Science

Grades 2 & up. Learning that's right on track! Young thinkers can design unbelievable ball track structures via simple, stacking planks. No glue, no connectors -- just loads of constructive fun! Get things rolling by constructing the "Shooting Gallery", "Turbine", "Step Curve", and more! Set includes: 50 pine planks, 2 KEVA® balls, and an idea booklet.

4 years & up. Made for little hands, this play science kit is the perfect addition to any learning center. Encourage exploration and discovery through play, and introduce early STEM concepts through included activity cards. Observe children increase their skills in math and fine motor development. Includes: 1 beaker, binoculars, 1 magnifying glass, funnel, 1 eyedropper, flask, tweezers, goggles, 3 test tubes, and activity guide.

3 years & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a one-of-a-kind table that combines light play and magnet play. Encourage children's innate curiosities and development during hands-on, collaborative activities. Easily rotate toys and learning materials for changing activities and lessons using the cubbies below the tabletop. Bins not included. STEM Center measures 36"W x 21"H x 18"D. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not clean with cleansers, bleach, etc.

5 - 8 years. Design & Drill® Space Circuits is a great way for children to learn about circuitry. Children will enjoy 20 space-themed challenges using a child-friendly drill to create circuits that really work! Learn to light, spin simple motors, add momentary buttons and switches, and more. Supports STEM by introducing tools, encouraging problem-solving, and inspiring creativity. Requires 3 AAA batteries for the drill and 3 AA batteries for the battery pack (not included). Includes: Space… More »

2 years & up. Take learning to the outdoors with these engaging Adventures Outdoors Idea Cards. This card set has been designed to offer portable inspiration whatever the weather. Printed on durable plastic, each pack contains 30 photographs with activity ideas on the reverse. This set encourages outdoor learning, exploration, and gross motor skills. The cards come on a sturdy metal ring to keep them organized.

3 years & up. Growing Classroom Kits come with everything you need for 18 plants. Each kit includes biodegradable pots, germination bags, 2 compressed peat discs, 3 seed packs, and a growing and experiment guide. The Flowers Kit grows Evening Primrose, Dwarf Sunflowers, and Dwarf French Marigolds. The Vegetables Kit grows Green Beans, Sweet Peppers, and Grape Tomatoes.

3 years & up. Introduce STEM concepts to your class with this exciting Science Is Simple Engaging STEM Activities Book for Preschoolers. Like learning to count or read, understanding the fascinating world of science is an essential skill. This innovative book encourages young children to predict outcomes, ask questions, and investigate answers. Watch preschoolers develop essential observational and analytical skills as they eagerly jump into the hands-on, interactive process that is science.

8 years & up. Have fun using the scientific method with microbiology experiments! Bacteria are everywhere and can be responsible for things like decay and fermentation or used for good things like medicine and yogurt. This hands-on Mighty Microbes Lab allows your child to grow and observe harmless, small-scale bacteria and learn how microbes affect our everyday lives. Includes: 22-page activity journal packed with experiments, Spreader for spreading bacteria, Funnel, Pipette, Loupe with 8x magnification,… More »

Packed with more than 70 ways to invigorate play with sand and water tables while encouraging problem solving skills, fine and gross motor creativity, and imagination. Children will learn creative ways to explore and discover on their own!

This mobile display board is perfect for STEM and STEAM projects in all learning areas. Features a double-sided magnetic dry-erase panel for project ideas, magnetic tracks and more! A pegboard panel below allows you to add pegboard bins or hooks (not included) to store various tools and supplies. The board features a marker tray on both sides and 2" locking casters make it easy to move around a space. The magnetic dry-erase panels measure 30.75"W x 37.75"H and the pegboard panel is… More »

3 years & up. Venture back to the time of the dinosaurs! The Nature Tube Dino Family features mom, dad, and baby figurines of various species of dinosaurs including the Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T-Rex, and Pteranodon. Learn more about your favorite dinosaurs with fun facts inside. Package is reusable. Included: 12 Dinosaur Figurines and Fun Dinosaur Facts.

