Science

3 years & up. Prioritize safety and encourage good habits with a pair of adjustable safety goggles. Scratch-resistant lenses protect children's eyes from scratches, cuts, burns, splashes and chemical exposure during hands-on science activities. Easy-to-clean plastic is flexible around the eye area, making the goggles comfortable. Each pair measures 6.3"L x 3.1"W x 2.1"H.

3 years & up. Discover the magic of color and light with this vibrant 2" Multi-Color Acrylic Cube! Designed to captivate and engage children, this cube is an excellent tool for exploring color mixing, enhancing fine motor skills, and creating stunning visual effects. Made from durable, high-quality acrylic, it's built to last for years of use. Simply clean with warm water and mild soap to maintain its bright, vibrant appeal. Available individually or as a set of 2.

2 years & up. Recycle, use your bicycle, and eat organic. By changing their everyday actions, children can be environmental champions! While building 12 mini puzzles, children will have fun learning about little changes they can make in their daily lives to help their natural environment. On the red edged pieces, a group of diverse kids show common habits, but on the green edged pieces, they show habits to protect the earth!

2 years & up. Spark curiosity and hands-on learning with the 3-in-1 Discovery Tool, a compact and kid-friendly device that combines a compass, loupe, and level in one exciting tool! Set includes 3 tools. Perfect for classrooms, outdoor adventures, and STEM lessons, this multi-functional gadget helps young explorers investigate their world from every angle. Use the loupe to examine leaves, rocks, and bugs up close, the compass to learn basic navigation skills, and the level to explore balance, slope, and early engineering concepts. Designed with children in mind, it's lightweight, easy to use, and built for both indoor and outdoor discovery. Whether you're a teacher planning a nature walk or a parent encouraging outdoor play, the 3-in-1 Discovery Tool makes science fun, interactive, and accessible.

2 years & up. Collect and observe bugs and natural specimens using this durable, easy-to-clean jar. Complete with a magnifying lid and a convenient carrying strap, this specimen jar makes the perfect companion for outdoor adventures, experimentation and exploration. Jar measures 3.4"L x 3"W x 3.75"H.

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".

3 years & up. Enhance open-ended building play, loose parts play, light play and more with this durable, versatile set of colorful arches. This 90-piece set features vibrant colors and concentric arch pieces that work together beautifully to create organic shapes and patterns. Curved shapes encourage children to explore relationships in balance and organic geometry. Double-sided build cards included to inspire 2D and 3D builds and deeper play experiences. Largest piece measures 3.5"L x 1.8"W x .3"H. Smallest piece measures 1.2"L x .6"W x .3"H.

4 years & up. This themed terrarium is designed to bring fun and learning together. Each kit includes a diverse mix of 5 to 20 plant species, complete with colorful, informative seed packets to grow your horticultural know-how. The Biosphere kit is packed with vibrant seeds, fun accessories, semi-precious gems, and whimsical creatures, making every terrarium truly unique. Biospheres are an engaging, customizable way to explore nature, perfect for hobbyists and families alike. Biosphere measures 9.4"L x 5.4"W x 9.5"H.

2 years & up. Ignite scientific curiosity with the Magnetic Matching Aquatic Life Fossil Stones - Set of 8 from Kaplan Early Learning Company - a hands-on STEM learning activity that combines tactile play and discovery. Designed for young explorers ages 2+, this educational set features 8 pairs of magnetic stones that open to reveal lifelike fossil imprints of aquatic species. Kids build early science skills like shape recognition, matching, fine motor coordination, and scientific vocabulary while engaging with realistic textures and a naturalistic color palette. Perfect for classrooms, science centers, and home learning environments.

2 years & up. Spark curiosity and hands-on discovery with this versatile 3-in-1 exploration tool! Designed for young learners, this compact device combines a magnifying glass, compass, and level giving children multiple ways to investigate and interact with the world around them. Whether examining objects up close, exploring basic navigation, or experimenting with balance, this multipurpose loupe supports early STEM learning through active play. Sized for small hands, it's easy to carry with a convenient carrying strapand perfect for both indoor investigations and outdoor adventurs. Loupe measures 3.9"L x 2.8"W x 1.8"H.

2 years & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Handheld Magnifying Glass. Molded from Poly+, a weather-resistant plastic wood composite, this is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid lenses are scratch and shatter resistant. Includes wrist strap for easy carrying for children. Measures 6.7"L x 3.6"W x .7"H.

3 years & up. Take magnetic play to a whole new level with giant tiles. Children will use their whole bodies as they build, stack, imagine and make satisfying connections with this colorful set. Super-strong magnets are safely built into each piece, making builds ultra-durable. A specially-designed panel with a window hole encourages meaningful dramatic play opportunities, the possibility for creative games, and imagination. Set includes 24 pieces in various shapes and colors. Largest piece measures 12"L x 12"W.

2 years & up. Enhance the possibilities for scientific discovery by adding authentic, easy-to-use test tubes to your classroom. Complete with a convenient stand, this set of jumbo test tubes are durable, and easy to clean, making them perfect for little hands in classroom settings. Children will have fun experimenting and exploring while using different liquids, or even engaging in dramatic play. Stand measures 7.1"L x 3.4"W x 2.7"H. Each tube measures 4.75" long. Includes 3 test tubes and stand.

