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Kids experiment with the motion of magnetic attraction and other early physics concepts. Develop critical thinking, cause & effect and problem solving skills with this magnetic wand and set of magnetic accessories. Includes Activity Guide! Explore the world of STEM toys for boys and girls aged 5+ years old! This is a fun preschool or kindergarten activity introduces multiple ways to code! Educational toys support learning important skills through building toys and science activities using the Montessori method which teaches by doing rather than memorization. Explore what can be seen by science, even materials from your own garden and backyard. Pretend-play has been shown to enhance social development especially when it comes from role playing even as scientists. This science learning toy also makes a great holiday and birthday gift which is sure to be loved by any kid of any age. Kids experiment with the motion of magnetic attraction and other early physics concepts with this magnetic wand and set of magnetic accessories. Spark curiosity, introduce early physics concepts, and provide hands-on learning with the effects of magnetism with Magnet Movers 39-piece set; including magnetic wand, magnetic accessories, and activity guide Give the Gift of Learning: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Christmas and Stocking Stuffers for boys and girls.

Build early years math skills with the Skill Builders! Maths Activity Set from Learning Resources. This fun 81-piece set has hands-on maths resources that help children ages 5 and up build number sense. Use the 20 MathLink Cubes (10 orange, and 10 purple), ten frame with counters, double-sided mini activity cards, hundred board, 2 soft foam number dice, and 10 double-sided reproducible worksheets to help young children build essential maths skills including counting, addition, base ten, and more. The included Activity Guide tells teachers and families how to use the resources in the classroom or at home. When the learning fun is done, pieces store in the sturdy cardboard case with convenient carry handle. About this item PLAY YOUR WAY to new early years maths skills with these fun, quick maths activities for 5 year olds and up in this maths learning toy for girls & boys AGES & STAGES: Specially designed with little ones in mind, the early years materials in Skill Builders! Maths Activity Set help children learn counting, place value, counting to 100, base ten, adding, subtracting, and more USE the 20 included MathLink Cubes, double-sided mini activity cards, base ten frame with counters, and more in the classroom or at home PIECES STORE in the durable card case with convenient carry handle INCLUDES: 20 MathLink Cubes (10 orange, and 10 purple), 2 ten-frames, 20 counters, spinner, hundred board, 25 double-sided write and wipe cards, 2 soft foam dice, 10 double-sided reproducible worksheets with 20 pages of activities, and Activity Guide

It's a colorful bubbling creature reaction! Extract the Beaker Creatures from the mysterious Reactor Pods with the Beaker Creatures Liquid Reactor Super Lab from Learning Resources. After placing one of two included Reactor Pods within the Super Lab's center chamber, kids send water whirling through the tubes with the help of two Hydroplungers, filling the chamber and triggering the amazing reaction. Once the reaction ends, kids can extract their Beaker Creatures collectibles and start classifying! The working lab set also comes with the equipment and instructions needed to perform amazing real-world science experiments inspired by the creatures and their home planets. The Beaker Creatures Liquid Reactor Super Lab also includes an exclusive full-size poster, two classification cards, and two double-sided mini-posters: one side features a quiz filled with amazing real-world science facts, while the other features fun images of the creatures at play that combine to form a larger scene! Beaker creatures - where science meet collectibles! Work like a scientist to extract, identify and explore surprise collectibles from another planet Drop into water to reveal the surprise beaker creature collectible 35 To collect, with five 24-carat creatures to find too! Suitable for ages 5+ 15-Piece set includes a experiment guide for young scientists

This colourful and engaging building set has been designed to inspire primary children in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects to develop enthusiasm in Stem from a young age. Providing real S.T.E.M learning for young children, this set encourages learners to conduct hands-on investigations and record data to find the optimum situation for each activity. We’re not the only ones who think it’s great. Product Details An early introduction to STEM and the Engineering and Design Process Includes an additional art component for STEAM lessons Ideal solo or small group activity Includes over 50 playground pieces, 2 playground pals and 10 challenge cards Includes multilingual activity guide

