Science, Discovery & STEM

Birth & up. This set of six reflective mirror balls all look identical, but have individual characteristics. Some wobble when rolled, or turn and won't roll in a straight line, some feel funny when twisted, spun or shaken and others make different shaker or rattle sounds. The shiny mirror surface provides a distorted panoramic lens reflection which is fascinating for children to observe. They are robustly constructed from hard wearing stainless steel, are lightweight, smooth and tactile to handle… More »

2 years & up. Smooth-sanded, over-sized beechwood Jumbo Sensory River Stones feature inset, nature-inspired textures. Children can engage in sensory play while practicing stacking and balancing and strengthening their tactile differentiation. A beautiful, subdued color palette furthers the possibilities for organic connections during natural play. Smallest stone measures 5.125"W x 2.5"D x 1.125"H, largest stone measures 7.625"W x 3.75"D x 1.75"H.

Ages 2 years & up. Be transported to the ocean with these beautifully tactile stones that reflect the natural treasures children might discover at the seashore! Designed for outdoor learning and investigative play, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, dirt, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Perfect for outdoor discoveries, compare with the real things, make imprints in dough or sand, and make rubbings… More »

Birth & up. A set of four reflective mirror surface balls provides a distorted fish-eye lens reflection in which children will want to observe. They will be fascinated to see items placed close to the mirrors including their own faces enlarged and close-up. Made from hard wearing stainless steel, these beautiful, smooth tactile balls are robustly constructed without being too heavy and therefore can be handled by young children with ease. They can be used indoors or outdoors and provides a focal… More »

2 years and up. Give children a smooth, solid play experience with this collection of Natural Sorting Stones. These stones are perfect open-ended play companions. Children can examine their colors, shapes, and textures; use them to create a stony structure; or do anything else their imagination dictates. The smooth surfaces of these stones will make children think they are getting one right out of a stream. Stones come in 3 different sizes. Largest stone is 3.25".

12 months & up. Little ones can explore new patterns and textures with this brightly colored Wooden Rainbow Sensory Board! Set comes with a wooden color-match tray and 10 circular pieces offering different sights and textures such as; rippled silicone, felt, a mirror, and more! Alongside sensory play, the pieces can be slotted into the spaces on the colored tray, encouraging children's dexterity and color recognition. Made from FSC-certified wood. Board measures 4.5"L x 10"W.

2 years & up. Children can experience many fascinating optical discoveries about color, light, reflections, and more with these 5 easy to hold framed panels. Each durable plastic frame measures 7.75" x .625" and contains either an unbreakable mirror, see-thru acrylic colored panel in red, yellow and blue, or a multi-faceted panel for visual explorers. Includes activity guide.

12 months & up. Learn the science behind magnetism while building wild, colorful Safari Animals. Magnets have a magnetic North and South Pole. Opposite poles attract each other and identical poles repel. Match the warm colored pieces with the cold colored pieces to form each animal and mix and match pieces to create new breeds. Included: 18 Magnetized, chunky pieces that make up 6 different kinds of Safari Animals in a variety of colors: Giraffe, crocodile, lion, hippo, rhino, and elephant.

2 years & up. This lovely set of 12 leaves in natural tones will encourage children's imagination and curiosity about the world around them. Created from a unique stone mix ideal for outdoor learning and explorative play, these durable leaves can be used in water, soil, mud, and clay. Perfect for sensory play, details can be felt and seen. Your little learner will explore further making rubbings using crayons. Set of 12 stones consisting of six pairs of leaves with seasonal tones. Set includes… More »

18 months & up. Toddler STEM toy Grippies® Links features easy-to-stack and connect magnetic construction blocks and two sizes of magnetic characters to encourage both building and dramatic play. Encourage pattern recognition and simple to complex construction concepts alongside dramatic play with the secured magnetic building pieces. With soft, over-molded plastic textures and tactile grips in four bright colors, Grippies® Links are perfect for small hands to grasp. The blocks pivot… More »

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 »

18 months & up. Encourage spatial and social emotional play with toddler STEM toy Grippies® Stackers. Assemble communities with interlocking magnetic 2D and 3D builds or nest the expressive cylinders in between textured X-shaped blocks. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and matching skills with four bright colors and textures.… More »

12 months & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a one-of-a-kind toddler table that combines light play, mirrors, and social-emotional activities. Encourage toddler's innate curiosities and development during hands-on, collaborative activities. Shatter-resistant acrylic mirrors on three surrounding sides make any open-ended play safe for young learners. Easily rotate learning materials for changing activities and lessons using the divided shelves below the tabletop. 

