Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Show children what it's like to be an adult with the Stanley® Jr. Pretend Play Chainsaw! Complete with realistic sounds and actions, this chainsaw enables children to mimic the actions of cutting trees, sawing wood, and much more. The moments of play that the chainsaw creates will also give parents opportunities to explain how these processes actually work. The chainsaw has a detachable battery that requires 3 AAA batteries, included.

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

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 »

2 years and up. This set of realistic flower heads will help grow children's curiosity about the natural world around them. Created from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used outdoors and are perfect for mud kitchen play, sand tables, and nature walks. These tactile stones encourage open-ended play and imagination. Set contains eight garden flowers: carnation, daffodil, dahlia, gerbera daisy, pansy, rose, sunflower, and tulip. Each flower stone measures approximately 2".

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. 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 »

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!

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.

3 years & up. Brush those teeth, it is time to see the dentist! Watch children immerse themselves in imagination through pretend play with this 26-piece dental care set of toys. Children can practice performing cleanings, treating cavities, and even practice fitting braces and retainers. This is the perfect tool for introducing your child into dentistry so when the time comes for their first visit, they can be more at ease. Bag measures 13.5"H x 10.7"W x 3.5"L. Weight of bag with… More »

12 months & up. Make learning delightful with this set of two interactive musical books! Join Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six classic children's songs and six lively action tunes that inspire movement, learning, and giggles. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore animals, letters, and body parts while building early vocabulary, imagination, and motor skills. Songs include The Wheels on the Bus, Five Little Ducks, Head, Shoulders, Knees &… More »

3 years & up. For young minds taking flat objects and constructing 3-D objects is a new and exciting discovery. This 15-piece set features glitter and mirrored tiles that add sparkle to playtime. Your child can connect the tiles and customize the structures they build. Ideal for teaching spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building. Included: 4 Mirrored Squares, 7 Glitter Squares, and 4 Equilateral Triangles.

2 years & up. Encourage an interest in science with the Garden Buddies Plush Set! Help children learn about different types of bugs, their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors with this set of 3 cute and cuddly critters; Inchy Inchworm, Vinnie the Banana Slug, and Lavern Slug. For children who may feel fearful or apprehensive about insects, playing with the Garden Buddies Plush may help desensitize their fear and promote a more positive attitude towards these creatures. Each Garden Buddy… More »

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!

12 months & up. Nurture children's love for music with this specially curated music set. Whether it's for the curious toddler, the early explorer, or the tiny musician in the making, this collection brings joy, development, and fun all year round. These child-safe instruments help develop fine motor skills, auditory discrimination, hand-eye coordination, and early listening skills. Includes a wave drum, rainstick, cage bell, and 2 shakers.

10 months & up. Perfect for mixing, stirring, and hands-on exploration, these versatile tools encourage children to engage their senses while developing essential fine motor skills. Whether scooping up sensory materials, experimenting with different textures, or creating imaginative play scenarios, they offer endless opportunities for interactive learning. Crafted for durability and ease of use, they're the ideal companions for any classroom, fostering creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery… More »

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.

12 months and up. Facilitate introductory emotional exploration with the First Feelings Board Books set. Employing captivating artwork and simple yet engaging text, these books explore the 6 primary emotions that young children experience. The books explain how those emotions make people feel and what people can do to cope with them. Altogether, the books are a great way to build early social-emotional awareness. All the books are in both English and Spanish.

12 months & up. Encourage imaginative play and promote inclusion with our huggable doll with Down Syndrome. With a soft body, cozy matching pajama set, and hat, this doll is perfect for little ones to cuddle and care for. Complete with a magnetic pacifier and a realistic bottle, it's designed to spark role-playing adventures that help children build language and social skills. Embrace the joy of diverse play and help children learn about kindness and acceptance through this special doll.

10 months & up. This anatomically correct doll raises awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Vitiligo. Legs and arms of the doll move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Doll features a lightly vanilla-scented body made of high-quality soft vinyl, and is wearing underwear. Clothing not included.

3 years & up. Adventurers, are you ready to travel back in time? Set the prehistoric scene back millions of years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This Eight Piece Dinosaur Collection features various species of the most fun and ferocious dinosaurs that ever lived from the Triceratops to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dinosaurs range in size from 7" - 9" long to 2.5" - 4" high. Includes: 8 Dinosaur figurines.