After School & Summer Learning

5 years & up. Created for beginning readers to reinforce reading skills and encourages children to read-and-finish books by themselves. This book offers extra activities that are unique to the story. Getting Ready to Read Series has simple words, fun rhymes and rhythms, and familiar for children to understand easily.

3 years & up. This magnetic construction set allows children to explore magnetism safety and learn about its attractive and repulsive properties. By incorporating the unique Goobi® tripod design, this construction set enables young builders to create rigid cubical structures with more design possibilities! A valuable STEM learning resource. Introduces children to magnetism, structures, geometry, physics, architecture, and engineering. Improves children's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills. Comes in seven assorted colors: red, orange, yellow, lime, green, blue, and purple. Goobi® Construction Set (110 Pieces) includes: 56 Magnetic bars (2.36" each), 33 Iron balls, 21 Tripods, and a Design booklet. Goobi® Construction Class Pack (180 Pieces) includes: 84 Magnetic bars (2.36" each), 61 Iron balls, 35 Tripods, Design booklet, and a Plastic storage case,

3 years & up. Early math introduction just got easier! Children will develop beginning math skills such as observing attributes, creating patterns, and matching and sorting objects. The materials in this toolbox engage children in math activities with eight activity card(s) and a set of manipulates that provide hands-on examples of a variety of math skills. Includes 152 pieces.

3 years & up. The importance of having a balanced diet is discussed in this series on the different food groups. The use of simple text and large photographs to highlight the subjest matter in a way young children can understand. This book set is useful for discussions about healthy choices and reflects the new nutritional guidelines. At the end of each book, are small photos of foods and activities to choose for an ideal healthy day. Each book uses real-life photography and simple comparisons to explain that some foods are healthier than others and gives readers ideas for creating their own meals. Set of 6 paperback books.

3 years & up. This portable wedge seat is perfect for chairs, benches or the floor. Children with poor posture can practice sitting up nice and tall or children can quietly move to help them stay focused as they work. The 10" square is the perfect size for children and classroom furniture. Includes wedge seat and inflation pump for reinflation.

Every age and ability level can play Thumball™. First you toss it and then catch it. Now react to the stimuli under your right thumb. Each panel has words and graphics related to moving and exercise. The response is based on the type of Thumball™ and the player's skill level. If your thumb lands on the title space or Shnoogie space select any space to respond to, it's your choice. Thumball™ gets everybody talking and interacting with ease in a positive social way. Measures 4" in diameter.

20 assorted hanks of translucdent colors great for string beads and other craft projects. Lanyards measure 4.5 yards each.

3 years & up. Children will delight in the use of both Spanish and English words throughout the books in this set. Set of 8 paperback books.

Keep your classroom or workspace organized and secure with a Four-Shelf Storage Cabinet. Designed for durability and versatility, this cabinet offers enclosed storaage tht helps protect materials while maintaining a clean environment. Featuring four adjustable shelves, this cabinet allows you to customize storage space to fit a variety of items from papers, to paints, to classroom materials, and more. The enclosed design keeps contents secure while helping maintain a tidy, distraction-free space. Its durable design mkes it a reliable solution for classrooms, offices, and multipupose spaces. Doors can accommodate a padlock. Easy to assemble without tools. Measures 25.5"W x 69.5"H x 18.875"D. Contents are not included.

Grades 1 & up. Spark brainstorming and imagination with these writing prompt cubes. Students can use cubes in both creative storytelling and nonfiction writing activities. With different writing prompts on each side (36 prompts total), foam cubes offer a variety of ideas for individual or group writing projects. Cubes wipe clean and are quiet when rolled--perfect for centers. Activity guide included. Cubes measure 1.625".

Clear, crisp communication with easy button access and 22 channels.  Extreme range up to 24 miles for longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction. Call alert notifies you of incoming calls from your group. Silent operation turns off all tones for quiet operation. HI/LO power settings lets you adjust transmit power and conserve battery life. Keypad lock prevents accidental activation of function/mode keys. Auto squelch removes annoying background noise. Includes rechargeable battery.

3 years & up. Help your children practice balance with these fun stilts with adjustable cord. This activity promotes balance, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor skills. This set comes with an adjustable hand cord and non-marring rubber base rim. Supports up to 175 lbs. Set of 6 pairs in 6 different colors. Size 14" x 9.5" x 9.5".

5 years & up. A classic book for all ages for mothers and fathers! A moving parable about the gift of giving and the capacity to love, told throughout the life of a boy who grows to manhood and a tree that selflessly gives him her bounty through the years.

