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Bouncy Bands for Desk, Black (BBABBDBK)
Item #: 901-2498168
Helps high energy workers fidget without distracting others.
Grades PK-12
Fits desks: 20-28" wide
TickiT Space Discovery Play Mat, Multicolored (CTU73558)
Item #: 901-24612985
FASCINATING VISUAL STIMULATION -- This playmat features a detailed image of an imaginary galactic landscape. Give children a colorful, stimulating background for open-ended play.
Grade VPK
IMAGINATIVE PLAY -- This flat, printed mat is great for sensory play. Use wet or dry materials. Create small worlds and build beautiful, outer space scenes.
Educational Insights Artie 3000 Coding Robot, White/Blue (1125)
Item #: 901-24414367
Drawing robot with Wi-Fi enabled control draws whatever you code on any sheet of paper
Comes in white/blue color with gray/black accents
Dimensions: 8"H x 7"W x 5"D
Plan Toys Wooden Pull Along Toy Snail, Green (PTS5108)
Item #: 901-24658245
Colorful wooden snail inches and crawls when pulled to support baby's first steps
Encourages physical activity and motor planning for 1-year-olds
Strengthens fine motor skills, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
Educational Insights Design & Drill Space Circuits, Assorted Colors (4176)
Item #: 901-24414349
Creativity set will help to build early engineering and problem-solving skills; it is suitable for kids aged five years and up
Set includes durable plastic pieces in assorted colors that are sturdy enough to construct again and again
Pieces wipe clean for easy storage until the next sorting and matching STEM playtime
Supertek Discovering Optics (SKFPH96026S3)
Item #: 901-24610290
This discovering set explores the principles of reflection, refraction, and the physics of how light works as you discovery all about optics.
Grade 1+
Optics consists of one or more of these basic elements: mirrors, lenses, and prisms.
Snapo Building Blocks Mega Builders Kit, 1100 Pieces/Set (SNP161100)
Item #: 901-24635321
Snapo blocks feature our patented snap technology. Snapo blocks connect on all 6 sides, slide vertically and can rotate!
This kit includes 1100 pieces: Standard Blocks, Wheels, Propellors, Specialty Blocks (Axels, slopes, etc.)
Snapo blocks provide both physical and auditory feedback when connected. Helps increase child's engagement and play value!
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
Melissa & Doug® Block Set, Painted 100-Piece Set
Item #: 901-JV36114
Material: Solid wood
Subject: Blocks and construction
Brightly colored solid wood blocks will provide countless building combinations with the large variety of shapes and sizes
Educational Insights GeoSafari Stereoscope, White/Black (5303)
Item #: 901-24485052
Fully functional stereo microscope introduces kids to real scientific tools
Comes in white with black accents
For children ages 8 to 15
Headu Flashcards Tactile Montessori (HDUMU23738)
Item #: 901-24550440
Develop the sense of touch with the tactile cards
Recognize different surfaces using your touch
Recognize and classify objects
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Human Body Activity Set (LER1261)
Item #: 901-24567646
This set includes activities and 3D pieces for enhanced hands-on learning
Recommended for kids ages four and up
Explore the names and functions of the body's organs
Fellowes Bankers Box At Play Building Blocks, 40/Set (1230801)
Item #: 901-24541900
Large and durable building blocks for young creative builders
Recommended for ages three and up
Blocks allow kids to explore shapes, sizes, and positions as they build various structures
Flash Furniture Bright Beginnings Pipe Builder Set for Modular STEAM Walls (MK-ME14788-GG)
Item #: 901-24562749
Commercial-grade pipe builder set for modular STEAM wall systems, perfect for day cares, preschools, and early learning centers
Fun way to learn simple engineering, teaches cause and effect, logic, and reasoning skills
Set contains 80 pieces for endless configurations and hours of fun
HamiltonBuhl Paleo Hunter Dig Kit for STEAM Education - Velociraptor Rex (HECPHVRT)
Item #: 901-24567097
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
hand2mind Social-Emotional Task Cards (95337)
Item #: 901-24558919
These task cards encourage children to explore social-emotional development concepts, such as regulating emotions, problem-solving, collaboration, and expressing kindness to themselves and others
Recommended for kids ages eight and up (grades 3 to 8)
Includes age-appropriate, hands-on activities for individuals, pairs, or small groups
Dowling Magnets® Magnetic Wand & 20 Magnetic Counting Chips, Assorted Colors, 3 Sets (DO-736601-3)
Item #: 901-24519344
Wave the wand over any object to find out what it attracts
Bright 3/4" round counting chips
Use for counting and sorting fun
Miniland Educational Sieves, Assorted Colors, 4 Per Pack, 3 Packs (MLE29040-3)
Item #: 901-24526316
Comes in 4 bright colors: yellow, red, blue and green
Made of strong resilient plastic
Great for role play and outdoor play
Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Roundup Fun Woody, 2/Pack (HFY35)
Item #: 901-24595949
?Hey, howdy, hey! This Roundup Fun Woody doll from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story brings home the adventure and friendships of the movies. Just pull the tab on his back to hear 30+ phrases.
?Woody returns to his roots as a rag doll with a soft body, iconic western outfit made from fabric, and molded plastic head, hat, boots, belt and hands. This Woody figure is ready for an authentic round-up of fun!
?At 12.25" tall, this classic toy is ready to be every kid's best friend and travel along on adventures near and far. Thanks to deputies like you, the wild west is safe!
Learning Resources Seaside Pounding Bench, Multicolored (LER3612)
Item #: 901-24632833
Skill-Building Seaside Fun: Kids develop hand strength, coordination, and more fine motor skills with this seaside pounding bench!
Two Ways to Learn: Identify numbers on one side, then count the beach items on the other—this versatile double-sided preschool toy is ready for occupational therapy!
Green Learning: Includes Activity Guide filled with kid-friendly sustainability facts!
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors (96241)
Item #: 901-24588243
Help build and engage sensory skills with these fun sensory bottles
This set helps children learn how one emotion can transition into another
These delightful bottles engage children and provide them with a hands-on way to focus on and manage their feelings
MINILAND Feel to Learn: Soft Rattle Cubes Set, Multicolored, 6 Pieces/Set (MLE97320)
Item #: 901-24607256
Engaging stackable cubes with visually stimulating colors and patterns
Ages 0-6 months
The soft rattle cubes are soft and squeezable
TickiT Easy Hold Magnifier (CTU73363)
Item #: 901-24515368
Children love to distort their visual perception and experience the world through a magnifying lens.
Assist children's understanding of the world through exploration and observation. Use the magnifier after collecting samples from nature.
Designed for ages 12M+. The magnifier features a large, 3.25" diameter lens. The handles are easy to hold for small hands and feature rounded edges.
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge Set (LER9463)
Item #: 901-24567629
Solve fun STEM challenges one pixel at a time with this artwork set
Recommended for kids ages five and up
Helps kids build 2D and 3D artwork by solving math and coding problems
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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.
