Outdoor Learning

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.

Easily evaluate the quality of outdoor environments with this helpful and convenient Additional Scoring Protocols Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale. This tool is great for use in assessing the quality of early childhood outdoor environments. This POEMS scale can also be used as a design and planning guide for teachers and administrators. Set of 10.

Packed with more than 70 ways to invigorate play with sand and water tables while encouraging problem solving skills, fine and gross motor creativity, and imagination. Children will learn creative ways to explore and discover on their own!

Designed as a self-study, this scale is intended to raise the quality of outdoor children's environments and promote their use in teaching, research, and practice. Includes a user guide, the scale and scoring protocol, reliability and validity information, and a technical assistance manual for program improvement and planning. Addresses environments for children age 3-5 years. (Additional Scoring Protocols sold separately.)

3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks, blocks, and rocks! This set of lightweight foam builders stack easily for endless creative building projects. The foam construction is waterproof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Included: 20-piece Cinder Block Set, 25-piece Rock Wall Builder Set, 25-piece Brick Builder Set, and 25-piece Ice Brick Builder Set. Purchase individually or as a set of 4. Activity cards included.

18 months & up. Encourage sensory exploration, science experimentation, and dramatic play inside and outside the classroom with a mobile, durable Sand and Water Table. This sturdy, single-station table made with a lightweight aluminum frame, engineering-grade plastics, and stainless steel hardware provides plenty of room for group play and collaboration at just the right height and with a small footprint. The round, organic design makes sand and water activities easier to access. A secure, stepped drain at the bottom of the table allows liquid to fully drain, making it easy to switch between sensory elements. The convenient handles, secure lid, and rotating caster wheels, the Sand and Water Table can be easily moved between indoor and outdoor environments. Adjustable legs (height from 19"-25") make it perfect for toddlers. Store indoors when not in use. Outdoor cover sold separately. Minor assembly required. Measures 35"L x 25"W x 19-25"H.

3 years & up. Promote the development of your child's gross motor functions with this exciting Kaplan 12" Get Movin' Trike for Fun Outdoor Activities. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors, red/silver and yellow. A simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! 5 year warranty. Measures Seat: 15.75"H. Bars: 25.25"H.

4 years & up. Promote the development of your child's gross motor functions with this exciting Kaplan 14" Get Movin' Trike for Fun Outdoor Activities. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors, red/silver and yellow. A simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! 5 year warranty. Measures Seat: 16.75"H. Bars: 27.25"H.

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.

2 years and up. Encourage early language development, numeracy, and active play with this set of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags. Perfect for classroom games and activities, these beanbags help children build gross motor skills, spatial awareness, color recognition, and number literacy. Each beanbag features bilingual labeling to support early learners with colors or numerals, dots, and words presented in both English and Spanish. Whether tossing, sorting, or counting, children will enjoy physical and cognitive engagement with every game. Beanbags measure 4" x 4". Available individually or as a set.

3 years & up. "Why did that happen?" "How does that work?" "What will happen if . . . ?" Young children ask questions about the world around them all day long. They are filled with curiosity and the desire to learn. Bubbles, Rainbows and Worms teaches children about the world, using hands-on experiments about plants, the environment, air and water, and the senses. 111 pages.

18 months & up. Take children on a global adventure with these world landmarks. This set features detailed replicas of some of the world's most iconic structures, including the Great Wall of China, the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, Mount Rushmore, the Sphinx, the Moai on Easter Island, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and the Temple of Inscriptions. These durable figures bring geography, history, and culture to life through hands-on exploration and imaginative play. Perfect for block play, STEM centers, and social studies lessons, these landmark models encourage children to build, recreate, and explore famous places from around the world. As children interact with the figures, they strengthen language development and expand vocabulary related to geography, architecture, and world cultures. The open-ended nature of the set also promotes storytelling, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning as children discuss where these landmarks are located and why they are important.

4 years & up. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors (red/silver or yellow) and backed by a 5-year warranty. Simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! Bars 23".

10 months & up. This tray serves as an excellent backdrop for small loose parts play, natural resources, or environmental art, encouraging creativity and exploration. A must-have for young children, it is designed with raised sides to help contain mess, making it ideal for heuristic play setups, messy play activities, and literacy or math invitations. Easy to clean and wipe down, it offers convenience for both indoor and outdoor use. Approx. 37.4" diameter. Stand color may vary.

The movement to connect young children with nature continues to grow, as more parents and educators become passionate about bringing learning outdoors and letting children explore outside the bounds of traditional lessons. In the full-color Learning Is in Bloom, teachers and caregivers will find 40 hands-on activities effective in engaging young children in investigating nature, both indoors and outdoors, on the school grounds, and on excursions around the neighborhood. Through fostering a love of nature, the activities promote all areas of early childhood education and development. Readers will learn how to support child-directed explorations within all kinds of learning in a nature-rich setting, including: Science investigations, Mathematical thinking, Art explorations, and Literacy development.

12 months - 2 years. Sized just right for toddlers on the move! Heavy duty construction with 5 year warranty. Simple 1 bolt assembly.

These smaller versions of adult working gloves are made to help protect little carpenters' hands. Fits most 3 - 5 year olds. Available individually or as a set of 2.

With more than 125 activities, Science Adventures opens up a world of exploration through nature activities in urban, suburban, or rural settings. From Big Step Measuring and Rocks That Write to The Ant Restaurant and How Far Can You Squeeze a Squirt?, the engaging activities in Science Adventures make exploring the environment fun and easy! The authors have adapted the kindergarten science standards set by the National Academy of Sciences to make them developmentally appropriate for preschool children. Each chapter focuses on one of these standards, and the activities within each chapter progress from simple to more complex. Many of the activities feature suggestions for including families, adaptations for English language learners, modifications for children with special needs, or appropriate ways to use technology with young children. The activities also incorporate assessment components and ways to relate topics across curriculum areas.

3 years & up. Jumbo 64 oz. size. Create huge, long-lasting bubbles with the included wand, or use to refill your other bubble toys. Fubbles Bubbles contain no dyes, are non-toxic, and meet all federal and state safety standards, so you can feel confident they're safe and fun for kids to enjoy. Bottle colors may vary.

2 years & up. The weather-resistant nylon material makes these pillows perfect for outdoor learning activities. The cover zips off for cleaning and a sturdy handle makes these easy to carry. Measures 27" square. Available individually or as a four piece set. Four piece set includes one each of the following colors: Berry, Ocean, Aqua, and Amethyst. One year warranty.

3 - 7 years. Kaplan 3-wheel scooters are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes and scooters created for the preschool and consumer markets. These scooters are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these scooters are available in two colors (red/silver or yellow) and backed by a 5-year warranty. Simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! Bars: 32.75"H.

2 years & up. An easy-to-tote watering can is the perfect prop for budding gardeners. Colors may vary.

3 years & up. Child size cotton gardening gloves have elastic wrists to ensure a comfortable fit and the gloves stay on. Gloves measure 3.5" W x 8.25"L.

Prevent big messes with this Vinyl Kaplan Splash Mat. With this mat, children can mix, splash, and splatter without the big clean up. This durable vinyl mat is easy to clean and protects floors, carpets and furniture surfaces from accidental spills. This mat is a must under your easels, drying racks and even your sand and water tables. Measures 48"L x 36"W. Colors may vary.