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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.

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.

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