STEM Learning for Early Childhood

Makes partial water changes easy and effective with minimum effort. A couple of squeezes on the hand pump is all that is needed to get the pump working. While emptying water from the aquarium the cleaner pump will also suck up dirt and debris from the bottom. The cleaner pump can also be used to pump water back into the aquarium, eliminating the need to struggle with heavy buckets of water. Use with the BiOrb 8 Gallon Aquarium (item #86387).

3 years & up. Children can experience a nature-inspired, tactile building experience indoors and outdoors with Big Branch Block Builders. Real branches in various lengths feature notched sides for perpendicularly stacked builds. Special parts create window frame and roof details. The unrefined wood and real branch material wears over time, revealing cause and effect behaviors and natural evolution to children. Authentic marks, spots and imperfections in the wood pieces provide a natural appearance that strengthens organic connections to nature during play. Shortest branch measures 2.25", longest branch measures 13.75". Set includes 125 pieces and 10 double-sided build cards.

3 years & up. Bring literacy into your science center with this comprehensive Science Exploration Books for Literacy and Early STEM Learning. This collection of science themed books is great for introducing new STEM concepts to your children. These books discuss topics such as leaves changing, magnets, the five senses, and more! Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary and concepts they're unfamiliar with. Set of 7.

3 years & up. Spark curiosity and early problem-solving skills with this book set, specially selected for preschool learners. Through playful stories and colorful illustrations, children are introduced to the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in ways that are easy to understand and fun to explore. Each book encourages young learners to ask questions, observe the world around them, and think creatively as they begin building the skills that support lifelong learning. These books connect everyday experiences to basic STEAM concepts. From exploring how things work to discovering patterns, shapes, and creative expression, the stories help children develop curiosity, critical thinking, and imagination. The approachable language and engaging visuals make complex ideas accessible while supporting vocabulary development and early literacy.

2 years & up. Bring numbers to life with this set of Number Stamping Stones, perfect for hands-on math exploration. Featuring the digits 0-9, each durable stone is engraved for clear and consistent stamping in dough, sand, paint, and more. Whether children are learning to count, explore number formation, these stones offer a fun, tactile way to build foundational math skills. Ideal for indoor or outdoor learning environments, they're built to last through endless creative play. Set includes 10 stones, one for each number 0-9.

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. Join Rosa on some fun adventures with this set of Rosa's Workshop Books. These books follow Rosa and her friends as they grow plants, study the water cycle, make pizza, and do all kinds of other things. As they explore and discover, Rosa and her friends gain valuable insights about scientific concepts such as light and density and show children how to productively interact with the world around them.

3 years & up. Enhance your science center with this set of 16 natural assorted loose parts. Pieces vary in size, shape, color and texture allowing children to explore them using different senses. See what makes each piece unique by using magnifying glasses and microscopes to get an up close look. Pieces in the set may vary.

3 years & up. Students discover which objects are and are not magnetic when they slide the attached magnet over the clear acrylic cover. Perfect for learning and discovering the scientific method and cause and effect. All of the provided objects are sealed in 16 compartments. Wooden frame 8.5 inches square x .75 inches thick.

3 - 7 years. This K'Nex set is ideal for children with varying manipulative skills. Build 8 models with corresponding cards or create your own one-of-a-kind creature using the 131 piece set. This set includes 10 vibrant and hypnotic eyes, as well as a pair of ears that can also be used as wings. Each group building set can accommodate 6 to 8 children. Clean up is easy with this handy, reusable container with lid. Building with K'NEX® puts children on a path towards a fundamental understanding of STEAM/STEM subjects.

3 years & up. Help your children to practice their counting skills with these Textured Bright Colored Bear Attribute Counters for Practicing Early Math Skills. These friendly bears make the perfect counting companions. Children will develop color recognition, early math skills, and sorting skills. Encourage your children to count out the bears and sort them into groups by color or size. These fun plastic bears come in 3 sizes and 4 colors. Set of 80 bears: 20 papas, 20 mamas, and 40 babies. Measures 1-1.5"H

3 years & up. Give your children an audio option that fits snuggly with these Comfortable Deluxe Stereo Headphones with 3.5mm Plug & Volume Control. These deluxe headphones feature a high-quality sound, noise-isolation, and a closed-back design that features unique 6'L Dura-Cord™. The Dura-Cord™ is chew, kink and knot resistant and designed to be durable and reliable. Use these headphones for individual interactive reading activities and more. .

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 children's growing understanding of the world around them with this realistic set of 8 bugs. Set includes an ant, beetle, butterfly, centipede, dragonfly, ladybug, spider and woodlouse. Made from a special stone mix for added durability makes these bugs perfect for outdoor use. Each stone measures approximately 3.5". Magnifying glass and brushes are not included.

3 years & up. Help your children identify these great creatures with these high quality Animal Skin Picture Cards Matching and Identifying Activity. These cards are perfect for children to identify animals they've learned about. Is it a cow, giraffe, or elephant? Use the close up cards to match the skin to the full picture of the animal. These cards promote problem solving, identifying, and critical thinking. Includes 50 cards.

3 years & up. In Backyard Bugs books, emergent readers learn about a variety of insects that can be found right outside. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. With beautifully illustrated books, children see close up pictures of all the insects and their surroundings Students compare the similarities and differences as they learn about the life cycle of these insects. Each book describes how they hatch, develop, and live in their environment. Set of 8 paperbacks.

3 years & up. Geology gets exciting when you break open these geodes and find crystal treasures. These large size geodes break open easily. They will amaze and delight your little scientist. Hollow in the center due to crystal formations, each one contains clues about the mystery of the formation of our earth. This hands-on earth science experiment is sure to please. Each piece measures approximately 1 - 1.5" diameter. Includes 10 geodes.

The biOrb single service kit is suitable for one filter change and includes a replacement filter cartridge, algae cleaning cloth and sachet of water preparation chemicals. The algae cloth helps to remove green algae that may form inside the aquarium and the chemicals assist in keeping the water clear and clean to provide the best environment possible for your fish. The easy filtration change system in the biOrb is effective and simple to do, which is beneficial to the fish and the fish keeper. A filter change is recommended every 4-8 weeks. Use with the BiOrb 8 Gallon Aquarium (item #86387).