. Encourages hours of pretend play and helps put a visual to basic math concepts like: subtraction, addition and the calculation of correct change. Includes: 20-$1 bills, 20-$5 bills, 10-$10 bills, 10-$20 bills, 30 pennies, 20 nickels, 20 dimes, and 20 quarters.

3 years & up. Create an engaging outdoor art space with the Outdoor Fence Easel, designed to inspire creativity while keeping messes outside. This space-saving easel easily attaches to fences at adjustable heights, making it ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Its weather-resistant surface stands up to outdoor elements, while the included small white crate keeps supplies within reach. Perfect for early learning environments, this durable easel encourages hands-on exploration, artistic expression, and collaborative play in any outdoor setting. This easel is not wall mountable. Minor assembly. Measures 20"W x 26"H x 5"D.

Grades 1 & up. These versatile flexible plastic clock dials with movable hands and digital window are ideal for all classroom time activities. Clock face is 4.5" diameter. Measures 5 x 6.5" overall. Set of five clocks.

8 years & up. Solid information, sound advice, fun illustrations, real-life topics, and practical tips -- no wonder these books are so popular with young readers. Together, they make a cool collection of self-help books that really help. This set of 4 books answers all the questions one has when growing up. Titles may vary.

7 - 10 years. An introduction to the life and career of the ichthyologist whose interest in fish began at the age of nine during weekly trips to the Aquarium in New York City. Paperback. 96 pages.

4 - 8 years. Build confidence and problem-solving skills with the Elementary Math Kit, a comprehensive collection of hands-on resources designed to support elementary mathematics. This kit helps students explore key math concepts through engaging, interactive experiences. Activities encourage the development of number sense, operations, measurement, geometry, patterns, and critical-thinking skills while supporting multiple learning styles. The versatile materials promote active participation, collaborative learning, and independent practice, helping educators create meaningful connections between abstract math concepts and real-world applications. Designed to support academic growth and long-term success, this kit provides valuable resources. Kit includes 1,030 pieces and an activity guide with worksheets.

3 years & up. Over 300 pieces contribute to this kit's endless building possibilities. An assortment of activity card(s) illustrate possible animal and pattern configurations and encourage children to design their own creations. The Build an Animal STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The Animal Building Cards give children a start by building a giraffe, lion, elephant, chicken, frog and bird. Children should then be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Use these and the Number Sense and Pattern Cards at interest areas, in small groups, and for independent learning.

3 years & up. The perfect cleaning helper, this set of cleaning supplies stores nicely in its own plastic tote. It includes all the essentials for cleaning and a checklist to keep you on task. This pretend play cleaning set lets kids spray, squirt, squeegee, scour, and scrub using either real water or their imaginations. The spray bottle, scouring powder can, and soap bottle can be filled with water, making it perfect as a bath toy. The nine-piece set also includes supplies to keep things shining like a soft cloth, a scrub brush, a sponge, and a rubber-tipped squeegee! There's even a reusable checklist that helps kids learn what items work best to clean different household objects and areas. Promotes fine and gross motor skills and encourages imaginative play. Not for use with real cleaning materials.

3 years & up. Help children build resilience, confidence, and healthy social-emotional skills with Children's Books That Promote Resilience - Set of 14. Designed for ages 3 and up, this classroom book collection introduces relatable stories that support conversations about feelings, perseverance, self-control, problem-solving, and positive relationships. Use these books during read-alouds, SEL lessons, quiet reading, or small group discussions to help children recognize strengths, manage challenges, and develop the protective factors they need to thrive.

Encourage children to identify their feelings and understand the relationship between their actions and other's responses with the My Feelings Carpet. Children will be able to relate to each of the ten emotions (happy, embarrassed, surprised, worried, angry, proud, shy, confused, scared, and sad). Measures 4' x 6'.

3 years & up. Make patterning even more engaging with these Colorful Multi-Shape Links with Jar for Learning Shapes and Patterns. Children will love building chains using three different shapes and six colors with this giant 500 piece set. These shape links are great for counting and sorting activities too! This set promotes color recognition, shape recognition, dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. The pieces store in a convenient jar with screw-on lid and handle.

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! Playing with fake snow provides a tactile experience that enhances sensory exploration, helping children engage their sense of touch. 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 5 gallons of snow.

3 years & up. Help children build emotional awareness, self-regulation, and healthy coping skills with the Mindfulness Learning Kit. This social-emotional learning take-home kit gives families, teachers, and caregivers engaging tools to introduce mindfulness, relaxation strategies, breathing exercises, and mind-body wellness in a developmentally appropriate way. This kit includes a yoga book, learning materials, activity cards, mindful maze, dough, and a clear backpack with zippered pockets and adjustable shoulder straps. The included mindful maze boards provide a screen-free way for children to practice guided breathing and calming techniques, while the yoga book introduces basic poses with adult supervision.  Activity card(s) included. Contents may be substituted with developmentally appropriate items that serve the same purpose.

