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Dowling Magnets Wave Wires Magnet Station, for Demo and Small Group (DO-731111)
Item #: 901-24389499
Great for classroom science labs, STEM and STEAM programs, science fairs, maker spaces, and more
Station allows for lots of additional interactions
Includes enough materials for teacher demonstration or a small group
Educational Insights Pluffle Mini, 8/Pack (9962)
Item #: 901-24643383
SATISFYING SENSORY PLAY - Pluffle's super-soft, fluffy texture calms and relaxes. Run your hands through it or squish and release it to watch it come alive, melting & wiggling through your fingers
FILLER FOR SENSORY BINS - Incorporate tactile play into the home or classroom and help kids develop fine motor skills & imagination, practice color matching, and regulate their emotions
INCLUDES - A rainbow of 8 colors of Pluffle, the feel-good fluffy stuff that became a viral TikTok sensation! Spark creativity by mixing colors together to see how they combine
Educational Insights Playfoam Shape & Learn Feelings Sensory Activity Set (2037)
Item #: 901-24588220
Combine sensory play and social and emotional skill development with this activity set
Recommended for children ages three and up
Helps build social-emotional and fine motor skills while providing sensory play experience
Learning Resources Botley The Coding Robot 2.0 Classroom Bundle, Assorted Colors (LER 2948)
Item #: 901-24485076
Bundle includes: two Botley The Coding Robot 2.0 activity sets, two additional Botley 2.0s, and Botley the Coding Robot action challenge accessory set
Little coders can build coding sequences of up to 150 steps, and go on adventures with a built-in sensor that lights up Botley in the dark
CODE right out of the box with the next generation of our Toy of the Year winning coding robot!
Learning Resources City Engineering & Design Building Set (LER2843)
Item #: 901-2755123
Learning styles: tactile, visual
Skill development: problem solving, following directions, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, sequential thought, critical thinking, spatial relationships, creativity, early engineering
Includes 100-piece set
Learning Resources Wild About Animals Jungle Counters (LER3361)
Item #: 901-1235095
Animals
Age group and grades: Ages 3 - 10, Grades toddler - 4th
Includes storage bucket and activity guide
Polydron Giant Polydron Set, 40 Piece Set (PY-707000)
Item #: 901-JV62823
Giant polydron construction set encourages imaginative play
Color: Red, Blue, Yellow; Material: ABS
Package Dimensions: 9"H x 19"W x 19"D
Learning Resources Jumbo Dinosaurs: Mommas and Babies (LER0836)
Item #: 901-2140364LER
Jumbo Dinosaurs: Mommas and Babies
Ages 3+, Grades PreK+
Assorted, Plastic
Learning Resources Three Bear Family Pattern Cards (LER0753)
Item #: 901-JV44153
Perfect for beginning counting, patterning, color recognition and building, also use cubes for teaching basic geometric concepts
Material: Plastic
Color: Assorted
Fisher-Price Tap & Turn Bench
Item #: 901-24595939
?Double-sided activity bench toy for babies and toddlers
?5 colorful shape pegs to grasp, twist, pull, and tap—flip the bench for more play on the other side!
?Comes with easy-grasp toy hammer to pound the pegs
Guidecraft Treasure Blocks, Clear, Set of 8 (GD-3084)
Item #: 901-24385802
Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more
Use for color exploration and light table activities
Removable panel has screws to keep objects secure until ready to be replaced
HamiltonBuhl Paleo Hunter Dig Kit for STEAM Education - Triceratops Rex (HECPHTRT)
Item #: 901-24567031
Paleo Hunter Dig Kit is the perfect project for any child curious about the world around them.
Unearth the history of our planet with Paleo Hunter and turn any child or student into an archaeologist on the hunt to uncover ancient dinosaur fossils.
Great for STEAM education
Bigjigs Toys Wooden Farm Animals, 4/Set (BJTT0143)
Item #: 901-24504537
Imaginative Play
Creative Play for Grades Pre-K+
Fine Motor Skills & Creative Play
Miniland Sensorial Reef (MLE75001)
Item #: 901-24624851
Sensorial activity center with many different textures, contrasting colors, mirror and it's removable rattle octopus-shaped rattle! It also can be hung up!
