Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

18 months and up. Gather a well-balanced feast! This collection of play food includes multiple items in 4 food groups--dairy, fruits and veggies, protein, and grains--as well as baskets for each food group. Children must sort all of the items into their correct baskets before they can enjoy the feast. This set is a great way to introduce children to principles of nutrition and healthy, well-balanced diets.

Birth and up. Teach young children basic character traits with the You Are Awesome book series. Using intriguing photographs and simple but engaging language, this series shows children simple ways to practice virtue in everyday life. The series also explains how treating others well will improve one's own physical and emotional well-being. Simply put, these books will empower children to become better classmates, better playmates, and better friends.

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Marshmallow Bear! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Marshmallow Bear measures 13" long. Facial expressions may vary.

12 months & up. Help your children gain confidence in their walking with this Dancing Alligator Bright Colored Pull Toy for Practicing Gross Motor Skills. This pull toy is perfect for promoting gross motor skills, color recognition, exploration, sensory development and fine motor skills. Children will delight as their dancing alligator companion clicks and clacks as they pull it along. Encourage your children to take this walking companion with them as they build the necessary muscles to walk… More »

12 months & up. Authored by experts, these engaging books are thoughtfully designed to grow alongside your budding STEM learner. Each page features multiple levels of text, making the content accessible and adaptable as their understanding and curiosity expand. Perfect for introducing young minds to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, these books provide a foundation that evolves with their learning journey.

18 months - 3 years. The Cozy Pumper gives children all the elements of a gas-pumping experience, including a pump, a number pad, and the three octane levels. The dramatic-play experiences that this pump creates will strengthen communication skills as children ask for what they want and cultivate empathy as children enter the mindset of someone who actually gets gas. The Cozy Pump requires two AA alkaline batteries (not included). Measures 14L x 15W x 17.5H.

Birth & up. Cuddly and soft, these baby safe 12" soft body dolls help develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination. Each doll has an animal shaped rattle in one hand and a crackle sound in the other to stimulate the senses of sight, hearing and touch. Color and fabric may vary. Surface washable.

6 months & up. Gentle, playful curves and unique grippable texture engage the youngest child's tactile experiences. Young minds revel in stacking, toppling, and the discovery of endless ingenuity with this Tobbles Neo set. Weighted pieces invite investigation from toddlers, as they can't get enough of these gentle, playful curves. Includes 6 weighted pieces in bright colors that stack, topple, nest and spin and 1 base. Made with ABS Plastic, BPA-Free.

12 months & up. With a fun variety of sports to choose from and a fun slide too, your little champion will have a blast with the Sports-tastic Activity Center! Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer in a simple and fun way. Children will climb up the stairs and slide down the slide again and again. Size: 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H. Made in the USA. Holds up to 45 lbs. Included: Activity Center with stairs and slide, built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball.

Birth & up. In this delightful book series follow the adventurous babies as they explore cultures and destinations from around the world. Through lively storytelling and vibrant illustrations, young readers are introduced to different countries, traditions, and cuisines in a way that is both accessible and enjoyable. Each story encourages curiosity about global diversity and helps children begin to understand the similarities and differences that connect communities worldwide. The jet-setting… More »

12 months & up. Bring the forest to playtime with the Wooden Forest Stacker. Crafted with sustainably sourced wood from FSC®-certified forests, the Forest Stacker features two adorable woodland creatures (a rabbit and a fox) and a pine tree. Children can stack the rabbit and fox on the outer poles and the tree on the middle pole. In addition to providing visual and tactile stimulation, these stackers will help develop dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Stacker measures approximately 7.78"L… More »

Birth & up. Celebrate diversity with these huggable fabric dolls. Sweet, sleeping faces make them fast friends! Each doll possesses baby safe embroidered features. Their plush exterior makes them soft, snuggly friends for your young children. Each doll is machine washable and measures 10"H. Doll styles may vary based on availability.

12 months and up. Introduce toddlers to the animal kingdom with this set of Wildlife Finger Puppets. Depicting both small and large animals, these puppets provide fertile ground for endless creative play. Adults can use them to tell a story, or toddlers can use them to unlock their imaginations and begin to formulate their own stories. Each puppet is 6"L.

