Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Make sure your furry friends are happy and healthy with regular checkups and treatments. Just slip into your Vet outfit, set up a pretend animal hospital and get to work! Accessories Playset features everything your little animal-lover needs to nurse all of their toy pets back to health. Veterinarian Dress Up fits most children 3-6 years of age.

2 - 5 years. Children gain a feeling of safety and security as they learn to balance and glide on the Mini Cruiser Lightweight Balance Bike! This no-pedal bike is perfect for children ages 2 - 5. The ultra-lightweight balance bike weighs only 4.9 lbs and is extremely tough! Balance Bike is manufactured from fiberglass reinforced nylon (polyamide) and can be left outside without the worry of rusting. Height adjustable seat. Handlebar height: 20". Seat height: 12.6" - 16.1". Length:… More »

3 years & up. This realistic pretend play set has everything an aspiring dentist needs to practice cleaning and repairing teeth. Helps children learn the importance of proper dental hygiene and more. Set features realistic wooden dental tools, a set of wooden teeth, and a tool case. Made from sustainable wood and other sustainable materials. Includes: 4 basic dental tools, 1 toothbrush, 1 set of teeth with 3 spare teeth, and 1 dental tool case.

3 years & up. Prepare for some marble speed racing with this Do-It-Yourself block set! This Marble Run Race Track is made of wood and includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind marble track! Track includes a jump, bell-bucket, spiral funnel and a sliding track for your 20 marbles to get through. Build the towers and tracks, then send your marbles rolling down through all the trick, twists and surprises! Includes 81 pcs.

4 years and up. Fly through time while learning to keep it. The Time to Fly Game gives young children a fun way to familiarize themselves with telling time. Practice telling time, reading clocks, and learning all about the concept of time! Players must draw a time card and then set the airplane clock to match the card. Players move forward when they set the correct time, and the first person to make it to the finish line wins!

3 years & up. Kids can have a grill of their very own to show off their grilling skills! Features a collapsible side table, double-sided grate, adjustable dials, working hood, bottom shelf for storage, and moveable wheels for transportable fun. Includes 22-piece Shish Kabob set: two skewers, two fish, two steaks, two sausage pieces, two green pepper slices, two chicken pieces, two shrimp, two mushrooms, two tofu pieces, ketchup and mustard bottles, and a pair of tongs. Grill is made from Birch… More »

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 »

3 years & up. Little ones will enjoy taking care of their baby just like a real parent, with the Baby Doll Bathtub with Shower & Rubber Duck! The Bathtub and Shower is the essential bath time accessory for all dolls that can go in the water. When the tub is filled with water, push down on the button and use the shower attachment to bathe and rinse off a favorite doll. The bathtub and shower require no batteries and are part of the Mon Grand Poupon Corolle Collection of dolls, fashions, and… More »

3 years & up. Captivate children with the same stories that captivated their parents (and maybe even their grandparents!). Eric Carle's engaging stories and unique, enchanting images have made him one of the world's most beloved children's authors for over 50 years. This set features his most well-known classics (including The Very Hungry Caterpillar) so a new generation of children can enter his world. Set of 6.

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.

3 years & up. Facilitate STEM skill development with the Colorful Magnetic Tiles Geometry Pack. Featuring hexagons and triangles with a unique bevel design in 8 different hues, this pack encourages exploration of geometric concepts such as shapes, lines, angles, dimensions, and fractions and STEM concepts such as magnetism and color. Add this pack to other magnetic tile collections to create patterns, pyramids, dodecagons, mandalas, and so much more!

3 years and up. The Crossing & Crane Set - 34 Piece Wooden Railway Playset is the ideal set for every lover of trains. Watch out! When the safety gate comes down, the train is coming! This realistic railway cargo set by Hape includes a working magnetic crane, train, level crossing, tipper truck, and adjustable safety signals. The wooden structure is made of high-quality wood that is finished with non-toxic paints that are safe and won't fade. Crossing & Crane Set is suitable for independent… More »

3 years & up. What fun children will have as they discover the world we live in through the eyes of the many animals in this jumbo animal set. Children can imagine watching the lion roar through the jungle, riding a horse on the farm, swimming with the dolphins, or taking care of the many pets they have at home. Activity guides provide facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Animals measure between 7.5"L x 3.75"H to 8"L x 15"H. Made out of durable BPA… More »

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.

3 years and up. Add a fun element to any game with these Sea Animal Dice Poppers. These poppers will make any kind of gameplay easier and faster because they keep the dice from going all over the place. There is also lots of potential for play with the poppers themselves, which is why the set includes an activity guide with games that revolve around the poppers.

3 years & up. This tri-level wooden Fire Station features everything needed to be ready for any emergency with a furnished office, eating and sleeping quarters, a working garage door, and a fire pole. Watch the firefighter swirl around while descending down the fire pole. Use the string mechanism to put the truck in motion and open the garage door. Press the button to activate the fire bell and light. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Measures 23.5"L x 11.75"W x 18.75"H.… More »

2 years & up. Durable and versatile, these sturdy short handled wooden spoon sieves feature a deeper cup, making them perfect for scooping, sifting, and straining. Whether you're sifting fine sand, shaping creative patterns, or shaking to discover hidden treasures, this beautifully crafted set is sure to become a cherished addition to any sand table. Measures 9" L.

3 years & up. Never has building been so wild than with these colorful and different bricks. Designed to snap together right side up and upside down to create a unique pivoting action. The set contains large and small Flexiblocks®, Flexiwivels, Flexiwheels, axle blocks, Flexilinks, and Flexibears. 373 piece set. Made in the USA.

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".

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 »

Ages 3 years & up. Show children what it's like to be an adult with the Stanley® Jr. Pretend Play Power Drill! With a simple pull of the trigger, this drill makes realistic sounds and movements that allow children to drill holes and remove nails right alongside their parents. The moments of play that the drill creates will also give parents opportunities to demonstrate how these processes actually work. Features 2 speed and direction options, a detachable battery, and a 3-piece bit set.… 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!

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 & 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.