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DIY Snowman Sensory Bottle!

Who doesn’t love a good snow globe? Each one is a spellbinding combination of swirling, swishing liquid, and falling glitter that is perfect for sensory play. As mesmerizing as they are, did you know that snow globes are actually an experiment regarding the scientific principle of viscosity?

Let’s apply the standard of viscosity by creating a Snowman Snow Globe. We’ll put it together and then explain why it works.

You will need the following:

  • A water bottle (a clear glass water bottle was used here)
  • Clear glue
  • Tap water
  • Glitter
  • Black tape for the snowman’s top hat
  • Markers, paper, and pipe cleaners to make the snowman face
  • Craft items for the “floaters” inside the globe, like snowflakes, stars, buttons, or jingle bells

First, let’s get our snow globe looking like a snowman. Using a sharpie marker, draw on the eyes and buttons.

Second, you can draw on the carrot nose, but we used leftover orange sticky craft paper here.

Next, select a pipe cleaner to tie around under his carrot nose for a little scarf.

The man needs a top hat, right? Wrap the cap in black tape for his hat.

Now that he’s dressed and ready to go, squirt the clear glue into the bottle. We added more glue to one of our bottles. Will more thick glue make the glitter move slower or faster?

Next, sprinkle in your glitter and drop in the items that will float.

Now it’s time to watch the snow fly!

So what does viscosity mean for the snow globe?

The viscosity of a fluid is its relative “thickness.” Think of glue or maple syrup. Both are thick and slow. Viscosity is measured by its resistance to a stress factor. In the case of our snow globe, the stress is the water and shaking motion. Compared to the water, it is much thicker, slowing the fall of our glitter, snowflakes, and jingle bells.

 

 

The snow globe we made with less glue moved the objects much faster through itself. Less viscosity = easier movement of objects. 

 

Stay warm this winter!

DIY Snowman Sensory Bottle!

Who doesn’t love a good snow globe? Each one is a spellbinding combination of swirling, swishing liquid, and falling glitter that is perfect for sensory play. As mesmerizing as they are, did you know that snow globes are actually an experiment regarding the scientific principle of viscosity?

Let’s apply the standard of viscosity by creating a Snowman Snow Globe. We’ll put it together and then explain why it works.

You will need the following:

  • A water bottle (a clear glass water bottle was used here)
  • Clear glue
  • Tap water
  • Glitter
  • Black tape for the snowman’s top hat
  • Markers, paper, and pipe cleaners to make the snowman face
  • Craft items for the “floaters” inside the globe, like snowflakes, stars, buttons, or jingle bells

First, let’s get our snow globe looking like a snowman. Using a sharpie marker, draw on the eyes and buttons.

Second, you can draw on the carrot nose, but we used leftover orange sticky craft paper here.

Next, select a pipe cleaner to tie around under his carrot nose for a little scarf.

The man needs a top hat, right? Wrap the cap in black tape for his hat.

Now that he’s dressed and ready to go, squirt the clear glue into the bottle. We added more glue to one of our bottles. Will more thick glue make the glitter move slower or faster?

Next, sprinkle in your glitter and drop in the items that will float.

Now it’s time to watch the snow fly!

So what does viscosity mean for the snow globe?

The viscosity of a fluid is its relative “thickness.” Think of glue or maple syrup. Both are thick and slow. Viscosity is measured by its resistance to a stress factor. In the case of our snow globe, the stress is the water and shaking motion. Compared to the water, it is much thicker, slowing the fall of our glitter, snowflakes, and jingle bells.

 

 

The snow globe we made with less glue moved the objects much faster through itself. Less viscosity = easier movement of objects. 

 

Stay warm this winter!

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Sensory Play with Hot Cocoa Time!

The winter days can be long, especially when too cold for extended periods outside. Those are the days when I try to set up a fun and inviting sensory play activity for my four-year-old. During a recent snow day, she was desperately trying to convince me that we needed to set up a hot chocolate stand just like an ice cream stand we had set up the previous summer. I was game for the hot chocolate part, but I'm not sure about the standing outside to sell it! We compromised and decided to enjoy some simple sensory play with our Learning Resources® Hot Cocoa Time! Playset and a packet of cocoa powder.


What you need:

  • Hot Cocoa Time! set from Learning Resources (Amazon exclusive)
  • Bowl of warm water
  • Cocoa powder
  • Twisty Dropper™
  • Tray or tablecloth (ours is an IKEA SMULA tray, they are great for sensory play and crafting with kids!)

Let’s Get Set Up

It’s a good idea to put the materials on some sort of tray or plastic cloth as things may get a little messy. I scooped a few spoons of hot chocolate powder into the brown cocoa powder box from the set. I also put out the kettle, spoons, two cups, some warm water in a bowl (not too hot, of course) and a Twisty Dropper to help encourage plenty of fine motor work.

 

It’s Hot Cocoa Time!

My four-year-old was beside herself with excitement when she opened the cocoa box, and there was real cocoa powder in there. She carefully scooped the powder into the cups, counting out the scoops as she went. Of course, she felt there needed to be plenty of chocolate flavor, so I guess it’s a good thing she got to practice counting nice and high! Then she used the dropper to add lots of water to the kettle, ready to pretend to boil it. It never ceases to amaze me how patient kids are when transferring water with droppers. My kids always love to use a dropper and will happily keep squeezing and releasing over and over until the job is done. Once she was happy with how much water was in her kettle, she pretended to flick a switch, and we stood and waited as the water ‘boiled.’


 

‘Click’! The water was ready, and so was my little one. She poured the water into the cups right over the cocoa powder. She then used the spoons to stir in the powder until it dissolved. She was giving a running commentary as she went, telling me how the water was changing color and that she could smell the chocolate, and it was YUMMY! We both pretended to sip on our cups of hot chocolate, giving it the occasional stir as we chatted.

 

With these sorts of set-ups, I always like to leave plenty of opportunities for my preschooler to explore the materials however she wishes. She asked if she could make a bowl of hot chocolate next, so that’s what she did. She kept transferring the water and cocoa powder, stirring, smelling, and eventually serving. She liked to ensure that all the powder was fully dissolved before serving it to me. This activity allowed for plenty of fine motor development and working on some science fundamentals. She predicted what would happen as she mixed the ingredients, observed the changes, and then analyzed and described the outcomes. It was science without us even realizing it!

 

Have you ever used hot chocolate powder for sensory play? What is your favorite way to play with your Hot Cocoa Time set? We’d love to try out some fun new ideas. Now I’m off to finish my sixth cup of hot cocoa!

 

 

Writer’s Bio

Lucy Baker is a Mom of two (4 & 8 years old) passionate about creative play and hands-on learning. She firmly believes in providing children with the opportunity to learn through play and being part of their play journey as a parent. See more of her creative play ideas and process art projects on Instagram @findthelittlemind and on her blog, Find the Little Mind.

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Sensory Play with Hot Cocoa Time!

