Science

3 years and up. Fill your classroom with foamy fun! This 2-pack of Playfoam Pluffle™ brings a world of sensory play possibilities to center time, playtime, or any other appropriate place. The foam will cluster in children's hands when they squeeze it and immediately expand after they let it go. This play experience will give children both rich tactile stimulation and a dependable source of calm. Includes one 2 lb. bag of each color, blue and green.

2 years & up. Spark a love of science and discovery with the Dig & Discover Dinosaur Tactile Skeletons - Set of 6, a hands-on exploration resource that brings prehistoric learning to life. Embark on a prehistoric adventure with this set of 6 puzzles, each features 4-5 pieces. Made from a durable stone mix, these chunky dinosaur pieces are perfect for repeated excavations. Children will enhance their spatial awareness while engaging in sensory-rich activities. These versatile puzzles can be assembled on a table or buried in sand or mud for an exciting digging experience, unearthing fossils and piecing together dinosaur skeletons. This hands-on adventure sparks endless conversations about dinosaurs and their ancient world. Set features 6 different dinosaur skeletons.

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create contrasting models, these magnetic pieces can also be used on a light source to make learning visually interesting. Manipulating magnetic building pieces can help to improve hand-eye coordination. Wash with soap and water or sterilize with alcohol based sanitizer. Set includes 24 triangles and 24 squares. Squares measure 2.75" x 2.75".

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Timeless Treasures: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the allure of timeless, unique treasures like old coins and keys and a variety of gem stones. Children can investigate, explore, and sort into felt bags using open-ended items. The kit includes a frosted plastic tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.5"L x 12.5"W x 2.9"H.

3 years & up. Ultra-slim LED activity tablet with a hardwood frame provides a bright, consistent and evenly-lit surface that is perfect for light and color exploration, science activities, tracing, stenciling and more. This tablet works just like a light table, only lighter weight and easier to move around. Weighing only 5 pounds, the 12" x 16" illuminated center features energy-efficient LEDs. Guaranteed to last up to 30,000 hours. AC power adapter included. Protective plastic covers reinforce corners and ensure durability. Wooden frame measures 15"L x 19"W.

2 years & up. Enhance activities using found loose parts with these substantial, solid wood Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays designed as recognizable natural icons. Each curved tray is divided into compartments of various sizes, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. These durable trays also serve as beautiful storage for loose parts between activities. Set includes one of each of the three shapes. Largest tray measures 14.8"L x 14.8"W x 1.3"H. Contents not included.

2 years & up. Bring a whole new level of light, color and design to the classic unit block system with this set of wooden blocks and colorful acrylic pieces. Window cutouts in blocks allow for customization and control over creations. 24-piece set includes 12 wooden blocks in 3 shapes and 12 acrylic blocks in 3 shapes and 10 colors.

3 years & up. The Translucent Cubes with Mirror Tray - 100pcs is an engaging educational tool designed to captivate children's attention while fostering essential developmental skills. This set includes 100 translucent, colorful cubes and a mirrored tray, providing a visually stimulating experience that encourages exploration and creativity. Perfect for use on a light table. Each cube measures 1".

18 months & up. Encourage toddlers to explore sound, movement, and discovery with the Sound and Play Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit. Designed for curious young learners, this engaging loose-parts set invites children to shake, tap, scrape, and crinkle materials to create unique sounds while building early STEM skills. The open-ended pieces inspire experimentation, sensory exploration, and hands-on learning both indoors and outdoors. Perfect for early learning environments, the kit promotes creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while strengthening fine motor development. Toddlers become little sound scientists as they investigate how different materials interact and produce new auditory experiences.

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Nature's Geometry: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships in nature and investigate natural items. Children will explore natural loose parts like a faux turtle shell, wood varieties, gourds, and more. The kit includes a felt tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.

2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts using this set of stackable Loose Parts Trays. Each deep, square tray is divided into varying compartments, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Plastic feet on the bottom of each tray ensure a snug fit when stacked between activities and allow for various arrangements and tiered orientations. Each tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 9"H. Contents not included.

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Nature's Geometry: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore natural loose parts like assorted pine cones, faux turtle shell, lotus wood varieties, gourds, and more. Children can investigate and explore natural items unfamilar to them and widen their understanding of nature.

3 years & up. Bee-Bot® is an exciting new robot designed for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool to teach sequencing, estimation, problem solving and just having fun. Tell Bee-Bot® to move forward, back and turn left or right by pressing the arrow keys. Then press GO and send him on his way. Bee-Bot® stops, beeps and blinks after each step so you can follow along as Bee-Bot® executes your program. Bee-Bot® remembers up to 40 commands and encourages increasingly sophisticated plans and programs. Sturdy construction and colorful design entice children to put Bee-Bot® through it's paces. Directional keys are used to enter commands. Bee-Bot® moves in 6" steps and 90 degree turns. Bee-Bot® is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. A USB charger cable comes with each Bee-Bot®. One-year warranty.

