Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

6 months and up. Inspire creativity and foster critical thinking with these versatile EduBlock Sets! These bendable, twistable, and stackable blocks offer endless opportunities for imaginative play and problem-solving. Made from soft, lightweight materials, these blocks are safe for even the youngest builders. The vibrant colors captivate children's attention and promote color recognition. The large size of the blocks makes them easy for small hands to grasp and manipulate, strengthening fine motor… More »

Birth & up. The Silicone Penguin Wobble with Chimes is the ideal waddling friend for tummy time or learning to crawl! Designed for maximum wobbles for lengthy entertainment, your little one will love to knock over the penguin in all directions and watch it wobble back up again. With its cleverly designed weighted base, it will be upright again with its cheeky wibble wobble ready to play more. It's perfect for little hands to hold, shake and topple! Black and white, the high contrast colors make… More »

12 months & up. Soar into fun with our Rocking Airplane! Designed to spark active play, this rocker helps little ones build balance and coordination. The wide wings provide stability to prevent tipping, while the high-density foam seat offers a soft, secure ride. It's all wrapped in a durable, eco-friendly cover that is easy to wipe clean. Perfect for busy classrooms and play areas. Measures 27"L x 26"W x 16.25"H.

Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.

9 months & up. Triblox Rainbow Silicone Triangle Blocks include 9 blocks made from toxic-free silicone that little ones can use to build, stack, and learn. Perfect for open-ended play, each colorful block features a number and corresponding illustration on the other side for added learning opportunities. Each block features a hollow design, perfect for scooping during sensory play and bath time. Triblox can be cleaned using a sterilizer, placed in a dishwasher, or washed with warm soapy water.

12 months & up. Exclusively bundled by Ditty Bird for Kaplan Early Learning customers, these musical books are sure to brighten any day! Join Ditty Bird on delightful musical adventures, featuring 6 favorite instrumental songs and 6 beloved classical pieces. Through these two interactive books, children are introduced to famous composers and timeless children's melodies, helping to build their listening skills and foster a lifelong appreciation for music. Songs include Twinkle, Twinkle, Little… More »

9 months and up. Increase the potential of playtime with this bundle of Triblox Rainbow Silicone Triangle Blocks and Over the Rainbow Bright Silicone Stacking Arches. Children can stack these blocks and arches to make eye-catching vertical structures or lay them out to make captivating flat structures. They can also combine the blocks and arches to make more complex structures. All the blocks and arches have patterns on them, so children can both incorporate those into their designs and benefit… More »

12 months & up. Add some fun and spark imagination as children role-play farming with this tractor and farm animal set. 5 farm animals stand in the trailer and make animal sounds when placed in their appropriate spot. The realistic tractor sounds and the Old McDonald tune add story time elements to the play experience. Includes tractor, farmer, 5 farm animals, and trailer. 3 AA batteries included.

9 months & up. The Triblox Pastel Silicone Triangle Blocks include 9 blocks made from toxic-free silicone that little ones can use to build, stack, and learn. Perfect for open-ended play, each colorful block features a number and corresponding illustration on the other side for added learning opportunities. Each block features a hollow design, perfect for scooping during sensory play and bath time. Triblox can be cleaned using a sterilizer, placed in a dishwasher, or washed with warm soapy water.

Birth & up. Your little one can begin each day with a long, slow hug with the Taggies™ Molasses Sloth Blanket & Rattle! This super soft and cozy blanket features an attached sweet-faced sloth, 19 Taggies™ interactive looped ribbons, aqua satin liner, and embroidered detailing. The adorable rattle features an incredibly soft sloth with a captivating face and lots of Taggies™ interactive loop ribbons. The rattle on the inside and silicone teether on the outside make this… More »

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,… More »

10 months & up. Ready to turn numbers into an outdoor adventure? This set makes learning maths as exciting as a treasure hunt. This durable, sensory-rich set of number boards encourages children to explore numeracy through hands-on play with natural treasures like acorns, sea beans, rocks, and flowers. Perfect for counting, sorting, and creative play - out in nature. Measures 8"L x 6"W.