The winter days can be long, especially when too cold for extended periods outside. Those are the days when I try to set up a fun and inviting sensory play activity for my four-year-old. During a recent snow day, she was desperately trying to convince me that we needed to set up a hot chocolate stand just like an ice cream stand we had set up the previous summer. I was game for the hot chocolate part, but I'm not sure about the standing outside to sell it! We compromised and decided to enjoy some simple sensory play with our Learning Resources® Hot Cocoa Time! Playset and a packet of cocoa powder.


What you need:

  • Hot Cocoa Time! set from Learning Resources (Amazon exclusive)
  • Bowl of warm water
  • Cocoa powder
  • Twisty Dropper™
  • Tray or tablecloth (ours is an IKEA SMULA tray, they are great for sensory play and crafting with kids!)

Let’s Get Set Up

It’s a good idea to put the materials on some sort of tray or plastic cloth as things may get a little messy. I scooped a few spoons of hot chocolate powder into the brown cocoa powder box from the set. I also put out the kettle, spoons, two cups, some warm water in a bowl (not too hot, of course) and a Twisty Dropper to help encourage plenty of fine motor work.

 

It’s Hot Cocoa Time!

My four-year-old was beside herself with excitement when she opened the cocoa box, and there was real cocoa powder in there. She carefully scooped the powder into the cups, counting out the scoops as she went. Of course, she felt there needed to be plenty of chocolate flavor, so I guess it’s a good thing she got to practice counting nice and high! Then she used the dropper to add lots of water to the kettle, ready to pretend to boil it. It never ceases to amaze me how patient kids are when transferring water with droppers. My kids always love to use a dropper and will happily keep squeezing and releasing over and over until the job is done. Once she was happy with how much water was in her kettle, she pretended to flick a switch, and we stood and waited as the water ‘boiled.’


 

‘Click’! The water was ready, and so was my little one. She poured the water into the cups right over the cocoa powder. She then used the spoons to stir in the powder until it dissolved. She was giving a running commentary as she went, telling me how the water was changing color and that she could smell the chocolate, and it was YUMMY! We both pretended to sip on our cups of hot chocolate, giving it the occasional stir as we chatted.

 

With these sorts of set-ups, I always like to leave plenty of opportunities for my preschooler to explore the materials however she wishes. She asked if she could make a bowl of hot chocolate next, so that’s what she did. She kept transferring the water and cocoa powder, stirring, smelling, and eventually serving. She liked to ensure that all the powder was fully dissolved before serving it to me. This activity allowed for plenty of fine motor development and working on some science fundamentals. She predicted what would happen as she mixed the ingredients, observed the changes, and then analyzed and described the outcomes. It was science without us even realizing it!

 

Have you ever used hot chocolate powder for sensory play? What is your favorite way to play with your Hot Cocoa Time set? We’d love to try out some fun new ideas. Now I’m off to finish my sixth cup of hot cocoa!

 

 

Writer’s Bio

Lucy Baker is a Mom of two (4 & 8 years old) passionate about creative play and hands-on learning. She firmly believes in providing children with the opportunity to learn through play and being part of their play journey as a parent. See more of her creative play ideas and process art projects on Instagram @findthelittlemind and on her blog, Find the Little Mind.

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Snow Cone Sensory Bin

Snow has to be one of the best and most exciting sensory bases for play. Have you ever thought to scoop some up and bring it inside for a fun hands-on setup? It makes prep a breeze and is sure to engage your little ones. For this activity, we decided to use some snow from the yard to make pretend snow cones. It led to so much sensory exploration and engaging conversation.

Materials needed:

The Set Up

Grab a big bowl of snow from outside and set it up somewhere a little more warm and cozy. To prepare the colored water simply fill each test tube nearly all the way to the top and add two drops of each color food coloring. My 3 year old chose red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow. I asked her to help mix the color in, which she really enjoyed doing. We put the test tubes out along with the snow, droppers, fine motor toys, and bowls and cups. It is also a good idea to have a small towel on hand as it can get a little wet and messy.

How the Activity Works

My daughter has always loved sensory set-ups, and this one didn’t disappoint. She got straight to work scooping up the snow and transferring it to one of the bowls ready to make her first snow cone. She thought it was so fun that the Handy Scoopers and Squeezy Tweezers made perfect little snowballs!

As she added the scoops of snow she used the tools to mash up the snow a little and was constantly talking about what flavors she was going to add. She opted for lots of red for her first one and told me that it was going to be a very strawberry flavor! She used the Jumbo Eyedroppers to squirt the colored water onto the snow. I always love watching as the color spreads across the snow. She kept adding squirts of color until she was happy with her first yummy snow cone.

She enjoyed making many more, using the different sized cups and bowls. We added in some numeracy by counting how many scoops of snow and how many squirts of colored water were needed for each snow cone she made. We even speculated how much each one would cost to buy…her suggestion of $37 seemed a little steep!

After a while, she started to experiment with mixing the colors to make new ‘flavors’. The colors spread through the snow to make new colors which she thought was so cool to watch. She spent lots of time debating what these new flavors would be called!

Throughout this entire activity, she was working her fine motor skills hard, as well as building her sensory confidence. The snow offered such a unique sensory base and there was the added bonus that as time went on the snow started to melt which completely changed the consistency of her creations. By the end of the activity, she was enjoying a slushy rainbow mess… so much sensory fun! Do you ever bring snow inside for play? What are your favorite activities to use it for?

Snow Cone Sensory Bin

Snow has to be one of the best and most exciting sensory bases for play. Have you ever thought to scoop some up and bring it inside for a fun hands-on setup? It makes prep a breeze and is sure to engage your little ones. For this activity, we decided to use some snow from the yard to make pretend snow cones. It led to so much sensory exploration and engaging conversation.

Materials needed:

The Set Up

Grab a big bowl of snow from outside and set it up somewhere a little more warm and cozy. To prepare the colored water simply fill each test tube nearly all the way to the top and add two drops of each color food coloring. My 3 year old chose red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow. I asked her to help mix the color in, which she really enjoyed doing. We put the test tubes out along with the snow, droppers, fine motor toys, and bowls and cups. It is also a good idea to have a small towel on hand as it can get a little wet and messy.

How the Activity Works

My daughter has always loved sensory set-ups, and this one didn’t disappoint. She got straight to work scooping up the snow and transferring it to one of the bowls ready to make her first snow cone. She thought it was so fun that the Handy Scoopers and Squeezy Tweezers made perfect little snowballs!

As she added the scoops of snow she used the tools to mash up the snow a little and was constantly talking about what flavors she was going to add. She opted for lots of red for her first one and told me that it was going to be a very strawberry flavor! She used the Jumbo Eyedroppers to squirt the colored water onto the snow. I always love watching as the color spreads across the snow. She kept adding squirts of color until she was happy with her first yummy snow cone.

She enjoyed making many more, using the different sized cups and bowls. We added in some numeracy by counting how many scoops of snow and how many squirts of colored water were needed for each snow cone she made. We even speculated how much each one would cost to buy…her suggestion of $37 seemed a little steep!

