Science for Early Learners

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.

2 years & up. Bring the feel of the outdoors inside with these vibrant, real-image play mats. The polyester surface is extremely lifelike and is sure to captivate young learners. Each mat measures 59"L x 39.5"W.

3 years & up. Bring dinosaurs to life through hands-on STEM exploration and literacy-rich learning. The Jurassic Adventure STEM Learning Interactive Take-Home Activities Kit invites children and families to explore fossils, prehistoric life, and early science concepts through engaging, play-based experiences. This comprehensive learning kit combines storytelling, tactile exploration, and interactive activities to build early literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.… More »

3 years & up. Bring the adventure indoors with this engaging Animal Adventure STEM Learning Kit. This take-home STEM kit promotes literacy, dexterity, fine motor skills, color recognition, and collaborative learning. The adventure kit invites families to participate in enjoyable STEM based learning together. Activity card included. Contents may vary slightly.

3 years & up. This set of 52 activity card(s) will provide classrooms with a year's worth of interactive STEM activities for children and their families. These simple and straightforward STEM-themed family engagement ideas are enjoyable for teachers, families, and children alike. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.

This set of 52 interactive STEM ideas will provide caregivers with a year's worth of weekly STEM activities for young children. These simple and straightforward ideas are enjoyable for families and children alike, and they're a great way to promote STEM activities for toddlers. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.

3 years & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. 1,000 pieces in different sizes and colors.

Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.

2 years & up. Encourage an interest in science with Vinnie Banana Slug 8" Plush. Help children learn about different types of bugs, their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors with this cute and cuddly critter. For children who may feel fearful or apprehensive about insects, playing with Vinnie may help desensitize their fear and promote a more positive attitude towards these creatures. Vinnie Banana Slug is made with 100% recycled stuffing and covered in super soft plush.

2 years & up. Encourage an interest in science with Lavern Slug 6.5" Plush. Help children learn about different types of bugs, their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors with this cute and cuddly critter. For children who may feel fearful or apprehensive about insects, playing with Lavern may help desensitize their fear and promote a more positive attitude towards these creatures. Lavern the Slug is made with 100% recycled stuffing and covered in super soft plush.

3 years & up. This all-in-one kit makes it easy to plant, sprout, and care for a variety of cactuses and succulents. Designed with excellent drainage and ventilation, it creates the perfect environment for long-lasting growth that requires minimal watering. Just add water and watch your mini desert thrive!

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.

2 years & up. Enhance the possibilities for scientific discovery by adding authentic, easy-to-use eyedroppers to your classroom. The perfect addition to science lessons, exploration and sensory play, these jumbo eyedroppers are made from easy-to-clean plastic. Children will have fun experimenting with cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills. Includes 3 droppers, each measures 4.6" long.

With the help of the stories and activities in this book, take the time to watch, wonder, ask questions, talk about, and explore the world of science with your child. Use favorite children's books to investigate animals and insects, learn how plants grow and change, and discover how shadows grow and shrink. With four chapters that cover a multitude of themes, it's never been easier to deepen your child's understanding of important science and reading concepts at the same time! 144 pages. Paperback.

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.

2 years & up. Support collaborative conversation and exploratory play with this durable set of  9 bug specimens in a shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; wasp, bee, butterfly, ladybeetle, scorpion, cricket, pill bug, june beetle, and spider. Double-sided reference cards included with the set offer vivid images and fun facts to deepen observation, vocabulary, and scientific curiosity. Ideal for <strong>classroom science centers</strong>, discovery… More »

2 years & up. Durable set of plant specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; rose, rice, fibrous root, taproot, clover, wheat, maple leaf, daisy and fern frond. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).

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… More »

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 »

This one of a kind center allows you to create a garden, a butterfly house, ladybug habitat, or whatever science project you wish. A spacious learning environment for your entire classroom. A 5" diameter screw-on cap provides easy access. Comes in blue frame only, with a Mega-Tray, vent plug, and super plug. Remove the dome and turn the center into a Sand & Water Center. Easy to move on (4) 3" locking casters. 2 snap-on caddies are included. Some assembly required. 33"H x 21"W x 21"D.

2 years and up. Inspire scientific inquiry by giving children an in-depth look at a few of the world's creepy crawlers. Set in acrylic, these authentic Creepy Crawler Specimen Stones enable children to examine crickets, spiders, and other interesting insects. Additionally, the stones come with reference cards that will extend learning with colorful images and fascinating facts.

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. Durable set of sea creature specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; sea star, shrimp, sea anemone, brown algae, hermit crab, crab, seahorse, tiger barb, and red algae. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts, and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).

Children are natural scientists, drawn to wonder, exploration, discovery, and analysis. This book gives you simple ideas to open up the world of discovery to young children. Through open-ended explorations, you will discover how to cultivate children's natural curiosity by asking simple questions: How? When? Where? And the most famous of all children's questions: Why? The hands-on activities will empower children to question, experiment, and develop abstract reasoning skills. Children will explore… More »