Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

18 months & up. Encourage imaginative play and early role-playing skills with this adorable soft doctor's case filled with everything little doctors need for check-ups and pretend care. This 8-piece set includes a play syringe, a stethoscope with realistic heartbeat sounds, a medicine dropper, a blood pressure meter, a thermometer, a pair of glasses, and a doctor's badge. All items fit neatly inside the soft, easy-to-carry case, making it perfect for on-the-go fun and tidy storage. Designed… More »

10 months & up. Embark on a fun-filled water adventure with this set of Soft Foam Water Puzzles! Designed to support fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination, this engaging set includes soft EVA foam pieces that float and are free from BPA, phthalates, and latex. The puzzle pieces create a playful scene for the five durable plastic finger puppet dolls to explore and enjoy.

Birth & up. Designed to captivate and engage, the Rotating Bell Flower offers a gentle, multi-sensory experience for young children and those with additional needs. As the flower spins, the enclosed bells chime beautifully, creating different sounds depending on the speed of rotation. Encouraging sensory exploration with visually appealing movement and pleasant chimes that vary in tone and intensity, the Roating Bell Flower is interactive and easy to spin. Perfect for developing fine and gross… More »

10 months & up. This beautifully designed pre-handwriting set is a striking addition to both outdoor and classroom spaces. Children can trace the patterns with their fingers or use different resources to follow the lines, making it a fun and engaging way to develop early writing skills through sensory exploration and play.

12 months & up. Deepen toddlers' understanding of the world around them with this set of Curious Cats Books. Using bold colors, curved lines, and simple yet engaging text, these board books walk toddlers through the fundamentals of colors, numbers, shapes, and weather. The books' sturdy construction also enables toddlers to hold the books in their hands and interact with them in other tactile ways.

18 months - 5 years. Pump gas into the cars as they drive around the roads. Three weather-proof fuel buttons that make six fun sounds when kids stop to 'fill up'. There's a hose with a pretend nozzle and a credit card swipe that can be used with a special cut-out credit card. Two AA batteries are included. Made in the USA. Measures 13.5"L x 8.5"W x 17.5"H.

18 months & up. Encourage nurturing play and imagination with the Bebe Calin Loving Teddy Bear Doll with Accessories! This charming set includes the Bebe Calin Loving Teddy Bear 12" Doll, Toddler's First Doll Stroller in Teal, and an 11-piece Accessory Set.  Perfectly sized for little hands, children can stroll, feed, and care for their baby doll. Designed to support social-emotional development, empathy, and imaginative role play, this delightful bundle offers hours of heartwarming fun!

18 months & up. Celebrate the joy of caring and pretend play with the Bebe Calin Caroline Doll with Accessories! This delightful set includes the sweet Bebe Calin Caroline 12" Doll, a Toddler's First Doll Stroller in Teal, and an 11-piece Accessory Set. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, children can stroll, feed, and nurture their baby doll. Soft-bodied and perfectly sized for little hands, the Bebe Calin Caroline doll encourages imaginative storytelling and helps build empathy and social-emotional skills.

12 months & up. Introduce your toddler to a whirl of color, sound, and movement with the Spiral Ball Tower. This dynamic stacking toy features a sturdy base and six vibrant ramp levels that come together to form a spiraling track. Little hands stack the pieces and release one of the three included balls-watching as it rolls, rattles, and lights up along the way. Designed for children 12 months and older, it supports fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and early STEM concepts like… More »

Birth & up. Enhance imaginative play with this set of 4 Eco-Friendly Animal Hand Puppets! Children will act out scenes by making these puppets walk, run, dance, and more. Puppets provide opportunities for children to build their language skills and hand-eye coordination through collaborative play. Each puppet is designed with a soft, comforting material made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Embroidered eyes for safety. Hand wash only with warm, soapy water and let air dry. 12"L.

12 months & up. Babies will love the Little Tikes® Baby Builders™ Splash Blocks™! This set includes 18 large blocks, perfectly sized for little hands to build and play. Building block set will grow with your child, they will start out in the tub watching their blocks float and using the scoop and pour cup. As they gain skills they will start stacking blocks and suctioning blocks to the tub wall, creating their own one-of-a-kind waterfall maze! Set comes with a mesh bag so you… More »

18 months & up. Invite your little one to play with these adorable garden friends and see how high they can stack them on the tree without toppling over! Made from solid wood and beautifully painted with charming garden motifs, this set includes a variety of cute figures, each with its own unique design. The set comes with a handy printed drawstring bag for easy storage, keeping everything neat and tidy after playtime. Perfect for encouraging logical thinking, imaginative play, and fine motor… More »

18 months & up. Bounce into adventure with the Farm Hopper Horse! This inflatable bouncy horse features soft grip-able ears for children to hold as they bounce around. It's a great a way for children to develop core muscle strength, coordination skills, and balance. Hoppers® are made from high quality, brightly colored, BPA and Phtalate free plastic for safe and fun play indoors and outdoors and are also latex free. Pump is included for easy inflation. Store indoors.