3 years & up. Children are fascinated with (and sometimes afraid of) bugs! This kit and the related activities will introduce your child to some common characteristics of insects. Be cautioned! Your child may turn into a Bug Collector! Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together. Kit includes a clear vinyl backpack and bilingual activity cards. Contents may vary.

6 years & up. Your Mission: Get the laser beam to the rockets so they can safely return to earth! You'll need to use science and logic to reflect the laser beam to the rockets. Carefully place the satellite mirrors to guide your path, but watch out for space rocks that might get in your way. It's one tricky job for any scientist, but with a little brain power you'll be sure to ignite the rockets and your mind. One mission completed and 39 more to go! This single player game features a game grid with laser, 40 challenges, and an instruction manual with solutions. Includes 11 game tokens: 2 rocket targets, 5 satellite mirrors, 3 space rock blockers, and 1 beam splitter.

Grades 3 - 5. Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books. Each story features a foreshadowing event with simple clues, and all culminate in a satisfying ending told through the eyes of Cam, the spunky young heroine who solves them all. Readers have loved these stories for over two decades, and old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, new modern look. Set includes eight (8) 64-page paperbacks.

Use this soft air-dry clay for making solid, durable projects without the need for baking in oven or firing in a kiln. Softens easily with water and quickly cleans from hands and surfaces. Stamp impressions, make beads or use with any traditional techniques such as pinch, coil, slab, or score-and-weld. When dry, the clay can be painted with tempera, acrylic or watercolors. Clay dries to the touch in 24 hours, and is completely dry in 72 hours. The 25 lb. value pack is economical and convenient for classrooms and group activities. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Kaplan's Emotion Sorting Boxes help children identify and sort through their feelings. The set includes 20 scenario tiles and 4 emotion boxes with 4 different expressions. Children will choose a tile, identify what is happening in the picture and how they would feel if they experienced that scenario, and then place their tile in the box that best represents that emotion. Makes a fantastic children's emotional health activity!

Teach shapes, angles, sets, measurement, number patterns, and abstract mathematical concepts. Great for use with the Geoboards. Includes 3 oz. of Rubber bands. Colors: blue, lime, yellow, pink, orange, and purple. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Easy to use just twist off the cap and create 100's of art projects. Includes 5 brilliant metallic shimmer markers in a variety of colors. Non-toxic colors in no spill, no splash bottles. These colorful paint daubers are in easy to grip bottles for little hands. Children will love creating expressive art, developing hand eye coordination and color recognition. Children will mix, blend and layer colors to create masterpieces. Set of 5 different color bottles, 2.5 oz. each. Made in the USA.

Grades K - 4. Help young children along the path to literacy with the WhisperPhone® Element. The WhisperPhone® uses an acoustic feedback tool that quickly transmits the sound of a child's voice to their ear. The WhisperPhone amplifies the child's voice directly to their ear, providing clear auditory feedback. The immediate auditory feedback encourages better enunciation and fluency, which are critical components of effective reading. This enables them to hear themselves reading and minimizes distracting noises so they can focus. This elevated focus will enable children to make significant strides toward literacy. The WhisperPhone provides a private and non-judgmental way for children to practice speaking and reading aloud, helping them become more comfortable with their voice and more willing to participate in classroom discussions and activities.

3 years & up. These sensory discs offer early learners, or those with special needs, captivating visual and soothing tactile sensory experiences! One disc offers color-changing sequins with iridescent images and light refraction for a visual and tactile experience. Another is transparent and filled with colorful beads for a hands-on experience, allowing physical and visual stimulation. One disc is filled with a squishy, non-toxic substance for an engaging physical stimulation. One disc is threaded with soft and soothing shag noodles to offer calming stimulation for those over-whelming moments. One disc is filled with beads of differing shapes and the 26 letters of the alphabet. Gives the user an enticing visual experience, while offering moments of language development. Colors may vary.

4 - 8 years. Strengthen foundational literacy skills with the Elementary Language Arts and Reading Kit. This comprehensive collection of hands-on resources is designed to support reading, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, and language development. This kit provides engaging materials that help students build foundational and advanced literacy skills through active participation and guided practice. Activities support critical thinking, communication, reading fluency, word study, and comprehension while encouraging independent learning and collaborative instruction. Designed to meet the diverse needs of elementary learners, this versatile literacy kit helps educators create meaningful learning experiences that foster confidence and academic growth. Includes 271 pieces and an activity guide.

3 years & up. Watch the chain reaction of events as the dominoes fall down piece by piece! This set can be set up in all sorts of ways. Let kids take control of how to set up the trail! Set is made of wood, metal, water-based paint, TEP and ABS. Includes 100 wooden dominoes. 107 pieces total within the set.