STEM Learning for Early Childhood

18 months & up. Make early math learning fun with the Sorting Shapes Cupcakes™ set. Children match colorful cupcake tops and bottoms by shape, color, and design while developing essential early learning skills. This hands-on sorting toy promotes shape recognition, color identification, problem-solving, fine motor development, and critical thinking through engaging play. Perfect for preschool classrooms, child care centers, homeschool settings, and learning at home, the cupcake-themed pieces encourage interactive exploration and STEM-based skill building. Durable and easy to handle, this educational manipulative supports independent learning and group activities for young learners.

Grades 2 & up. Hands-on Investigation Kit supports building a variety of real-world models that demonstrate science and technology concepts. Students will explore through hands-on investigation concepts such as gearing up/down and increasing speed/force as they build crank fans, egg beaters and more. Includes building instructions for 6 different models with real-life photo and key facts. Complete set includes building materials in a sturdy divided case, teaching resource CD (with teaching notes, building projects and extension activities) and student building guide. 198 pieces.

3 years & up. Light, soft and smooth and resembles snow allowing children to create different shapes with their own hands! Easy clean up with a damp cloth and can be used over and over again! Includes .5 lb. and reusable airtight bucket to ensure it stays soft.

2 years & up. Create your own sensory tubes with this set of 4 clear tubes with dual openings. Includes 8 solid lids (two red, two blue, two yellow, two orange) and 4 vented lids (red, blue, yellow, orange) to let children explore their sense of smell. Lids easily twist on and off, and hold liquid securely inside. Contents shown are not included. Each tube is 12"H x 2" Diameter.

Help children learn correct numeral formation through tactile experiences using these durable Tactile Sandpaper Numerals to Practice Forming and Writing Numbers. These tactile cards include arrows to ensure proper number formation. Simpy have children follow along with the arrows as they trace or practice the number on paper. This activity promotes fine motor skills, number recognition, and sensory learning. Includes numbers 0-9. Measures 4.25"L x 2.63"W.

4 years & up. Explore how insects and frogs grow with the Life Cycle Figurines - 24 Pieces. Anatomically accurate, highly detailed figurines give children a hands-on way to investigate six fascinating life cycles: Butterfly, Ladybug, Ant, Praying Mantis, Honey Bee, and Frog. Children can observe and arrange the different stages of growth, making abstract biology concepts more concrete and engaging. The set supports early learning biology while providing opportunities for counting and sequencing activities. Oversized, durable figurines encourage hands-on exploration, and six sorting cards add another way to organize and examine the life cycles. Whether used for science discovery or classroom learning activities, this collection helps children explore changes in living things through detailed, tangible representations.

8 years & up. Explore the basics of mechanical physics by building a series of simple machines designed to perform complex tasks that make our everyday lives easier. Build 26 working models focusing on six simple machines: wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges. Learn the science behind your builds in the full-color, 32-page manual and follow the easy to understand step-by-step instructions to assemble each machine. As your understanding of mechanical physics develops, use the building elements to construct your own working piece of simple machinery. Included: 132 building pieces to create 26 working models and a 32-Page full-color instruction manual.

18 months & up. Help this lovely ladybug become more colorful! This fun toy's pegs come in a variety of colors and will fit into the holes in the ladybug's shell. When children put the pegs in the holes, the ladybug transforms into something vivid and new! The variety of colors will strengthen color recognition, and the numbers on each peg will bring counting into playtime.

12 months & up. Authored by experts, these engaging books are thoughtfully designed to grow alongside your budding STEM learner. Each page features multiple levels of text, making the content accessible and adaptable as their understanding and curiosity expand. Perfect for introducing young minds to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, these books provide a foundation that evolves with their learning journey.

4 years & up. Use these Jumbo Easy to Grip Test Tubes with Stand for Early STEM Learning in your next STEM lesson. These chunky science tools are sized just right for little scientists. Children will love filling these tubes with different liquids or materials for experiments. These test tubes can also be used for dramatic play. Set includes 6 jumbo test tubes with a rack and multiple color lids.

4 years & up. Introduce the skeletal system to children with this complete x-ray set! Hold these life-sized human x-rays up to the light or use them on a light table and see every authentic detail of a real skeletal system. Arrange the 18 pieces together to reproduce the entire body of a young adult. 5' tall. Teacher guide included.

PreK & up. Children can easily explore decomposition, composting, life cycles, and environmental education. Three separate, aerated compartments enable children to view the entire decomposition process clearly and make side-by-side comparisons between different materials. Ecological education includes composting, decomposition, and life cycles. Teacher guide included. Composter measures 12"W x 4"D x 8"H.

3 years & up. Let's make some noise with these fun sound shakers! These sturdy wooden boxes are easy to grip. Have children shake the wooden cubes to hear each unique sound and find its match. To self-correct, simply look through the provided translucent-colored, acrylic base. These Peekaboo Soundboxes develop matching, concentration, fine motor, sensory, problem solving, and cognitive skills. The set includes 12 soundboxes with six unique sounds and a storage base.

