STEM Learning for Early Childhood

3 years & up. Prepare for some marble speed racing with this Do-It-Yourself block set! This Marble Run Race Track is made of wood and includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind marble track! Track includes a jump, bell-bucket, spiral funnel and a sliding track for your 20 marbles to get through. Build the towers and tracks, then send your marbles rolling down through all the trick, twists and surprises! Includes 81 pcs.

18 months & up. The 1-10 Stackers will help children learn early number concepts and are ideal to support early number sense and counting. The stacker bases measure 2" and show four different representations for each number: numeral, standard 1-5 dice array, random dot array, and 10-frame pattern. Made from responsibly sourced beechwood, each set includes ten number posts (2.5"-7") and 55 rings.

4 years & up. 16 double-sided photo/x-ray cards engage students in science exploration from the inside out! Images are protected with a special scratch-resistant coating. Examine the photos and then place them on a light table or in a window to reveal the skeletal system of the animals! An excellent way to introduce children to animals and anatomy. Flip the cards over to get a better look at the skeleton. Teacher guide included. Cards are 8.5" x 11".

4 years & up. Create a limitless world of people, animals, architecture, robots, vehicles and more! This set is comprised of 12 unique plastic shapes and features six colors. IO Blocks connect with secure, yet easily adjustable friction fit and features a beautiful matte finish. The high-quality design of IO Blocks offers open-ended building possibilities and problem solving, puzzle-like qualities. Great for Parents and Educators interested in STEM skill development. Free IO App available from the APP store from your smartphone or tablet! 500 piece set.

3 years & up. This state-of-the-art table system provides children with multiple ways to explore and experiment with different STEM principles and hands-on activities. Use the interchangeable, interactive bin lids to engage with magnification, heat, magnets, reflection and more. Conveniently store the lids in the built-in storage when not in use. Bins can be filled with sensory materials, loose parts, natural materials and more to inspire imagination and exploration. A gridded top piece, and a double-sided chalkboard/write-on/wipe-off board allow for drawing, measuring, data collection and more. The possibilities are endless with this comprehensive classroom center! Measures 36"W x 34"H x 28"D.

3 years & up. This magnetic, dry erase calendar teaches, time, weather and vocabulary! Children interact and learn about the days of the week and months of the year while increasing their vocabulary knowledge. There are 18 weather related magnetic pictures and 45 word tiles (20 weather words, 22 calendar words). 3 blank picture tiles and 3 blank calendar word tiles are included so that teachers can add words and pictures of their own. 23.5"L x 32"W.

4 years & up. Join these playful pups in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Ranger and his friend Zip along with a playset including a house, slide, tennis ball launcher, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Ranger just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Ranger and Zip Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

2 years & up. The Tactile Counting Stones display number arrays from 1 to 10. These stones are a great resource to introduce and support math concepts including counting, number recognition, subitizing, and number bonds. Ideal for sensory math investigations. Made from a unique stone mix and durable for use in sand, water, and outside. Stones measure 3". Included: 20 Tactile Counting Stones, with two stones of each number 1 to 10.

5 years & up. Get your motor running with real STEM learning! Discover the science of motion through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities. Explore the science of "how things go" as you conduct investigations, solve problems, and explore early engineering. Features 10 double-sided Activity Cards covering all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of gravity, inertia, friction, push/pull, and more! Ladder measures 9.25"H, tracks measure 12"L, and cars measure 2.75"L. Includes: 2 Cars, 2 Double-Sided Tracks, 4 Weighted Blocks, Pendulum Ball, Ladder with 2 Removable Bars, Comprehensive Activity Guide with Reproducible Materials, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards.

5 years & up. Fuel creativity, design thinking, and hands-on STEM learning with the KEVA Structures 200 Plank Set. Crafted from solid pine and precision-cut to identical dimensions, these 200  building planks invite kids and adults alike to stack, balance, and build free-form structures. From tall towers to geometric shapes, with no glue, connectors, or sorted pieces required. Children focus purely on design, proportion, balance, and spatial reasoning. Ideal for classrooms, makerspaces, homeschool settings, or family game nights, this set comes complete with a full-color idea booklet to inspire designs, while encouraging further creativity and problem-solving. It's great for strengthening fine motor skills, promoting collaboration and perseverance, and making building engaging and accessible. ?Set includes: 200 pine planks and an idea booklet.

The aesthetic appeal of a bowl with the filtration of a technologically advanced aquarium. Receive everything you need to get started in one box - just add fish and water! Safe acrylic construction is stronger and safer than glass, 5 stages of filtration mean lower maintenance and healthier fish. Includes, tank, rocks, easily replaceable filter cartridge, light, and comprehensive instruction guide. 17"H x 16" Diameter. Do not place aquarium near a window because of fire risk. Service kit (item #86389) and cleaner pump (item #86388) are sold separately.