18 months & up. Delight early walkers with these engaging Whimsical Push Toys! Each toy features spinning, flapping, or twisting actions that activate as children push them along, capturing attention and encouraging continued exploration. The beautifully crafted wooden designs, paired with bright and cheerful colors, stimulate visual and tactile engagement. Perfect for promoting gross motor development, improving hand-eye coordination, and building balance as toddlers navigate their surroundings.… More »

12 months & up. Four quadrants with a variety of activities! This award-winning beautiful solid wood activity center features 6 tracks with animal-themed trackss. 6 bead runs with colorful wooden beads, a spring flower, and more. Stands 22.5"H and 18"W. Winner of the Parents Magazine Best Toys of the Year 2014 and Scholastic Parent & Child Gold Star Toys Award Winner 2014.

12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic Shapes - 25 Pieces! This new exciting magnetic building block set features 4 different shapes and includes 4 magnetic wheels so children can create their very own vehicle. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building easy. The smooth edge design allows children to play without hurting themselves on sharp edges. Cubes are sized large, perfectly for small… More »

10 months & up. Introduce little ones to self-discovery and shape recognition with these beautifully crafted wooden mirrors, perfectly sized for small hands. Each mirror features a unique shape - square, circle, triangle, and hexagon - encouraging exploration and early learning. Helps babies and toddlers explore their reflections, supporting self-awareness and sensory development. The four distinct shapes introduce early geometry concepts through hands-on play. Made from sustainably sourced… More »

Birth & up. Bring the classic Rainbow Fish story to life with this colorful soft companion plush and book set. Children will enjoy snuggling Rainbow Fish close as they learn about the importance of friendship and sharing through fun words and illustrations. The plush Rainbow Fish dazzles with his signature shimmery scale positioned amidst vibrant scales in shades of blue, green, purple, and pink. Made of short soft boa fabric with intricately embroidered accents, The Rainbow Fish reminds children… More »

12 months & up. Little ones can explore new patterns and textures with this brightly colored Wooden Rainbow Sensory Board! Set comes with a wooden color-match tray and 10 circular pieces offering different sights and textures such as; rippled silicone, felt, a mirror, and more! Alongside sensory play, the pieces can be slotted into the spaces on the colored tray, encouraging children's dexterity and color recognition. Made from FSC-certified wood. Board measures 4.5"L x 10"W.

18 months & up. Make your very own water park right in your backyard! Use the large bucket to scoop® up water from the pond and pour it into the top tier to make a showering splash below! The rain shower effect makes it sound like it's real rainfall! As the rainwater drizzles back into the pond, maze-like spinners, ramps and buckets will be activated, creating a cool cascade on the water wall! Included: Table and 14 accessory pieces: Buckets, frog that sucks up water and squirts, duck, fish,… More »

3 months & up. The bright colors of the Lots-of-Loops Activity Teether are sure to stimulate baby's senses! Chewing on the soft, flexible loops will help little one's relieve the discomfort of sore and tender gums. The tactile loops of tubing are spun into a shape that is easy for baby to grasp and shake, creating a fun rattle sound. Easy to clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Teether measures 5"L x 5"W x 7.5"H.

18 months & up. Turn the gears in children's brains with Insect Friend Geo Blocks & Gears. This engaging toy has 3 interconnected gears that rest on the same wooden platform. To build the gears, children must match each gear with its 2 toppers (a shape and an animal). Once they do, children will observe how moving one gear moves all three and learn an important principle of movement.

12 months & up. Beautifully detailed life-like features, soft bodies, and easy-to-dress outfits make these dolls a child's favorite. With cute outfits and adorable expressions, these soft, cuddly baby dolls are perfect for little ones to love, feed, and sing to sleep. Each doll has its own pacifier and baby bottle. The pacifier is attached to the outfit; with no buttons or zippers on clothing. No eyelashes or open-close eyelids. BPA and phthalate-free. Ethnic dolls include African American,… More »

18 months & up. Introduce children to the joy of artistic discovery with the Magic Coloring Set. Just add water to the pen, and let the children use it to color in the animal. As they color, children will discover the beautiful design that is underneath the outline! Once the water dries, the color disappears and the coloring sheets can be used again and again. Set features 8 animal coloring sheets; 2 mice, 2 cats, 2 owls, 2 bears, and 2 water pens.