It's a stacking toy party hosted by Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog! Toddlers learn new preschool skills every time they stack with the Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Rainbow Stackers! Inspired by our bestselling Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog preschool toy, this colorful stacking toy offers kids two ways to stack—build Spike up vertically or out horizontally, strengthening fine motor skills as you go! Each of Spike's stacking toy cups comes with tactile ridges that promote preschool sensory skills; they're also ready for splish-splash fun in the bathtub or at the water table! As they play with this fun toddler toy, kids will build 5 essential preschool skills—in addition to boosting their fine motor and early sensory skills, toddlers will also strengthen their shape, color, and number recognition skills along the way! Sized just right for little hands, the pieces found in this developmental toy are durable and easy to clean—just wipe them down with a damp cloth after play time is done. Whether you're learning in the classroom or through homeschooling, Spike's here to make preschool fun! Product Details BUILD all-new skills with Spike, your colorful preschool stacking toy friend! 5 SKILLS in 1: colors, numbers, and shapes, plus fine motor and sensory skills! EXPLORE multiples ways to stack - build Spike horizontal or vertical. Spike can even be a great bath toy! INSPIRED by our bestselling Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog preschool toy! GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Easter Baskets Stuffers or even for Homeschool.

You are embarking on a great adventure-a trip to countries around the world, to the summits of the highest mountains, down the longest rivers, to landlocked nations, and to sun-drenched islands-all with the GeoSafari(R) Talking Globe! Learn many interesting facts about Earth, its countries, and people.Psst...They're Learning! Packed with more than 10,000 geography and world cultures questions Helps player learn and retain geography facts Explore new cultures Cut to the Chase A talking globe that shares and quizzes interesting facts about Earth, its countries, and people. 3 Different quiz categories-U.S.A. and Canada, World, and World plus U.S.A. and Canada-and varying response times to make games more competitive Beginner to advanced levels Requires 4 C batteries or AC adapter

Designed by a scientist and mother of two preschoolers, My First Microscope allows kids to see a magnified hidden world with ease! This fully functional microscope is a real working science tool with two extra-large eyepieces and a chunky, kid-sized focusing knob. A bright LED with easy push-button action lights up details for even more discoveries. Product Details Encourages scientific exploration Rewards curiosity Introduces kids to a key scientific tool A microscope designed with preschoolers in mind View anything at up to 8x magnification Part of the award-winning GeoSafari Jr. line of toys

These machines really move! With the Gears! Gears! Gears! Machines in Motion from Learning Resources, kids engineer their own playtime fun with the help of creative, open-ended building activities. Using the included instructions, kids can build their own versions of numerous different interactive machines and vehicles, many of which incorporate special parts including a wrecking ball, chains, pulleys, and wheels. Turn out a tank with its own helicopter propeller, or craft a complex contraption that spins with the twist of a lever. Kids can also set the instructions aside and bring their own designs to life; thanks to their open-ended designs and interchangeable parts, every Gears! Gears! Gears! set from Learning Resources encourages kids to discover their inner engineer and hone STEM skills such as critical thinking and trial and error. Each set also works with other Gears! sets, a fact that increases the playability of every piece. Product Details DISCOVER: Invite “little engineers” to explore a world of building possibilities while developing critical thinking and problem solving skills; turning and spinning gears add a layer of action and interactivity to completed creations DEVELOP: Boost fine motor skills while promoting reasoning as children create moving experiments; learning gets more intricate as children’s abilities advance LEARN & PLAY: Foster imagination and unplugged play with this versatile, interconnecting gear set. Children can experiment with simple mechanics and science; supports STEM by introducing children to sorting, grouping, counting, designing, constructing, and putting physics into play with spinning gear movement Engineering toys, building toys, boys and girls ages 5+

Kids can program Artie 3000 to draw their own, custom-coded creations! Simply download the included software, then drag and drop blocks of code to tell Artie to move left, right, forward, or backward. Set Artie on any sheet of paper and watch him draw! Artie requires 4 batteries (not included).Educational  Product Details SPARK MORE CURIOSITY: Artie 3000 the coding robot is the fun and artistic way to introduce curious kids to the power of programming ART MEETS CODING IN ARTIE 3000: Kids create the code and Artie 3000 draws the lines on paper; With pre-programmed designs, beginners can start coding right away, learning to code everything from tic tac toe boards to artistic masterpieces SIMPLE SET UP: With Artie 3000’s built-in WiFi server, no internet connection is required; Kids plug their own tablet or computer (not included) in Artie 3000 and follow step-by-step instructions to start programming in minutes! PERFECT FOR BEGINNER AND ADVANCED CODERS: Start coding with Artie’s pre-programmed designs (visit Artie’s website for even more codes), then learn to write your own Blockly, Snap!, Python, or JavaScript code using Artie 3000’s Drag & Drop, Remote Control, and Point & Click functions WHAT’S INCLUDED? Artie 3000 robot, 4 washable markers, quick start guide, and activity cards; Requires 4 AA batteries (not included); New coding downloads available on the Artie 3000 website. SAFE & SECURE! No internet connection required! Artie 3000 includes a built-in WiFi server and does not collect any data of any kind.

