This 13-piece science kit allows children to explore chemical reactions through 10 hands-on experiments. The set includes kid-friendly lab tools such as color lenses, a test tube, beaker, funnel, and dropper, all sized for small hands to develop fine motor skills. A full-color guide leads young scientists through each experiment while building observation and STEM skills. Designed for ages 4 and up, this educational kit provides foundational science learning through practical experimentation. Learning Resources creates developmentally appropriate toys that combine education with engaging activities.

This 8-inch plush toy features Billy the Dino from Barney’s World, designed for cuddling and play both at home and on the go. The dinosaur has an embroidered face and is made from soft, huggable fabrics. It is machine washable for convenient cleaning. The toy supports nurturing play and offers comfort to children ages 2 and up. Additional Barney’s World toys by Fisher-Price are available separately.

This 8-inch plush toy features Baby Bop from Barney’s World, designed for cuddling and play at home or on the go. The soft, huggable fabrics and embroidered face create a friendly companion for young children. Machine washable for convenient cleaning, this plush toy supports nurturing play and offers comfort to toddlers and preschoolers ages 2 and up. Additional Barney’s World toys from Fisher-Price are available separately for more playtime options.

Children can embark on creative play adventures with this Barney-themed push-along bus featuring functional wheels. The destination roller displays locations from the Barney’s World series, allowing kids to spin and select their next journey. The bus door opens and closes manually, and the open-top design enables children to place the included poseable Barney figure inside through the roof. Additional Barney figures (sold separately) can be collected and added to the bus for expanded storytelling possibilities. Designed for preschoolers ages 3 and up, this toy supports imaginative role-play, social development, and fine motor skills.

The KEVA Brain Builders set by MindWare develops spatial reasoning by transforming 2D diagrams into 3D structures. This STEM-focused activity introduces a new way to engage with KEVA planks through guided building challenges. The set includes 30 double-sided cards that display technical drawings from multiple angles—front, side, and overhead views. These cards progress in difficulty, starting with simple designs and advancing to more complex builds. Users must analyze balance, proportion, and geometry to accurately recreate each structure using the included 20 KEVA planks. After attempting a build, the solution can be checked by flipping the card. The designs feature a variety of objects, from everyday items like picnic tables to imaginative shapes like swans and snails. The activity encourages problem-solving through trial and error, reinforcing patience and spatial awareness. All components are stored in a zippered carrying case for easy transport and organization.

The Puzzle Doubles – Find It! World combines a jigsaw puzzle with interactive gameplay to develop observational and literacy skills. In game mode, children locate specific images to enhance object recognition, while an alternate activity challenges them to match words with corresponding pictures. Designed for both solo and group play, the puzzle supports independent problem-solving and collaborative interaction, fostering social skills. Its detailed dinosaur-themed artwork encourages sustained focus and concentration as children work toward completion, with the added incentive of gameplay afterward. The vibrant illustrations and engaging theme promote discussion, helping children build conversational abilities. The Learning Journey’s educational toys, including this puzzle, have been tested and recognized by children through their preschool and childcare program, Explorers in Learning.

The Speed Stacks Set includes a Gx Mat and Gx Timer, designed for competitive cup stacking. The Gx Mat provides a non-slip surface for stability during play, while the Gx Timer ensures accurate performance tracking with a built-in display. The set is compatible with official Speed Stacks competitions, meeting regulation standards for timing and play surface. The timer features a start/stop function and displays results in seconds and hundredths of a second. The mat measures 24 inches by 30 inches, offering ample space for stacking sequences. Both components are constructed for durability and consistent use in training or competitive settings.

This garden-themed sorting set helps children develop color recognition, matching, and early counting skills. The set includes bushel baskets and vegetable figures such as corn, broccoli, onions, and pumpkins for sorting activities. A playmat with farm signs features images of basic colors and shapes to reinforce learning. The fold-up carrying case allows for easy storage and portability. Designed for children ages 3 and up, this educational toy supports foundational skills through hands-on play. Suitable for gifting on occasions like holidays, birthdays, or everyday learning.

