Infants & Toddler Care

Because their vocabularies haven't yet caught up with their thoughts and emotions, young children often struggle to communicate. Sign language can help them express themselves effectively to adults and peers--without the emotional outbursts caused by frustration! This book features the latest research to equip educators and caregivers with the tools and resources to teach young learners how to effectively communicate. Paperback. 208 pages.

6 months & up. This bright red ball has five smaller balls that fit snugly into the holes around its surface. Each ball has a different texture to provide a unique tactile experience. Play with them together or separate them for multi-child play. Large ball measures 6.5" D. Small balls each measure 2.5" D.

Rock your child gently to sleep or read them a story with the Gentle Glider with Vinyl Cushions. This glider is great for nursery's, infant rooms or calm quiet spaces. This glider comes with removable vinyl cushions for easy cleaning. Weight capacity of 250 lbs. Minor assembly required.  Measures 25"W x 40"H x 26"D. Clean wood with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.

6 months & up. Sized just right for little crawlers, the Soft Floor Mirror is a safe, easy-to-clean way for babies to explore their reflection and develop self-awareness. A square mirror on one side, and a series of circular mirrors on the opposite side will entice infants as they roll, sit, crawl and play with and around the unit. Soft foam construction and a shatter-resistant mirror make this safe enough for any infant environment. Measures 5"L x 10"W x 10"H.

Birth & up. Provide even the youngest learner with a safe toy set that stimulates their senses during play. The Rattle and Roll Sensory Ball set are just the right size for little hands. As they begin to feel, roll, and shake each ball, they will be able to explore different sounds, weights and textures. A subdued, nature-inspired color palette is pleasing to the eye, while the transparent ball creates contrast for newborns and infants.

This complete, interactive curriculum for toddlers contains a wealth of activities and experiences. It includes these critical components: applying child development theory to everyday experiences; using assessment to meet individual developmental needs; using the physical environment as a learning tool; developing a partner relationship with parents; fostering an interactive climate in the classroom; and educating parents. Paperback. 416 pages.

18 months & up. Spark your child's inner architect with these colorful octagonal blocks. These sturdy, double octagon blocks are easy to stack and the jumbo size makes them ideal for the beginning builder. Watch their imagination soar! Children can follow their own plan, or they can share a friend's vision and work together to create something they never dreamed of. The plastic blocks are great for inside or outdoor block play. Includes 6 colors, 6 of each.

12 months & up. Children will love arranging the pieces in this set to create their town. This 20-piece wooden set includes ten community buildings and homes along with vehicles, trees, and stop lights. The pieces are sure to entertain your child for hours, with the bright colors and wooden structures. The hospital measures 4.25"H x 4.75"W x 1.25"D.

2 years & up. Let's go bowling! Lots of fun extras to discover while playing with this colorful 6-pin set. Pins rattle with bouncing balls when knocked over, and lightweight bowling ball lights up and flashes during play. Great for developing sensory skills, motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Comes with portable caddy for storage. Batteries included.

12 months & up. If there are 3 blue counters and 2 green counters, how many total counters do we have? Start your math, color, and coordination skills early with this color-coded counter. The base of the counter features numbers and matching numbered posts, with 16 color-coded stack-able pieces. You can COUNT on this sturdy wooden toy to last for years!

18 months & up. Toddlers will be ready for any repair task! This Soft Tool Set features a handy tool bucket with pockets to store a nail, wood block, hammer, flashlight, drill, pliers, wrench, screwdriver, and a saw. Inspire the imagination to encourage exploration and creativity with every repair through pretend play activities. Made from soft stuffed fabric. Surface washable.

This guide provides research-based, simple, easy-to-use social and emotional strategies for the home and childcare setting. With hundreds of strategies, organized into five chapters, this guide is a wonderful reference for any caregiver who is interested in promoting the social and emotional health of infants and toddlers.