After a while, she started to experiment with mixing the colors to make new ‘flavors’. The colors spread through the snow to make new colors which she thought was so cool to watch. She spent lots of time debating what these new flavors would be called!

Throughout this entire activity, she was working her fine motor skills hard, as well as building her sensory confidence. The snow offered such a unique sensory base and there was the added bonus that as time went on the snow started to melt which completely changed the consistency of her creations. By the end of the activity, she was enjoying a slushy rainbow mess… so much sensory fun! Do you ever bring snow inside for play? What are your favorite activities to use it for?

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Top 10 Smart Stocking Stuffers!

Stuff their stockings with STEM! Give smart this holiday season with Learning Resources. These small-sized stocking stuffers offer up big-time impact. Here are ideas for every little boy and girl on Santa’s list: fun, educational, and creative. Good things come in STEM packages!

Pretend & Play® Tape Measure
Precisely what your budding carpenter needs for their tool belt! This rough-and-tumble tool takes accurate measurements and can withstand the toughest of pretend construction sites. When done, the tape stretches to three feet and rewinds up into its home. Get ready for everything in the house to be sized up! 

Hoot the Fine Motor Owl
Hoot, the Fine Motor Owl, peeks out from over their stocking, ready and willing to strengthen skills for preschool readiness! This fine motor toy is super colorful and comes with five bright, numbered coins. Drop those coins into the slot on top of Hoot’s head –and, using scissor skills–flap the wings. Surprise! The coins come tumbling out! Spin around Hoot’s gear-shaped eyes, or push in Hoot’s nose for a squeak. Kids practice pincer grip, shape recognition, and hand strength with this friendly, wise owl. 

Beaker Creatures® Reactor Pods
Let’s face it, and kids love to collect. And if they are gathering in the name of science? Even better! Beaker Creatures are amazing on so many levels. There are three sets of series of these mysterious marvels to collect and discover. Drop the pod into the water and watch the bubbling reaction to unearth your creature. Each fit-in-a-stocking-sized box features a mini-poster with a real-world STEM experiment. All Beaker Creatures work with Learning Resources’ playsets like the Bubbling Volcano Reactor, Alien Experiment Lab, or the Whirling Wave Reactor. Let’s grab the water and get discovering! 

Three Bear Family® Basic Counter Set
All hail color recognition and sorting with these playful bears, a part of the Three Bear Family Counters. A whopping 102 Baby Bears are in the convenient bucket (which makes for easy cleanup and storage). There’s even a little activity guide. So cute (and smart)! 

Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set™
Build those little hand muscles for the preschool set! Pre-scissor and grasping skills are practiced with the Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set, prepping kiddos for writing, cutting, and more. An alligator grabber, a twisty eyedropper, a handy scooper, and squeeze-type tweezers…all useful for flexing those preschool muscles. 

Primary Science® Color Mixer
Awesome! This Color Mixer is constructed in the same sturdy manner you’ve come to know and love from Learning Resources. It’s a flask divided in half. Each side can be filled with a different colored liquid. Now tip upside down…out of the curvy straw comes the new color. Hooray for a little Christmas chemistry! 

Take 10! Shape Finder Cookies
Turn your holiday morning into game time! From the “Take 10!” Series (turn any 10 minutes into quality time) the Shape Finder Cookies builds all sorts of yummy skills. Inside the easy little to-go bin, it comes in. There are game options that include shape and color recognition. Maybe try to sharpen your skills by finding the right shape with your eyes closed. The Shape Finder Cookies is a delicious way to play whatever game you land on. 

Take 10! Color Bug Catchers
Catch these bugs before they scatter away! Quality time and meaningful play take on a crawly twist with this game. This tube fits perfectly into a stocking and is filled with creativity. There are tweezers to help snag the bugs, which helps to develop fine motor skills. Inside are instructions for games for multiple players, and everything takes under 10 minutes to play. Oh, what fun! 

Dual Lens Magnifiers
Drop one of these in every stocking this season! These handy little magnifiers are perfect for making discoveries up close. Easy to hold for little fingers, the magnifiers help kids explore indoors or outdoors with 3x or 6x magnification lenses. Would you look at that!

Top 10 Smart Stocking Stuffers!

Stuff their stockings with STEM! Give smart this holiday season with Learning Resources. These small-sized stocking stuffers offer up big-time impact. Here are ideas for every little boy and girl on Santa’s list: fun, educational, and creative. Good things come in STEM packages!

Pretend & Play® Tape Measure
Precisely what your budding carpenter needs for their tool belt! This rough-and-tumble tool takes accurate measurements and can withstand the toughest of pretend construction sites. When done, the tape stretches to three feet and rewinds up into its home. Get ready for everything in the house to be sized up! 

Hoot the Fine Motor Owl
Hoot, the Fine Motor Owl, peeks out from over their stocking, ready and willing to strengthen skills for preschool readiness! This fine motor toy is super colorful and comes with five bright, numbered coins. Drop those coins into the slot on top of Hoot’s head –and, using scissor skills–flap the wings. Surprise! The coins come tumbling out! Spin around Hoot’s gear-shaped eyes, or push in Hoot’s nose for a squeak. Kids practice pincer grip, shape recognition, and hand strength with this friendly, wise owl. 

Beaker Creatures® Reactor Pods
Let’s face it, and kids love to collect. And if they are gathering in the name of science? Even better! Beaker Creatures are amazing on so many levels. There are three sets of series of these mysterious marvels to collect and discover. Drop the pod into the water and watch the bubbling reaction to unearth your creature. Each fit-in-a-stocking-sized box features a mini-poster with a real-world STEM experiment. All Beaker Creatures work with Learning Resources’ playsets like the Bubbling Volcano Reactor, Alien Experiment Lab, or the Whirling Wave Reactor. Let’s grab the water and get discovering! 

Three Bear Family® Basic Counter Set
All hail color recognition and sorting with these playful bears, a part of the Three Bear Family Counters. A whopping 102 Baby Bears are in the convenient bucket (which makes for easy cleanup and storage). There’s even a little activity guide. So cute (and smart)! 

Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set™
Build those little hand muscles for the preschool set! Pre-scissor and grasping skills are practiced with the Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set, prepping kiddos for writing, cutting, and more. An alligator grabber, a twisty eyedropper, a handy scooper, and squeeze-type tweezers…all useful for flexing those preschool muscles. 

Primary Science® Color Mixer
Awesome! This Color Mixer is constructed in the same sturdy manner you’ve come to know and love from Learning Resources. It’s a flask divided in half. Each side can be filled with a different colored liquid. Now tip upside down…out of the curvy straw comes the new color. Hooray for a little Christmas chemistry! 

Take 10! Shape Finder Cookies
Turn your holiday morning into game time! From the “Take 10!” Series (turn any 10 minutes into quality time) the Shape Finder Cookies builds all sorts of yummy skills. Inside the easy little to-go bin, it comes in. There are game options that include shape and color recognition. Maybe try to sharpen your skills by finding the right shape with your eyes closed. The Shape Finder Cookies is a delicious way to play whatever game you land on. 

