No bears were harmed in the making of these mittens, but they will keep your paws nice and toasty. 100% polyester faux fur with thinsulate lining and PVC non-slip grip make them super warm and easy to handle. Secret fold-back flap allows access to bare hands, in case a tissue, pen or cellphone is needed. Available in 2 Youth and 4 Adult sizes. "Mittens are warmer than gloves, but you can never do anything with mittens on! Our mittens bring out the FUN in FUNctionality with the opening at the palm," Julie Dennis, Design & Production Co-ordinator at BearHands, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2012.

An easy option for swaddling a baby. Babies will feel secure and snug with stretch organic cotton. It allows babies to move their hands into a comfortable position that suits them without waking up. Now with poppers in the arms for an easy transition into a sleeping bag. The ergococoon gives babies the option of sleeping arms free or tucked in. Launch date: 2010.

This award-winning set of magnetic words makes it easy to practice writing complete sentences, master difficult grammar concepts, and enhance creative writing skills. The set includes 205 magnetic words, which are color-coded for grammar, and punctuation marks. By simply replacing a green word with another green word, your students can instantly see what a noun’s job is in a sentence. Repeat the exercise with verbs, adjectives, pronouns, etc. and watch their reading and writing ability soar. The words included in this set are a well-researched mix of the most commonly used words in the English language (from both the Dolch and the Fry word lists), sight words, rhyming words, and nouns that begin with every letter of the alphabet (great for teaching phonics and letter recognition). The individual magnets are large enough to be easy to handle (they measure 1" high and the lengths vary depending on the word but average about 2" wide) but small enough so you can write complete sentences on a 9" x 13" lapboard (see our wonderful magnetic-receptive Kidboards). We offer a complete line of color-coded word sets that can be used in combination with this set making our Learning Magnets line a very powerful, effective, and versatile tool. "Correlates to over 25 Common Core State Standards," Candi Thoresen, customer service rep at Barker Creek Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2012.

Our top selling Draw Write Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Our Draw Write Now books each have 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. In On the Farm experience life on a farm while drawing and writing about horses, cows, tractors and more.In Kids and Critters learn fun, new ways to draw children and their favorite animal friends. Storybook Characters allow you to practice handwriting and learn how to draw popular storybook characters like The Little Red Hen and The Three Bears. Launch date: 1994.

Our top selling Draw Write Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Our Draw Write Now books each have 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. This set includes all 8 of the books in our Draw Write Now series. "Integrates reading, handwriting and art in a multifunctional and fun way," Candi Thoresen, in customer service at Barker Creek Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2001.

Six large pieces make this puzzle ideal for those beginning puzzlers with Little Hands. Six colorful farm shapes with a colorful associated piece to match up and a farmer to help.

Three great, rugged puzzles of increasing difficulty. 6-piece, 9-piece, 12-piece. Perfect for little fingers. Comes in a wonderful, brightly-illustrated storage/carrying case. Puzzles are 8 X 10. Package is 6”W X 6”H X 6”D. Ages 2+. Crocodile Creek products conform to all of the appropriate safety standards.
— In a July 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand.

Instead of jigsaw pieces, this puzzle is made up of distinct, smooth-edged, and glare-free shapes that combine to form a picturesque moment in time and pull apart to show that moment in black and white underneath! But this puzzle also reveals in those who complete it the ability to strategize, manipulate space, and exercise manual dexterity. Ravensburger puzzle pieces are extra durable to withstand the demands of little hands and promote the development of fine motor skills, association, task completion and independent play.
— In a July 2013 survey, five out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand.
— In a July 2014 survey, four out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand.

Chunky Puzzles are 2-in-1. Put the fat chunky pieces in place on the board, matching by picture and shape. Or stand them up, move them about, and play pretend.

For many students the study of algebra is similar to learning a new language, it can be very confusing and daunting. Our cast of young actors define those difficult algebra terms and use on-screen graphics to present step-by-step examples. This program puts the FUN into functions and other difficult algebra topics and is a must see for any student who is starting algebra or needs a refresher. Each Standard Deviants - Light Speed Algebra: The Powers and Functions video program includes a digital workbook with an outline, video notes, graphic organizers, games, and quizzes. The subject matter correlates directly to state standards and is produced and designed by an academic team of professors, students, actors, comedians, and teachers. Topics include: What is Algebra, anyway?, Kinds of numbers, Order of Operations – PEMDAS, Rules of exponents, Properties of operations, Cost Functions,Input and Output,Scatter plots, Trend Lines, Graphs, Domain and Range.

