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Plan Toys Dancing Alligator Wooden Pull Toy, Green (PTS5105)
Item #: 901-24658244
Wooden pull toy moves head and tail up and down while making click-clack sounds as it's pulled
Ideal for physical play and early learning
Promotes motor skills development and gross motor skills
The Pencil Grip Zen Strips, Sandy Spots, 78/Pack (TPG88506)
Item #: 901-24619044
Zen Strips seamlessly integrate into your daily surroundings, offering a discreet presence that goes unnoticed, whether you're studying, at the office, or navigating through your everyday activities.
Sandy Animal Print: Includes 78 Anywhere Zen Strips (13 per set, 6 sets) with a raised, grainy texture with cheetah print.
5+ years
Learning Resources ABC Puzzle Cards, Multicolor (LER 6085)
Item #: 901-24485063
PUZZLES GET KIDS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Build kindergarten readiness skills with these fun puzzles!
SIMPLE PUZZLES FOR KIDS: Set of 26 two-piece matching puzzles with every letter of the alphabet!\n
SELF-CORRECTING: Puzzles ensure there's only one right answer!\n
New Path Learning Science Readiness Learning Center Game: Our Earth (NP-240023)
Item #: 901-24393215
Make Learning Essential Science Skills Fun!
Colorful, Engaging and Easy-to-Use
Packaged in durable pouch!
Learning Resources Pattern Block Design Cards, Assorted Colors, 20/Set (LER6133)
Item #: 901-24485029
Set of 20 double-sided design cards with 40 progressive challenges develops early math and critical thinking skills
Comes in assorted colors
Dimensions: 8.5"W x 11"L each
Yellow Door Weather Stones, Multicolor, Set of 10 (YUS1031)
Item #: 901-24529305
These engaging and tactile weather stones can be used in so many ways
Record the weather, make a forecast, sort by the different conditions, press into playdough or create stories alongside other props
Made from a unique stone mix, the symbols are robust enough to be used outside, whatever the weather!
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters: D.I.Y Fidget Kit (TCR20366)
Item #: 901-24610183
Perfect for individuals or small groups.
8+ years
This STEM Starters: DIY Fidget activity kit challenges students to create their own fidgets.
Learning Resources Count & Color Choo Choo Train, Assorted Colors, 21 Pieces/Set (LER 7742)
Item #: 901-24414336
Five-car train set builds color, shape, and number recognition with blocks that double as building toys; it is perfect for ages two and up
Train parts come in assorted colors and are made from durable plastic that wipes clean for easy storage
Set of 21 pieces includes five train cars, four rectangular blocks, two triangle blocks, three cylinders, five square blocks, and train driver figure
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
Plan Toys Wooden Baby Key Rattle and Teether, Multicolored (PTS5217)
Item #: 901-24658248
Lightweight, colorful keys create gentle rattle sounds to delight and engage babies
Sized for small hands to easily hold and explore
Stimulates senses and aids concentration
Yellow Door Let's Investigate – Nature, Set of 8 Stone Figures (YUS1197)
Item #: 901-24587021
These beautifully tactile stones reflect the natural treasures children might discover in the natural world.
Designed for outdoor learning, investigative play and forest school, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures!
They are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, and are easily cleaned.
Learning Resources Crashapult Stem Challenge (LER9287)
Item #: 901-24316609
STEM-themed activity set teaches kids concepts of angles, trajectories, and other physics fundamentals during fun build-it-yourself challenges
Kids send balls flying through the air and toward targets with the help of the included catapult
Challenges with multiple difficulty levels help kids develop critical thinking and engineering skills through trial and error
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars Binoculars, Pink
Item #: 901-24477534
Kid-friendly binoculars perfect for the youngest explorers
Recommended for ages three to seven
Comes in pink
Flash Furniture Bright Beginnings Sliding Shapes Learning Board (MK-MK03164-GG)
Item #: 901-24589695
Contemporary commercial-grade sliding shapes learning board is perfect for freestyle floor play or activity tables
Helps build multiple cognitive and fine motor skills
Made of birch plywood in natural wooden finish with brightly colored elements
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Moving Monkeys (LER9119)
Item #: 901-JV44445
This open-ended construction set encourages imaginative play while demonstrating how gears work
Color: Multicolored; Material: Plastic
Package Dimensions: 4.1"H x 10.9"W x 14.5"D
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
Learning Resources® Backyard Bugs™ Counters; 72 Pcs
Item #: 901-JV62055
Soft rubber counters wipe clean
Set features SIX different bugs in SIX colors.
Bugs measure approximately 2"L each. Includes a plastic storage bucket & Activity Guide.
Barker Creek Learning Magnets Blue Kidboard, 5/Pack (LM2911-05)
Item #: 901-1923195
Set includes 5 magnetic-receptive Blue Kidboards
Enhance hands-on learning with brightly-colored Kidboards
They are perfect companions to our popular Learning Magnets
Edx Education Interlocking Rainbow Pebbles Combo Set, 92 Pieces/Set (CTU50126)
Item #: 901-24624846
Children are fascinated by these smooth, translucent and colorful pebbles.
Perfect for improve fine motor skills, stimulate creative designs and develop problem solving abilities.
Includes 12 double sided activity cards.
S&S Worldwide, Super Sensory Tactile Beanbags Set Of 12, (FB541-4C-12)
Item #: 901-24012719
These fun beanbags are covered with nubby, super soft chenille material
Three each of red, blue, green and yellow
Each measures 5”
Flash Furniture Bright Beginnings Screws for Modular STEAM Walls, 512/Pack (MK-ME12920-GG)
Item #: 901-24562727
Commercial-grade screws specially designed for modular STEAM wall systems
Engaging design helps improve manual dexterity and motor skills
512 screws per pack
hand2mind Sort That Sound! Activity Set (95382)
Item #: 901-24558841
Learn 44 sounds of the English language with this interactive set
For grades pre-K to 3
Learn to identify consonants, short vowels, digraphs, and more
Yellow Door Sensory Play Stones, Pizza Toppings (YUS1153)
Item #: 901-24511299
Sensory Play Stones
Pretend Play, Role Play
Imagination Building
Educational Insights Hot Dots Interactive Pen, White/Blue, 6/Pack (2438)
Item #: 901-24485070
Interactive pen with light and fun sounds allows for immediate feedback and encouragement
Comes in white with blue accents
For children ages 3 to 10
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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.