2 years & up. Enhance building possibilities with a lightweight set of oversized blocks. Made from durable, heavy-duty cardboard, the Jumbo Brick Blocks are strong enough for continued use indoors. An authentic gradient of brick red colors, as well as illustrated textures introduce dramatic play possibilities into constructive activities. Simply fold each Jumbo Brick Block to create a variety of different shapes. Rectangle units measure 11"L x 5.5"W x 2.76"H, square half units… More »

2 years & up. A complete assortment for toddlers to learn alphabet, shapes, colors, counting, and more. Children will develop skills with number, alphabet, and shape identification, 1 to 1 correspondence, vocabulary, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, matching, and sorting. Includes 59 items and guide.

2 years and up. Put nature in children's hands with the Moth Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each acrylic piece in this puzzle displays a different stage of the moth's life cycle. Children must correctly connect the pieces together to see the whole life cycle. As they investigate how a moth becomes a moth, children 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.

18 months & up. Whether you are happy, sad, upset, or afraid, these four Emotion Figurines are excellent props to express yourself. This set of four expressive dolls will allow children to role-play, identify feelings and expressions, and build upon their social and emotional skills. These easy to grip figurines are the perfect size for small hands and great to use in interactive discussions about emotions. Encourage children to identify the emotions each figure is expressing. If they are too… More »

2 years & up. Make friends with children from around the world, mixing and matching the chunky puzzle pieces to make many different combinations. Each friend is dressed in clothing that recognizes a different culture -- China, India, Native American, Africa, Mexico, and the USA. Each 3-piece child measures 6"H x 3"W. Set of 6 puzzles.

18 months & up. What do the animals say? What are their names? These are but a few things that can be discovered playing with this farm themed set. The set includes the most popular farm animals - pig, horse, cow, goat, sheep, rooster and goose. Activity guide provides facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Horse measures 9.5"L x 7.25"H. Made out of durable BPA free, non-toxic plastic. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth, do not immerse in water.

2 years & up. The blocks that bend the rules! Designed to support key developmental milestones through interactive tactile and sensory play, the Jelly Blox Stash 'N Stack 2-in-1 Storage Set brings wiggly, hands-on construction fun to young builders. Some of the uniquely designed blocks feature sensory fillings like sand, foam balls, and mini stars, encouraging further exploration. With 30 colorful Jelly Blox pieces, this set offers limitless creative possibilities. The storage container doubles… More »

12 months & up. With two shapes and nine colors, the Toddler Flower Twist Sorter allows endless possibilities for stacking and sorting. These colorful sorting pieces promote fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, color recognition, and shape recognition. Sized perfectly for small hands, these pieces can help children gain confidence in their counting and sorting skills. Children can sort by color, shape, or size with the 7 flowers and 7 gear shapes.

The SleepSack® wearable blanket replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover baby's face and interfere with breathing. In addition to sleeping safer, the SleepSack® wearable blanket helps babies sleep better, too. It's a warm cuddly blanket they can't kick off; ensuring baby sleeps soundly throughout the night. Unzips from the bottom for easy diaper changes. Made of super-soft, micro-fleece, offers superior breathability, making it perfect for year round use. Machine wash with like… More »

12 months & up. Language is only one form of communication, and for babies, communication begins at birth with the first cry. Even before your baby can speak they are learning to understand the language they hear around them. Talking to them, reading simple books, and incorporating facial expressions and body language in communication are all important ways of promoting your child's emerging language skills. With carefully selected materials and bilingual activity card(s) targeted towards each… More »

18 months & up. The arctic animals in this set are detailed in texture, traits, and size. Children will enjoy learning about each of the animals through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Each set comes with six animals and an activity guide. The animals range in size from approximately 2" to 3" in height, 3" to 6" in length and 1" to 3" in diamater. Animals are made of non-phthalates PVC.

18 months & up. Children can nurture and cuddle their dolls in soft comfort as they interact and build social emotional skills. Encourage children to role play, explore, and practice their nurturing skills through swaddling and cuddling dolls and more. Includes a set of 4 - 18" x 18" blankets in four pastel colors. Machine washable.