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Learning Resources Skill Builders! Summer Learning Activity Set (LER1258)
Item #: 901-24588169
With learning activities that promote active outdoor play, this set keeps kids learning and moving
Recommended for children ages four and up
Helps build reading and math skills
Flash Furniture Bright Beginnings 3-Panel STEAM Wall System, Brown (MK-ME088001-GG)
Item #: 901-24562729
This commercial-grade three-panel STEAM wall system provides configurable design and is great for single or collaborative play
Made of engineered birch plywood in a natural brown finish
Holds up to three STEAM wall element boards for multifunctional fun
Didax Tactile Sandpaper Lowercase Letters, 28 count (DD-210829)
Item #: 901-JV42328
Durable Tactile Cards
Size: 4 5/6"(H) x 2 3/4"(W)
Beginning readers and special needs students will benefit from the tactile experience of these letters
Didax Tactile Sandpaper Uppercase Letters, 26 count (DD-210830)
Item #: 901-JV42329
Durable Tactile Cards
Age group and grade: Ages 4 - 8 and grades pre-kindergarten - 2nd
Beginning readers and special needs students will benefit from the tactile experience of these letters
Educational Insights Phonics Bean Bags, 34/Set (3050)
Item #: 901-24559113
Sturdy phonics bean bags are perfect for tossing, catching, and talking about
Recommended for children ages three and up
Preschoolers catch onto letter names and sounds with these double-sided bean bags
hand2mind Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad Set, Assorted Colors (94491)
Item #: 901-24588217
This sensory pad provides tactile and visual stimulation
Recommended for kids ages three and up
Focus is on hand-eye coordination, tactile development, visual stimulation, strengthening fine motor skills, and sensory exploration
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors (96242)
Item #: 901-24588241
Help build and engage sensory skills with these fun sensory bottles
These delightful sensory bottles engage children and provide them with a hands-on way to focus on and manage their feelings
Each bottle is uniquely designed with its own facial expression, color, and interactive element that embodies the feeling
hand2mind Sensory Bubble Poppers, 6/Set (95439)
Item #: 901-24558861
As children pop the different bubbles, they learn to visualize counting, adding, and subtracting using the anchor numbers of 5 and 10
Recommended for grades from pre-K to 3
Six bubble poppers per set
Educational Insights Storytelling Bean Bags, 15/Set (3100)
Item #: 901-24588219
Learn how to create stories with these touch-and-feel storytelling bean bags
Recommended for children ages three and up
Helps build vocabulary and provides tactile, sensory, and imaginative play experiences
Dowling Magnets® Iron Filings, Variety, Laboratory Science, Science Resources, Grades 1+, Pack of 3
Item #: 901-24493505
Laboratory Science Resources
STEM/6+ Years
3 Sizes (fine, medium, coarse) jars of iron fillings, STEM activity sheets
Educational Insights Sight Word Bean Bags, 25/Set (3101)
Item #: 901-24588164
Improve sight word recognition and early literacy with these tactile bean bags and hands-on activities
Recommended for children ages four and up
Helps build reading and spelling skills, provides tactile and sensory play, and vocabulary development
Learning Resources Let's Talk! Cubes, Assorted Colors, 6/Pack (LER6369)
Item #: 901-24477497
This set of six colorful conversation cubes features engaging prompts targeting topics related to social-emotional learning, for children ages 5-10
Made of foam and comes in assorted colors
Cube dimensions: 1.63"H x 1.63"W x 1.63"D
Learning Resources Message Maker (LER5584)
Item #: 901-24608045
Audio Affirmations: Let your kids know you’re thinking about them when you record a daily joke, send them off with a sweet affirmation, or share a reminder with this social-emotional learning toy!
Record Over and Over: With 20 seconds of recording time and an easy step-by-step guide, it’s simple to record a new message every day! Turn it into a social-emotional learning game!
Made from Durable Plastic: These Message Maker Recordable Buttons are ready for years of use—mount them on the wall or send them with your kids!
Flash Furniture Bright Beginnings Feelings and Moods STEAM Wall Activity Board (MK-ME15273-GG)
Item #: 901-24562769
Commercial-grade STEAM wall activity board helps little ones learn about feelings and moods
Offers visual, tactile, and audio sensory output and helps kids strengthen their fine motor and cognitive skills while having a great time
Crafted of engineered birch plywood and comes in a natural wooden finish with classic brightly colored elements
Mattel Magic 8-Ball, Black/White (30188)
Item #: 901-24666184
The original Magic 8 Ball novelty toy has all the answers to your deepest questions!