With more than 125 activities, Science Adventures opens up a world of exploration through nature activities in urban, suburban, or rural settings. From Big Step Measuring and Rocks That Write to The Ant Restaurant and How Far Can You Squeeze a Squirt?, the engaging activities in Science Adventures make exploring the environment fun and easy! The authors have adapted the kindergarten science standards set by the National Academy of Sciences to make them developmentally appropriate for preschool children.… More »

3 years & up. Whether you are traveling back in time or flying over the African Savanna, these figurines are ready for adventure! In the African Wildlife Nature Tube, you will find cheetah, giraffe, elephant, and lion families. In the Dinosaur Nature Tube, you will find Stegosaurus, T-Rex, Triceratops, and Pteranodon families. Packages are reusable and include fun animal facts. Includes 24 animal figurines.

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,… More »

From 'Baby Bumblebee' to 'The Ants Go Marching', children will sing and learn about the insects they encounter in their own backyards. The enclosed CD features 21 fun songs, old favorites and originals. The book offers more than 250 activities that help children appreciate the wonderful world of bugs. All children love to sing and learn, so the book includes both English language learner strategies and special needs adaptations.

6 years & up. Introduce your children to magnetism with this Mysterious Magnet Tube with Iron Filings for Interactive Science Concepts. This magnetic tube has a cow magnet which slides up and down inside a plastic tube. Inside, the container is filled with iron filings. Children will be amazed at how the iron reacts to the magnet. Use this tube for an interactive lesson about the properties of magnets. Encourage your children to ask questions about concepts they're unfamiliar with.

Encourage exploration and discovery with skill kits designed to support the brain-based principles of Learn Every Day® : The Pre-K Curriculum, 2nd Ed. The Learn Every Day® program is recommended, but not required, to use these kits. Learn more about the research-based, year-round program that incorporates play into children's daily learning routines to enhance their growth and development. For professional development options, call 1-800-334-2014 ext. 3252 or request more information.

Develop the natural scientist in every child with 260 hands-on science activities and ideas. Build science skills such as classification, measurement, time and space relationships, prediction, inference and numbers. 205 pages.

This model is composed of a base with an adjustable fulcrum. It is made from sturdy wooden construction and is ideal for classroom use. The model shows how a simple lever works. Includes an instruction manual. Made of particle board and wooden components. Measures 8.625"W x 5.25H x 2.25"D.

Grades K - 3. Vinyl goggles with clear lenses and secure straps protects eyes and provide ventilation.

From 'Ten Little Monkeys' to 'The Bear Went Over the Mountain', children will sing and learn about the animals they love. The enclosed CD features 27 songs, old favorites and originals, the book offers more than 300 activities that teach children about zoo animals, farm animals, and pets. All children love to sing and learn, so the book includes both English language learner strategies and special needs adaptations.

3 years & up. "Why did that happen?" "How does that work?" "What will happen if . . . ?" Young children ask questions about the world around them all day long. They are filled with curiosity and the desire to learn. Bubbles, Rainbows and Worms teaches children about the world, using hands-on experiments about plants, the environment, air and water, and the senses. 111 pages.

8 years & up. Experience the power of gravity with the Gravitrax Starter Set! Build your own action-packed track system to send your marbles racing while learning about gravity, magnetism, and kinetics. With over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements, discover how the laws of physics affect the track your marble takes with curves, crosses, freefalls, and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the ball. Build your track using the construction… More »

4 years & up. Explore and build endless 2D & 3D models with this easy click and connect system. Colorful translucent plastics and unique geometric shapes and extender rods allow for open-ended, creativity-inspired constructions. Integrates flawlessly with Solids and Organics PowerClix® systems. The activity guide gives young builders step-by-step instruction on how to create a variety of models while teaching them the basics of science, construction and engineering. Eight unique shapes… More »