STEM Learning for Early Childhood

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. Assemble structures using squares and triangles and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Contains 58 durable, lightweight plastic pieces suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Includes: 24 squares, 4 triangles, 10 square gear panels, and 20 gears. Made of 86% recycled plastic.

How do children learn about the world around them? They touch, taste, see, smell and hear it, of course! With over 200 activities, Learning Games will delight children as they expand their learning by engaging all of their senses. The chapters are organized by each of the five senses, with a bonus chapter of multi-sensory activities. The games and activities are designed to help children identify and use their senses-essential tools for understanding the world. Paperback. 168 pages.

Sea Beans are seeds from trees and vines that grow along tropical shores. They wash into the ocean, drift and are collected. The seeds are a beautiful, natural element for investigations, sorting, sand and water play and more.

3 years & up. Introduce young learners to the foundations of coding with the Bee-Bot® Rechargable Robot Set. Designed for early childhood classrooms, Bee-Bots® helps children explore sequencing, problem-solving, and directional language by programming simple commands directly on the robot. With easy-to-use controls, children can create step-by-step pathways, up to 40 steps, strengthening logical thinking and spatial awareness as they guide the Bee-Bot® to its destination. This set of six rechargeable robots is ideal for small group learning, collaborative problem-solving, and center-based activities. Children can work together to design routes, predict outcomes, and test their ideas. The durable design stands up to classroom use, while the rechargeable functionality offers convenience. Perfect for introducing computational thinking without screens, Bee-Bot® makes coing accessible and engaging. Includes six Bee-Bot® Rechargeable Robots and USB cord.

4 years & up. Look like a bug! See like a bug! These unique hinged prismatic glasses let you experience insect sight through compound eyes. Flip the lenses back when you want a clear-eyed view . Bug Goggles Buzzerks® Eyewear portrays super realistic insect detail. Features antennae, mandibles and legs that double as earpieces Made of durable plastic and measure approximately 4" x 5" by 3.5". Colors may vary.

3 years & up. Build fine motor skills while developing a multitude of early math skills with this math activity set. Includes mini muffins to match, sort, count and boost color recognition, number and color die, pair of tweezers, 12-double sized sorting circles, muffin tray, 60 mini muffin counters and activity guide.

3 years & up. Customize your center time by combining this sorting tray with counters from popular classroom themes. (Counters sold separately).

3 years & up. A USB rechargeable station for up to six Bee-Bots or Blue-Bots, ideal for educational settings. It can be wall-mounted with six Bee-Bots or Blue-Bots. Bee-Bots (item# 62966) and Blue-Bots (item# 55563) are sold separately. One-year warranty.

3 years & up. What can we find today? Collect trinkets, natural materials and sensory objects to place in the beautiful Treasure Blocks. Smooth hardwood frames with inset, transparent acrylic windows have a removable panel to place small objects to observe or display. Ideal for color exploration and light table activities. Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more. Two screws on the removable panel keep objects securely in place until ready to be replaced. Set of 8. Largest Block measures 5.5" L x 5.5" W x 2" H.

3 years & up. Help children discover the amazing effects of light and color with this toddler-sized light table! This color-changing light table contains a raised outer rim to keep sand, water, or other activities on the table. Constructed of plastic, the table is lightweight, sturdy, and water-resistant so it can be used indoors or out. There are 16 different color settings and 4 automated color transition settings. The table is powered by the included rechargeable battery or by the A/C power cord, which plugs into a low-voltage main power supply. An 8-hour charge cycle will provide 5-10 hours of light depending on settings used. A remote control is included for on/off and color-changing operations. Table measures 17.7"H x 27.2" in diameter. Depth of discovery area: 2.4".

3 years & up. Children can show off their projects, examine up close and display their exhibits easily with this exploration table. There are four compartment areas with 2 acrylic sliding panels that cover fragile nature collections and two removable mirror reflection boxes that insert into each end of the display areas. Shelf storage is accessible from both sides of the table to allow easy access for additional supplies. Measures 47"W x 24"H x 14"D. Accessories are not included. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.

3 years & up. Encourage your children to engage their sense with this fun Sensory Learning Ooze Tube Set in Three Bright Assorted Colors. These tubes are great for promoting exploration, curiosity, and early STEM concepts. Children will enjoy turning the set upside down and watching the gel ooze to the bottom. This set of three contain thick gel in blue, pink, and green. Measures 4.75"H x 2"W each.