All ages. Meet Obie, the next level of interactive play. Discover games for kids of all ages to play, replay, and come back for more. Children are actively learning while being physically engaged promoting a healthy, active life style for the brain and body. Kaplan Early Learning Company has pre-selected dozens of energizing, popular games to challenge your early learner in areas such as literacy, gross motors skills, math skills, science, music, and more. Bring new excitement to the classroom with our Kaplan exclusive handpicked activities and Obie. Measures 16" x 19" x 4". Recommended mounting height is 8 to 13 feet above the floor. Distance from wall should be at least 8' feet for best results.

4 years & up. Build vocabulary in a fun, engaging way with the Fox in the Box Positional Words Activity Set. This set has 40 activity cards that tell children to put an animal (depicted on a small card) in the proximity of an object (a tree, a chair, a fox, or a hat). This activity will familiarize children with the function and meaning of positional words and further them along the path to literacy.

Stay ready for any injuries with this helpful Classroom First Aid Kit for Multi-Situational Safety Preparedness. This kit comes in its own individual plastic case and stores all the components conveniently. The kit contains bandages, instant cold pack, secondary dressing, wound treatment products, scissors, tweezers, first aid guide and more. Use this kit to go over safety before activities with children. 119 pieces total.

3 years & up. Author-illustrator Leo Lionni is well known for his use of colorful and imaginative storybooks. His books contain messages that center around themes of self-discovery, acceptance, friendship, creativity and the beauty of nature. Many stories emphasize the importance of embracing one's uniqueness, celebrating creativity and the power of imagination, working together, helping each other and valuing relationships with others. Through his stories, children develop an appreciation for the environment, learn about different animals and habitats, and gain a deeper understanding of their place in the world. This set of 8 paperbacks is sure to not disappoint the youngest or oldest of readers. Each book provides a simple lesson in friendship and acceptance. Paperback.

3 years & up. Practice architectural theories, model scales and engineering with this 60 piece Little Bricks set. Included are 10 double-sided concept cards to give ideas for specific structures. Textured TPR plastic and weighted metal interior is scaled to miniature brick size for architectural building. Build models and scenery for pretend play, stop motion videos and more. Perfect for indoor and outdoor play. The four color gradients of the bricks provide an authentic building experience. 60 piece set. Store indoors. Individual bricks measure 1.75" L x .6" W x .89" H.

What are the components of high-quality after-school care for children ages 5-12? How can we evaluate these programs? These are the challenges facing caregivers, schools, agencies, and parents as after-school programs proliferate. The School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale®, Updated Edition provides an easy-to-use resource for defining and assessing the quality of both public and private programs caring for school-age children during out-of-school time. This updated, spiral-bound edition is re-formatted so that each Item appears on its own page, along with Notes for Clarification and Questions. The expanded Scoresheet can be copied from the book or downloaded. Selected revised Items make scoring more accurate and informative. 72 pages.

Grades K & up. Set sail with real STEM learning! Young learners can dive into early physics in a fun, colorful way with this two-piece submarine and floating raft along with weights, balls, and stars to bring investigations to life. This set also features 10 detailed Activity Cards (with over 20 engaging, high-impact activities) that cover all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of buoyancy, density, and more! Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (submarine) measures 6"L x 3.5"H. Includes: Two-Piece Submarine, Floating Raft, 10 Hex Weights, 5 Circle Weights, 2 Stars, 2 Balls, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards.

3 years & up. Introduce new materials to your science center with these Durable Eye Droppers. These small pipettes are great for transferring liquid materials in science experiments or for practicing fine motor skills. The plastic tubes and rubber tops provide a safe tool for class and small group investigations. Your children will love exploring and observing different reactions.

All ages. The Beam Mobile lets you take interactive play anywhere with a supercharged projector that can turn any table or floor into an immersive educational play space. 3D sensing camera captures children's movement to making game play fully interactive. Simple projection settings allow you to adjust the size of the play space. Anywhere from a 24" x 36" table to a 6' x 10' floor space. Bulb-free, laser projection allows for worry free projection and consistent brightness and clarity. Fully loaded with ready-to-use educational content, the Beam Mobile also includes Eye Wiz which allows teachers to select from hundreds of pre-designed templates or personalize lessons.

3 years & up. Learn letters and vocabulary with acorns! Match uppercase and lowercase letters and match color-coded figures to their appropriate beginning letter. Includes 26 two-piece acorns and 26 color-coded figures, 1 for each letter! Acorns measure 2"L x 2.5"H.

The bright and colorful USDA MyPlate Poster highlights how to build a healthy menu and diet with tips for selecting the best choices within each food group. Additional tips include importance of fruits and vegetables, portion control and instilling a love of healthy choices. Laminated poster measures 18" x 24".