2 years & up. These wooden block people come in a diverse range of skin tones, promoting inclusivity and representation in play. Crafted from smooth, natural wood, they are designed to be tactile and open-ended, allowing children to explore endless possibilities through imaginative storytelling and creative role-playing. Whether used to build vibrant communities, act out daily adventures, or create new worlds, these simple yet engaging figures inspire curiosity, social learning, and open-ended… More »

18 months & up. Help the little squirrel gather all the acorns in this fun and educational wooden counting game! This colorful set features 10 vibrant acorns, each marked with dots that correspond to its number, making it a great way for children to learn numbers, colors, and counting. Perfect for early learners, this set encourages hands-on learning while promoting fine motor skills and number recognition. Ideal for playtime or as an engaging activity for home or classroom use!

12 months & up. Exclusively bundled by Ditty Bird for Kaplan Early Learning, this delightful musical book set is sure to brighten any day! In Farm Animal Sounds, children follow Ditty Bird on fun musical adventures featuring five favorite farm animal sounds - "moo," "baa," "quack," and more, along with a cheerful farm animals song. In Touch the Cute Animals, little ones explore five real-life animal sounds paired with engaging touch-and-feel elements, like the bunny's… More »

12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic - 24 Cube Set! With endless building opportunities, this set is ideal for encouraging problem solving and imagination. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these eco-friendly recycled plastic cubes 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 hands. Magnetic blocks are 100% waterproof,… More »

A compact tray designed for small spaces and quick setup activities. This versatile, open-ended tray offers endless play possibilities, from messy play and exploration to math, literacy, and sensory activities. Its convenient size makes it easy to clean, move, and adapt for use on the floor, a stand, or even in a vertical position. Stand not included. Measure 27.5" diameter. Tray stand and Mirror Insert sold separately

12 months & up. Exclusively bundled by Ditty Bird for Kaplan Early Learning customers, these Spanish musical books are sure to brighten any day! Canciones de Animales (Animal Songs) features six fun, sing-along songs about animals, including favorites like La Vaca Lola, Un Elefante Se Balanceaba, and En la Granja de Mi Tío, paired with charming illustrations that encourage young children to sing and learn Spanish words. Canciones de Cuna (Bedtime Songs) includes six gentle lullabies perfect… More »

Snuggle up with Piggie and Elephant plushies while you read! Make Mo Willem's story A Big Guy Took My Ball come to life with adorable Elephant and Piggie plushies. Act out scenarios in the book or continue the story on your own. Book was written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Hardcover. 64 Pages. Dimensions: 9" x 7". Plushies are handmade from soft, quality polyester fibers and filled with PE plastic pellets. For birth & up. Surface wash and air dry only. Elephant is 7" and Piggie… More »

6 months and up. Bring infants into new sensory worlds with the Bio Magic Shaker and Roly Poly Teddy Bear. These two toys present infants with all kinds of exploratory possibilities. In addition to hearing sound when they shake them, infants will see beads change colors when they flip the magic shaker, hear a squeak when they press the teddy bear's belly, and much more. Wonder awaits! Available individually or as a set of 2.

10 months & up. This magnetic, circular mirror tray is a versatile addition to any play space, offering endless opportunities for sensory exploration and creative discovery. Perfect for heuristic play, treasure basket activities, and messy play, it encourages children to investigate reflections, experiment with cause and effect, and engage in open-ended learning. The magnetic surface adds an extra layer of interactivity, allowing young children to explore magnetism while arranging and manipulating… More »

9 months & up. The Over the Rainbow - Bright Silicone Stacking Arches is an ideal toy for open-ended play! Layer them, explore what shapes can be made standing up and on their side, nestle together, or balance on top. Each arch has a unique pattern relating to the garden. Press into playdough to reveal the shapes and create your own garden scene and story. Add to bath time, sensory play fun, or in the dirt. Made with super soft food-grade silicone, pieces are BPA-free, PVC-free, latex-free,… More »

12 months & up. Spark creativity with the Montessori Colorful Pegboard! This pegboard encourages children to practice patterning by stacking and sorting 16 colorful pieces: 4 each in green, yellow, red, and blue. With an ergonomic design, these pieces are easy to handle and stack in endless ways, inspiring imaginative play and fine motor skill development.