Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

3 years & up. Unwrap creativity with the Starter Art Studio Bundle! Designed for little artists, this all-in-one set includes everything a child needs to paint, create, and explore their imagination. From colorful paints to easy-hold brushes, to fun themed sponges, and a sturdy tabletop easel, this bundle inspires open-ended art experiences that build fine motor skills and confidence. Perfect for classrooms, playrooms, or as a thoughtful gift that sparks creativity and joy all year long. Includes… More »

3 years & up. Step into a world of color and creativity! These seven bright felt bowls, paired with 100 vibrant counters, turn sorting, counting, and imaginative play into a joyful learning adventure. Perfect for building fine motor skills, color sorting, sparking early math skills, and enhancing sensory exploration. Bowls measure 2.8"W x 4.3"H. Hand wash in cold water only and air dry, as needed.

6 months & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Board Book Collection. These wonderful stories by well known author Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore new concepts. Each book is complete with friendly characters and bright colored illustrations. Set of 8.

18 months & up. Bring any water or sand table to life with this fun play set. Offers children opportunities for sensory exploration, imaginative play, skill development, and learning in outdoor environments, a valuable addition to any play space. Floating boats introduce concepts like buoyancy, displacement, and water resistance in a tangible way, and help develop an understanding of basic physics principles. Water and sand play is both fun and educational and has a range of benefits for your… 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.

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.

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Children will learn balance and coordination as they rock back and forth. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA. Horse measures 17.5" x 33" x 10".

12 months & up. A rocking horse with contemporary style! This fun bright rocking horse will liven up any bedroom or playroom. Horse is smoothly rounded with a high back seat. Features easy-grip handles, low saddle for stability, and comes fully assembled. Weight limit 50 lbs. Made in the USA.

12 months & up. Get ready to roll with cars, trucks, planes, boats, helicopters, and construction vehicles in bold primary colors! Wheels roll, propellers spin!  Includes plastic pail with 30 various vehicles, approximately 2.75" long. Vehicle play helps build a child's fine motor skills and developing hand-eye coordination and dexterity. The boats float for fun water play and the cars roll across the floor without making any noise or leaving any marks. Vehicles are 100% dishwasher safe for easier cleaning.

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with Polydron KinderMag. Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with these neutral, pastel-colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together with a simple snap to construct and create a variety of 2D patterns and 3D models. 48 chunky pieces that are easy for young hands to use. Set includes 24 squares and 24 triangles made of ABS plastic with ferrite magnets inside. Made of 70% recycled plastic.

18 months & up. Pretend shopping is learning through role-play. This durable shopping cart will hold a basket full of play food and other important items that make up the shopping list. Special wheels won't scuff the floors and can be used inside and out. Shopping cart measures 9.4"W x 22.4"H x 15.9"D. Play food and accessories sold separately.

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 »

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 »

Birth and up. Teach young children basic character traits with the You Are Awesome book series. Using intriguing photographs and simple but engaging language, this series shows children simple ways to practice virtue in everyday life. The series also explains how treating others well will improve one's own physical and emotional well-being. Simply put, these books will empower children to become better classmates, better playmates, and better friends.

12 months & up. With a fun variety of sports to choose from and a fun slide too, your little champion will have a blast with the Sports-tastic Activity Center! Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer in a simple and fun way. Children will climb up the stairs and slide down the slide again and again. Size: 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H. Made in the USA. Holds up to 45 lbs. Included: Activity Center with stairs and slide, built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball.

2 years & up. Children can prepare a European-style appetizer that's guaranteed to impress their guests with this Cheese & Charcuterie Board Play Set! Set features 2 pickled cucumbers, 2 strawberries, 2 crackers, 1 block of brie cheese, 2 slices of gouda cheese, 1 sliceable roll of salami, 1 knife, 1 sauce cup, 1 spoon, and 1 cutting board. Made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, organic pigments, and water-based dyes. Cutting board measures 4.9"L x 8.5"W x .4"H.

3 years & up. These anatomically-correct dolls raise awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically hearing impairments, Down Syndrome, and eye impairments. The legs, arms, and head move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Foster movement and body intelligence through the mastering of the clothing pieces. Through play with others, children develop language and social skills.… More »

3 years & up. Stand, sit, rock, wiggle, spin and Pop as you wobble, tilt and twirl! This fun activity toy pops like bubble wrap with each move. No special skills needed! In playful exploration, the Teeter Popper improves core strength, stability, leg strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. Curiosity wakes up, senses come alive, imagination engages, and creativity gets moving! Keep your child active with hours of silly, giggling fun. Measures approximately 30" x 18"… More »

3 years & up. Help your child relieve anxiety, hyperactivity, and stress by encouraging them to bounce and balance on the Bouncy Board. Jumping and balancing in different positions on a Bouncy Board releases excess energy, boosting focus. Therapeutic sensory relief from purposeful movement is beneficial to all children who need to decompress and relax, including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory needs. Versatile, lightweight, and easy to carry, the Bouncy Board is perfect for home or in the… More »

4 years & up. Spark creativity and hands-on discovery with the Dough & Discovery Play Set! Young learners can roll, press, and mold color creations using the Crayloa® Modeling Clay and the Jumbo Dough Cutter and Rolling Pin Set - all while keeping surfaces clean with the Messy Mats. The fun continues with the Farmyard Footprints™ Stones, perfect for imprinting and exploring animal tracks. Designed for open-ended exploration, this bundle encourages creativity, sensory development, and imaginative play.

12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic Shapes - 25 Pieces! This new exciting magnetic building block set features 4 different shapes and includes 4 magnetic wheels so children can create their very own vehicle. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building easy. The smooth edge design allows children to play without hurting themselves on sharp edges. Cubes are sized large, perfectly for small… More »

3 years & up. Invite children to experiment with sound using the Musical Wooden Marble Tree! Encourage children to hypothesize as they drop a marble at the top of the tree and listen to the beautiful, acoustic tones each branch produces. This musical toy enhances hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as children grip each marble and visually track the path down the tree. Includes four glass marbles. Marble Tree measures 6.3"L x 6.3"W x 14.6"H.

10 months & up. Introduce little ones to self-discovery and shape recognition with these beautifully crafted wooden mirrors, perfectly sized for small hands. Each mirror features a unique shape - square, circle, triangle, and hexagon - encouraging exploration and early learning. Helps babies and toddlers explore their reflections, supporting self-awareness and sensory development. The four distinct shapes introduce early geometry concepts through hands-on play. Made from sustainably sourced… More »