Outdoor Learning

Children love outdoor play. Now teachers can combine the magic and excitement of the outdoors with activities that encourage and support learning! This book includes more than 100 new teacher-created, classroom-tested outdoor activities that engage children's minds and bodies as much as they explore the limitless bounds of the outdoors while also building key skills in areas like math, literacy and language, science, art, and music. Perfect for ages 3 - 6. Activities include: counting, alphabet,… More »

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. Enjoy over 1 hour of bubbles with the Fun-Finiti Bubble Machine.  Includes 2 ounces of bubble concentrate which makes 20 ounces of bubble solution to enjoy as soon as you open the box!  The No-Spill design means more time to play with less mess. Requires 4 AA batteries not included.

3 years & up. Help your children practice their balance and coordination. This set promotes color recognition, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor functions. Simply balance the ball on the paddle and race to the finish line! Set includes four paddles and four balls in four colors.

3 years & up. Look under the magnifying glass to see the different details of the shells or use for counting, sorting, and up-close viewing. These genuine, assorted sea shells come in different sizes. Available in a set of 12 or a set of 48.

4 years & up. Take the arts and crafts outside with these brightly colored Crayola® Washable Sidewalk Chalk. These 48 bold colors with a new anti-roll shape are perfect for drawing fine lines or broad strokes. Children will enjoy decorating sidewalks, driveways, or pavement with these washable chalks sized perfectly for their small hands. Encourage children to identify the colors as they use them. Chalk is compatible with Crayola® outdoor chalk tools.

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.

3 years & up. Children will have fun creating pictures and games with this set of 20 jumbo chalk sticks in a handy storage bucket that is great for on-the-go fun. Chalk can be used indoors or outdoors on chalkboards, sidewalks, or asphalt. When they are finished with their creations, chalk can be easily washed away with water. Jumbo chalk is easy for little hands to hold and comes in four fun colors: white, red, green, and blue. Conforms to ASTM D4236.

2 years & up. These durable all-rubber balls are perfect for promoting gross motor functions, hand-eye coordination, and collaborative play. Children will enjoy playing games such as four corners, kickball, hot potato, and more! Encourage your children to practice their throwing and catching skills with these classic 2-ply balls. Available separately in five different sizes: 7", 8.5", 10" 13", and 16".

3 years & up. Student Magnifiers feature dual lenses with 3X and 6X magnification. Each measures 2"W x 0.25"H x 4.5"L. Set includes 12 student magnifiers

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

3 years & up. Draw with bright colors on any glass or mirror surfaces with these exciting Crayola® Easy to Wash Off Window Crayons for Glass Surfaces. These window crayons don't smudge and dries instantly. When children are finished creating unique art masterpieces, the crayons wash off with a damp cloth. These crayons promote fine motor skills, creativity, imagination, and color recognition. Assorted colors: blue, green, black, red, and yellow.

4 years & up. Experience the fun and ingenuity of slippery spheres, silly squares, and jelly stones all in one convenient set. Simply add water and watch in amazement as they expand to as much as 200 times their size! Fun to bounce, roll, stack, and mix. They even slip, slide, and explode. Completely reusable, just dry them out and hydrate again and again. Environmentally friendly. Includes an informative guide. Trays are not 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.

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.

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.

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

5 years & up. Set includes a colorful trowel, rake, and shovel. Real metal tools with wood handles. Kids can use this tool set to break up clumps of dirt, pull weeds, dig small holes, and transplant plants. Tools are approximately 8" long each. Styles may vary.

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

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

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.

6 years & up. This LED head lamp is perfect for any adventure. Features 7 LED lights, adjustable strap and beam. It is compact and light weight for hands free light. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). LED lights bighrtness level is 20 lumens.

A high quality telescope for seeing long distance. Precision polished lenses made in Italy product a sharp, clear image. Sliding scope adjusts for a powerful 15x magnification with a 4 foot field of vision. Telescope extends from 8" to 15.5". Color may vary.