After School & Summer Learning

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4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with Out and About Music & Movement Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Exploring music and rhythm helps to develop balance, spatial awareness, and whole body/brain integration. In addition, exercising with cross laterals is powerfully connected to cognitive growth and reading readiness.… More »

4 years & up. 3" molded foam dice with softly rounded corners. Great for any game or math activity! Set of 2.

5 years & up. Take your children on a journey to the world around them with this set of National Geographic Nonfiction for Young Readers. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginners reads features the magnificent images of National Geographic. These images are accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Children will love reading abou subjects such as animals, plants, rocks, and mummies. Encourage your children to write about what they read… More »

Grades PreK - 1. Through easy words and simple sentences, the youngest readers will discover the joy of reading a good story through this set of books. This set of books feature big type and easy words. Books feature rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues to help children decode the story. Set of 9 books.

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".

7 years & up. Construct tracks of tunnels, funnels, ramps, and chutes, then set the ball rolling and watch your creation come to life. The open-ended, no rules play promotes experimentation, creativity, and problem solving, which are key mental skills for aspiring young engineers and architects. As children build through trial and error, they gain an early understanding of physics and engineering concepts like balance and structural stability. No glue and no connectors means structures are vulnerable… More »

5 years & up. Your little engineers will love designing and creating their own skyscrapers, cranes, bridges and more with this City Engineering® & Design Set by Learning Resources. Use the activity cards to complete design challenges or let your imagination run wild and create your own city. The perfect set to encourage early STEM learning. Platform measures 4.25" x 4.25". Included: 89 Easy-to-assemble pieces: Gears, building pieces, 2 figures, a truck, a construction cone and more, and Activity cards.

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Art Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. A child who can think creatively, outside of the box, and without self-imposed criteria for conformity excels in school. This kit and the related activities will encourage Pre-K children to express themselves creatively, unrestricted… More »

3 years & up. Soft and pliable, never sticky, this dough is easy to mold, stamp, and roll. Comes in a set of 6 - 1 lb. tubs in six skin tone colors. Create just the right color by mixing different colors together. Stores in a tub with a tight plastic lid. Keep dough covered when not in use. Dough mat not included.

3 years & up. Enhance your science center with this set of 16 natural assorted loose parts. Pieces vary in size, shape, color and texture allowing children to explore them using different senses. See what makes each piece unique by using magnifying glasses and microscopes to get an up close look. Pieces in the set may vary.

3 years & up. Learning and fun all in one! These Write on - Wipe off Blocks have white board panels on each side that can be written on with dry erase markers and then wiped away. Children can create their own educational games by drawing pictures, letters, words, phrases, or numbers. Each block measures 3" x 3" x 3". Includes: 4 Foam Blocks and 1 Dry Erase Marker.

3 years & up. Roll a strike with this exciting Bright Color Six Pin Bowling Set with Foam Ball for Indoor and Outdoor Use. Children will love bowling with their friends or family indoors or outdoors. This classic activity is great for promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, gross motor functions. The set includes six flat bottomed pins and a foam ball. Set is packed in a sturdy zippered bag for portability and storage.

4 years & up. Introduce rhyming words and positional words with this engaging Fox in the Box - Rhyming and Positional Words with Activities. Children will learn how to follow multi-step directions and critical thinking with this set of fun activities. For extra learning encourage your children to identify the colors of the objects on the cards. This set includes 20 picture cards, 40 double-sided activity cards, and a double-sided spinner. The largest objects measure 3"H.

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.

Grades K & up. Keep it simple with real STEM learning! Discover amazing engineering wonders through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities and experiments. Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines as you make amazing discoveries, design solutions for real-world problems, and conduct your own investigations. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (cart) measures 5"L x 3.5"W. Includes: Lever Board,… More »

4 years & up. Stretch, strut, waddle, prance and stroll with these body poetry exercises. The back of the cards have 3 related walking patterns for children to follow. Included guide details facts about each animal, exercise routines and ideas for integrating the exercises into the curriculum. Included are 16 exercise cards with different animals printed on to impersonate. Cards measure 8" x 11".

3 years & up. An essential addition to any craft closet! Make puppets, gift bags, masks, hats, luminaries, and much more with this colorful set of paper bags. These bags are made from high quality, bright-colored, uncoated Kraft paper. Use any type of media such as pens, paints, rubber stamps, and crayons to create superior art projects for any occasion. This set of 28 pastel colored bags measure 6" x 11" and are recyclable. These #6 flat bottom bags come with fun project ideas. Made in the USA.

2 years & up. Make learning more visual using these wonderful Practice Early Literacy Flash Card Set with Corresponding Pictures. This set includes everything pre-readers need to practice language and literacy skills! Each set includes flashcards to practice the alphabet, phonics, picture words, rhyming, and sight words. Encourage your children to practice these daily, individually or with a partner.

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'.

An easy introduction to raised bed gardening. Raised gardens are a perfect way to involve children in gardening while using minimal space! This raised bed is the perfect place to start developing the skills and experience the joys of growing plants. With 16 square feet of available planting area, there is room to grow an assortment of vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Eco-friendly kit is made from recycled plastic, so it won't rot, splinter or become infested with unwelcome critters. Tool-free snap-lock… More »

3 years & up. Start reading the classic with this timeless set of Children's Favorite Big Book Set. Encourage your children to ask questions or talk about their favorite characters. This set is a great addition to any book collection, promoting literacy and early vocabulary. Set of 6.

The classic hopping game never goes out of style. Can be played inside or out. Children toss a stone, coin or bean bag and hop through the numerical maze. Perfect for practicing jumping, hopping, number recognition, and building gross motor skills. Nonskid backing keeps this rug from moving. Measures 72"L x 40"W.