After asking the ball a yes or no question, turn the toy upside-down and wait for an answer to be revealed through the window.
The replies may "point to yes," be "very doubtful" or "reply hazy, try again," but the outlook is always good for fun!???
Sensory Playtivity Scaly Stuff Sensory Discs, 3/Pack (ELP866301)
Item #: 901-24490741
Perfect for soothing a fidgety or frustrated child
Has magnetic backing to adhere the disc to metal surfaces
Develops motor skills
Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Pete the Cat I Love Preschool! Set with Pete the Cat Your Groovin' Schoolin' Friend Pen
Item #: 901-24588186
SPARK MORE CONFIDENCE! Boost confidence with core learning toys that build the skills kids need for school success
HOW IT WORKS: Press the Hot Dots pen to an answer dot and get instant feedback with lights and sounds, so kids can learn independently and at their own pace, building self-confidence and school skills all at once!
INCLUDES: 2-in-1 Activity book with 200 reading and math activities and interactive Pete the Cat Hot Dots pen. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Educational Insights Campfire Chatmallows, Multicolored (1450)
Item #: 901-24632845
Create unique stories: Mix and match story starter icons to create and tell stories; stack Chatmallows on your Chatmallow stick, then tell a story using each icon; perfect for story time, play dates, family game night, conversation starters, and more
Skill-building storytelling: As kids create and tell stories, they're also building skills like speaking and listening, vocabulary, imagination, creativity, problem-solving, and self-confidence; story time also teaches social emotional learning skill
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Key Education Textured Touch and Trace: Uppercase Manipulative
Item #: 901-822640OSA
Early Childhood, Spec. Ed, ELL
26 textured upper case letter cards (4.25" x 5.5" each)
Multisensory activities for sound recognition
Teacher Created Resources Easy-Stack Cardboard Blocks, 40 Pieces (TCR11532)
Item #: 901-24605747
Build a world of fun with building blocks designed to inspire endless hours of imaginative play
5+ years
These sturdy blocks are the perfect foundation for constructing towering structures, fantastical forts, and everything in between
Junior Learning Rainbow Magnetic CVC Objects, 40 Pieces (JRL641)
Item #: 901-24515263
Consonant, Vowel, Consonant Objects
Age 4+, grade PK+
Identify initial, middle or final sounds
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Toy Kit, Assorted Colors (93599)
Item #: 901-24588190
Develop social-emotional skills through play with this sensory fidget toy kit
Recommended for kids ages three and up
Eight toys in this kit provide cues to help children deal with big emotions, calm their minds and bodies, reduce anxiety and stress, and practice quiet focus
Learning Resources Seymour the Counting Shapes Sea Turtle, Multicolored (LER3609)
Item #: 901-24632878
Seafaring Sensory Toy: With this shape sorter for toddlers, kids sort each baby sea turtle by shape, then pop them onto Seymour's shell so they can ride along!
Build School-Ready Skills: Along with sorting skills, baby sea turtles also teach counting and color identification along with fine motor skills!
Green Learning: Includes Activity Guide filled with kid-friendly sustainability facts!
hand2mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pad
Item #: 901-24608025
A multisensory way to practice writing uppercase and lowercase letters!
Reusable activity cards provide a hands-on approach to teaching letter formation.
TRAVEL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: This early literacy tool is sized to grab and go, with a stylus that is securely attached and designed for little fingers.
Want to know more about Shop STEM Toys & Manipulatives
What are STEM and STEAM learning toys?
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (adds Art) learning toys are designed to spark curiosity and encourage hands-on exploration. These tools help students connect real-world concepts to classroom learning through play. Examples include math manipulatives, science lab kits, building sets, and beginner coding toys—all designed to build foundational skills while keeping kids engaged.
Why are STEM/STEAM toys important in the classrooms?
STEM and STEAM toys promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. These learning tools go beyond memorization—helping students build problem-solving skills, develop perseverance, and learn how to work as a team. Whether it’s figuring out how to balance a structure or writing basic code, these toys prepare students to think, test, and try again.
What are math manipulatives and what are the benefits?
Math manipulatives are physical learning tools—like counters, dice, base ten blocks, or geometric shapes—that help students visualize math concepts. They’re especially useful for younger learners and kinesthetic learners. Manipulative play supports motor skills, sequencing, pattern recognition, and problem-solving. Students also build confidence by experimenting and finding solutions through hands-on discovery.
