Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

4 years & up. Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy. These two message makers enable adults and children to record short messages to be used in a variety of settings, both at home and at school. The buttons can be used to record instructions, which can be used to give guidance during independent or group activities in learning centers or stations where students rotate through different tasks. The Message Makers can also be used for non-verbal or special needs students… More »

6 months and up. Bring infants into new sensory worlds with the Bio Magic Shaker and Roly Poly Teddy Bear. These two toys present infants with all kinds of exploratory possibilities. In addition to hearing sound when they shake them, infants will see beads change colors when they flip the magic shaker, hear a squeak when they press the teddy bear's belly, and much more. Wonder awaits! Available individually or as a set of 2.

3 years & up. The salt and pepper really shake, the hot sauce really pours, and the ketchup and mustard squirt string! These wonderfully durable pieces are built to last and are a must have for every make-believe kitchen adventure! Promotes pretend play, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking. Packaged in a handy metal caddy to keep everything organized. Measures 6.5"L  x 5"W x 8"H packaged. Includes: Salt, Pepper, Hot sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, and Metal caddy.

Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.

3 years & up. This set of Translucent Sensory Gem Cubes features acrylic cubes perfect for color mixing, stacking, and balancing. Place cubes on a light panel or hold them in front of a window to create colorful shadows and watch colors dance. These colorful manipulatives are appealing for children to handle, which makes them an excellent resource for open-ended, sensory play. The high-quality, solid acrylic cubes are easy to wash and are designed to last for years of classroom or center use.… More »

3 years & up. If the balls in your ball run need an upgrade, the Ball Run Wooden Replacement Ball Pack has you covered. This pack will enhance the play experiences and creative possibilities that children have with magnetic tile collections, especially the Colorful Magnetic Tiles Ball Run (300872). Available as a set of 16 or 32.

Birth & up. Your little one can begin each day with a long, slow hug with the Taggies™ Molasses Sloth Blanket & Rattle! This super soft and cozy blanket features an attached sweet-faced sloth, 19 Taggies™ interactive looped ribbons, aqua satin liner, and embroidered detailing. The adorable rattle features an incredibly soft sloth with a captivating face and lots of Taggies™ interactive loop ribbons. The rattle on the inside and silicone teether on the outside make this… More »

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!

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 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.

Multi-colored beads cascade through the clear tube creating fascinating visual tracking opportunities while enhancing listening skills. Measures 16"H. Colors may vary.

3 months and up. Cultivate curiosity and captivate imagination with the Bio Roller Rattle. This rattle presents lots of opportunities for fun sensory exploration. Infants can listen to the sound it makes when they shake it, roll it along the floor, or stick their fingers through the holes to feel the ball. The possibilities are endless!

3 years & up. Explore the beauty of bright colors, ever-changing patterns, and symmetry with this set of Metal Kaleidoscopes! By simply rotating the barrel, children can see an infinite number of color patterns. As they are captivated by these patterns, children will also develop sensory learning, exploration, and color recognition skills. Styles will vary because there are three different styles, and each customer will receive two of those styles.