Grade PreK - Grade 1. Counting 1-10 and higher! 60 foam fish manipulatives and 10 fish bowls. Children count out the correct number of fish and place them on the appropriate fishbowl mat. The child then turns the mat over to side 2 and practices writing the numbers from side one.

3 years & up. Each of these adorable stuffed animals are designed to bring these birds to life straight from the great outdoors and into your home. Listen to the various birds as they sing their different songs. Babies are fascinated by their sounds, and older kids love to take them outside and compare them to the actual sounds of the birds in their backyard. Press the backs of these realistic plush beanbag birds to hear them sing with authentic sounds. Birds that are indigenous to your area often respond to the sounds of these realistic-sounding birds. These birds are weighted on the bottom and easily sit up on a level surface. Measures approximately 4.5 to 5 inches long.

4 years & up. These Insect X-Ray and Picture Cards present three different views of your favorite insects and arthropods: top, bottom, and inside. Use these cards to educate children about the many different types of bugs and their features. Have children match all 36 insect X-rays to their corresponding double-sided card. Encourage children to explore each card. For extra learning go over the basic features of bugs such as the head, thorax, or antennae. Each picture card measures 4" x 6".

Grades 2 - 4. Students can build over 100 experiments using light, sound, movement and more. Plastic circuit board comes with an easy to follow guide and over 30 parts that snap on so there are no wires to connect or tools required. You can even play electronic games, build radios, digital voice recorders and more. Uses 2 AA batteries, sold separately.

2 years & up. These versatile hardwood-framed stacking blocks have six stacking squares and smooth, rounded corners and edges for safety, with inset magnified acrylic windows. The magnification stacking blocks are ideal for exploring natural, tactile, and other detailed materials found inside or in nature. This set also promotes fine motor skills and block play. Encourage children to build their own unique structures. Enhance STEM-based activities with this set, perfect for group or individual play. Use these blocks indoors or outside. Each block has 2x magnification. Stack blocks together to intensify. Largest square measures 7" W x 7" D x 2" H. Includes 6 squares.

5 years & up. Your little engineers will love designing and creating their own skyscrapers, cranes, bridges and more with this City Engineering® & Design Set by Learning Resources. Use the activity cards to complete design challenges or let your imagination run wild and create your own city. The perfect set to encourage early STEM learning. Platform measures 4.25" x 4.25". Included: 89 Easy-to-assemble pieces: Gears, building pieces, 2 figures, a truck, a construction cone and more, and Activity cards.

6 years & up. Hours of fun await with this exciting STEM focused game! Children will learn early engineering skills as they follow cards to build roller coasters or design their own. This game can be played individually or with friends. Includes game grid, 39 track pieces, 36 post pieces, 2 tunnels, 40 challenge cards with solutions and instructions.

2 years & up. Increase the authenticity of your child's open-ended building experience with these weighted Little Pavers - 60 piece set. Children 2 and up will incorporate these hexagonal miniature pavers into unique architectural builds while stacking, creating patterns and using natural, loose parts. The matte surface texture supports indoor and outdoor play. Set includes 10 double-sided concept cards that serve as creative inspiration to further the hands-on buildling experience. Use with Little Bricks for even more construction play opportunities. Natural, loose parts not included. One Little Paver measures 0.6"L x 1.35"W x 1.55"H.

Grade K. From motion, life cycles, tools, and ocean life, our book set covers early STEM concepts which are perfect for the Kindergarten classroom. Children can understand and learn the information easily as each book features simple text and fun facts. Titles may vary, includes 6 paperback books.

Primo™ headphones feature noise-reducing earcups allowing students to clearly hear lessons and protect from unnecessary, distracting noises. Made of ABS plastic, the chew and kink-resistant Dura-Cord™ and 3.5mm stereo plug are rugged and reliable, making it a versatile unit. Connects to almost any audio device: tablets, smartphones, computers, and more.

3 years & up. Make learning to count an exciting prehistoric adventure with these colorful Dinosaur Counters. Your little paleontologist will love sorting these little dinosaur models into groups of similar colors and patterns and then counting how many are in each one. Promotes the development of number and quantity relationships, patterning, and counting and sorting. Size: Biggest Dinosaur measures 2" x 2". Included: 60 Realistically-detailed toy dinosaurs (6 of each type), Storage bucket.

3 years & up. Learn about magnetism, develop visual matching skills, and improve eye-hand coordination. Each ring is magnetic -- one side positive and the other negative. When the rings are stacked, they either attract the next ring and pull them together, or repel it and cause it to float. Includes 40 pattern match challenges, 10 magnetic rings, a stand, and a storage bag.