Science, Discovery & STEM

12 months & ups. These interactive flash cards invite children to discover different textures through hands-on learning. Is the surface, prickly, rough, woolly, or smooth? Children can touch each tactile card and then match it to the corresponding image, building important connections between what they see and what they feel. Perfect for independent play or guided group activities, these flash cards turn sensory exploration into a fun and meaningful learning experience.

2 years & up. Spark curiosity and give children an up-close view at the cross-sections of beautiful, natural fruits, plants and creatures. Authentic specimens encased in durable, shatter-resistant acrylic give children a unique view into nature and encourages deeper exploration. Set comes complete with 9 cross sections and double-sided informational cards to foster meaningful learning experiences. Largest stone measures 5.5"L x 2.5"W x .5"H.

2 years & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Handheld Magnifying Glass. Molded from Poly+, a weather-resistant plastic wood composite, this is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid lenses are scratch and shatter resistant. Includes wrist strap for easy carrying for children. Measures 6.7"L x 3.6"W x .7"H.

2 years & up. Ignite scientific curiosity with the Magnetic Matching Aquatic Life Fossil Stones - Set of 8 from Kaplan Early Learning Company - a hands-on STEM learning activity that combines tactile play and discovery. Designed for young explorers ages 2+, this educational set features 8 pairs of magnetic stones that open to reveal lifelike fossil imprints of aquatic species. Kids build early science skills like shape recognition, matching, fine motor coordination, and scientific vocabulary while engaging with realistic textures and a naturalistic color palette. Perfect for classrooms, science centers, and home learning environments.

2 years & up. Spark curiosity and hands-on discovery with this versatile 3-in-1 exploration tool! Designed for young learners, this compact device combines a magnifying glass, compass, and level giving children multiple ways to investigate and interact with the world around them. Whether examining objects up close, exploring basic navigation, or experimenting with balance, this multipurpose loupe supports early STEM learning through active play. Sized for small hands, it's easy to carry with a convenient carrying strapand perfect for both indoor investigations and outdoor adventurs. Loupe measures 3.9"L x 2.8"W x 1.8"H.

18 months & up. Introduce children to the fascinating world of magnetism with this set of Colorful Magnetic Wands! Designed for hands-on STEM exploration, these easy-to-hold magnetic wands help children investigate magnetic attraction and repulsion while building observation, prediction, and problem-solving skills. Ideal for science centers, discovery tables, sensory bins, and classroom experiments, the brightly colored wands encourage active participation in inquiry-based learning. Children can sort, collect, compare, and test magnetic materials while developing foundational science concepts and critical-thinking abilities. Each magnet can pick up small items such as paperclips, bingo chips, screws, and iron shavings. Perfect for preschool, elementary classrooms, and STEM learning spaces, this versatile set makes scientific exploration engaging and accessible. Magnetic wands measure 8"L x 1"W.

18 months & up. Bring the world into focus through hands-on discovery! The All-Weather Magnifying Glass Set encourages children to explore, investigate, and observe their surroundings with curiosity and confidence. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, these magnifiers feature 5x magnification to help children closely examine plants, insects, textures, and everyday objects-supporting early science and STEM learning. Molded from new Poly+,a composite material made from 30% less plastic, this waterproof set is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid glass lenses are scratch resistant and protected by over-molded soft-touch plastic. Set includes 4 magnifying glasses. Each magnifying glass measures 7.5" x 3.6" x .9".

18 months & up. Encourage toddlers to develop and strengthen their pincer grasp and fine motor skills with these All-Weather Jumbo Tweezers. Molded from new Poly+ material, these are the perfect companion for indoor and outdoor activities. Easy-to-hold tweezers feature textured, extra large grips for small hands. Set includes 6 tweezers. Each tweezer measures 5.7"L x 2.3"W x 1.1"H.

18 months & up. Add an exciting element to children's exploration while inspiring them to view the world in a whole new way with the All-Weather-Kaleidoscope Loupes. Shatter-resistant plastic lenses and soft-touch overmolding make these the perfect companion for little hands during outdoor and indoor discovery. Set includes 2 of each type of lens. Each loop measures 2.4" x 2.4" x 2.4".