3 years & up. Keep young scientists safe during hands-on fun with this set of 6 safety goggles. Designed for comfort and protection, each pair features clear lenses and an adjustable head strap for a secure fit. Perfect for classrooms, STEM projects, crafts, and messy play.

3 years & up. Bring light, color, and creativity together with this engaging translucent building set designed to inspire hands-on discovery and open-ended play. Encourages children to explore early STEM concepts while building vibrant structures that glow beautifully on a light table. Crafted from durable acrylic, each plank is perfectly sized for small hands and designed to support stacking, balancing, and imaginative construction. The five bold colors - red, yellow, blue, green, and aqua-invite children to experiment with color mixing, patterning, and visual exploration while strengthening fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Ideal for classrooms, STEM centers, and home learning environments, promotes collaborative play, problem-solving, and creativity.  Children will be captivated by the way light transforms their designs into glowing works of art.. Made from durable acrylic, each plank measures 3"L. Wash with soap and water. Storage case included.

2 years & up. Make hands-on science fun and accessible with this set of 6 child-sized beakers that are perfect for early STEM exploration in the classroom or at home. Designed with young learners in mind, each beaker is lightweight, durable, and easy for small hands to grip and pour. Ideal for mixing, measuring, pouring, and experimenting, these beakers encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and fine motor development. Whether used for real experiments or imaginative play, this versatile set brings science to life for budding scientists and curious minds. Perfect for science centers, group learning activities, or homeschool setups, this set is a must-have for educators and parents who want to foster a love of discovery from an early age.

2 years & up. Bring science to life with this set of 6 durable specimen jars, perfect for curious young explorers and classroom investigations. Whether collecting leaves, bugs, rocks, or other tiny treasures, these clear jars help kids observe the world up close. The transparent design allows for 360 degree viewing, encouraging observation, discussion, and scientific thinking. Ideal for science centers, nature walks, and group activities, these jars make exploration engaging and educational-whether you're in the classroom, on a field trip, or exploring the backyard!

3 years & up. Encourage young engineers to investigate, solve problems, use critical thinking skills and independently make discoveries using this unique set of rich, open-ended materials. This interesting compilation of magnets, motors and building pieces will inspire builders to learn STEM principles while they integrate key learning skills and make impactful connections. Large set inspires individual discovery as well as team experimentation.

3 years & up. This versatile work stand ships ready to assemble. Encourages children to mix, measure, and explore colors and textures in creative, hands-on ways. Six small and three large stainless steel trays (included) are interchangeable in the top and bottom rails. Designed with extra-wide feet for stability, the stand allows children to work closer to the surface. Built from 3/4" textured woodgrain maple and polar white HDPE panels, it features crisp lines, refined accents, and coordinates seamlessly with all OutdoorED™ Collection pieces. Rust-resistant stainless steel hardware and UV-stabilized HDPE resist fading, stains, mold, and mildew, and won't chip, splinter, swell, or absorb moisture. Easy to clean with non-abrasive household cleaners, and made with recyclable HDPE that supports a more circular economy. Made in the USA and backed by a 15-year warranty. Measures 41.75"W x 24"H x 24"D.

Foster vital thinking skills in your classroom, makerspace, library, or museum. Fascinating and fun, Cubelets nurture your student's imagination, creativity, and inventive spirit. Cubelets make the principles of programming easy to learn and practice. Inside of each block is a part of a program - as you build your robot you build the code that controls its behavior. It's hands-on coding! The Motivated Makers Pack supports six student groups. Groups of 3-5 students work best. Cubelets are recommended for builders ages 4 and up. Cubelets are intuitive enough for preschoolers to start building robots, but they scale in complexity, teaching new skills as kids grow. Cubelets are even loved and used in university computer science programs! Cubelets are tough and backed by the support of a one-year warranty.

What can you add to your early childhood classroom that will immerse children in rich learning, reduce challenging behaviors, and develop confidence as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills? A makerspace! Filled with colorful photographs taken in real early childhood settings, this book will guide you step-by-step in making a makerspace that invites young children to boldly explore materials and create something only they can imagine. Discover how to: draft a plan and gather materials, set up your makerspace, garner administrator and parent buy-in, focus on goals and support specific skill development, and facilitate children's learning to deepen understanding. Paperback. 152 pages.

While the visual and performing arts are powerful curricular companions to early STEM experiences, educators may not have the tools and resources to introduce art beyond painting and drawing. Creative Investigations in Early Art provides them with an inquisitive, explorative approach to boost young learners creativity and critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills through artistic expression. Paperback. 112 pages.

Loose parts. You have heard the term, probably in the context of promoting engaging play with open-ended, natural, and manufactured materials that can be manipulated with limitless possibilities. In this book, discover how a loose-parts mindset promotes active learning in the early elementary classroom, enhancing curriculum and ensuring connection to state standards. Offering inspiration and guidance on developing, applying, and teaching a loose-parts mindset, the authors break down common myths of using loose parts for learning and walk you through getting started in the classroom and on the school grounds. Examine your role as an educator, address safety concerns, and explore how you might evaluate and assess loose parts in the classroom. Paperback. 272 pages.

Young children are born scientists with an innate desire to analyze and investigate the world around them. Creative Investigations in Early Science helps educators expand and encourage young learners' inquisitive nature as they explore the physical, life, and earth sciences. Paperback. 100 pages.