Outdoor Learning

2 years & up. These clever pebbles are an ideal tool for building interest in letters and sounds in a wide variety of contexts. Appeal to children's natural instinct to explore, investigate, sort and collect. Looking and feeling like real rocks, these pebbles are great for learning in the sand, in the water and outdoors. Ideal for early word building. Each set includes a storage container and teacher's guide. Set of 26 pebbles. Pebbles are approximately 1.5" in size.

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. Assemble structures using squares and triangles and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Contains 58 durable, lightweight plastic pieces suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Includes: 24 squares, 4 triangles, 10 square gear panels, and 20 gears. Made of 86% recycled plastic.

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with Out and About Music & Movement Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Exploring music and rhythm helps to develop balance, spatial awareness, and whole body/brain integration. In addition, exercising with cross laterals is powerfully connected to cognitive growth and reading readiness.… More »

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.

2 - 6 years. A complete off the ground playhouse with climbing, sliding, and hide and seek fun. Playhouse features a skylight, steering wheel, windows, 2 slides, climbing ladder, bridge, hide-out area and crawl-thru tunnel. Children enhance physical and motor skill development, critical thinking, creativity and role play through play. Assembly required. 137"W x 70"H x 91.5"D, and weights 197 lbs. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds. Maximum weight 240 pounds,… More »

2 years & up. Reveal a simple shape with interesting interior pattern by scribbling over each design. The tactile tracing paths around each perimeter allow visually impaired students to feel each shape. 16 plates are perfect for exploring shapes and patterns through touch. 4" x 5.25". Teacher guide included.

18 months & up. Encourage your future athlete with this exciting Little Tikes TotSports™ T-Ball Set for Gross Motor Skills. This T-Ball set is adjustable so that the height is at the perfect level for your little one. This activity helps improve batting skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Encourage your children to take turns hitting the ball. Measures 12"L x 11"W x 22"H.

2 years & up. Combine fun, fishing, and foundational mathematics with this Giant Fishing Set. This fishing math manipulative promotes fine motor skills, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. All you have to do is put the numbers in something like a small pool, and then you're good to go! Have children fish out a number and count to it, fish out the solution to a problem, or fish out a blue, even number - the mathematical possibilities are endless! Includes 20 fish, approximately… More »

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Literacy Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Young learners will become comfortable with the alphabet while they develop the understanding that all spoken sounds can be represented by letters. Some of the targeted learning goals include oral language, phonemic awareness,… More »

3 years & up. Realistic sandstone and paver-styled picnic table includes a removable 5' wide umbrella. Wide contoured benches will seat six kids comfortably. Rugged molded plastic is easy to clean and resists fading. Great for picnics, games, and projects. Measures 43"W x 20.5"H x 41"D. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds. Limit six kids, maximum weight 300 lbs. Minimal adult assembly.

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Math Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Children will explore and build number sense and other fundamental skills crucial to math success, as well as number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, understanding sets, and number order. The stackable box provided… More »

3 - 6 years. Catch the wave as you crawl, climb, and balance on this unit. Includes 2 "U" slot-in blocks, 1 mini bridge, 1 wave, 1 set of steps, and 1 balancing beam. Can be configured into multiple shapes. Approximately 24" high. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds.

3 - 6 years. Kaplan Alfresco Gyms bring physical activity into the everyday curriculum in your classroom! Each kit is a complete play area designed to be developmentally appropriate for all ages and levels of gross motor development. Made of high density, lightweight plastic, these units will last for years without fading or warping. Simple slot-and-groove connection system for simple assembly. Includes eight items: two "U" slot-in blocks, one "Y" slot-in block, one beam, one… More »

2 years & up. A versatile and fun set for building whatever a child can imagine! Use the flex connectors as hinges to further the design possibilities and bring your imagination creations to life. Set includes 76 durable plastic pieces: 18 beams, 18 large connectors, 24 small connectors, and 16 flexi connectors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Made of 100% recycled plastic.

Every age and ability level can play Thumball™. First you toss it and then catch it. Now react to the stimuli under your right thumb. Each panel has words and graphics related to moving and exercise. The response is based on the type of Thumball™ and the player's skill level. If your thumb lands on the title space or Shnoogie space select any space to respond to, it's your choice. Thumball™ gets everybody talking and interacting with ease in a positive social way. Measures 4" in diameter.

4 years & up. These track and field activities are sure to get children excited while enriching gross motor development. Builds coordination, balance, muscle strength, and control. Kit includes 6-8"H Return-To-Right hurdles, foam discus set, baton set, and foam shot put set.

9 - 36 months. This innovative foot-to-floor ride-on performs double duty as a push walker. The multidirectional caster wheels allow a child to easily control the Pewi Elite™ in any direction. Use outside or in the classroom -- the non-marking rubber wheels will not damage floors. Ideal for early stage balance and motor skill development. Measures 21.6"L x 17.5"W x 17.3"H. Weight capacity: 44 lbs.

3 - 6 years. The Crazy Wave gives kids a new challenge of ups and downs and has easily adjustable tactile sensory bridges. Seven piece set: 2 tunnels, 1 tunnel beam, 1 stair/slope, 1 straight beam, 1 textured bridge, 1 studded bridge. Includes instruction booklet. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds.

2 years & up. 16 over-sized interlocking shapes in four bright colors are easy for toddlers to grasp and link. Great for sorting, patterning, sequencing, and lessons in colors and shapes. These lightweight chunky shapes are easy to clean and can be used indoors and outdoors. Contains 4 each of square, rectangle, triangle and circle shapes in 4 colors. Largest piece measures 9.5"L x 7"W. Made of 100% recycled plastic.

3 years & up. The Let's Garden Wagon Playset with Gardening Tools has everything children need for gardening fun! Colorful and durable, the gardening wagon comes equipped with the following tools designed specifically for children: 8 gardening tools, 4 planting pots and a watering can. The wagon handle extends 13". No assembly required, playset ships ready to play! Wagon dimensions are 16" x 11.8" x 8.7".

2 - 6 years. Climbing wall and ladder with integrated hand holds assist when climbing. Large, two-tiered platform and two slides provide loads of sliding fun. Rotating steering wheel for pretend fun. Measures: 53"W x 61"H x 84"D. High orange platform approximately 27"H and low blue platform approximately 20"H. Assembly required. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds.

3 years & up. Combine the creativity inherent in block play and gross-motor energy with Outdoor Hollow Blocks. Made of FSC certified eucalyptus wood, the framed blocks and flat boards in varying sizes allow for substantial, interactive group builds during outdoor play. Blocks feature smooth-sanded edges and surfaces and durable construction meant to withstand rugged, outdoor play. Follow care instructions included for proper maintenance. Store in a dry, shaded area.

All ages. Create an active learning experience with these alphabet beanbags! This durable set includes 26 generously sized vinyl beanbags with both uppercase and lowercase letters in 6 different colors. These alphabet beanbags are ideal for developing fine motor skills and learning through throwing and catching. Make learning the alphabet fun by creating an exciting game for children using beanbags.

2 years & up. Encourage outdoor movement, coordination, and confidence with the Acadia Outdoor Balance Beam Set. Designed to promote gross motor development through open-ended, active play, this versatile set includes two wooden beams that offer both standard and challenging configurations to help children develop skills and confidence. Crafted from weather-resistant acacia wood, the beams are built to withstand the elements and provide a sturdy, safe path for walking, stepping, and balancing.… More »