Take 10! Color Bug Catchers
Catch these bugs before they scatter away! Quality time and meaningful play take on a crawly twist with this game. This tube fits perfectly into a stocking and is filled with creativity. There are tweezers to help snag the bugs, which helps to develop fine motor skills. Inside are instructions for games for multiple players, and everything takes under 10 minutes to play. Oh, what fun! 

Dual Lens Magnifiers
Drop one of these in every stocking this season! These handy little magnifiers are perfect for making discoveries up close. Easy to hold for little fingers, the magnifiers help kids explore indoors or outdoors with 3x or 6x magnification lenses. Would you look at that!

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Stocking Stuffers for Little Explorers!

Are you looking for toys to encourage exploration and curiosity for your little explorer(s)? Maybe you're already thinking of your New Year's resolution to spend more time in the great outdoors, with afternoons filled with family nature hikes or child-led winter walks. Learning Resources has you covered! Consider these toys for your budding natural scientist and observant outdoor explorer, all of which fit neatly into a holiday stocking:

  • Jumbo Magnifier & Tweezers: Strengthen those fine motor skills and investigate all things tiny with this durable set, which includes a hands-free, pop-out stand on the magnifying glass -- perfect for every feather, leaf, stone, and insect found on your next walk, whether it's around the block or on the trail.
  • Headlamp Projector: This is a lightweight, two-for-one tool that includes a beam of light for evening adventures and doubles as a mini projector, with images of birds, mammals, and reptiles on two small disks! Let the imaginative play and educational storytelling begin!
  • Big View Binoculars: Durable, simple to use, and with 6x magnification, perfect for your next adventure into the woods -- whether you're looking for birds or something more wild. Stomping around your neighborhood? Use these binoculars to encourage deeper observation of the world around them! Play I-Spy, go on a hunt for specific colors, and/or pair it with a journal to document all of your finds.

Looking for an easy way to stuff the stockings of multiple child explorers? Try these multi-packs!

  • Big View Bug Jars: Cute, colorful, and practical! In the lid of each of these jars is a hidden magnifying lens, plus air vents for live specimens under observation. Set of six.
  • Jumbo Magnifiers: Now, everyone can explore plants, insects, and other natural items to their heart's content! It comes in a rainbow of colors and is sized perfectly for little hands. Set of six. Spending time outside provides a wealth of benefits, from helping to regulate big emotions and calming the nervous system to strengthening gross motor muscles and providing new sensory exploration opportunities. Use these fun stocking-stuffer toys to foster scientific learning and so much more in the great outdoors!

About the Author, Sarah Yale: With a background in education, youth development, and restorative justice, Sarah Yale wears many hats, including Mom and Librarian. She endeavors to combine her love of children's books and the great outdoors to plan inclusive, play-based activities that foster curiosity and social-emotional learning. An advocate for literacy development, loose parts, and sensory play, Sarah's activities invite you to lean in, read up, and get messy together! See more of her ideas on Instagram at @staycurious_sadertot.

Stocking Stuffers for Little Explorers!

Are you looking for toys to encourage exploration and curiosity for your little explorer(s)? Maybe you're already thinking of your New Year's resolution to spend more time in the great outdoors, with afternoons filled with family nature hikes or child-led winter walks. Learning Resources has you covered! Consider these toys for your budding natural scientist and observant outdoor explorer, all of which fit neatly into a holiday stocking:

  • Jumbo Magnifier & Tweezers: Strengthen those fine motor skills and investigate all things tiny with this durable set, which includes a hands-free, pop-out stand on the magnifying glass -- perfect for every feather, leaf, stone, and insect found on your next walk, whether it's around the block or on the trail.
  • Headlamp Projector: This is a lightweight, two-for-one tool that includes a beam of light for evening adventures and doubles as a mini projector, with images of birds, mammals, and reptiles on two small disks! Let the imaginative play and educational storytelling begin!
  • Big View Binoculars: Durable, simple to use, and with 6x magnification, perfect for your next adventure into the woods -- whether you're looking for birds or something more wild. Stomping around your neighborhood? Use these binoculars to encourage deeper observation of the world around them! Play I-Spy, go on a hunt for specific colors, and/or pair it with a journal to document all of your finds.

Looking for an easy way to stuff the stockings of multiple child explorers? Try these multi-packs!

  • Big View Bug Jars: Cute, colorful, and practical! In the lid of each of these jars is a hidden magnifying lens, plus air vents for live specimens under observation. Set of six.
  • Jumbo Magnifiers: Now, everyone can explore plants, insects, and other natural items to their heart's content! It comes in a rainbow of colors and is sized perfectly for little hands. Set of six. Spending time outside provides a wealth of benefits, from helping to regulate big emotions and calming the nervous system to strengthening gross motor muscles and providing new sensory exploration opportunities. Use these fun stocking-stuffer toys to foster scientific learning and so much more in the great outdoors!

About the Author, Sarah Yale: With a background in education, youth development, and restorative justice, Sarah Yale wears many hats, including Mom and Librarian. She endeavors to combine her love of children's books and the great outdoors to plan inclusive, play-based activities that foster curiosity and social-emotional learning. An advocate for literacy development, loose parts, and sensory play, Sarah's activities invite you to lean in, read up, and get messy together! See more of her ideas on Instagram at @staycurious_sadertot.

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DIY Gumdrop Christmas Tree

Are you looking for a fun, screen-free activity for your little ones this holiday season? I highly recommend building Gumdrop Christmas Trees! The activity is inexpensive, has minimal setup, and is adored by people of all ages. Who doesn’t like incorporating candy into a project?!

Building structures from toothpicks and gumdrops is an excellent STEM activity incorporating science, learning, and math into play. All you need is a bunch of toothpicks and some spiced gumdrops. I had a hard time finding gumdrops locally (I was shocked since it is Christmas time!), so if you run into that issue, mini marshmallows will also work just as well.

I laid the supplies on the table and told my girls that we would try and build Christmas trees. They are only three and five years old, so they needed some advice on getting started. I explained that they first needed to build a base, and then after that, they would just add to it as they saw fit.

We talked and walked through the base building together. After that, they caught on to the process and began constructing their trees!

As the building continued, the girls would point out if the structure was wobbling, and I would show them how they could add support with more toothpicks.

Finally, all that was left was adding a yellow gumdrop star at the top.

This was a fun project and a wonderful way to incorporate a screen-free STEM activity into the holidays. If your children are a bit older, you can even set up a competition to see who can build the tallest or most elaborate tree. For younger kids, just providing the toothpicks and gumdrops will create an awesome fine motor STEM activity. Regardless of age, this is a fun project to do together as a family. It’s something that both kids and adults are sure to enjoy!

DIY Gumdrop Christmas Tree

Are you looking for a fun, screen-free activity for your little ones this holiday season? I highly recommend building Gumdrop Christmas Trees! The activity is inexpensive, has minimal setup, and is adored by people of all ages. Who doesn’t like incorporating candy into a project?!

