Outdoor Learning

Recycle old newspaper into perfect seedling pots. Simply wrap newspaper around the wooden cylinder, tuck the excess paper under, and press into the base to secure. You are now ready to fill the pot with soil and plant your seeds. When the seedling is ready for transplanting, plant in the garden, newspaper pot and all! Made in the USA.

Low growing and keeps animals and insects away. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 30 mg per pack.

12 months - 3 years. Sized just right for toddlers on the move! Heavy duty construction with 5 year warranty. Simple 1 bolt assembly.

3 years & up. This over-sized tunnel features streamers throughout the inside for a sensory experience. Shaped windows promote educational purposes while providing easy supervision. Encourage interaction while developing motor skills, muscle strength, and cooperative play. Measures 9'L x 29"W x 29"H.

12 months & up. This smaller-sized wheelbarrow is ideally suited to toddlers. With two wheels for greater stability, rounded handles, and a one-piece design that prevents trapped fingers, toddlers can transport toys and materials with confidence. Make cleaning up fun by encouraging children to place their toys in the wheelbarrow, and transport them to the appropriate place. The wheelbarrow is made of 100% recyclable plastic and suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and is stackable for convenient… More »

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 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.

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.

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 »

18 months & up. Time to get to work! Kids can create a beautiful, grand garden with this adorable watering can, gardening shovel and rake. Children can grow flowers in their garden, or even fruits and vegetables! This Earth-friendly gardening set is tough enough to last for generations to come and makes a great outdoor activity addition for the class. Watering can includes a cotton rope handle. All items in this set are made of 100 percent recycled plastic. Dishwasher safe. BPA free, phthalate… More »

4 years & up. Get started on the EarthBox adventure in your elementary classroom or add more earth boxes to curricular packages. Children will experience the responsibility of caring for their crop, the thrill of observing the different parts of their plants, and learn about the growing cycle as you study the transformation process together. The wonder of life and hope of the harvest are timeless experiences for children. Each kit includes:Container, Aeration Screen, 2 cubic feet of Potting… More »

3 years & up. Splish and splash with this exciting Grubs Splash Patrol Sprinkler for Fun Outdoor Water Activities. Be prepared for watery fun when you attach this durable, whimsical sprinkler to the garden hose. Children will delight as the twelve grubs spray water in all directions. This sprinkler will get children moving with some outdoor water play action! Measures 8"L x 7"W x 4.75"H.

2 years & up. An inviting tactile material that challenges children's sense of touch on both hands and feet. At the same time, it develops the ability to describe sense impressions verbally. The tactile discs, made of nice-to-touch synthetic rubber, contain different tactile structures, each with its own color. Each of the tactile structures can be found on a large disc for positioning on the floor, as well as on a small disc that the child will be able to hold in his/her hands. In terms of… More »

2 years & up. These stone roller sets are easy for children to use when creating patterns and prints in dough, sand, and dirt. Each roller is almost 3" long and sized for small hands. Roll to create a pattern, and then stamp a corresponding insect or animal throughout to create a tactile work of art. Each individual set includes 6 different rollers, and two sets have 12 different rollers. Sets to choose from: Garden Bugs, Forest Friends, Ocean Life, and Pond Life. Sets are sold separately, or in bundles of two.

12 months & up. This is a set of 9 durable rings in three sizes measuring between 9.8" to 17.7" in diameter. Great for game play both indoors and outdoors. Roll them, use for sorting, throw bean bags into them, or use them in imaginative play. Each ring includes braille for identifying size. Includes 9 rings in the 3 primary colors: yellow, red, blue.

3 years & up. The Lights & Sounds Foam Pogo Jumper is a fun and exciting toy for teaching children basic, yet necessary physical skills like hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity. Made of foam, this Pogo jumper can be used inside and outside for fun exercise year around. The Lights & Sounds Foam Pogo Jumper features comfortable handles and a soft, cushiony base that won't leave scuff marks on hardwood floors. Pogo Jumper has LED lights on both handles and an adorable squeaker included… More »

Attracts bumblebees, birds, and butterflies. Mostly seedless. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 400 mg per pack.

3 years & up. Create an outdoor art studio!! S-hooks hang this durable easel on fence at any height. Includes attachable basket to hold paints. The easy to clean surface will not weather from the elements. This easel is not wall mountable. Minor assembly. Measures 20"H x 20"W x 5"D.

3 years & up. The Bubble Tree Original Aluminum Bubble Bottle Multi-Packs - 12 Refillable Bottles are perfect for year-round use. The bubble solution is non-toxic and safe for the environment. Includes (2) 6-packs of refillable aluminum bottles that are each pre-filled with 4 fl oz of Bubble Solution with bubble wand affixed to cap. Each 6-pack measures 5.3" x 5.15" x 3.56".

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 »

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

Ages 6-10 years. 50 cards + 8 page booklet. Dig in, explore the garden and have fun indoors and out! Fifty easy-to-follow activity cards in 5 engaging categories invite children to learn not just the basics of gardening, but also new ways of looking at nature. Creative games, nature-themed crafts and unique experiments are enhanced by colorful collage artwork on each double-sided card. Kid-friendly explanations of the history and science behind each activity make this product a valuable multi-layered… More »

3 years & up. In Backyard Bugs books, emergent readers learn about a variety of insects that can be found right outside. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. With beautifully illustrated books, children see close up pictures of all the insects and their surroundings Students compare the similarities and differences… More »