Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Practice architectural theories, model scales and engineering with this 60 piece Little Bricks set. Included are 10 double-sided concept cards to give ideas for specific structures. Textured TPR plastic and weighted metal interior is scaled to miniature brick size for architectural building. Build models and scenery for pretend play, stop motion videos and more. Perfect for indoor and outdoor play. The four color gradients of the bricks provide an authentic building experience.… More »

3 years & up. Bring out your child's inner architect with this classic log building set. A classic wood toy with solid pine logs in red, yellow, and natural; green roof planks and red gables. Contains 250 pieces in a heavy-duty canvas bag for storage. This set comes complete with instructions to build a log cabin, barnyard, and tree house all at the same time.

The Tuff Tray cover is durable, lightweight, and water repellant with elastic edges that can easily be left outdoors. Measures 39"D.

18 months & up. This Little Tikes Totsports® Easy Score™ Basketball set is adjustable and encourages active play. The Easy Score™ Basketball set introduces children to competitive play in a way that allows them to succeed with the right amount of challenge. Adjusts to six heights, from 2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversized rim and a junior sized basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22"L x 23.75"W x 61"H. Assembly required. Made in the USA.

2 years & up. Encourage hands-on learning with the Montessori Double-Sided Puzzles with Textures! Designed for young children, this Montessori-inspired puzzle features specially shaped, textured pieces that invite sensory exploration and discovery. On one side, little hands can feel and match the unique textures, enhancing tactile recognition and fine motor skills. Flip it over to complete a beautifully illustrated environment puzzle, sparking imagination and storytelling. Perfect for early… More »

18 months & up. Teach your little one the importance of a healthy, balanced diet with this set of realistic eggs. These eggs will encourage creative, imaginative role play and are an excellent addition to any dramatic play kitchen. Their sturdy, wooden construction also ensures that they will withstand all the rigors of play. The eggs come in two cartons that each contain three white eggs and three brown eggs for a total of 12 eggs.

18 months & up. Give young children a delightful multisensory experience with this motion-activated bubble maraca, just shake it for the bubbles to blow out the top! The design is perfect for beginner bubble play and features colorful beads for a real maraca sound and a sweet avocado face. Includes the bubble blower and a 4 oz. bubble solution. Requires 3 AAA batteries. Batteries not included.

3 years & up. These translucent, colorful shaped magnetic tiles teach spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building! The tiles attract on all sides and in all combinations, helping children move from two-dimensional to three-dimensional creations. This unbreakable set contains 50 Small Squares, 4 Large Squares, 15 Isosceles Triangles, 11 Right Triangles and 20 Equilateral Triangles.

4 - 6 years. Help children learn numbers and get active with the Mini Math Mats. Including the numbers 1-9, this set enables caregivers to make math interactive. Each lesson contains two activities and explores single digit numbers and values. Or be creative. Have children move from one number to the next, hop as many times as the number on the mat, or do anything else that the caregiver (or the children!) can imagine. Mini Math creates an environment for the development of mathematical language… More »

3 years and up. Discover animal diets while developing fine-motor skills with the Learning Skills Activity Board. Each animal's stomach is hidden behind a fastener that children must undo to find out what the animals have eaten. When children see the stomachs, they will find out which animals eat what and learn a little bit more about the world around them.

18 months & up. Express, create, and explore with this set of Emotion Dough Cutters! Help little ones explore emotions through hands-on play! This set includes 6 durable dough cutters, each featuring a unique emotive face. Perfect for small hands, these large cutters allow children to create expressive dough characters, build storytelling scenes, and engage in meaningful conversations about feelings. Designed to develop fine motor skills like hand strength and finger dexterity, these cutters… More »

18 months & up. Bounce into adventure with the Farm Hopper Cow! This inflatable bouncy cow features soft grip-able ears and horns 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. Indoor storage only.