18 months & up. Introduce light and color exploration, along with early STEM skills, through the organic and layered builds of Grippies® Windows. Over-molded metal ball connectors join colorful, secured magnetic panels to create 2D and 3D builds. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic are soft and easy for little hands to hold. Watch your young builder discover magnetic principles, properties of light, and color recognition through multiple building and patterning activities. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.

18 months & up. Introduce young builders to magnetic construction, sensory exploration and social emotional expression with the comprehensive toddler STEM set, Grippies® Shake, Build and Curve. Connect large and small sized magnetic rods to each other or combine them with the overmolded metal ball connectors. The variety of rod styles create a unique structural, rounded and acoustic building experience. Encourage magnetic, auditory and tactile exploration through patterning and 3D construction.… More »

2 years & up. Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of 8 beautiful, tactile fish. With their realistic markings and textures, these fish encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play as children tell stories about the watery habitats they create. Made from a durable stone resign, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand, and are easy to clean after a day of nautical adventures. The markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints… More »

2 years & up. See the world thorough a different light. Does it change the way you see things? Place up to 3 interchangeable, primary-color lenses into the frame to create secondary colors and hours of sensory fun! Includes 1 one sturdy lens frame (with 3 slots) and 3 colored lenses (red, yellow, blue).

12 months & up. The Natural Architect Panel Set is designed to complement and expand play value of the Rainbow Architect Blocks. Used in between rainbow block shapes, these add another layer of exploration and creativity to open-ended building.Each shape group includes 6 pieces and the large set includes 24 pieces.

6 months & up. Set of 8 connecting rainbow tubes that help develop STEM, stacking and visual tracking skills. Encourages curiosity and cause and effect exploration as water runs through tubes, spinning different parts in the center of each one. Individual tubes are approximately 3". Includes 8 pieces.

Birth & up. Children will be fascinated by the distorted reflection from this set of mirrored silver discs. Set of seven discs come in graduated sizes and have slightly flattened centers. Constructed of stainless steel, they are lightweight, smooth, and durable. Discs can be used for stacking, sorting, and sensory play. Sizes range from 2" to 5.5" diameter.

12 months & up. This Go Go Working Cars - 18 Piece - Magnetic Blocks Set is designed specifically for the small hands of infants and toddlers. Your little ones will enjoy creating many different vehicles that GO, by mixing and matching the various magnetic blocks. Encourage the development of motor and creative skills at an early age while having fun building and exploring their creativity. Magnetic blocks come in the bright, classic colors that children recognize and love. Includes 18 magnetic pieces.

6 months & up. Introduce children to the wonders of metamorphosis with the Caterpillar to Butterfly plush. Inspired by Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", this soft plush starts as a cuddly caterpillar but simply unzip and flip and it transforms into a vibrant butterfly! This engaging toy makes the perfect companion for storytime allowing children to follow and reenact the caterpillar's journey. Machine washable.

18 months & up. Introduce young builders to organic construction and social emotional expression with the curved shapes of toddler STEM toy Grippies® Curves. Inspired by shapes found in nature, the colorful curved rods with secure magnetic ends encourage magnetic and tactile exploration through patterning and 3D construction. With cute faces on the over-molded metal ball connectors, toddlers can create expressive characters or expand their builds. The tactile, soft touch pieces make Grippies®… More »

18 months & up. This plastic egg carton features a dozen colorful eggs that pull apart to reveal brightly colored numbers to match with their corresponding pegs and holes These easy-to-grasp eggs are ideal for children to learn counting, sorting, number recognition, and color matching. This set promotes dexterity and fine motor skills all while children explore and play with the eggs. When children are finished playing, they can simply stack the eggs back into the durable carton for convenient… More »