Building structures from toothpicks and gumdrops is an excellent STEM activity incorporating science, learning, and math into play. All you need is a bunch of toothpicks and some spiced gumdrops. I had a hard time finding gumdrops locally (I was shocked since it is Christmas time!), so if you run into that issue, mini marshmallows will also work just as well.

I laid the supplies on the table and told my girls that we would try and build Christmas trees. They are only three and five years old, so they needed some advice on getting started. I explained that they first needed to build a base, and then after that, they would just add to it as they saw fit.

We talked and walked through the base building together. After that, they caught on to the process and began constructing their trees!

As the building continued, the girls would point out if the structure was wobbling, and I would show them how they could add support with more toothpicks.

Finally, all that was left was adding a yellow gumdrop star at the top.

This was a fun project and a wonderful way to incorporate a screen-free STEM activity into the holidays. If your children are a bit older, you can even set up a competition to see who can build the tallest or most elaborate tree. For younger kids, just providing the toothpicks and gumdrops will create an awesome fine motor STEM activity. Regardless of age, this is a fun project to do together as a family. It’s something that both kids and adults are sure to enjoy!

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Brr-illint Arctic Animal Activities

An arctic animal theme is always fun in the winter months! We are sharing our favorite polar animal-themed activities and centers for Preschool, Pre-k, and Kindergarten (and a fun freebie too).

Sort & Seek Polar Animals

It’s the coolest way to explore hide-and-peek play! Within this set are five colorful numbered igloos live five arctic animal friends ready for counting, matching, and fine motor play! Animals include polar bears, penguins, walruses, narwhals, and arctic hares. Skill Sets learned are Number Identification, Fine Motor, Color Identification, and more. 

Where is the penguin? Look at the numbers with baby polar animals ready to play the day away. Easy-open, two-piece igloos are perfect for hiding animals inside—peek-a-boo! Match the igloos’ tops and bottoms for counting fun, or pop the animals on your fingers and put on a show. The choice is yours! Gather your best buddies for a skill-building expedition! Your toddler’s mind is bursting with curiosity. At this Note to Parents: stage of their development, free play and exploration can lead to tangible educational benefits.

Set out all the pieces and let their little hands and minds go to work! They may simply place the animals in the igloos, close the lids, remove the lids, and take the animals out again. That’s great: repetitive play is fun, and they’re learning! Guide their curiosity with instructive questions: “What color is the igloo? What animal is that? Can you point to its nose? Where are its eyes?” Transition gradually into more concrete educational questions. Note the one-to-one correspondence of snowflakes atop each igloo to the numbers printed on the animals’ bellies: “How many snowflakes are there?” Count aloud slowly while pointing to each snowflake—“one, two…two snowflakes!”—and then point to the printed number: “This is the number 2. It is the same number as the snowflakes we counted.” When your child is ready for more, the following activity ideas will help you lead the way! 

  • Develop color identification by naming the colors of the igloos. Have your child repeat the color names. Then, say a color (“blue”) and have your child tap the matching igloo. Next, get the animals into the act to expand your child’s color palette! Ask them to close both eyes (“no peeking!”) as you hide an animal inside each igloo and cover it with the lids. Have the child remove one of the lids, look inside, and name the new animal. Say a short sentence integrating the colors of the igloo.

  • Introduce color sorting by placing two objects in front of each igloo: one that matches the igloo’s color and one that does not. Ask, “Which one matches the igloo? Which one does not match?” Ask the children to name both colors and place the matching item inside the igloo. Can they find more small matching-color items (e.g., toy cars or play figures) to place inside? Continue with the remaining igloos and items.

  • Identify numbers on the igloos and animals with your child. Point to and say each number in order. Be sure to count the snowflakes, noting the number of correspondence. Then, have the children put the igloos in numerical order, starting with one lone snowflake. Another fun way to show number correspondence: place an animal on your finger, hold it over each igloo, and nod the animal's head the number of times indicated (i.e., one nod for number 1; 5 nods for number 5).
  • Play "What's Missing?" to develop thinking and memory skills. Start by placing three or more animals or igloos in a row. Have your child turn away while you remove one of the items. When your child turns around, ask them which item is missing. For variation, let your child see you place an animal in one of three igloos. Cover the igloos and quickly shuffle them around! Do they remember in which igloo the animal is hiding? Were they able to follow the correct igloo with their eyes? Increase the difficulty by placing animals in all three igloos, mixing them around, and then asking your child to find one specific animal.
  • Can your child name and imitate every animal? Integrate imaginative play into a fun story or song, using the animals as finger puppets. For example: "All five polar animals are playing in the snow. Two animals, a fox and a penguin, take a nap (place them in the igloo). How many animals are still playing?"

Arctic Animal Sensory Bin

Set up a simple and engaging Arctic sensory bin for the kids during your following preschool Arctic theme. 

Supplies Needed:

To start, make snow and icebergs.

  • Put varying amounts of water in each muffin tin cavity and put it in the freezer until it is frozen.

  • Make fake snow by combining 6 cups of baking soda and 1 cup of conditioner. Mix them until they are fully incorporated. 

  • Mix a few drops of blue food coloring with a couple of cups of water if you would like.

Once everything is ready, you can assemble the bin.

  • Put the “snow” on one side of the bin.

  • Then put the craft gems on the edge of the snow.

  • Slowly pour the water into the other side of the bin. Some will seep into the snow. Use less water if you don’t want it to mix into the snow too much.

  • Remove the ice from the muffin tins and place them in the water.

  • Then add the Arctic animals to the bin.

Learning about the Arctic Habitat: Have discussions about the types of animals that live in the Arctic and what their habitat is like. Pair this activity with these books to add even more learning opportunities!

Icy Penguins!

Ready for the ultimate sensory math experience? Penguins on Ice™ is a highly engaging math activity that integrates hands-on fun with many math skills. Teach counting, sorting, problem-solving, computation skills, making 10, place value, and base ten concepts using these perky penguins and the cool blue ice bars. Keep little hands and busy brains working hard for hours of creative work and play! 

Here is what you'll need: 

  • Penguins on Ice

  • Water

  • Sensory Bin

  • Baking Soda

Add some water to the ice bars and freeze! Then, add some water to baking soda until packable and refrigerate while the ice freezes. Add penguins to the snow and have children work on patterning skills by finishing the pattern on the ice bars. Younger kids can work on counting and sorting by colors.

Learn more about the benefits of the As Seen on Reels - Icy Penguins!

Color by Number Winter Scene Printable

Use simple addition in this color-by-number printable to find what color to use in each space, then fill out this winter wonderland!

Brr-illint Arctic Animal Activities

An arctic animal theme is always fun in the winter months! We are sharing our favorite polar animal-themed activities and centers for Preschool, Pre-k, and Kindergarten (and a fun freebie too).

Sort & Seek Polar Animals

It’s the coolest way to explore hide-and-peek play! Within this set are five colorful numbered igloos live five arctic animal friends ready for counting, matching, and fine motor play! Animals include polar bears, penguins, walruses, narwhals, and arctic hares. Skill Sets learned are Number Identification, Fine Motor, Color Identification, and more. 

