Outdoor Learning

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… More »

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.… More »

4 years and up. Empower little scientists to discover the world around them. With this Bug Explorer Activity Set, children can catch and observe small animals or closely examine leaves, plants, and more in their natural habitats. Such exploration will give children foundational scientific knowledge about concepts of ecology, life cycles, and more. Set includes observation box, net, tweezers, magnifier, and equipment clip.

Spray bottles are a fun and versatile tool that can be used for a variety of art projects, plant care, and outdoor water play. Each bottle holds 8.7 ounces and has an adjustable nozzle for different sprays and closure.

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.

These Green Beans are of the bush variety and are easier to take care of. Germination within 5-10 days. Three packs of Green Bean seeds are 10 mg each.

18 months & up. Designed for toddlers, this colored chalk features an easy-grip handle, large cone of color, and a detachable ring for replacing chalk when needed. Six colors: white, blue, orange, yellow, pink and green. Chalk refills are also available.

Sunflowers are used for foods and oils. Flower heads track the sun, and are very fast growing plants. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Sunflower seeds are 500 mg each.

18 months & up. Parachute activities promote gross motor functions and imagination. The durable parachute is made of rip-stop nylon fabric, and sewn to last through the toughest play times. Each size includes storage bag. Available in 12' with 8 Handles, 20' with 16 Handles, 24' with 20 Handles, and 6' with 9 handles.

Grows easily and quickly. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 150 mg per pack.

Rapidly growing, bushy perennial that thrives in full sunlight and requires moderate watering. Gestation 10-21 days. 3 packets of seeds are 300 mg each.

Fragrant and beautiful herb. Grows quickly. Germination within 7-21 days. Net weight 50 mg per pack.

Oregano is a member of the mint family, and is high in antioxidants. Leaves have more flavor when they are dried. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Oregano seeds are 10 mg each.

An heirloom pumpkin variety known for its smooth, sweet flavor and a maturity time of 100 days. Germination 5 - 10 days. Needs full sunlight and ample watering. Seed packets are 1.5 g each.

A fast-growing plant with a delightful aroma, spreads easily, thrives in full sunlight, and needs moderate watering. Germination period 10-14 days. Seed packets are 15 mg each.

These Cucumbers are of the bush variety and are easier to take care of. Give more water for better tasting cucumbers. They are best if harvested while still green. Germination within 3-7 days. Three packs of Cucumber seeds are 260 mg each.

4 years & up. Unique child-size glasses feature easy-to-change lenses -- 2 each of red, yellow, blue and distortion lenses. Combine up to 2 lenses per side to teach color mixing (secondary colors). Overlap lenses without their durable plastic frames for kaleidoscope fun! Single lenses teach primary color identification or serve as great early science tools for observation. Color mixing guide included.

Create beanbag targets, obstacle courses, use as distance markers, and so much more! For use indoors or out, get kids up and moving in a variety of games and activities. Ideal tool for social distancing in settings with children. Each shaped set of vinyl mats comes in 6 colors. Square mats measure at 12"W, while the circles and stars measure at 9"W.

6 years & up. This large wall-mount thermometer clearly gives temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Recessed tube prevents accidents. Temperature ranges: -40 to 50 degrees Celsius and -40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Use indoors or out. Measures 15"H x 3"W.

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).

4 years & up. This earth-friendly kit gets children ready to garden with components that are all certified organic. The plant is quick to sprout, easy to grow, and will produce their harvest early on compact plants. Sprout inside, and then plant the whole pot in the ground when it's ready -- no waste! Each kit includes a coconut coir pot, a corn-based germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, and informative instructions.

3 years & up. Learn all about the different insects that live in our world! Encourages dramatic play and scientific learning. Set of 10 insects. All plastic insects are phthalate-free. Products have been tested to different international toy safety requirements.

4 years & up. Keep your creature for a short time, then let it go. This bug viewer allows children to see the bug two ways, from the top or from the side. It is watertight, so children can view tadpoles or small fish. The peeper is escape proof and won't break or tip over. Great for show and tell. Comes with a beetle replica.

4 years and up. Take outdoor exploration to the next level with these Rocknoculars™. The magnified perspective of these binoculars empowers children to observe rocks up close instead of merely picking them up and examining them in their hands. The storage compartment in the bottom also enables children to collect multiple rocks to investigate when there are just too many good ones!