This activity set encourages critical thinking and engineering skills through hands-on challenges with adjustable difficulty levels. It introduces STEM concepts like angles, trajectories, and basic physics principles through interactive building exercises. The 13-piece set contains a two-part adjustable catapult, a two-part hoop target, a three-part target funnel, two launch balls, one goal cup, decorative stickers, and an illustrated challenge booklet. The catapult operates without batteries, springs, or rubber bands, relying on manual power. Designed for children aged 5 and older, it provides unplugged learning through trial-and-error experimentation.

This set includes 30 two-piece puzzles designed for children ages 3 and up. The puzzles introduce basic counting and early math skills through colorful illustrations, providing a relaxed and engaging way to learn. The thick, durable cardboard pieces are easy for small hands to handle, supporting the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The self-correcting design ensures only matching pieces fit together, allowing children to solve puzzles independently and reinforcing their confidence. These puzzles also help build concentration and focus, preparing children for structured learning environments. Suitable for solo or group play, the set offers a practical way to practice counting while fostering problem-solving abilities.

Explore regenerative medicine with GIANTmicrobes Stem Cell! This plush represents the foundation of cell development, perfect for students & educators.

Use your melon to ripen your chances in Countaloupe: a slice and dice game of risk and reward! Roll the dice, count your seeds, and be the first player to get rid of all the slices in your deck. Stop there or keep rolling, but be careful—one rotten roll of the dice can ripen or squash your chance for sweet victory in Countaloupe! Perfect for STEM learners!

Countaloupe is a dice-rolling game where players count seeds to eliminate slices from their deck. Roll the dice to advance, but additional rolls carry risk—a bad roll may end your turn. Designed for players aged 7 and up, the game combines simple rules with light strategy elements, incorporating basic probability concepts. It supports STEM learning while maintaining family-friendly gameplay. Produced by Bananagrams, the creators of the classic word game, Countaloupe offers quick, engaging play for groups. The game accommodates multiple players and takes approximately 15 minutes per round. No reading is required, making it accessible for younger participants. Components include custom dice and slice cards with seed counts.

This city building set introduces foundational STEM concepts through hands-on construction play. The 89-piece set allows children to build various structures like skyscrapers, cranes, and bridges while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The included 10 cards guide users through the engineering design process: ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve. A sticker sheet is provided for customization. The set supports learning across science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines, helping children build academic skills applicable in school and daily life.

This set includes two decks of educational flash cards featuring Eric Carle's distinctive artwork. Each deck contains 36 cards (72 total) with bright, engaging designs that teach basic number and letter recognition. The cards are designed for children ages 3 and up, providing a simple introduction to early learning concepts through familiar characters. The durable cardstock construction ensures repeated use for practice and play.

This puzzle set helps preK to 1st-grade children develop verbal communication, critical thinking, and sequencing skills by assembling puzzles featuring four-step real-life scenarios. Each of the 12 puzzles consists of four sequential scenes, encouraging kids to identify clues and predict the next step as they piece them together. The included resource guide offers tips in both Spanish and English for enhancing storytelling and narrative abilities. The set contains 48 durable photo-based puzzle pieces, forming 12 distinct four-scene puzzles. Designed for homeschool and classroom use, it supports small-group activities or one-on-one learning to strengthen vocabulary, reasoning, and communication. Carson Dellosa, with over 40 years of experience in educational resources, provides tools to help children meet and surpass learning objectives.

This magnetic travel puzzle merges chess strategy with solitaire mechanics, offering a compact brain teaser designed to strengthen logic, problem-solving, and strategic planning. It supports cognitive development by reinforcing STEM skills, creative thinking, visual perception, and reasoning. The included instruction manual provides straightforward guidance for immediate play, with no complex setup required, making it accessible for players aged 8 and above. Developed by ThinkFun, a recognized brand in brain and logic games, it features 120 progressive challenges from beginner to expert levels, allowing for skill advancement. The compact magnetic design makes it suitable for solo play and travel.