Where is the penguin? Look at the numbers with baby polar animals ready to play the day away. Easy-open, two-piece igloos are perfect for hiding animals inside—peek-a-boo! Match the igloos’ tops and bottoms for counting fun, or pop the animals on your fingers and put on a show. The choice is yours! Gather your best buddies for a skill-building expedition! Your toddler’s mind is bursting with curiosity. At this Note to Parents: stage of their development, free play and exploration can lead to tangible educational benefits.

Set out all the pieces and let their little hands and minds go to work! They may simply place the animals in the igloos, close the lids, remove the lids, and take the animals out again. That’s great: repetitive play is fun, and they’re learning! Guide their curiosity with instructive questions: “What color is the igloo? What animal is that? Can you point to its nose? Where are its eyes?” Transition gradually into more concrete educational questions. Note the one-to-one correspondence of snowflakes atop each igloo to the numbers printed on the animals’ bellies: “How many snowflakes are there?” Count aloud slowly while pointing to each snowflake—“one, two…two snowflakes!”—and then point to the printed number: “This is the number 2. It is the same number as the snowflakes we counted.” When your child is ready for more, the following activity ideas will help you lead the way! 

  • Develop color identification by naming the colors of the igloos. Have your child repeat the color names. Then, say a color (“blue”) and have your child tap the matching igloo. Next, get the animals into the act to expand your child’s color palette! Ask them to close both eyes (“no peeking!”) as you hide an animal inside each igloo and cover it with the lids. Have the child remove one of the lids, look inside, and name the new animal. Say a short sentence integrating the colors of the igloo.

  • Introduce color sorting by placing two objects in front of each igloo: one that matches the igloo’s color and one that does not. Ask, “Which one matches the igloo? Which one does not match?” Ask the children to name both colors and place the matching item inside the igloo. Can they find more small matching-color items (e.g., toy cars or play figures) to place inside? Continue with the remaining igloos and items.

  • Identify numbers on the igloos and animals with your child. Point to and say each number in order. Be sure to count the snowflakes, noting the number of correspondence. Then, have the children put the igloos in numerical order, starting with one lone snowflake. Another fun way to show number correspondence: place an animal on your finger, hold it over each igloo, and nod the animal's head the number of times indicated (i.e., one nod for number 1; 5 nods for number 5).
  • Play "What's Missing?" to develop thinking and memory skills. Start by placing three or more animals or igloos in a row. Have your child turn away while you remove one of the items. When your child turns around, ask them which item is missing. For variation, let your child see you place an animal in one of three igloos. Cover the igloos and quickly shuffle them around! Do they remember in which igloo the animal is hiding? Were they able to follow the correct igloo with their eyes? Increase the difficulty by placing animals in all three igloos, mixing them around, and then asking your child to find one specific animal.
  • Can your child name and imitate every animal? Integrate imaginative play into a fun story or song, using the animals as finger puppets. For example: "All five polar animals are playing in the snow. Two animals, a fox and a penguin, take a nap (place them in the igloo). How many animals are still playing?"

Arctic Animal Sensory Bin

Set up a simple and engaging Arctic sensory bin for the kids during your following preschool Arctic theme. 

Supplies Needed:

To start, make snow and icebergs.

  • Put varying amounts of water in each muffin tin cavity and put it in the freezer until it is frozen.

  • Make fake snow by combining 6 cups of baking soda and 1 cup of conditioner. Mix them until they are fully incorporated. 

  • Mix a few drops of blue food coloring with a couple of cups of water if you would like.

Once everything is ready, you can assemble the bin.

  • Put the “snow” on one side of the bin.

  • Then put the craft gems on the edge of the snow.

  • Slowly pour the water into the other side of the bin. Some will seep into the snow. Use less water if you don’t want it to mix into the snow too much.

  • Remove the ice from the muffin tins and place them in the water.

  • Then add the Arctic animals to the bin.

Learning about the Arctic Habitat: Have discussions about the types of animals that live in the Arctic and what their habitat is like. Pair this activity with these books to add even more learning opportunities!

Icy Penguins!

Ready for the ultimate sensory math experience? Penguins on Ice™ is a highly engaging math activity that integrates hands-on fun with many math skills. Teach counting, sorting, problem-solving, computation skills, making 10, place value, and base ten concepts using these perky penguins and the cool blue ice bars. Keep little hands and busy brains working hard for hours of creative work and play! 

Here is what you'll need: 

  • Penguins on Ice

  • Water

  • Sensory Bin

  • Baking Soda

Add some water to the ice bars and freeze! Then, add some water to baking soda until packable and refrigerate while the ice freezes. Add penguins to the snow and have children work on patterning skills by finishing the pattern on the ice bars. Younger kids can work on counting and sorting by colors.

Learn more about the benefits of the As Seen on Reels - Icy Penguins!

Color by Number Winter Scene Printable

Use simple addition in this color-by-number printable to find what color to use in each space, then fill out this winter wonderland!

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As Seen on Reels: Holiday Amazon Exclusives!

Learning Resources Holiday Amazon Exclusives! These fun learning toys are EXCLUSIVE to Amazon, where you'll also find many more of our award-winning learning toys! Our toys help your little elves discover new learning fun every time you give a gift!

Holiday Preschool Puzzle Pack - Give the gift of preschool readiness skills in this year's stocking stuffers! Your little ones can learn while they play with the Holiday Preschool Puzzle Pack from Learning Resources. This pack of 4 puzzle card sets includes two- and three-piece puzzles that help kids master early spelling, counting, shape, and number skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each puzzle features full-color illustrations and fun holiday puzzle shapes, including an ornament, star, stocking, and tree. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, making it easier for kids to puzzle out the right answer. The Holiday Preschool Puzzle Pack makes an easy stocking stuffer for kids—split up the puzzle packs among four different stockings, or give the entire set as one larger gift! The path towards new preschool readiness skills has never looked so festive!

Hot Cocoa Time! - Curl up with some hot cocoa! This cozy set is perfect for little ones looking to warm up on chilly days. The carafe, mugs, and chocolate container create the ideal recipe for imaginative play. Stir in as much chocolate as you like and top it all off with some fluffy marshmallows. Fresh-baked cookies are the perfect snack to enjoy with your toasty beverage.

Santa's Cookies Set - Get into the holiday spirit with this imaginative set of toy Christmas cookies just for Santa! Kids can add a touch of realism to winter role play with Santa's Cookies from Learning Resources. This 12-piece set of fun play food includes everything kids for pretend baking fun, from cut-out cookies to a rolling pin, spatula, baking sheet, and more! When their play Christmas cookies are ready, kids can serve them up to Santa with a plate, glass of "milk," and write-and-wipe note that helps build essential imaginative skills. The perfect addition to any toy kitchen set, this play cookie set also helps kids master hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills with pieces just right for little hands. Each piece of play food wipes clean when playtime's done and is durable enough for years of holiday play kitchen fun.

