STEM Learning for Early Childhood

8 years & up. Experience the power of gravity with the Gravitrax Starter Set! Build your own action-packed track system to send your marbles racing while learning about gravity, magnetism, and kinetics. With over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements, discover how the laws of physics affect the track your marble takes with curves, crosses, freefalls, and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the ball. Build your track using the construction plans and tasks or let your creativity take control and design a one-of-a kind track. Use the free Gravitrax App to design tracks with the building editor and race using different balls and camera perspectives. Test your system and use the blueprints to build the actual system. The app is available for Apple and Android.

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 10 double-sided build cards. Available in 87 pieces or 132 pieces.

Grades 2 & up. Learning that's right on track! Young thinkers can design unbelievable ball track structures via simple, stacking planks. Stacking planks with precision requires children to have hand-eye coordination especially as they build taller and taller structures. Handling these planks will strengthen fine motor skills. Kids will manipulate, place and align the pieces as they build. A great chance to gain more engineering skills and experimenting to bring creative ideas to life. No glue, no connectors -- just loads of constructive fun! Get things rolling by constructing the "Shooting Gallery", "Turbine", "Step Curve", and more! Set includes: 50 pine planks, 2 KEVA® balls, and an idea booklet.

3 years & up.Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of science with the Learn With Me Science Books - Set of 5. Designed for preschoolers, this paperback set explores five engaging themes-such as weather, recycling, light & color, and the transformation from flower to honey-using simple, clear text and vivid, real-life photography. Written by experienced teachers, each 24-page book invites children to explore the world around them and ask questions as they read. Perfect for classroom science centers, guided reading groups, or at home, this collection encourages scientific thinking, observation, and early inquiry skills in an accessible way.

18 months & up. Enrich children's science exploration with color paddles. Children will enjoy color mixing on a light table or outdoors in natural sunlight. Translucent 5.5"L colors paddles in six vibrant colors: red, yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple. Set of 18 includes three of each color.

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.

5 years & up. Children as young as 5 can learn to code with 100% screen-free play. Botley® 2.0 can move in six different directions, play music, and even put on a light show. Botley® 2.0 has 16 fun interactions-transform Botley® into a train, police car, ghost, and more! You can even test your memory with the lights and sounds game of Botley® Says! Your little coders can build sequences of up to 150 steps, and go on adventures with a built-in sensor that lights up Botley® 2.0 in the dark! This classroom bundle will keep them engaged, building, designing, and more. Requires 5 AAA batteries (not included). Set includes: 2 Botley® 2.0 Coding Robots with 78 Activity Piece Sets, 2 Additional Botley® 2.0 Coding Robots, 1 Botley® Action Challenge Accessory Set, and 1 Botley® Crashin' Construction Accessory Set.

Grades 1 - 6. Teach students the science of simple machines. Kit contains four pulleys (two singles, one double and one triple sheave, plus joining pin) and instructional guide with suggested classroom activities. Sting(s) not included.

3 years & up. Young readers will discover a variety of birds from around the world, from familiar backyard species to unique birds found in rain forests and deserts. Featuring over 100 colorful photos, this engaging reference explores bird behaviors, habitats, diets, and adaptations while building curiosity about the natural world. 

2 years & up. Children can experience many fascinating optical discoveries about color, light, reflections, and more with these 5 easy to hold framed panels. Each durable plastic frame measures 7.75" x .625" and contains either an unbreakable mirror, see-thru acrylic colored panel in red, yellow and blue, or a multi-faceted panel for visual explorers. Includes activity guide.

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.

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.

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.

6 years & up. Prepare your own slides to observe and explore! This kit is an excellent complement to any microscope. Microscope not included. Included: 12 pieces blank slides, 12 pieces Concavity (well) slides, 1 plastic storage box to hold 25 slides, Cover glass, Plastic forceps, Plastic pipet (dropper), and Directions and helpful hints for preparing simple mounts.

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. 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.

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.

2 years & up. A versatile and fun set for building whatever a child can imagine! Use the flex connectors as hinges to further the design possibilities and bring your imagination creations to life. Set includes 76 durable plastic pieces: 18 beams, 18 large connectors, 24 small connectors, and 16 flexi connectors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Made of 100% recycled plastic.

Grades K & up. Attract early learners to the wonders of magnetism! STEM lessons are irresistible when you add the excitement of fun, colorful tools to scientific exploration. Durable, playful magnets in a variety of shapes engage children as they explore magnetism, polarity, and magnetic attraction & repulsion. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (maze tray) measures 11"L x 8.5"H x 0.5"W. Includes: 2 Bar Magnets, 2 Magnetic Bugs, 4 Ring Magnets, Horseshoe Magnet, Magnetic Post, 2 Snap-On Cars,Tray with Maze, String, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards.

4 years & up. Develop social emotional and STEM skills in a collaborative, play-based environment with the IO Blocks® Center. This all-in-one table brings movement, simple machines and dramatic play to the original IO Blocks® friction-fit, construction toy platform. Combine gears, slides, IO people and standard IO Blocks® pieces to create limitless builds using problem solving, introductory architecture and budding STEM skills. Constructions are stabilized on the raised grid tabletop while the sturdy birch plywood table features handy storage below to hold IO Blocks® and additional parts. Includes: 1 birch plywood play table, 4 storage bins and 458 building pieces. Easy assembly - simply affix the enclosed table legs to the IO Blocks® tabletop. Measures 31"W x 23"H x 22"D.

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.

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".

2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 28 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.

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.