Preschool Play

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Timeless Treasures: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the allure of timeless, unique treasures like old coins and keys and a variety of gem stones. Children can investigate, explore, and sort into felt bags using open-ended items. The kit includes a frosted plastic tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.5"L x 12.5"W x 2.9"H.

6 years & up. Young ones will learn to make pizza from scratch in this colorful entry in this Easy-to-Read series. The rhyming text follows three friends as they collect ingredients, mix and knead the dough, add the toppings, bake, and then clean the kitchen. Although a few lines don't scan well, the rhyme and rhythm work overall and will help propel young readers through the pages, with vocabulary that's just right.  32 pages.

5 years & up. Bring storytelling, creativity, and STEAM learning together with the Stikbot Zanimation Studio. This interactive stop motion animation kit helps young creators produce their own animated movies while building problem-solving, sequencing, and storytelling skills through hands on play. The set includes poseable Stikbot action figures, a Stikbot pet, a mobile phone tripod, and a reversible green/blue screen stage that allows children to create imaginative scenes and special effects using the free Stikbot Studio app. Fully articulating joints and suction cup hands and feet make it easy to position characters on nearly any smooth surface. Children can experiment with animation techniques, storytelling, and filmmaking while developing confidence through open-ended creative exploration.

3 years and up. Fill your classroom with foamy fun! This 2-pack of Playfoam Pluffle™ brings a world of sensory play possibilities to center time, playtime, or any other appropriate place. The foam will cluster in children's hands when they squeeze it and immediately expand after they let it go. This play experience will give children both rich tactile stimulation and a dependable source of calm. Includes one 2 lb. bag of each color, blue and green.

3 years & up. The Junior Adventure Metal Compass is the perfect tool for young explorers eager to navigate the great outdoors. This metal compass is an ideal companion for hiking, camping, orienteering, and other outdoor adventures. Its compact size fits comfortably in small hands, while the clear markings and reliable needle ensure accurate navigation. Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and an appreciation for nature with this practical and educational tool, perfect for both beginners and budding adventurers.

3 years & up. Model and practice empathy with the Walk In My Shoes Mat, Teacher Guide and Activity Card(s). Provide children with the emotional tools they need as you demonstrate and practice appropriate responses about feelings and emotions. Children will learn to be more empathetic and appreciate how different people express their feelings when they step into their classmate's "shoes" and experience feelings from a new perspective. Features a printable teacher guide from social-emotional expert Dr. Angela Searcy. Mat measures 40"L x 60"W and rolls easily for storage.

3 years & up. Promote good physical health practices with this set of wood puzzles showing children in motion. Promotes active play as children mimic the children in the pictures and their activities. Puzzles require children to think logically, recognize patterns, and make decisions about how pieces fit together. This process enhances their ability to analyze situations. Children can share similarities and differences with their experiences in swimming, jumping, biking, and much more as they piece these puzzles together. Puzzles measure 9" x 12" with 7 to 12 pieces each.

3 years & up. Introduce children to everyday tools through interactive play with the Kaplan Tools Bingo Game. This engaging game hleps children build their vocabulary, matching skills, listening comprehension, and social interaction while learning about common tools and how they are used. Children identify and match familiar tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and measuring tools. Support visual discrimination, memory development, and communication skills while encouraging turn-taking and cooperative learning in a group setting. This classroom-ready game is perfect for curiosity about building, construction, and problem-solving while supporting cognitive development. Use with up to 20 players. Includes 30 calling cards and tokens.

3 years & up. Develop creative thinking and improve fine motor skills with this unique building set. Make shapes, compare sizes, and identify colors and numbers. Our Junior GeoStix have multiple points of connection along each piece for unlimited possibilities for shape combinations and greater satisfaction for kids! Includes 140 flexible sticks in eight lengths and 20 double-sided activity cards. Children can either build the design on the activity cards or create their own designs. Either way, they can use those designs further in imaginative role play.

3 years & up. Strengthen memory, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with the Shadow Matching and Memory Game. This engaging game encouages children to match familiar objects to their corresponding shadows while building important cognitive and visual discrimination skills. As children compre shapes, identify silhouettes, and make visual connections, they develop critical thinking, concentration, memory retention, and observation skills through hands-on gameplay. The interactive matching format encourages children to think carefully about object characteristics and visual differences. Perfect for individual exploration or small-group learning, this game supports collaborative play, turn-taking, and communication skills. The set includes 2 double-sided boards and 36 matching tiles, perfect for use with 3-4 players.