18 months & up. Discover reflection, symmetry, and imaginative play! The Nesting House Mirror Set invites children to explore light, reflection, and perspective through engaging, hands-on play. Featuring a series of house-shaped frames with mirrored interiors, this unique set encourages children to observe how objects change, repeat, and interact-supporting early STEM learning and visual discovery. Children can nest, stack, and arrange the houses in multiple ways, building spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and fine motor control. The reflective surfaces create fascinating visual effects that spark curiosity and inspire open-ended exploration, whether used with loose parts, blocks, or natural materials. Ideal for light tables, sensory areas, or block play centers, this set promotes language development, creativity, and inquiry-based learning. Durable and classroom-ready. Largest piece measures 10"W x 10"H x 7"D.

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Inclined to Exploration: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships of how materials relate to basic physics principles. Children can build, create, investigate, and invent while focusing on the process rather than the end product..

18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore loose parts that will inspire sorting, seriation, and innate patterns of play.

3 years & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a one-of-a-kind experience that blends light play and magnet play. This LED board transforms any classroom wall into a vibrant space for vertical, magnetic builds. Simply use the included mounting hardware to secure it in place and watch imaginative designs come to life. The generous surface area supports collaborative play, giving multiple children room to build, explore, and create together. The board delivers the best results when paired with strong magnets such as item 32460 Powerclix® Frames Natural and item 33944 Powerclix® Solids Natural. Not recommended for use with magnetic film.

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 Mix, 1 lb. Dolomite, 1 lb. Fertilizer, Fill Tube, 4 Casters, and 2 Mulch Covers.

Birth & up. Iridescent discs change color in the light. Children love observing their reflections. Mirrored multi-color discs with slightly flattened centers and graduated sizes provide a distorted reflection. Constructed of stainless steel, they're lightweight, smooth and durable. Improves fine motor skills, dexterity and problem solving as children manipulate these smooth discs. Can be used for stacking, sorting and sensory play. Sizes from 2" - 5.5" diameter.

8 years & up. Artie Max™ brings code to life with colorful works of art! Great for beginners and pro-coders alike, Artie Max™ draws in 6 major coding languages that kids can learn and perfect to level up on 21st century STEM skills. Getting started is easy and kids can get coding within minutes by connecting their WIFI device securely and directly to Artie Max™ - no internet needed. Based on the award-winning Artie 3000™ coding robot, Artie Max™ brings even more color, personality, and creative coding possibilities to the drawing table.

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 playing, the discs offer innumerable possibilities ranging from a fundamental sensing of the tactile structures to blindfold games based on memory and recognition. The games can be adjusted, so that they fit the child's age and level of functionality. Discs measure 4.3" - 10.6". Weight Capacity: 220.5lb.

10 months & up. These beautiful felt treasures are a versatile and enriching addition to small loose parts play, offering a soft, sensory-rich experience that encourages quiet, mindful engagement. Their gentle texture and vibrant colors make them inviting to little hands, fostering a calming play environment while enhancing fine motor skills and coordination. Thoughtfully designed as an open-ended resource, these felt treasures can be seamlessly integrated across various learning areas, providing valuable support for early communication and language development. Whether children are sorting, counting, or sharing, these tactile pieces promote problem-solving, collaboration, and foundational mathematical understanding. Pieces measure approximately 2"L x 2"W x 2"D. Hand wash in cold water only and air dry, as needed.

Grades 3 & up. Gain a deeper understanding of how the human body works with this 4-piece model set. Includes: heart model, brain model, human body anatomy model, and skeleton model. The heart features superior and inferior venae cavae, right and left atria, tricuspid valve, right and left ventricles, pulmonary artery, mitral valve, aortic valve and aorta. The brain features cerebellum, frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes, corpus callosum, brain stem, hippocampus, ventricles, insula, corpus striatum, internal capsule and lentiform nucleus. The body features brain, skull, heart, rib cage, lungs, liver, stomach, pancreas, kidneys, intestines and spine. The skeleton features skull, rib cage, humerus, spinal column, radius, ulna, hand, pelvis, femur, tibia, fibula, foot and partial circulatory system. Models range from 3.75"H to 9.25"H.

3 years & up. PowerClix® Solids Natural integrates elements of natural play, light and color exploration and loose parts theory with the innovative STEM toy building platform of PowerClix®. With nature-inspired colors, the Solids Natural set encourages children to create beautiful 2D patterns and advance to architectural constructions using familiar shapes. Use these pieces on a light table or in a sunny spot for a unique sensory experience. In keeping with STEM toy attributes, PowerClix® magnetic building toys encourage children to think like engineers while having fun. Children can build unlimited 3D forms and solid, structured models for sorting and collecting activities. Solids are designed to integrate flawlessly with all PowerClix® system sets. Organize and store PowerClix® pieces easily with the new metal plate built right into the packaging. The metal plate may be used as a building base as well. Store indoors.