3 years & up. This magnetic construction set allows children to explore magnetism safety and learn about its attractive and repulsive properties. By incorporating the unique Goobi® tripod design, this construction set enables young builders to create rigid cubical structures with more design possibilities! A valuable STEM learning resource. Introduces children to magnetism, structures, geometry, physics, architecture, and engineering. Improves children's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills. Comes in seven assorted colors: red, orange, yellow, lime, green, blue, and purple. Goobi® Construction Set (110 Pieces) includes: 56 Magnetic bars (2.36" each), 33 Iron balls, 21 Tripods, and a Design booklet. Goobi® Construction Class Pack (180 Pieces) includes: 84 Magnetic bars (2.36" each), 61 Iron balls, 35 Tripods, Design booklet, and a Plastic storage case,

4 years & up. Each book of this set takes a very simple look at a different sense: taste, sight, hearing, touch, or smell. Leveled text with repeated use of high frequency words makes the books perfect for beginning readers, while bright, colorful photographs complement the text and maintain readers' interest. Components may vary. Paperback. 24 pages each.

All ages. Meet Obie, the next level of interactive play. Discover games for kids of all ages to play, replay, and come back for more. Children are actively learning while being physically engaged promoting a healthy, active life style for the brain and body. Kaplan Early Learning Company has pre-selected dozens of energizing, popular games to challenge your early learner in areas such as literacy, gross motors skills, math skills, science, music, and more. Bring new excitement to the classroom with our Kaplan exclusive handpicked activities and Obie. Measures 16" x 19" x 4". Recommended mounting height is 8 to 13 feet above the floor. Distance from wall should be at least 8' feet for best results.

Grades K & up. Set sail with real STEM learning! Young learners can dive into early physics in a fun, colorful way with this two-piece submarine and floating raft along with weights, balls, and stars to bring investigations to life. This set also features 10 detailed Activity Cards (with over 20 engaging, high-impact activities) that cover all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of buoyancy, density, and more! Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (submarine) measures 6"L x 3.5"H. Includes: Two-Piece Submarine, Floating Raft, 10 Hex Weights, 5 Circle Weights, 2 Stars, 2 Balls, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards.

3 years & up. Practice architectural theories, model scales and engineering with this 60 piece Little Bricks set. Included are 10 double-sided concept cards to give ideas for specific structures. Textured TPR plastic and weighted metal interior is scaled to miniature brick size for architectural building. Build models and scenery for pretend play, stop motion videos and more. Perfect for indoor and outdoor play. The four color gradients of the bricks provide an authentic building experience. 60 piece set. Store indoors. Individual bricks measure 1.75" L x .6" W x .89" H.

3 years & up. Discover the wonders of water! This 19-piece Splashology! Water Lab features waves of water-ready activities that introduce aspiring scientists to the concepts of volume, buoyancy, flow, and more with every splish and splash. Kids can dive into seven splash-filled experiments or explore all of the splashes and bubbles of each piece with parental supervision. Ride the waves with the Floaty Boat tray, squirt streams of water with the Splash Syringe, or turn your sink into homemade bubbles kit with the lab's three bubble wands. Designed for the bathtub, sink, or water table, this engaging science kit supports guided and open-ended STEM-based play. Lab pieces are made from durable plastic and foam that can be easily cleaned. Included: Floaters, Flasks, Hands-On Tools, and Waterproof Experiment Cards.

4 years & up. This smells like a good time! Match up the 30 scent filled cups with the associated illustrated picture cards. The self-sealing cups are perfect for storage and the scents will last for years! This kit includes six different games for a variety of developmental levels. The scents sort match-up kit is an exciting way to promote sensory learning. Includes a comprehensive guide and reproducible artwork.

3 years & up. Engage minds and muscles! Hop down the river or use animal markers to learn colors, shapes, numbers and counting (1-10), problem solving and how to follow simple directions. For individual, small-group or whole-class play. Includes colorful vinyl floor mat (100"L x 30"W), 2 inflatable cubes (5"), 40 animal markers and Activity Guide.

3 years & up. Explore the beauty of bright colors, ever-changing patterns, and symmetry with this set of Metal Kaleidoscopes! By simply rotating the barrel, children can see an infinite number of color patterns. As they are captivated by these patterns, children will also develop sensory learning, exploration, and color recognition skills. Styles will vary because there are three different styles, and each customer will receive two of those styles.

18 months & up. Introduce young builders to magnetic construction, sensory exploration and social emotional expression with the comprehensive toddler STEM set, Grippies® Shake, Build and Curve. Connect large and small sized magnetic rods to each other or combine them with the overmolded metal ball connectors. The variety of rod styles create a unique structural, rounded and acoustic building experience. Encourage magnetic, auditory and tactile exploration through patterning and 3D construction. This combination Grippies® building set is perfect for toddlers to exercise their auditory, fine and gross motor and engineering skills.

2 years & up. Bring the outdoors indoors with this set of weather stones. These stones depict all types of weather including rain, show, lightning, and sunshine. Their small size and pleasant feel invite children to touch and hold them, which gives adults a chance to talk with them about the weather pattern on the stone they're holding. Such interactions will reinforce children's understanding of the weather. Stones are approximately 2" each. Colors may vary.