Help the pirates hide their secret treasure. The Playmobil Advent Calendar - Pirates Treasure Cove contains twenty-four surprise items for each day of Advent. Includes a backdrop, three figures, pirate flag, dinghy, treasure, and plenty of other accessories to create a swashbuckling adventure scene.

Enjoy an outdoor Christmas with Santa and his forest friends. The Playmobil Advent Calendar - Forest Winter Wonderland contains twenty four surprise items for each day of Advent. Includes a backdrop, Santa, girl figure, sleigh, mother and baby fox, mother and baby dear, raccoons, rabbits, birds, and other accessories to help complete this woodland Christmas scene.

Place the puzzle pieces inside the trucks so that they don't stick out. There is only one solution, yet 48 challenges. These little trucks combine a great puzzle with a fun toy. Trucky 3 is made from sustainably-harvested, eco-friendly wood from rubber trees, and plastic.
— As of 07/20/2012 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Portable; fun even for younger kids who don't understand the challenges; variety of challenges provide lasting fun for kids of different skill levels. Cons: Answer key is easy for kids to see.

This mobile construction bench includes a wooden saw, hammer, screwdriver, and wrench. Made of birch plywood, wheel treads made of silicone. L 43 x w 33 x h 49 cm. Brake can be adapted according to individual needs.

"Dingalingaling", our little heroes won't zip round the corner like the real fire brigade but this walker wagon helps them to start walking. They can push themselves up on their feet, find their balance and take their first steps. Special elements stimulate their curiosity: the flashlights turn when the wagon is pushed. The wagon of course comes with a fire fighter in the form of a cheerful glove puppet, which can be removed for play. Material: birch plywood, wheel treads made of silicone, cotton glove puppet. Dimensions: l60 x w 35 x h 52 cm.

This wooden scale with metal pans is a fun way for kids to experiment with weight and balance. A perfect pretend play item for kitchen sets.

This beech wood stove top features two black burners, two knobs, and one red knob. Made in Germany.

Black Forest chocolate cake can be "sliced" into 6 scrumptious pieces. Dimensions: 7.8 x 8.08 x 2.8 inches.

This pretend play set encourages healthy eating. Includes: basket with 1 leek, 2 carrots, 1 banana, and 2 tomatoes. Basket 18 x 12 x 9 cm.

How constructive! Build up the fun with the My First Ball Track - Basic Pack set from HABA! Perfect for all master constructors ages 18 months and older, the ball track is guaranteed fun! The colorful connecting blocks come with pivots that easily lock into place on the bottom of the ball track pieces. This makes constructing easy and ensures the track stays in place even if your little one bumps against it. Plus.... ding! Build the curving track toward the finishing block with the bell so the ball with ring it whenever it reaches the end of the track! Contains 1 ramp, 6 curves, 8 colored connecting blocks, 1 finishing block with bell, 1 regular ball, and 1 special effect ball that glitters, rings, or rattles while rolling! Try it out with the My First Ball Track set and My First Ball Track Ball Ramp. As your little one grows older, this set can easily be complemented with any of the HABA ball track sets.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that HABA Marble Runs and components are one of their store's best-selling STEM toys. They sell around 10 each month.

Things really start to roll for little ones: the barrels, balls and rotating disks allow kids, in a playful way, to delve into the fascinating world of optics and discover impressive motion effects. Contents: 3 basic wheel chassis, 1 set of wheels, 2 effect balls, 1 spinning top, 6 color disks to stick on spinning top, 8 barrels, 1 ringing roll. Material: beech wood, polycarbonate.

This brightly colored pegging game comes with 36 interchangeable pieces for endless playing configurations. Made from beech wood and colored with water-based, non-toxic stains.

2 items per color. The chain clips onto baby's shirt and can easily attach to a pacifier with no ring. Material: polyester. Dimensions: length approx. 25 cm.

Made of high quality cotton from controlled organic farming. Charming companion to snuggle up to and cuddle. Stimulates crawling and walking. HABA Pure Nature series: high quality, sustainable use of resources and protection for our environment.

Baby Doll, 12 inches tall, with a flexible, lightweight body that is soft to touch. Thanks to its cuddly soft, beanbag body, Calin Laughing Blueberry can be posed just like a real baby. Calin baby dolls can wear any fashion from the Mon Premier collection. Corolle also offers a wide selection of nursery accessories specially sized for Calin babies.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
— In a June 2013 survey, two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Corolle's Calin is their best-selling doll.