Rush Hour Jr is designed with a playful theme that engages younger players. It serves as an entry-level single-player game from ThinkFun, introducing foundational logic and sequential reasoning skills. The gameplay focuses on problem-solving through structured challenges suitable for early learners. All components are tailored for ease of use by children while maintaining the core mechanics of the original Rush Hour game.

**Snug as a Bug in a Rug** is a cooperative matching game where players work together to help colorful bugs find safety before stinkbugs arrive. The game features three adjustable difficulty levels, allowing it to adapt as children develop their skills. The gameplay reinforces early learning concepts such as color recognition, counting, shapes, and size comparison (big vs. little). It also introduces basic game mechanics like rolling a die, spinning a spinner, and turn-taking. Designed for 2-4 players ages 3+, this game promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and social development in a low-pressure setting. The set includes a game board with a built-in spinner, 24 colorful bugs, 3 stink bugs, a die, and instructions for all three play levels. Cooperative play encourages shared decision-making and emotional growth while keeping the experience engaging and educational.

This game challenges players to collect the right ingredients for baking cupcakes by spinning the included spinner and matching the results to the recipe. The set includes 28 durable, die-cut cupcake-themed game pieces with colorful illustrations. Designed for 2-4 players aged 3 and up, each round takes 15-25 minutes, promoting patience, sorting skills, and categorization while encouraging social and imaginative play. The game components are made from recycled board and printed on FSC-certified paper using vegetable-based inks.

This customizable pinball machine kit allows users to construct and reconfigure their own playfield using edible gumballs as pinballs. The reusable building system includes modular components such as bumpers, slingshots, bells, and ramps that can be rearranged to create different gameplay experiences. The design incorporates fundamental physics principles including force, motion, gravity, simple machines, and collisions through hands-on experimentation. The open-ended play encourages problem-solving and offers varied outcomes with each session. The kit contains approximately 45 standard-sized gumballs. It has been recognized as a 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist, included in the Toy Insider's 2024 STEM 10 List, and selected as a 2024 TTPM Best Artisan Toy.

This building set encourages creative play with 104 pieces, including a swing seat, seesaw planks, a tire, a platform, and two plastic figurines (one green, one purple) designed for active play scenarios. The set comes with 10 challenge cards and an activity guide featuring reproducible worksheets to guide children through the design process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve. Connectors, poles, and additional building components allow for multiple configurations. Suitable for ages 5+, this STEM-focused playset supports skill development in science, technology, engineering, and math while promoting critical thinking.

This 60-piece gear set encourages hands-on exploration with spinning action to develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. The interlocking pieces connect easily, allowing for thousands of possible configurations to foster creativity and early STEM learning. The set includes 28 uniformly sized gears in six colors (red, orange, yellow, purple, green, and blue), 4 interlocking square base plates, 14 square pillars, 13 six-way axles, a handle, and an activity guide. The open-ended design supports imaginative play and construction. Suitable for gifting on various occasions, this set provides an engaging way to introduce foundational engineering concepts.

This building set encourages hands-on exploration for young builders, offering open-ended construction play that develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The rotating gear components add interactive movement to completed builds. The 116-piece set includes 46 gears in five colors (blue, green, orange, red, purple), specialty parts like a wrecking ball and propeller, 21 six-way axles, 6 interlocking bases, a crank handle, and an activity guide. As children assemble moving structures, they strengthen fine motor skills and logical reasoning abilities, with complexity scaling as their skills progress. The interconnecting gear system allows for experimentation with basic mechanics and physics principles while supporting STEM learning through sorting, counting, design challenges, and understanding cause-and-effect relationships in gear systems. The unplugged play experience promotes creative building and fundamental engineering concepts.

This interlocking gears set helps children develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination through hands-on building. The open-ended design encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as kids explore different construction possibilities. The spinning gear movement introduces early STEM concepts like sorting, grouping, counting, and basic physics principles. The pieces are compatible with other Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for expanded building options. The set supports STEM learning across science, technology, engineering, and math to help build foundational skills. Learning Resources has provided educational toys since 1984.