Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years and up. Bring a beloved children's classic to life with this set of Very Hungry Caterpillar games. Eric Carle's world-famous book has captivated children for over 50 years; now, this collection of games makes the book even more vivid. All three games use themes and illustrations from the book to engage and educate children. As they make puzzles, find letters, and collect food, children will develop valuable skills in letter recognition, color recognition, critical thinking, and much more.

3 years & up. Watch the chain reaction of events as the dominoes fall down piece by piece! This set can be set up in all sorts of ways. Let kids take control of how to set up the trail! Set is made of wood, metal, water-based paint, TEP and ABS. Includes 100 wooden dominoes. 107 pieces total within the set.

3 years & up. Little ones will love using the Scrub-a-Dub Washing Machine with Lights & Sounds to mimic grown-ups doing laundry! The Scrub-a-Dub Washing Machine looks and sounds realistic with it's sound effects like water rushing in, spin cycle and more! This washing machine allows your little one to help with the washing, putting items in to see them twirl around with lights and sounds. Select a cycle and watch as the drum rotates! Requires 3 AA batteries, included. This kid sized washing… More »

Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.

18 months & up. Turn the gears in children's brains with Insect Friend Geo Blocks & Gears. This engaging toy has 3 interconnected gears that rest on the same wooden platform. To build the gears, children must match each gear with its 2 toppers (a shape and an animal). Once they do, children will observe how moving one gear moves all three and learn an important principle of movement.

Ages 2 years & up. These beautifully tactile stones reflect the natural treasures children might discover in the outdoor world. Designed for outdoor learning, investigative play and forest school, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Go on a nature hunt and compare with the real things, make imprints in dough and make rubbings using wax crayons. Set contains… More »

3 years & up. Engage children's senses and strengthen their memory while playing this nature-inspired version of a classic matching game. Pieces representing flowers, spider webs, ladybugs, turtle shells, eggs, pine cones and other naturally occurring materials children already relate to the outdoors, allow for easy recognition and recall during play. Over-sized, wood cookie bases will naturally wear over time, revealing cause and effect behaviors and natural evolution to children. Set includes… More »

3 months & up. The bright colors of the Lots-of-Loops Activity Teether are sure to stimulate baby's senses! Chewing on the soft, flexible loops will help little one's relieve the discomfort of sore and tender gums. The tactile loops of tubing are spun into a shape that is easy for baby to grasp and shake, creating a fun rattle sound. Easy to clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Teether measures 5"L x 5"W x 7.5"H.

2 years & up. Enable play to take flight with this stunning collection of Sensory Play Stones: Birds. The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Sturdy bases make the birds versatile for imaginary play and create solid foundations for children's vocabulary and storytelling skills to grow. To top it all off, the birds are easy to clean and able to withstand water, soil, mud, and clay. Set features 8 different types of birds.

3 years & up. Meet Cuddlebug the Vibrating Sensory Caterpillar, the ultimate plush companion for sensory seekers! This lovable 35" long caterpillar is designed to provide comfort, engagement, and relaxation through five soothing vibration modes, all easily controlled by little hands. Cuddlebug features a built-in marble fidget tail to keep busy hands occupied and numbered feet for interactive learning fun. Made with sensory-rich materials, this cuddly friend offers a perfect blend of tactile… More »

3 years & up. Unlock your child's creativity with the Wooden Dress-Up Magnetic Puzzle! This set comes with 66 pieces of magnetic clothing and accessories that little designers can mix and match to create an unlimited number of stylish outfits for the boy and girl models. The clothing includes outfits for all four seasons, so children can prepare the models for any type of weather. As they try their hand at being fashionistas, children will also develop creative and fine motor skills.

3 years & up. The Mother May I? Multicolored 32 Panel - 6" Thumball® is a fun and fair way to play the classic game "Mother May I"! Throw it up, catch it, and respond to the panel under your thumb. No favoritism, just random choice. Play in a group; toss it up, catch it, call out the command on the panel under your right thumb! Thumball® gets everybody talking and interacting with ease in a positive, social way. Measures 6" in diameter.

3 years & up. Give children everything they need to be a handyman with the Stanley® Jr. Pretend Play Toolbox Set. With this set, children can help their parents make repairs around the house. Includes open toolbox, hammer, hand saw, plier, wrench, washers, screws, screwdriver, blocks, and nails. Store tools in toolbox for easy cleanup.

18 months & up. Introduce children to the joy of artistic discovery with the Magic Coloring Set. Just add water to the pen, and let the children use it to color in the animal. As they color, children will discover the beautiful design that is underneath the outline! Once the water dries, the color disappears and the coloring sheets can be used again and again. Set features 8 animal coloring sheets; 2 mice, 2 cats, 2 owls, 2 bears, and 2 water pens.

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.

2 years & up. Offer the perfect ingredients for creative cookery in the mud kitchen with the Sensory Vegetables Play Stones! Boiled, roasted, fried or steamed, the vegetables can be used to make all sorts of dishes: soups, stews, salads or stir fries. As sliced vegetables, children can see how the tactile stones compare to the real thing. Sensory Stones are able to withstand the toughest of treatment and are as good as new once cleaned up. Set includes eight vegetables: tomato, pak choi, onion,… More »

3 years & up. The TinkerTar Tiger Guitar is the easiest way to introduce children to the enchanting world of music! The 1-string guitar is the ideal beginner instrument to ignite a passion for music and foster creativity. Children will build confidence and develop essential fine motor skills as they work from simple to more challenging songs. The Kaplan TinkerTar Tiger Guitar includes an exclusive easy-to-follow teacher guide written by music teachers to make playing the guitar and teaching… More »

3 years & up. Excite your little baker's cooking super power with this fun and interactive baking set. Simply turn the knob on the tabletop mixer and the beaters rotate. The beaters also lift up making it easy to place or remove the bowl. Includes: turntable blender, bowl, flour packet, and sugar packet. Measures 18.2"L x 12"W x 21"H.

2 years & up. This set of 16" outfits gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to do two things they love: play pretend and take care of little ones. Each of the four outfits consists of a striped romper and a matching hat. Outfits have hook and loop closures in the back. Rompers fit most dolls 14"-16". Machine washable.

Grades K-4. Build fact fluency and math skills with this engaging and fun Math Bingo game.  This game is designed with double sided boards; children can choose to solve addition or subtraction math problems, send in the same game!  Draw a tile and reveal a number.  Does it answer a problem on your board?  Grow your mental math skills while having fun with friends. Be the first player to fill the lotto board to win.  Illustrated by Monika Forsberg, designed with vibrant colors… More »

4 years and up. Take outdoor exploration to the next level with these Rocknoculars™. The magnified perspective of these binoculars empowers children to observe rocks up close instead of merely picking them up and examining them in their hands. The storage compartment in the bottom also enables children to collect multiple rocks to investigate when there are just too many good ones!

3 years & up. Push them together and POP them apart! This 24-piece Squigz™ Starter Set features bright, soft silicone pieces in eight different shapes that flex and stick to each other for endless "suction construction" fun. Explore the tactile characteristics and popping sound effects. Encourage fine motor skill development through creative building play. Squigz™ are made from top-quality silicone that adheres to any solid, non-porous surfaces without leaving marks. Included:… More »

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 »

3 years & up. Race your toy cars around winding roads and city circles on this Jumbo Roadway Activity Rug! Features: Soft, beautifully illustrated rug with roads, city and country buildings, and a construction site, and 4 wooden traffic signs to add to the vehicle play fun. Rug is made from durable material with reinforced border binding and skid-proof backing. Rug Size: 79"L x 60"W.