It promotes stimulation of the senses of touch, sight and hearing.
Recommendable for children from 0 to 18 months
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Zip-Line Racers, 2 Sets, 38 pieces per set (TCR20878BN)
Item #: 901-24389902
Provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects
Can be used to design and execute a project using creative exploration and the engineering design process.
Perfect for individuals or small groups.
Yellow Door Kindness Hearts, Assorted Colors, Set of 16 (YUS1188)
Item #: 901-24553047
Children will just love to touch, hold and give away these attractive, tactile heart stones.
Made in eight colorful shades, the kindness hearts will help children recognize and appreciate kindness, and then show this to each other.
They are a perfect visible way of saying ‘thank you' for acts of kindness, or simply to hold to express gratitude and discuss the thoughts, actions and words that make a positive difference.
Learning Resources Fine Motor Feeding Friends, 39/Pack (LER5569)
Item #: 901-24608039
Fine Motor Fun: Building new fine motor skills is easy—kids grab their fine motor tweezers, pick up a treat, and pop it in the animal’s mouth to strengthen coordination, precision, and more!
Learning Colors and Shapes: Kids can also sort this preschool learning toy’s animal treats by shape or match them to the color-coordinated bowls for a boost to color and shape recognition skills!
Three Levels of Challenge: Each of the three Fine Motor Feeding Friends comes with a differently shaped mouth opening, so there's three difficulty levels for even more skill-building fun!
Bouncyband Indoor Framed Sensory Dark Den (BBASDMDBK)
Item #: 901-24597781
CALMING INFLUENCE: Create an interference-free mini sensory room. Designed to provide a quiet, dark cool down spot for children to relax and have time to regulate their sensory systems
SENSORY COMFORT: Ideal for kids who become easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli, and also for increasing stimulation by adding UV fiber optics, soothing mood lighting, or other light up and glow in the dark accessories
SENSORY STIMULATION: Add plastic mirrors, rope lights & sensory materials to the walls & dangle ribbons or fabrics
Barker Creek Learning Magnets Kidboards, Set of 4 (4059)
Item #: 901-24475554
Set of 4 Kidboards™ - 2 blue and 2 red
Barker Creek's magnetic Kidboards™ are great for hands-on learning.
Kidboards™ measure 9" x 13"
hand2mind Numberblocks Express Train Set (96094)
Item #: 901-24588183
Join the number adventure by building your own train inspired by the fan-favorite episode with this Numberblocks set
Recommended for kids ages three and up
Children will love constructing characters One to Five and using the included cargo pieces to complete a range of counting challenges
Learning Resources Pet Counters, 72/Set (LER0780)
Item #: 901-1235243
Pet
Age group and grades: Ages 3+, Grades PreK+
Includes counters in 6 shapes-a dog, cat, fish, rabbit, bird and guinea pig and 6 bright hues for sorting, patterning, counting, color identification- even rewards
Learning Resources Coding Critters Bopper, Hip & Hop, 7.6" x 10.1" x 1.6", Multicolor (LER3089)
Item #: 901-24477555
These playful bunny pets bring early STEM concepts to preschool learning, for children ages 4-10
Comes multicolored
Dimensions: 7.6"H x 10.1"W x 1.6"D
hand2mind Periodic Table Connecting Color Tiles (90634)
Item #: 901-24588199
Periodic table connecting color tiles simplify the learning of complex chemistry concepts in a fun and interactive way
Printed with the atomic number, atomic symbol, atomic weight, and electron ring configuration for each of the elements
Made of plastic in 10 different colors
Edx Education Translucent Tactile Tangrams, 35 Pieces/Set (CTU23504)
Item #: 901-24624802
Pair these colorful blocks with a light source to explore shadows and attributes. Use them with sensory bins and light box accessories. Or, stamp fun details in paint, dough and sand.
Use these manipulatives to explore color and shape recognition, patterns, sorting, sequencing, and more. Create 2D designs, or refer to the digital activity guide for more ideas!
Keep little ones engaged with these large, tactile tangrams. They're the perfect size for small hands to grab.
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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.