Our hedgehog lost his quills, and only your little ones can help him get them back! Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog helps kids build up hand muscles and fine motor skills as they replace the chunky, peg-shaped 'quills' within the holes that dot the smiling hedgehog's back. The learning doesn't end there- Spike's colorful quills also lend themselves well to lessons in counting, sorting, and color identification skills. Kids can arrange the quills by warm or cool colors, work on sequences and patterns by alternating colors, or count up the quills with the help of numbers printed on the hedgehog's back. Once playtime is over, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog is a snap to clean up-each piece is made of plastic that can be easily wiped clean, and the quills stow snugly inside the hedgehog's body, which adds simplicity to storage too.Product Details Kids build their fine motor skills as they restore the chunky, peg-shaped 'quills' to the back of this friendly hedgehog The hedgehog's colorful quills also help kids build color recognition, sorting, and counting skills Easy-to-grasp quills are just the right size for little hands to hold When playtime's over, quills store within hedgehog for easy cleanup and storage Age Under 2 Grade Toddler+

With the help of the included challenges, kids craft their own 2-D and 3-D shapes during stem-filled play sessions that boost early geometry, critical thinking, and fine motor skills. Product Details STEM TOYS FOR KIDS: Boost early geometry, critical thinking, and fine motor skills HAVE FUN BUILDING 2-D AND 3-D SHAPES: Learn 2-D and 3-D shapes with this 58-piece set and activity guide GREAT FOR PRESCHOOL AND BEYOND: Ideal for ages 5+ GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Easter or even for Homeschool.

The child-friendly educational tools in this reading activity set help build early years reading and vocabulary skills through hands-on activities. Use the activities in this set to help children develop letter recognition, and learn about CVC words, consonant sounds, sight words, and rhyming words. Product Details Build early years reading and vocabulary skills with Skill Builders! Phonics & Reading Activity Set suitable for ages 5 and up. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home to build reading and vocabulary skills through hands-on activities. The fun, hands-on activities in this set help children learn all about CVC words, consonant sounds, sight words, and rhyming words. Includes 26 lowercase letter cards to teach letter and vowel recognition, and make simple words, 50 double-sided site word cards on a ring, 3 soft foam dice, and 30 picture cards featuring a colourful illustration on one side, and the word on its own and included in a short sentence. The 10 double-sided educational worksheets offer fun activities, and the included Activity Guide tells teachers and families how to use the set. Once the learning fun is over, the pieces store inside the sturdy packaging with convenient carry handle

Build your own T-rex with this dinosaur construction kit for preschoolers from Design & Drill! Children use tools perfectly-sized for little hands to tinker with their very own dinosaur toy with moveable mouth and legs. Snap the 4 pieces together, and then use the kid-sized screwdriver to screw in the chunky, colourful bolts. Then head off into roar-some imaginative play with the Design & Drill Take-Apart T-Rex. Product Details Kids roar into creative play and build coordination skills as they snap and screw parts and pieces together to assemble a T-Rex with movable mouth and legs. The Design & Drill T-Rex is the perfect introduction to STEM learning, basic engineering, and construction play. Little ones learn the basics of simple construction and engineering while building fine motor skills with tools designed just for them. Pretend play with this prehistoric pal is the perfect way to build creativity, vocabulary, and communications skills, too. Includes 4 snap-together pieces, 1 hand-held screwdriver, and 8 decorative bolts.

Whoooooo's that adorable owl? It's Hoot the Fine Motor Owl, a wise addition to the collection of fine motor toys for toddlers from Learning Resources! Inspired by our bestselling Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog, Hoot is here to help kids prepare for preschool success with four fun activities. Cuter than your average developmental toys, this fine motor skills owl is designed to build and strengthen the different areas of hand strength and coordination included in school readiness checklists. Kids practice pincer grip by spinning Hoot's eyes, build hand strength by squeaking Hoot's nose, and work on hand-eye coordination by dropping four coins into Hoot's slot. Once the coins are inside, use scissor skills to flap Hoot's wings and send the coins tumbling out his sides! It's a friendly twist on the usual fine motor games for kids! In addition to all of the fine motor fun, Hoot's coins also offers an introduction to color, shape, and number recognition skills, and store inside of Hoot's slot for easy clean-up. Product Details MEET your new fine motor friend, inspired by our bestselling Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog! GREAT EDUCATIONAL TOY for Toddlers; BUILD hand strength, coordination, scissor skills, and other fine motor essentials! FOUR hands-on fine motor activities - flap, squeak, twist, and more! LEARN colors, shapes, and numbers with Hoot's four coins! GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Easter or even for Homeschool.