Pocket Animal Playsets - Bring the world of animal adventures to your stocking stuffers this holiday with the Pocket Animal Playsets from Learning Resources! Within each of this set's three pocket playsets, your kids will find a world of animals in their natural habitats—explore the world beneath the waves with ocean animals, travel back in time to prehistory with dinosaurs, or head down to the farm with farm animals! Each pocket playset comes with ten realistic animal counters ready for imaginative adventures, sensory bin toys, and more! These small toys for kids pack everything they need into one compact package, including storage—when adventures are done, animal counters pack inside their boxes for easy clean-up. The Pocket Animal Playsets make an easy stocking stuffer for kids—split up the playsets among four different stockings, or give the entire set as one larger gift!

New Sprouts Fix It! - Play toolset encourages early imaginative play to provide a tactile and visual learning experience. Encouraging imaginative play with these chunky, toddler-safe tools made from durable, soft plastic. Includes saw, hammer screwdriver, wrench, drill, and toolbox. The realistically detailed drill makes sound! Perfect for helping little learners build fine motor skills!

Rise & Shine Diner - Wake up and smell the imaginative learning fun! Kids start their day with restaurant pretend play every time they serve up pretend breakfasts from the Rise & Shine Diner from Learning Resources. This deluxe diner playset includes 23 play food versions of all your morning favorites, from waffles and pancakes to fried eggs, fruit, and more, as well as the, pretend utensils needed to "cook" and "eat" them! Though this realistic play food looks good enough to eat, it's even more fun to serve—the Rise & Shine Diner's restaurant playset comes with everything kids need to open their play diner, including a write-and-wipe menu, placemat, and guest check that add a touch of authenticity to play restaurant role play. Each piece of play food wipes clean when playtime's done and is durable enough for years of play restaurant fun.

As Seen on Reels: Holiday Amazon Exclusives!

Learning Resources Holiday Amazon Exclusives! These fun learning toys are EXCLUSIVE to Amazon, where you'll also find many more of our award-winning learning toys! Our toys help your little elves discover new learning fun every time you give a gift!

Holiday Preschool Puzzle Pack - Give the gift of preschool readiness skills in this year's stocking stuffers! Your little ones can learn while they play with the Holiday Preschool Puzzle Pack from Learning Resources. This pack of 4 puzzle card sets includes two- and three-piece puzzles that help kids master early spelling, counting, shape, and number skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each puzzle features full-color illustrations and fun holiday puzzle shapes, including an ornament, star, stocking, and tree. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, making it easier for kids to puzzle out the right answer. The Holiday Preschool Puzzle Pack makes an easy stocking stuffer for kids—split up the puzzle packs among four different stockings, or give the entire set as one larger gift! The path towards new preschool readiness skills has never looked so festive!

Hot Cocoa Time! - Curl up with some hot cocoa! This cozy set is perfect for little ones looking to warm up on chilly days. The carafe, mugs, and chocolate container create the ideal recipe for imaginative play. Stir in as much chocolate as you like and top it all off with some fluffy marshmallows. Fresh-baked cookies are the perfect snack to enjoy with your toasty beverage.

Santa's Cookies Set - Get into the holiday spirit with this imaginative set of toy Christmas cookies just for Santa! Kids can add a touch of realism to winter role play with Santa's Cookies from Learning Resources. This 12-piece set of fun play food includes everything kids for pretend baking fun, from cut-out cookies to a rolling pin, spatula, baking sheet, and more! When their play Christmas cookies are ready, kids can serve them up to Santa with a plate, glass of "milk," and write-and-wipe note that helps build essential imaginative skills. The perfect addition to any toy kitchen set, this play cookie set also helps kids master hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills with pieces just right for little hands. Each piece of play food wipes clean when playtime's done and is durable enough for years of holiday play kitchen fun.

Pocket Animal Playsets - Bring the world of animal adventures to your stocking stuffers this holiday with the Pocket Animal Playsets from Learning Resources! Within each of this set's three pocket playsets, your kids will find a world of animals in their natural habitats—explore the world beneath the waves with ocean animals, travel back in time to prehistory with dinosaurs, or head down to the farm with farm animals! Each pocket playset comes with ten realistic animal counters ready for imaginative adventures, sensory bin toys, and more! These small toys for kids pack everything they need into one compact package, including storage—when adventures are done, animal counters pack inside their boxes for easy clean-up. The Pocket Animal Playsets make an easy stocking stuffer for kids—split up the playsets among four different stockings, or give the entire set as one larger gift!

New Sprouts Fix It! - Play toolset encourages early imaginative play to provide a tactile and visual learning experience. Encouraging imaginative play with these chunky, toddler-safe tools made from durable, soft plastic. Includes saw, hammer screwdriver, wrench, drill, and toolbox. The realistically detailed drill makes sound! Perfect for helping little learners build fine motor skills!

Rise & Shine Diner - Wake up and smell the imaginative learning fun! Kids start their day with restaurant pretend play every time they serve up pretend breakfasts from the Rise & Shine Diner from Learning Resources. This deluxe diner playset includes 23 play food versions of all your morning favorites, from waffles and pancakes to fried eggs, fruit, and more, as well as the, pretend utensils needed to "cook" and "eat" them! Though this realistic play food looks good enough to eat, it's even more fun to serve—the Rise & Shine Diner's restaurant playset comes with everything kids need to open their play diner, including a write-and-wipe menu, placemat, and guest check that add a touch of authenticity to play restaurant role play. Each piece of play food wipes clean when playtime's done and is durable enough for years of play restaurant fun.

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10 Smart Gifts Under $10

Smart Gifts Under $10

Give the gift of learning this holiday season! Check out our collection of best-selling learning toys priced at $10 or less. Giving the Gift of Learning doesn’t have to break the bank!

Coding Critters® Pet Poppers: Pepper the Cat

What's popping? New STEM adventures! Meet Pepper the Cat, the quick-moving kitten pal of Scamper & Sneaker and star of the Pet Poppers adventures! With the help of her fun launcher house, Pepper introduces kids to essential STEM and kids' coding concepts through the challenges found inside her full-color 20-page adventure book. As kids launch Pepper through the world of her STEM adventures, they'll learn about STEM skills and topics ranging from force, motion, and angles to logic, trial and error, and more.

Every screen-free STEM challenge helps kids master early coding and preschool learning skills without needing a phone or tablet. When she's not zooming through her own Pet Popper's adventures, Pepper can join in the coding fun with Scamper & Sneaker and the rest of the larger Coding Critters interactive pet sets - race the other Pet Poppers, dream up new coding adventures that boost critical thinking and other STEM skills, or use the magnet in Pepper's nose to help her interact with other Coding Critters!

Coding Critters® Pair-a-Pets: Adventures with Pouncer & Pearl

The world of Coding Critters just got bigger! Meet Pouncer & Pearl, two new kitten pals for Scamper & Sneaker, and stars of their Pair-a-Pets adventures! This pair of playful kittens introduce kids to essential coding and STEM concepts through the challenges found inside their full-color 20-page adventure book. As kids help Pouncer & Pearl on their everyday STEM adventures, they'll learn about fundamental kids' coding skills, including sequencing, debugging, logic, trial and error, and more.