12 months & up. Featuring 2 ways to play, the Learn & Play 2-in-1 Activity Tunnel will get little ones crawling and engaging in ball play! Crawl through the tunnel and play peekaboo through the side windows, or drop colorful balls into either of the spiral ball drop towers and watch them roll! The tunnel even plays silly songs and music. The durable fabric tunnel is flexible, allowing it to be collapsed for easy storage. The Learn & Play 2-in-1 Activity Tunnel introduces cause and effect… More »

Birth & up. The Curious Me!™ books is a captivating 6-book set designed to introduce young children to Letters, Numbers, Animals, Colors, Families, and Feelings. Each book in this engaging series is beautifully illustrated by a different artist, making it a unique and collectible addition to any child's library. These board books are crafted to support early literacy development through rich vocabulary, engaging text, and vibrant artistic visuals. Perfect for sparking curiosity and learning,… More »

3 years & up. Introduce the wonderful beings of the prehistoric era with these Soft Jumbo Dinosaur Set. These lifelike creatures inspire hands-on exploration, nurturing fine motor skills as children move and manipulate the figures. Watch as they craft stories of ancient landscapes and interactions, fostering creativity and imaginative play. Encourage children to share and play together, strengthening social skills like cooperation and communication. The set includes 12" Stegosaurus, 12"… More »

3 years & up. Encourage children to practice early handwriting and number formation, while reinforcing letter and number recognition, with these Chalkboard-Based Alphabet & Number Puzzles! Each puzzle consists of a chalkboard base with tracers and indented spaces, allowing the child to practice printing letters or numbers without "going out of the lines." Use the indented spaces to trace the shapes of the letters or numbers with their fingers, or use a piece of chalk to print,… More »

12 months & up. These bilingual English/ Spanish board books provide a vibrant and engaging look at a child's typical day, highlighting the rich variety of experiences that shape their world. The stories delve into the child's social and emotional journey, capturing interactions with family, friends, and caregivers that help build connections, empathy, and resilience. Every moment depicted in these books contributes to the child's overall growth and development, offering a relatable and heartwarming… More »

18 months & up. Zippee is a simple, yet full-of-benefits toy, that encourages children to explore, learn, and grow through play. This colorful and engaging activity toy features flexible and soft edges, textured cords, and easy-to-hold grips. Pull the cords from side to side to hear and feel the various sounds and vibrations the cords make. Supports cause and effect, sensory exploration, motor skills, and midline play.

3 years & up. ABC and 123 sponges are the ideal assortment of sponge shapes for young learners. Child-friendly and perfect for art projects, these sponges are made from durable foam, that dries quickly and is easy to clean. The Alphabet Super Sponge Set includes 26 uppercase letters. Number Super Sponge Set includes the numbers 0 through 9, 10 pieces total. Available individually or as a set. Made in USA.

3 years & up. It's easy to go on an adventure with the View-Master! With bigger and brighter images, this favorite childhood toy has a fresh new look. Take a safari through Africa, swim with dazzling fish, or experience pre-historic life with each View-Master reel. Venture beyond the deep ocean and explore amazing 3D images of marine life. Reels are compatible with all View-Master viewers. Includes: View-Master Viewer, Set of 3 reels containing a total of 21 3D images, Set of 3 Marine Life reels… More »

12 months & up. Your little one will rock and roll with our Wooden Activity Roller! This versatile tummy-time toy can spin in its base or roll freely on the floor, offering endless interactive fun. Designed for sensory-rich play, it features: a shape sorter with heart, star, and circle shapes, plus a functioning door for easy storage and retrieval, three spinning knobs that create fun sounds, three graphic abacus blocks for early counting play, a built-in acrylic mirror for self-discovery, and… More »

3 years & up. Take imaginative play to new heights with the Airline Meal Tray Wooden Play Set! This delightful set lets kids serve up a sky-high dining experience with a complete in-flight meal. Includes a wooden tray featuring a delicious three-course meal - salad with carrot sticks, a main course of salmon, broccoli, and potatoes, and a cherry pie dessert. The set also includes a bread roll, cutlery, cup of tea, and an after-dinner chocolate for the perfect finishing touch. Plus, don't forget… More »

3 years and up. The Wooden Numbers and ABC Puzzles are designed to empower kids to learn independently and at their own pace. Crafted from durable wood, each piece features a unique one-match design, allowing children to enhance number recognition, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination as they play! These puzzles will strengthen number-recognition, letter-recognition skills, vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

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.