Avalanche Fruit Stand. Steady...don't spill the fruit. Spin the wheel, then use the jumbo tweezers to pick or place fruit. Develops fine motor skills, especially the all-important pincer grasp that prepares children for handwriting. Also reinforces color and fruit vocabulary. Perfect for teachers, specialists and occupational therapists. Includes 40 fruit counters (5 different fruits), 2 tweezers (6"), picture spinner, Guide printed inside box, and adjustable cardboard stand measuring 6"L x 9 1/2"W x 13 3/4"H.
— As of 1/17/2013 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews on Amazon.com.

These eight brightly-colored scoops teach color identification, and stacking the scoops on the cone promotes fine motor skills. To help children learn colors, each scoop is clearly labeled on the inside with corresponding color. Scoops measure 3" x 2".
— As of 1/17/2013 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 71 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; fun to stack and match; Colorful. Cons: Can be difficult to get first scoop on cone; stacks that are too tall can fall over.

Fruity pie teaches early number skills and attributes (colors and fruit shapes). Place the sorting cards into the bottom of the pan to provide visual cues that support student success. Top crust becomes a bowl to conveniently hold counters. Jumbo tweezers reinforce fine motor skills. Includes 60 counters (7 fruits in 5 different colors), durable plastic pie (8 3/4” in diameter), removable divider, 3 double-sided sorting cards, 2 jumbo tweezers and Activity Guide. Grades PreK+.
— As of 1/17/2013 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Well-made; helps kids develop fine motor skills.

The fish are hiding…where can they be? Reach inside, but don’t try to see. Unique bowl features vinyl flaps over the opening so kids can’t peek! Reel in 9 fish in 3 different colors and sizes—great for tactile awareness. Then snap the fish together like pop beads for fine-motor practice and play. Includes 9 fish and 1 bowl. Ages 2+. Launch date: January 2013.

Plant the seeds of early science discovery. Unique pieces, such as an observation jar and rooting tray, encourage little green thumbs. Pots are clear for observation, and trowel is sized for little hands. Set of 12 includes 10 activity cards. Ages 3+. Launch date: January 2013.

Little hands will learn in a flash. Encourage color identification, early counting and matching skills on the go. Listen closely and press the corresponding color buttons, or follow along counting 1–10. Portable, hand held game is a perfect fit for little hands. Measures 5"L x 4"H. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. Ages 3+. Launch date: January 2013.

Modern design and larger size to truly fit play food. Encourage social interaction and build color identification through dramatic play. Chunky, easy-to-hold plastic silverware. Perfect for Pretend & Play and New Sprouts food. Plate measures 7" x 7".24 piece set.
— As of 10/15/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Large enough to hold a variety of play food; durable; colorful.

Pop together these frozen treats to match uppercase and lowercase letters. Double-sided to include all 26 letters. Self-checking by color. Also great for fine motor skills and imaginative play. Single Alpha Pop measures 4" x 1¼". Set of 13.
— As of 10/15/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Fun for younger kids who are learning their letters. Cons: Older kids just match the colors, instead of looking at and learning the letters.

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Handheld version of our popular Cash Bash game. Race the clock (60-second rounds) to add coin values and practice simple addition. Flashcard game format with beginning and advanced levels, audio feedback and volume control. Measures 5" x 4". Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

Develop color recognition and sorting skills with bushels of realistic, relationally sized produce. Perfect for dramatic play and nutrition lessons too. Includes Activity Guide, 25 foods and stickers for labeling 5 baskets that measure 4" x 5½" in diameter.
— As of 10/15/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 14 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Fun; can be used for the game or for pretend play.

Big fix-it fun for the smallest fixer uppers. Encourage imaginative play with chunky tools made from durable, soft plastic. Includes saw, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drill (with sound) and tool box measuring 9"L x 5½"H x 3¾"W. Launch date: January 2012.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Gold Seal Award

A handheld flash-card game that targets tricky times tables. Kids can play just the ones they want or select them all. Answer as many problems (numbers 0–12) as they can in 60 seconds. Vertical problem format, 2 skill levels, timed/untimed modes, plus fun sound effects. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys

Chunky tools made from durable, soft plastic are perfect for encouraging imaginative play. Includes stethoscope, syringe, bandage, ear scope and thermometer. All pieces store in a vinyl doctor’s bag measuring 6.75"W x 5"H.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Gold Seal Award.

