Outdoor Learning

18 months & up. Make mowing a family affair with the Gas 'N Go Lawn Mower. Complete with a gas can and starter chord, this child-size lawn mower gives children everything they need to cut the grass alongside their parents. This highly mobile play will strengthen children's gross-motor skills and teach them cause and effect as they hear the engine start when they pull the starter chord. Measures 20"L x 12"W x 21"H.

3 years & up. Equip your play kitchen with stainless steel cookware and utensils that are durable and perfectly proportioned for young cooks. The generously sized pots and pans set (5" in diameter) includes a rack for storing and the set of six cooking utensils comes in its own holder.

18 months - 3 years. The Cozy Pumper gives children all the elements of a gas-pumping experience, including a pump, a number pad, and the three octane levels. The dramatic-play experiences that this pump creates will strengthen communication skills as children ask for what they want and cultivate empathy as children enter the mindset of someone who actually gets gas. The Cozy Pump requires two AA alkaline batteries (not included). Measures 14L x 15W x 17.5H.

4 years & up. Little insect lovers will be overwhelmed with this stampede of 45 to 60 giant-sized beetles, caterpillars, spiders, ants, flies, praying mantises, and more! Perfect for counting, sorting and arranging by size or color. Made of sturdy, flexible plastic and colorfully detailed. The resealable tube keeps all the bugs in one tidy place, and the tote strap is great for kids on the go.

18 months & up. Children will enjoy preparing and serving some of their favorite foods while also being introduced to popular new cuisine. The authentic appearances of these foods invite children to share many meals and snacks with their friends. Bowl of rice measures 4" in diameter. 15 pieces.

3 years & up. Everything you need to catch the big one! Reinforce hand-eye coordination along with size and color matching as children try to catch a fish. Includes tackle box, fishing pole with magnetic hook, 3 magnetic fish in different sizes, 3 worms, net, and adjustable fishing vest. Tackle box measures 13"L x 7"W x 6"H.

3 years & up. Sturdy and durable with a rope handle that tucks inside for convenient storage. With chunky tires and a low-set bed, it is the perfect size for both indoors and outside. Great for the beach, backyard, playroom or classroom. Perfect for developing gross motor skills and encouraging interactive play. Wagon measures 15"L x 9.75"W x 9.5"H.

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.

Children at play safety mannequin. Stands 32"H and holds 39" tall red warning flag to caution motorists and sets boundaries for children. Fluorescent body and reflector strip belt is visible during twilight hours. It's easy to position and simple to assemble.

2 years & up. Handy baskets sized right for toddlers. Use in the dramatic play area for fill-and-spill activities or colorful storage around the classroom. Baskets measure 4"H x 8.5"L x 7"W.

5 years & up. Get moving with this engaging Skip and Swing Ball Activity Set. This activity is perfect for promoting gross motor skills, color recognition, cause and effect, and hand-eye coordination. Simply put your ankle in the ring and swing your leg to get the ball moving. Encourage your children to take turns using the swing balls. Set of 6 with assorted colors. 18"L cord and 5.5"D ankle ring.

Birth & up. A set of four reflective mirror surface balls provides a distorted fish-eye lens reflection in which children will want to observe. They will be fascinated to see items placed close to the mirrors including their own faces enlarged and close-up. Made from hard wearing stainless steel, these beautiful, smooth tactile balls are robustly constructed without being too heavy and therefore can be handled by young children with ease. They can be used indoors or outdoors and provides a focal… More »

2 years and up. This set of realistic flower heads will help grow children's curiosity about the natural world around them. Created from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used outdoors and are perfect for mud kitchen play, sand tables, and nature walks. These tactile stones encourage open-ended play and imagination. Set contains eight garden flowers: carnation, daffodil, dahlia, gerbera daisy, pansy, rose, sunflower, and tulip. Each flower stone measures approximately 2".

3 years & up. These charming rustic pourers are robust enough to be used outside with a range of materials and will enhance sand, water and muddy play. Easy to hold, they can be used to scoop® and pour liquids and solids. Ideal for exploring and comparing volumes, the shaped lip makes pouring intuitive and easy for young learners. Set includes three tactile pourers measuring between 4 and 6 inches. Made from a fiber base which is coated with a mix of resin and stone.

3 years & up. Experience the great outdoors in a whole new way! Young outdoor enthusiasts can pretend to light a path through the woods, cook their food, patch boo-boos, tell the time, and follow directions while out on an outdoor adventure. Encourages independent or collaborative play, role-play, language development, and social skills. Lantern and stove each require 2 AA batteries (not included). Includes: 1 Lantern, 1 Stove, 1 Pretend watch, 1 Shovel, 1 Pan, 1 First-Aid kit, 1 Canteen with… More »

3 years & up. Mini greenhouse with elevated storage shelf is perfect for small spaces indoors or outdoors. The zippered closing cover is constructed with waterproof transparent plastic which can be rolled back and secured with ties. Powder-coated, steel frame. Measures 17"W x 12"H x 10"D.

3 years & up. This set of three nesting bowls invite handling. Suitable for use in water, sand and mud, the bowls can be used to transport and display various materials throughout the environment. The set includes three durable bowls measuring between 3-5 inches and are easy-to-clean. Inspire children to create their own unique bowls from mud or clay.

Promote the safe development of gross motor functions with this comfortable, durable helmet size right for small children. This fluorescent blue helmet will help children when they're biking, skateboarding, riding a scooter, roller-skating, and more. Use this helmet to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet and other safety tips when using their wheels. Complete with adjustable chin straps. Fits most children with a head size of 19.5 to 21.5 inches. 10 vents. Clean with mild, soapy water.

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.

As honeybees gather and store pollen, young children gather and store concepts through play and repeating patterns of movement. Sandra Duncan, Sue Penix, and Sally Haughey explore this concept with in-depth knowledge and share creative ways to brighten the youngest imaginations. The Honeycomb Hypothesis will grow your teaching practices with new ideas, materials and activities, celebrating the magic that happens when children and nature are brought together. The book includes The Honeycomb Hypothesis,… More »

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. 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.

4 years & up. This brightly colored and easy to use 5-in-1 measuring tool will be your new classroom favorite. Children can work together or individually to learn basic math concepts such as measuring distance, depth, height and width. Children will have hours of fun as the use the tool to measure anything outdoors! The easy to take a part tool includes two caliper jaws, one trundle wheel with bird footprint tread, one handle/base, one measuring stick (centimeters and inches shown), one colorful… More »

3 years & up. There are limitless possibilities for every little adventurer's imagination! Big enough to fit two adults and three kids, this tent was designed especially large for added play value. This tent features a full mesh top for extra ventilation and viewing, a Velcro® front door closure, and two 19" tunnel ports with roll down flaps (tunnels sold separately). This tent is made to be "kid tough" with a water-proof floor and a patented G-3 shock-corded fiberglass PU… More »

A compact tray designed for small spaces and quick setup activities. This versatile, open-ended tray offers endless play possibilities, from messy play and exploration to math, literacy, and sensory activities. Its convenient size makes it easy to clean, move, and adapt for use on the floor, a stand, or even in a vertical position. Stand not included. Measure 27.5" diameter. Tray stand and Mirror Insert sold separately