12 months and up. Introduce toddlers to auditory, visual and scientific effects of gravity and friction using Jumbo Tracking Tubes. The thick acrylic tubes are reinforced by soft-touch, over-molded Poly+ end-caps and filled with contents ranging from static-sensitive foam, to shiny and colorful pom poms, to various geometric wood and metal trinkets. Bring sensory experiences to life with this toddler-safe set. Each tube measures 18.5"H x 2.4"D.

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Two-Handed Magnifier. Molded from the new Poly+ material, this easy-to-hold waterproof magnifier is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid glass lenses are scratch resistant and protected by overmolded soft touch plastic. Set includes 2 magnifiers. Each magnifier measures 8.3" x 5.1" x .8".

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Tabletop Magnifier. Molded from new Poly+ material, this safe and durable waterproof magnifier is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid glass lenses are scratch resistant and protected by overmolded soft touch plastic. Set includes 2 magnifiers. Each magnifier measures 7.3" x 7.3" x 6.1".

2 years & up. Durable set of plant specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; rose, rice, fibrous root, taproot, clover, wheat, maple leaf, daisy and fern frond. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).

18 months & up. Carry and Discover Magnification Containers are the ultimate adventure companion for children. Children can collect and closely observe natural materials, special treasures, and interesting specimens. A completely clear container and a magnifying top enhance possibilities for scientific discovery and nature-based exploration. Use this set of stacking, easy-to-clean containers during experimentation with wet and dry materials.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Light and Color: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore various shapes of different colors that enhance light play.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore loose parts that will inspire sorting, seriation, and innate patterns of play.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Nature's Geometry: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships in nature and investigate natural items. Children will explore natural loose parts like a faux turtle shell, wood varieties, gourds, and more. The kit includes a felt tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.

2 years & up. Support collaborative conversation and exploratory play with this durable set of  9 bug specimens in a shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; wasp, bee, butterfly, ladybeetle, scorpion, cricket, pill bug, june beetle, and spider. Double-sided reference cards included with the set offer vivid images and fun facts to deepen observation, vocabulary, and scientific curiosity. Ideal for <strong>classroom science centers</strong>, discovery tables, or early childhood STEM activities, these specimen stones encourage children to observe, compare, and discuss the natural world. Each stone measures 2.25"L x 1.5"W x 1"H.  Also pair perfectly with the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand (sold separately) for easy display and group learning.

For the littlest learners, everything is an activity--feeling a rock, trying to lick a bubble, smelling a flower, or poking sand. In this book, teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers will learn how these simple explorations support cognitive and vocabulary development. The book explains heuristic learning--discovery by trial and error--and how to encourage this type of learning to boost development. Through his explorations, the child is answering some fundamental questions: What is this and what can I do with it? Later, he will add to his knowledge: What else can this do and what can this become? This is cognitive development in action! Age focus: 0-3. Paperback. 80 pages.

2 years and up. Show children the life cycle of a butterfly with this Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each piece features an authentic specimen that depicts a life stage. Children must correctly connect the pieces to one another to see the butterfly's life cycle from start to finish. As children assemble the puzzle, they will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W x .6"H x 1.4"D.

12 months & up. Sized perfectly for smaller hands, these brightly colored Shadow Catcher Lights are the perfect beginners' flashlight. Toddlers will experience light through colorful shadows in red, blue, green, and tri-color. These exciting lights promote sensory play, fine motor skills, exploration, and color recognition. Encourage children to make shadow puppets or shapes with their hands to cast on the wall. These lights are also great to use for a nightlight. Batteries included. Set of 3 lights. Colors may vary.

2 years and up. Create beautiful, nature-inspired designs with this set of 6 Mushroom Organic Pattern Rollers. Each roller in this set has its own unique patterns that children can stamp or roll onto malleable substances like sand, clay, and play dough. These rollers will enable children to make their own unique imprint on their surroundings while also developing fine motor skills and creative thinking skills.

2 years and up. Enhance scientific exploration with the Traveling Treasures Discovery Lab. This lab is a great portable storage unit for natural materials, bugs, sensory objects, and anything else young children find fascinating and want to examine more closely. The magnifying lids, tweezers, and additional handheld magnifier help children investigate the items in the natural environment or in the classroom.

Encourage children to explore the world around them with this Animals and Nature from Around the World Poster Set. Children will love viewing the high quality, beautiful scenes from natural settings across biomes. Encourage your children to write and describe what they see in their favorite poster. Set of 12 posters. Measures 11"L x 17"W.