This prehistoric pal is ready for fine motor fun! Kids build the hand strength they need to succeed in school and beyond every time they play with Steggy the Fine Motor Dino. The friendliest fine motor toy for toddlers, this easygoing dinosaur comes with 10 pinchable, pullable scales, whose indented surfaces make it easy for kids to build their pincer grasp, hand strength, and other essentials of fine motor skills development. Steggy's scales also come with a 3-in-1 learning surprise— in addition to building fine motor skills, scales also introduce kids to early color matching and number recognition skills thanks to their vibrant designs and 1–10 numbered surfaces. Count up the scales, sort them into warm and cool colors, and more— with Steggy the Fine Motor Dino, there are always multiple ways to learn. When the fine motor fun is finished for the day, Steggy's durable plastic scales wipe clean and fit inside for easy storage. Product Details BUILD essential fine motor skills with Steggy the Fine Motor Dino BOOST pincer grasp, hand strength, and more with Steggy's 10 pinchable, pullable scales LEARN early color and number recognition for 3 in 1 learning fun STORE Steggy's scales inside for easy cleanup when play time's done AGES 18 months and up

Our best-selling Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Puzzle Playmate has a new friend! Play and learn with Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Puzzle Playmate. Little hands will stay busy with Spike the hedgehog’s 2 different puzzles. Toddlers and preschoolers can sort and match the shapes, or explore Spike’s pop-in, pop-out quills, while building 5 skills through fun, fine motor skills play activities. Product Details Build and learn with Spike’s 2-in-1 shape sorter and puzzle. Sort and match the shapes, and then explore Spike’s pop-in, pop-out quills. Young children build 5 skills while playing with Spike the hedgehog: fine motor, logic and reasoning, and shape, colour, and number recognition. Made from durable plastic, all pieces of Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog® Puzzle Playmate are easy to clean. The puzzle board has different shapes and textures and is great for sensory, tactile play. Includes multilingual packaging and Activity Guide. Puzzle board measures 2.5cm H x 27cm L

Get ready for kid-powered robot fun! Little engineers will love the all-new Design & Drill Robot, the perfect introduction to STEM learning. Preschoolers can snap together their robot's arms and then practice drilling multicolored bolts with the kid-friendly screwdriver to secure their masterpiece. Kids can customize their rockin' Robot with colorful, decorative stickers, and then it's ready for play! Ages 3-5 years.This educational toy construction building play set is a great way for kids to learn early math and science concepts, an important part of stem educational learning. This STEM learning toy also makes a great holiday and birthday gift which is sure to be loved by any kid of any age.At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take great pride in working with experts in many distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. We see the limitless possibilities that you see in your child. Our award-winning toys and games help moms, and all those who mom, ignite the spark within and build their confidence so they can build their world. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions including Coding Critters, Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, and BrainBolt. Product Details SPARK MORE PLAY! Construction play meets creativity for hours of unplugged building and pretend play fun LET’S BUILD! Kids build self-confidence as they construct and decorate this snap-and-screw robot all by themselves using a real-working, kid-friendly screwdriver INTRODUCE STEM LEARNING: The Design & Drill Robot supports STEM learning, introducing the principles of basic engineering through construction play BUILD FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Busy builders develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, hand strength, and more as they manipulate kid-sized tools designed just for little hands PERFECT GIFT FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Design & Drill STEM toys are the perfect gifts for toddlers & preschoolers ages 3+

Learning Resources design and drill sparkle bot. Creativity and construction combine with this colourful set as little ones build their very own robot. Use the included screwdriver to design your own robot with the coloured plastic bolts. Set includes stickers to add to your customisations. Once your design is complete, the sparklebot's arm, head and upper body can move for imaginative play. Want a new design? Simply unscrew all the bolts and start over. Set includes robot model, 15 coloured play bolts, toy screwdriver and a sheet of sparkly stickers. Sparkle bot measures 20cm h. Suitable for ages 3+. Product Details Play screwdriver and bolts are perfect for stem learning from ages 3+ Includes robot model, 15 coloured play bolts and toy screwdriver Once complete, the bolts can be removed and reapplied in a different design robot measures 20cm h Includes a sheet of sparkly stickers for customisation Features multilingual packaging