Every screen-free challenge helps kids master early coding and preschool learning skills without needing a phone or tablet. Pouncer & Pearl can join in the coding fun with Scamper & Sneaker and the other of the larger Coding Critters interactive pet sets when they're not off on their adventures. Feed them treats from their included food bowl, dream up new coding adventures that boost critical thinking and other STEM skills, or use the magnets in their noses to help them interact with other Coding Critters!

Beaker Creatures® 2-Pack plus Carrier

Carry your Beaker Creatures on a new science adventure! Drop your Reactor Pod in water to trigger the bubbling reaction, then discover one of 36 new collectible creatures from five families, including the magical Mythsmiths and squishy-slimy Muckies! You might even find one of the limited-edition Biolumes, which glow in the dark!

Then, take your creatures with you in the Clip-On Carrier, which hooks backpacks, belt loops, and more! Each creature also comes with a mini-poster featuring a real-world STEM experiment! Beaker Creatures Series 3 Reactor Pods work with all Beaker Creatures sets, including the Liquid Reactor Super Lab, Bubbling Volcano Reactor, and more! The Beaker Creatures Series 3 2-Pack with Clip-On Carrier includes 2 Reactor Pods with mysterious creatures, two mini-posters with science experiments, one clip-on carrier, and more!

I Sea 10!™ Math Game

Reel in addition skills by catching combinations of 10! Players take turns flipping cards to show numbers and shout out ''I see 10!'' when they see combinations of numbers that make 10. Collect the most 10s and win! Beware of the hungry Shark cards-pull one, and your whole catch goes back!

Primary Science® Magnifier & Tweezers

Encourage young scientists to take their investigations further with these perfectly sized tools!

Includes durable magnifier with built-in stand for hands-free observation, 4.5x magnification, and 4 1/2' diameter viewing area

Exercises fine motor skills as children use the easy-grip tweezers to guide small hands into the proper pincer position.

Primary Science® Color Mixing Glasses

Take a look! These unique child-size glasses and interchangeable lenses let students observe the world while learning about color.

  • Features 8 easy-to-change lenses-2 each of red, yellow and blue and distortion lenses that let you see the world like a bug
  • Teaches primary colors as well as mixing to make secondary colors by combining up to 2 lenses per side
  • Allows additional instruction and kaleidoscopic fun when you use the lenses on their own
  • Includes color-mixing chart
  • Durable plastic glasses are sized just right for children and wipe clean with a damp cloth.

All About Me Family Counters™ Smart Pack

Help young children learn about themselves and their families with this family of counters. Great for counting and sorting. The set of 24 counters comes in 6 different shapes and colors. Counters can be combined with other counter sets for endless playing possibilities!

10 Smart Gifts Under $10
Smart Gifts Under $10

Give the gift of learning this holiday season! Check out our collection of best-selling learning toys priced at $10 or less. Giving the Gift of Learning doesn’t have to break the bank!

Coding Critters® Pet Poppers: Pepper the Cat

What's popping? New STEM adventures! Meet Pepper the Cat, the quick-moving kitten pal of Scamper & Sneaker and star of the Pet Poppers adventures! With the help of her fun launcher house, Pepper introduces kids to essential STEM and kids' coding concepts through the challenges found inside her full-color 20-page adventure book. As kids launch Pepper through the world of her STEM adventures, they'll learn about STEM skills and topics ranging from force, motion, and angles to logic, trial and error, and more.

Every screen-free STEM challenge helps kids master early coding and preschool learning skills without needing a phone or tablet. When she's not zooming through her own Pet Popper's adventures, Pepper can join in the coding fun with Scamper & Sneaker and the rest of the larger Coding Critters interactive pet sets - race the other Pet Poppers, dream up new coding adventures that boost critical thinking and other STEM skills, or use the magnet in Pepper's nose to help her interact with other Coding Critters!

Coding Critters® Pair-a-Pets: Adventures with Pouncer & Pearl

The world of Coding Critters just got bigger! Meet Pouncer & Pearl, two new kitten pals for Scamper & Sneaker, and stars of their Pair-a-Pets adventures! This pair of playful kittens introduce kids to essential coding and STEM concepts through the challenges found inside their full-color 20-page adventure book. As kids help Pouncer & Pearl on their everyday STEM adventures, they'll learn about fundamental kids' coding skills, including sequencing, debugging, logic, trial and error, and more.

Every screen-free challenge helps kids master early coding and preschool learning skills without needing a phone or tablet. Pouncer & Pearl can join in the coding fun with Scamper & Sneaker and the other of the larger Coding Critters interactive pet sets when they're not off on their adventures. Feed them treats from their included food bowl, dream up new coding adventures that boost critical thinking and other STEM skills, or use the magnets in their noses to help them interact with other Coding Critters!

Beaker Creatures® 2-Pack plus Carrier

Carry your Beaker Creatures on a new science adventure! Drop your Reactor Pod in water to trigger the bubbling reaction, then discover one of 36 new collectible creatures from five families, including the magical Mythsmiths and squishy-slimy Muckies! You might even find one of the limited-edition Biolumes, which glow in the dark!

Then, take your creatures with you in the Clip-On Carrier, which hooks backpacks, belt loops, and more! Each creature also comes with a mini-poster featuring a real-world STEM experiment! Beaker Creatures Series 3 Reactor Pods work with all Beaker Creatures sets, including the Liquid Reactor Super Lab, Bubbling Volcano Reactor, and more! The Beaker Creatures Series 3 2-Pack with Clip-On Carrier includes 2 Reactor Pods with mysterious creatures, two mini-posters with science experiments, one clip-on carrier, and more!

I Sea 10!™ Math Game

Reel in addition skills by catching combinations of 10! Players take turns flipping cards to show numbers and shout out ''I see 10!'' when they see combinations of numbers that make 10. Collect the most 10s and win! Beware of the hungry Shark cards-pull one, and your whole catch goes back!

Primary Science® Magnifier & Tweezers

Encourage young scientists to take their investigations further with these perfectly sized tools!

Includes durable magnifier with built-in stand for hands-free observation, 4.5x magnification, and 4 1/2' diameter viewing area

Exercises fine motor skills as children use the easy-grip tweezers to guide small hands into the proper pincer position.

Primary Science® Color Mixing Glasses

Take a look! These unique child-size glasses and interchangeable lenses let students observe the world while learning about color.

  • Features 8 easy-to-change lenses-2 each of red, yellow and blue and distortion lenses that let you see the world like a bug
  • Teaches primary colors as well as mixing to make secondary colors by combining up to 2 lenses per side
  • Allows additional instruction and kaleidoscopic fun when you use the lenses on their own
  • Includes color-mixing chart
  • Durable plastic glasses are sized just right for children and wipe clean with a damp cloth.

All About Me Family Counters™ Smart Pack

Help young children learn about themselves and their families with this family of counters. Great for counting and sorting. The set of 24 counters comes in 6 different shapes and colors. Counters can be combined with other counter sets for endless playing possibilities!

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