Ages 3 years & up. Strengthen early cognitive skills with the Montessori Sorting Box, a timeless educational tool designed for hands-on discovery and meaningful play. Inspired by classic Montessori materials, this engaging set invites children to explore shape recognition, color matching, object sorting, and fine motor coordination as they work to fit pieces into their corresponding slots.<br /> Perfect for classroom learning centers, small-group activities, or home play, the Montessori Sorting Box encourages independent problem-solving, visual discrimination, and early categorization skills. Its sturdy construction and child-friendly design make it ideal for repeated use in preschool environments, while the open-ended nature of the activity supports creativity and exploration at each stage of development. Wooden Storage box measures 18"L x 2.5"H x 6.25"W.

4 years & up. Join these playful dinos in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Rumble and Bumble along with a playset including a cave, slide, volcano launcher, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Rumble just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Rumble and Bumble Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

2 years & up. Combine fun, fishing, and foundational mathematics with this Giant Fishing Set. This fishing math manipulative promotes fine motor skills, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. All you have to do is put the numbers in something like a small pool, and then you're good to go! Have children fish out a number and count to it, fish out the solution to a problem, or fish out a blue, even number - the mathematical possibilities are endless! Includes 20 fish, approximately 9" long, 2 fishing poles and a storage bag. Made of 82% recycled plastic.

3 years & up. This Light Table Activity Kit is the perfect starter kit for younger students! The kit features tons of safe and colorful materials to play with on a light table. Count and sort beautiful bead shapes, examine details in x-rays, layer optical illusion sheets to discover interesting patterns, drop paint onto the washable surface, and drag paint scrapers on top to make swirls and lines. Includes: 5 clear plastic trays, counting and stringing rings, 12 optical illusion sheets, 2 paint pipettes, 2 squiggle pipettes, 8 clear vials, 3 paint scrappers, 8 animal x-rays, and a teacher guide.

3 years & up. Children can begin early exploration of physics, STEM lessons, and architectural design using the Unit Block Marble Run 40 piece set. Rubberwood blocks feature drops, bumps and routed paths that allow for multiple building opportunities. Ten double-sided concept cards provide building inspiration for different block arrangements as well as corresponding lessons related to physics theories. Set includes 4 starter acrylic marbles and 36 block pieces scaled to unit block proportions allowing for multiple run path possibilities. Largest piece measures 5.51"L x 2.76"W x 2.76"D.

Grades K & up. Enlarged for demonstration on the whiteboard. Feature realistic illustrations to model up to 6 stages in the life cycle of a bean plant and apple tree. Two life cycles in one! Label-free for versatility. Largest piece measures 9"H x 7"L. Set of 12.

3 years & up. Children can experience Eastern-inspired architecture, indoors and outdoors, building with the Notch Blocks Eastern set. Solid plastic, neutral-colored blocks feature notched parts that easily connect for strong, detailed builds. Using included ladders and bridge pieces, children can build different structures with varying elevated platforms and span natural elements. Set includes 87 pieces and 10 double-sided build cards.

3 years & up. Learning math and measurements has never been so fun! Introduce simple math skills and weight comparisons with this happy monster scale. Three difficulty levels means that this fun monster grows with your family. Ideal for introducing early STEAM concepts. Fosters hand-eye coordination development and interaction cognition. Includes 22 pieces. Measurements are 15"L x 5.6"W x 7.1"H.

4 years & up. Encourage children to practice fine motor skills with this delightful Chunky Colorful Bead Sequencing and Patterning Practice Set with Storage Box. This bright colored bead sequencing set develops shape-recognition, color recognition, and spatial relations. Includes 10 simply designed, colorful patterns, and 45 pattern blocks in 6 different shapes and colors for replicating each pattern. Stores neatly in a wooden case.

18 months & up. The Wooden Exploration Set encourages independence and self-directed exploration. The open-ended components of this award-winning wooden set will inspire children's natural curiosity and joy of learning. Young children instinctively investigate objects that interest them and make discoveries through taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight.Toddlers crave new experiences while enjoying the comfort of the familiar. With opportunities to manipulate the objects over and over, young children will follow their natural curiosity and love of repetition to engage all of their senses. Providing new opportunities and challenges nurtures a child's growth, development, and understanding of the environment. Children will independently and instinctively explore, experiment, and solve problems which leads to self-confidence, creativity, and strong reasoning skills. Set of 50. Sturdy bag included.

Explore light and reflection safely with these shatterproof mirrors. Each mirror is 3" x 4". Available as a set of 6 or a set of 12.

3 years & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a LED light table that combines light play and storage. 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. Includes cord approximately 57 inches long with an AC-DC adapter (Input: 100-240V, Output: 12V 1.5A). Clean with mild soap and water. Do not clean with cleansers, bleach, etc. 

2 years & up. These beautiful stones offer a tactile and visual way of introducing young children to number formation. Each stone is carefully engraved to provide important sensory feedback. Children will enjoy tracing each number with their finger building important motor-memory skills. Have children run to the number you call out for a fun outdoor learning experience that will encourage children to learn while they play. Each set contains 10 number stones (numbers 0-9) measuring 3.5" - 6" and an activity guide.