3 years & up. Build foundational math skills through hands-on exploration with this abacus. This classic math manipulative helps children develop number sense, counting skills, pattern recognition, and early arithmetic concepts through tactile learning experiences. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms, the abacus provides a way for children to visualize mathematical relationships and build confidence in numeracy. Featuring colorful beads that slide smoothly along sturdy rods, the abacus encourages children to practice counting, sorting, addition, subtraction, and sequencing. As children move the beads, they strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. Ideal for math centers, small-group instruction, and independent exploration, this durable abacus promotes active learning and mathematical discovery.

3 years & up. Prepare young children for a confident start to preschool with the Time for Preschool Kit, a hands-on preschool readiness kit designed to make early learning playful, engaging, and approachable. Created for children ages 3 and up, this take-home preschool learning kit helps families support early skill development through multisensory activities, creative play, counting practice, pre-writing experiences, and interactive family engagement.  The kit includes a clear vinyl backpack, crayons, a book, a puzzle, a journal, single Playfoam, kid counters, and an activity calendar, giving children a fun and convenient collection of preschool readiness materials. Each activity encourages curiosity while helping children explore textures, strengthen fine motor skills, build early writing confidence, practice problem-solving, and develop excitement about going to school. Contents may be substituted with developmentally appropriate items that serve the same purpose.

3 years & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a one-of-a-kind experience that blends light play and magnet play. This LED board transforms any classroom wall into a vibrant space for vertical, magnetic builds. Simply use the included mounting hardware to secure it in place and watch imaginative designs come to life. The generous surface area supports collaborative play, giving multiple children room to build, explore, and create together. The board delivers the best results when paired with strong magnets such as item 32460 Powerclix® Frames Natural and item 33944 Powerclix® Solids Natural. Not recommended for use with magnetic film.

3 years & up. Take a closer look and explore the world around you with the Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light! This set of three magnifiers feature 3x to 5x magnification of objects. Turn on the built-in light to improve visibility. Magnifiers measure 5.75", 6", and 6.75" long. Each individual magnifier requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).

4 years & up. This set of magnetic marbles brings a whole new twist to traditional marble play! These marbles allow children to build, explore, and create in new ways, offering endless possibilities for hands-on learning and imaginative play. Magnetic marbles offer a fun way to introduce basic scientific concepts related to magnetism, helping young learners understand the forces of attraction and repulsion as they explore. Ideal for individual or group activities where children can engage in building challenges or simple games. Each marble is 0.625" in diameter. Assorted colors. Set of 20 marble magnets.

3 years & up. Reward children for behaving well and watch the good habits multiply! Open the fabric-hinged boards to reveal a dry-erase behavior chart on one board and a second board which keeps all the magnets close at hand. Chart has spaces for each day of the week and includes magnets with behaviors (Clean Room, Set Table, No Teasing), rewards (Well Done!, Excellent!, You're a Winner!), and two blank magnets for creating your own personal goals. A sturdy cord is attached for hanging. 89 pieces. Measures 16" x 12" (closed) and 16" x 25" (open).

3 years & up. Introduce children to important community roles through engaging, hands-on play with the Kaplan Community Helpers Bingo Game. This interactive game helps children recognize and identify helpers within their community while building vocabulary, listening and matching skills, and social interaction. Explore familiar occupations such as firefighter, nurse, pilot, and more as they match images and participate in group gameplay. The bingo format encourages turn-taking, communication, attention, and cooperative learning. This classroom-ready game supports early cognitive development and language growth as children better understand the people who contribute to their communities. Use with up to 20 players. Includes 30 calling cards and tokens.

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. Young pizza chefs everywhere will shout "Mamma Mia!" when they see this Wooden Pizza Party Set! Children will stay busy topping, cutting, and serving up custom pizza slices. Made using the highest quality materials and tested to be safe. Measures 13"H x 9.3"W x 1.6"L packaged. Included: 6 sliceable pizza slices, 54 mix-n-match toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, and peppers), pizza pan, pizza cutter, spatula, and brightly colored wooden storage box.

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.

4 years & up. Children love to play this popular game. They learn 30 pairs of rhyming words with the help of colorful photo cues. Unique, 6-way format adapts to a variety of skill levels, and is a fun learning supplement for small groups or the entire class. Also ideal for learners with disabilities and anyone learning English. Set includes 36 playing cards, 264 chips, caller's mat and cards, and a sturdy storage box. Made in the USA.

4 years & up. Students learn to recognize uppercase and lowercase letters by making visual or auditory matches. Unique, 6-way format adapts to a variety of skill levels, and is a fun learning supplement for small groups or the entire class. Also ideal for learners with disabilities and anyone learning English. Set includes 36 playing cards, 264 chips, caller's mat and cards, and a sturdy storage box. Made in the USA.

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. 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.