2 years and up. Inspire scientific inquiry by giving children an in-depth look at a few of the world's creepy crawlers. Set in acrylic, these authentic Creepy Crawler Specimen Stones enable children to examine crickets, spiders, and other interesting insects. Additionally, the stones come with reference cards that will extend learning with colorful images and fascinating facts.
This strategy guide for early childhood professionals includes hundreds of research-based strategies and tips to strengthen young children's initiative, self-regulation, and attachment/relationships. The strategies incorporate developmentally appropriate teaching practices in five areas related to social and emotional health: Daily Routines; Environment; Caring Connections; Activities and Experiences; Partnerships between Teachers and Families. It takes readers through a simple five-step approach… More »
3 years & up. Emphasize the beauty found in cultural differences with these adorable, multi-ethnic dolls. Each doll features a warm smile, poseable head and limbs, and gorgeous, securely rooted hair. Outfits and shoes are culturally accurate and are easy to take on and off. Dolls are made of non-toxic vinyl that wipes clean with a damp cloth. Outfits and hair may vary in style. Available individually or in a set of 8. Eye color may vary.
3 years & up. Take children to the farm with this fun bingo game. Using real images, this game provides lots of engaging visuals to show children a variety of animals. From sheeps to pigs to cows, children will know who they could expect to see if they went to a farm. In addition to being lots of fun, this game will help children develop attention, concentration, and memory skills.
3 years & up. Reinforce weather and the four seasons and make learning fun with this bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social interaction and cooperation. Preschoolers learn to take turns, share materials,… More »
3 years & up. This inviting journal supports a variety of skills including fine motor, literacy, and memory. The 32 page journal offers several tips and ideas on journalism, explain how and why we journal, and how to extend the experience for children. Each page is blank to encourage drawing, writing, or a combination of both. Journal measures 11"L x 8.5W". Set of 10 journals.
3 years & up. Engage young minds and inspire ocean exploration with this Ocean Bingo Learning Game! Young learners will love playing this game with classmates as they become familiar with ocean life. Up to 20 players with 26 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.
3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of zoo animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different zoo animals with this fun bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social interaction… More »
4 years & up. Help children refine skills and prepare for school with this interactive transition kit! The materials, combined with a bilingual activity calendar, provide children with opportunities to enhance their understanding of beginning language, literacy, math, motor and social skills. Developing fine and gross motor skills through activities like drawing and cutting with scissors, helps children improve their coordination and dexterity. Learning social skills such as sharing,… More »
3 years & up. Set young children on the path to good hygiene with our Healthy Smiles Dental Model. This model is large enough for children to take an in-depth look at oral components such as the mouth and teeth. Additionally, the extra-large toothbrush will enable children to practice brushing their teeth and enable educators to demonstrate good oral hygiene. Dental model measures 5"L x 5.5"W x 4.5"H and toothbrush measures 10"L x .75"W.
4 years & up. Set your child up for kindergarten success! Promote early literacy development with fun, hands-on activities and a book that highlights emerging reading skills. Includes bilingual strategies to enhance learning. Each kit includes a clear vinyl backpack.
4 years & up. This inviting journal supports a variety of skills including fine motor, literacy, and memory. The 32 page journal offers several tips and ideas on journaling, explain how and why we journal, and how to extend the experience for children. The pages have a blank area to encourage drawing and two developmentally appropriate line spaces for the emergent writer. Journals support D'Nealian™ and Zaner-Bloser™ writing styles. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 10 journals.
3 years & up. This cuddly pal will help children identify and feel comfortable with their emotions. Introducing facial vocabulary helps children understand how they feel moment to moment, day to day. Feelings Friend has an assortment of facial features in its front pouch and includes illustrated emotion cards, conversation starters, and a social-emotional development guide. Measures 12" high.
3 years & up. Instant activity center for children to learn and begin to understand step by step the sequencing life cycles of 5 different insects. Game includes 2 laminated activity game boards along with 4 life cycles cards for each insect. An activity guide is included to show the many different ways to play the game and to get kids interested in the life cycle process.
3 years & up. Foster self-awareness and artistic expression with the Single Self-Portrait Mirror. Mirrors have lots of developmental potential for young children. Children can sharpen self-recognition skills by looking at themselves and describing what they see, or they can cultivate artistic skills by drawing themselves. These are just 2 of the many ways that this mirror can help children grow. Measures 8.5" x 11".
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.
3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of forest animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different forest animals with this fun bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social… More »
4 years and up. This educational toy includes four different puzzles: T-Rex, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus. There is an added bonus! Turn off the lights to see their glow-in-the-dark skeletons. These puzzles foster collaborative educational play that teaches children about the dinosaurs' skeletal systems, develops memory skills and improves spatial reasoning. Each puzzle has different color backgrounds for easy sorting and Linda Bleck's artwork brings these ancient giants back to life.
3 years & up. Children will be introduced to math concepts such as quantities, comparing, correspondence, and counting with the materials in this toolbox. Children will be guided and engaged in hands-on math activities with the 20 included activity cards. Fine motor abilities are also incorporated with the corresponding set of manipulatives that further illustrate counting and comparing math skills.
4 years & up. High-quality, right- or left-handed scissors have corrosion-resistant stainless steel blades. Assorted colors. Set of 12 scissors. Colors may vary.
An innovation in watercolors. Use directly from the bottle for intense color, or dilute for wash effect. This WaterColor Magic Assortment contains 6 eight oz. bottles (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple).
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.… More »
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.