18 months & up. Enable children to discover beautiful, colorful designs all by themselves with the Forest Friends Coloring Kit. Simply give children the jumbo pencil and watch them reveal the patterns on the template. No matter what or where children try to color, the pencil will only color the predetermined areas that are part of the design. This means that children play a part in making the design come to life while still following the template. Single Set includes 12 animal-shaped cards and… More »

10 months & up. These beautiful felt treasures are a versatile and enriching addition to small loose parts play, offering a soft, sensory-rich experience that encourages quiet, mindful engagement. Their gentle texture and vibrant colors make them inviting to little hands, fostering a calming play environment while enhancing fine motor skills and coordination. Thoughtfully designed as an open-ended resource, these felt treasures can be seamlessly integrated across various learning areas, providing… More »

6 months & up. This musical Jack-in-the-Bus pops into play in celebration of The Pigeon's 16th birthday! Children practice hand-eye coordination and motor skills as they turn the crank to hear the familiar tune of "The Wheels On The Bus". Youngsters also learn cause-and-effect when the 5" soft plush Pigeon pops out of the bus ! Featuring friends of The Pigeon including the Bus Driver, Knuffle Bunny, Leonardo, Duckling, and Elephant & Piggie on the sides of the high quality… More »

Ages 3 months & up. Introduce infants and toddlers to the joy of sound and sensory exploration with the Mini Rainstick - Set of 8. Each rainstick creates a gentle, soothing sound and cascading visual effect as colorful beads tumble through the tube, mimicking the peaceful rhythm of falling rain. This multi-sensory experience engages young learners' auditory and visual senses, supports early cause-and-effect understanding, and invites exploratory play. Perfect for music and movement centers,… More »

Birth & up. Make tummy time a captivating and enriching experience with the Look, Touch, Learn series. Featuring palettes, shapes, and patterns that were selected in collaboration with infant psychologists at the Sussex Baby Lab, this series will provide optimal visual stimulation for babies from 0-6 months. The books' images also have various surfaces and textures that will spark engaging tactile exploration.

12 months & up. Help children learn to stack with the Montessori Flower Tower. Inspired by the Montessori educational approach, this tower has 5 pieces that increase in size and fit on top of each other. To correctly stack the pieces, children must figure out how to arrange them from smallest to largest. As they build the tower, children will develop important sorting and patterning skills.

12 months & up. Watch your whimsical animal friends twirl to the sounds of a sweet lullaby! The Friends Melody Box features adorable animal figurines that dance and spin on the magnetic surface to the tune of a soothing lullaby. Turn the key underneath the box to let the magic unfold. Figures are removable and safe for children. Made from quality wood, plastic, and metal. Music played is "Lullaby",by Franz Schubert and lasts approximately 2.5 minutes. Box measures 4.7" x 2.3".

Birth & up. YOTTOY's cuddly My Friend Corduroy Bear has ultra-soft plush fur and different textures that infants find irresistible. Young ones will love to hold this sweet bear dressed in signature green corduroy overalls, complete with purple patch pocket. Corduroy Bear features hand-embroidered details, making him especially loveable. Snuggle with one of the most loved bears in children's literature basd on the bestselling book written and illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner, Don Freeman.… More »

12 months & up. Instill a sense of wonder into children as they see this toy twirl and spin! Drop the vibrant discs onto the threaded corkscrew pole and watch children's eyes widen as the shapes spin and wobble. For more stable stacking, simply flip the reversible base over. Each disc is dual-colored, solid, and BPA-free. This visually stimulating toy encourages hand-eye coordination and baby engineering skills. It's colorful stacking like you have never seen before! Measure 16" tall. Includes:… More »

18 months & up. The STEM building toy system for toddlers, Grippies® Builders combines tactile exploration, magnetic play and an introduction to the basic principles of engineering and geometry. Grippies® unique, magnetic rod and ball configuration provide a secure, frustration-free set of construction options as children first discover the joy of building. Unique in concept and design, Grippies® provide a fun, safe and exploratory experience for toddlers. These sets feature four… More »

These cute little owls are a great addition to a child's toy collection! Encourages dramatic play and imagination. Learn about different types of owls and their habitats with cute cuddly stuffed animals. Set includes 3 cuddly owls measuring 4.5 " each. Perfect size for little one's to cuddle with, not only at home, but on the go as well!

12 months & up. Make learning both fun and calming with this set of two interactive musical books! Children can follow Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six favorite bedtime songs and six classic nursery rhymes that encourage moments of comfort, happiness, and bonding. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, You Are My Sunshine, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Row Your Boat, Old MacDonald, and more while building early… More »