Fun to Learn

Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy! This sunshine-inspired message maker enables adults to record short messages for the children in their care. The messages can be anything from reminders to encouragement, and they are a great way to remind children that you are with them and that you support them.

2 years & up. Kids will have lots of fun playing with the Learn With Me Color Fun Fish Bowl! The colorful fishbowl features 2 play modes for hands-on learning; Let's Learn Colors and Quiz Mode. Simply place the thick, durable plastic fish pieces in their container and learn about the wonderful world of colors. Includes fish bowl container and 10 colorful fish. All fish are stored neatly inside the unit. Requires 2 AA batteries, included.

4 years & up. Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy. These two message makers enable adults and children to record short messages to be used in a variety of settings, both at home and at school. The buttons can be used to record instructions, which can be used to give guidance during independent or group activities in learning centers or stations where students rotate through different tasks. The Message Makers can also be used for non-verbal or special needs students by recording key phrases or words to help them communicate with teachers and peers more effectively. Students can also use the buttons themselves to record important reminders, vocabulary words, and much more! Set includes 2 recordable buttons.

Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy! Inspired by the classic speech bubble image, this message maker enables adults to record short messages for the children in their care. The messages can be anything from reminders to encouragement, and they are a great way to remind children that you are with them and that you support them.

5 years and up. Revolutionize STEM play with the Plip™ Kit Silicone Connect System. Including arches, sticks, and Xs, the pieces in this kit are flexible and connect to one another via ball-and-socket ends. This means that children can use them to create any design imaginable; whether it's a rocket ship, an octopus, or a necklace. Plip™ Kit pieces can also be used as fidgets and sensory tools! Pull them apart to hear them POP! Set includes 46 pieces.

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. My First Polydron Gears Set is ideal for introducing younger children to the concept of STEM, using gears. Assemble structures using squares and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Not only do the gears mesh together on a flat surface, but also at an angle of 90 degrees. Features 36 durable, lightweight plastic pieces suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Includes: 5 squares with large hole, 13 squares with 4 small holes, 18 gears and 5 work cards with building ideas for inspiration.

3 years & up. Perfect for every lover of trains, this is a great set for older children. Use the included storage box and lid within the tracks and use block pieces to build a town around the structure. Move the train, passengers, and cargo around the track with ease and play for hours. Easily clean pieces with a damp cloth. Includes 50 railway pieces.

3 years & up. Lay a solid foundation for literacy. This comprehensive Word Work Set includes 10 levels of literacy exercises that gradually increase in difficulty. Each level emphasizes a different aspect of letter recognition, sound recognition, and/or word-building skills. The kit comes with 6 sets of lowercase magnetic letters that each span the whole alphabet, which creates a multisensory learning experience that engages bodies as well as brains.

12 months & up. The Playground Adventure Wooden Activity Center is packed full of motor skill activities and visual appeal! The wooden activity center features 20 tracks on seven different tracks, an abacus track, five bead runs, two spinners, a springy bear riding a dinosaur, and more! The colorful, highly detailed graphics and bright palette on this activity stand will instantly capture and hold your little one's attention. Playground Adventure Activity Center is finished with a water-based, non-toxic finish, and measures 18"L x 18"W x 20.5"H.

18 months & up. Turn any sandbox, beach, or water table into a world of hands-on discovery with this versatile sand and water kit! This engaging set includes a sturdy sand sieve for filtering treasures, a colorful sand and water wheel to watch materials flow, 2 translucent buckets for collecting and pouring, two shovels and two rakes for digging and sculpting, plus a set of stacking learning cups that help teach size, volume, and early math concepts. Perfect for outdoor adventures or sensory play indoors, this kit encourages children to explore, experiment, and build fine motor skills while having endless fun with sand and water. Colors may vary.

5 years & up. Discover the power of magnetism with STEM Explorers Magnet Movers! Kids experiment with magnetic attraction and early physics concepts using a magnetic wand and fun accessories. With 10 hands-on experiments and a full Activity Guide, this set encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and cause-and-effect learning, making STEM fun and engaging at home or in the classroom.

10 months & up. Get your little one crawling with the Escar-Glooooow snail! Watch the balls pop as the snail starts to roll away-it even lights-up! This snail popper is perfect for building fine motor skills and learning cause and effect; push down on the handle to make the balls pop again and again! The playful features and wacky design make it a cute gift for toddlers, and it will keep them active during playtime.

5 years & up. Discover the fascinating world of ants with the GeoSafari® Ant Factory™ Habitat with Sand! This engaging set includes everything kids need to raise and observe an ant colony, featuring an escape-proof habitat with a large viewing area, built-in magnification spots, and a sturdy stand. The kit also comes with special ant sand, a feeding tool, and a mail-in certificate to receive live ants. Watch as your ants tunnel, eat, sleep, and collaborate in their busy ecosystem. Perfect for budding entomologists, this habitat offers a 360 degree view of one of nature's hardest-working insects! Includes an activity guide and a mail-in certificate for Harvester Ants ($4.00 shipping and handling not included).

3 years and up. A brush set can be a great combination for fun and learning in the outdoor play space. A child-size brush is the perfect tool for gardening, sweeping up after messy play, painting with water, and more! Largest brush measures 5"L x 2"W x 1.75"H. Brush styles may vary based on availability.

3 years and up. Buckets are the perfect addition to a child's outdoor play space. Buckets can be used to enrich a mud kitchen experience, gather natural items found outside, experiment with water, and much more. Little learners will experience more than fun in the sun as they improve gross motor skills while immersed in sensory play. Sharpen those math skills filling and emptying buckets introduces basic concepts of volume and measurement. These versatile containers can inspire hours of imaginative play and exploration!

3 years and up. The Crossing & Crane Set - 34 Piece Wooden Railway Playset is the ideal set for every lover of trains. Watch out! When the safety gate comes down, the train is coming! This realistic railway cargo set by Hape includes a working magnetic crane, train, level crossing, tipper truck, and adjustable safety signals. The wooden structure is made of high-quality wood that is finished with non-toxic paints that are safe and won't fade. Crossing & Crane Set is suitable for independent play, or is compatible with most wooden railway sets. When assembled, product measures 28.3"L x 20.5"W x 7.9"H.