Build some sweet structures. Stretches creativity, problem solving and fine motor skills. Includes chunky, durable candy pieces in a variety of fun, familiar designs plus Activity Guide with illustrated, step-by-step building directions. Largest piece measures 7"L x 1⁄2“ in diameter. Launch date: January 2012.

With this set, kids can practice counting, numbers and stacking. Includes 15 jumbo popcorn pieces to count into 5 different-size bowls (printed with numbers 1–5). Bowls nest to store—largest measures 21/4”H x 43/4” in diameter. Launch date: February 2012.

Measuring madness is coming to the kitchen. Enticing, chunky tools are contoured for little hands. Scale, bowl, 3 self-standing spoons and 6 unique cup designs help children visualize quantities as they make mystery goo, puffy paint, slime and more. Activity Cards included. Launch date: February 2012.

Teach geometric shapes and reinforce fine motor skills as kids put the correct shape into the pegboard. Five shapes including square, circle, triangle, star and hexagon come in five colors. Large 1.5" x 1.25" pegs for easy handling.
Awards: 2005 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award
— In a November 2011 survey about best selling education toys, Martha Bimblich, owner of Twinkles of Bay Harbor in Bay Harbor Island, Fla., told TDmonthly that she sells 20-30 of these each month.  “I think it's a great manipulative toy for kids, especially if they're having trouble using their hands," she said.

Encourages kids to explore the human body by piecing together a life-size puzzle. Invites children to make comparisons to their own bodies as they lie on top of the completed puzzle. Features 15 illustrated pieces with both formal and common bone names printed on the reverse side. Provides a fun activity for spooky-themed parties. Soft foam puzzle measures 4'H when assembled.

Spice up imaginative play while learning shapes, colors, and fine motor skills. This new cottage contains six holes that match six chunky candy shapes. The sorter engages children as they explore shape recognition, spatial reasoning, color recognition, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. Pieces store in the durable plastic house, which encourages clean up, and then empty through the door. Durable plastic pieces wipe clean. Good product for home and school.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

This two-to-four-player addition and subtraction game takes kids on a journey through Sum Swamp. Players make their way over the crocodile shortcut and through the endless loop by adding and subtracting the numbers rolled.

Teaching the parts of an animal cell to your child is easy, thanks to this hands-on model! The soft foam cell splits in half to show the key parts of an animal cell, including the nucleus, nucleolus, vacuole, centrioles, cell membrane and more. One hemisphere is labeled with the parts of the cell; the other features only letters next to each cell part, making it a natural tool for your child to practice for his next test at home. A Reference Guide is included, providing activity ideas and facts about animal cells.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A.

These larger-sized dice are designed to reinforce understanding of number concepts, counting, operations and probability.  The dice are red, yellow, green, light blue, orange and light purple, and come with a handy storage bucket.

Kids can splash into undersea adventures with friendly creatures that engage them in early learning games. It includes a treasure hunt and plays eight children’s songs. They press the gem notes to create original tunes. The mat is designed to keep kids on the move with floor play, or for play on a table. It features high-quality audio, automatic shut-off, adjustable volume and Activity Guide. It wipes clean and is for one to three players. The mat measures 34” L x 30” H and requires 4 AA batteries, not included. Launch date: May 20, 2009.

Color Caterpillars are designed as a captivating way to introduce children to colors, patterns and sizes. The big, bright, snap-together pieces are made for little hands to manage as they build cute, colorful, caterpillar friends, develop fine motor skills, and engage in early exploration at the same time. Color Caterpillars encourages creativity with 15 mix-and-match pieces and includes a convenient plastic storage jar. Launch date: February 15, 2009.

Number Bugs are designed to introduce children to numbers, counting 0 to 5, addition and color matching. The chunky, snap-together pieces are made for little hands to manage as they build adorable bug friends, develop fine motor skills, and engage in early learning at the same time. The 18-piece set makes six bugs and includes a convenient plastic storage jar. Launch date: February 15, 2009.
— “[We] do a lot with Learning Resources in math,” Jacque Flagg, owner of Jacque’s Inc. in Bryan, Texas, told TDmonthly in fall 2009 about best-selling educational supplies.
— Two of 40 retailers named Learning Resources as a top-selling brand for school supplies and educational products.