Toys That Teach: Holiday Gifts

5 years & up. The LEGO® Classic Bricks & Functions building set comes with a colorful selection of pieces and instructions to make 7 fun buildable toys with gear-driven functions. Kids get to construct models with moving parts, from a pirouetting ballerina to a helicopter with spinning rotors, with plenty of extra bricks to use their imagination and build their very own creations! Includes a step-by-step guide. Set includes 500 pieces.

3 years & up. The Barbie® puppy picnic playset is the perfect place for Barbie®, Chelsea™ and their pets to enjoy a sunny summer day! With a pink picnic table, two cute pups and 25 party accessories, imaginations can explore endless outdoor stories. Party decorations include a cake, a gift box and heart-shaped balloons. Puppy-themed pieces inspire lots of play -- each pet has its own bowl, bone and toy. Accessories for the perfect picnic include hotdogs on "paper" plates,… More »

3 years & up. Prepare for some marble speed racing with this Do-It-Yourself block set! This Marble Run Race Track is made of wood and includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind marble track! Track includes a jump, bell-bucket, spiral funnel and a sliding track for your 20 marbles to get through. Build the towers and tracks, then send your marbles rolling down through all the trick, twists and surprises! Includes 81 pcs.

3 years & up. Encourage children to practice early handwriting and number formation, while reinforcing letter and number recognition, with these Chalkboard-Based Alphabet & Number Puzzles! Each puzzle consists of a chalkboard base with tracers and indented spaces, allowing the child to practice printing letters or numbers without "going out of the lines." Use the indented spaces to trace the shapes of the letters or numbers with their fingers, or use a piece of chalk to print,… More »

18 months & up. Your little one will enjoy the realistic images of these Cutting Fruit & Vegetable Wooden Puzzles! Designed with touch fasteners, each piece of fruit and vegetable can easily be cut in half with the included wooden knife. Each creative set includes 9 different fruits or vegetables, a cutting knife and a cutting board. Children will enjoy cutting fruits and vegetables on the wooden boards and after finished playing, they can turn over the cutting boards to have a shape sorting… More »

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® Earth 800 Piece Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 800 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

3 years & up. Little ones will love using the Scrub-a-Dub Washing Machine with Lights & Sounds to mimic grown-ups doing laundry! The Scrub-a-Dub Washing Machine looks and sounds realistic with it's sound effects like water rushing in, spin cycle and more! This washing machine allows your little one to help with the washing, putting items in to see them twirl around with lights and sounds. Select a cycle and watch as the drum rotates! Requires 3 AA batteries, included. This kid sized washing… More »

3 years & up. My First Dishwasher Playset with Lights & Sounds is the perfect addition to any child's play kitchen! My First Dishwasher looks and sounds realistic with it's programmable digital display and timer, and washing sounds while pretend washing. This kid sized dishwasher comes with a 12 piece toy tableware set; 3 rounded edge knives, 3 forks, 3 spoons and 3 plates. Requires 2 AAA batteries, included. Dishwasher measures 7.1" x 6.8" x 9.7".

12 months & up. These musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite nature songs and 6 fun songs to discover different careers in a funny way. Through the Nature book, children will discover captive illustrations and songs for young children to learn about the weather, seasons, and different kind of animals. The Career book is the perfect title to discover different careers, ideal for preschoolers as they will explore what they want to… More »

18 months & up. Make water play fun with the Musical Whale Fountain! With 2 play modes, your child can watch as the water sprays from the whales to the music, or press down on the whales to play them like piano keys. When a whale is pushed, its fountain will stop, causing the fountains of the other whales to become even stronger and spray higher. The suction cups on the bottom of the toy allow it to attach easily to the bottom of the bath tub or pool. Your child will enjoy 5 different melodies… More »

12 months & up. Take Bailey and Alex on the perfect camping trip with the Weebles My Happy Camper! This camper set develops fine motor skills and engages children in imaginative play and role play by giving them everything they need to create a pretend-play camping scenario, including a swinging hammock, a sliding car seat, teeter-totter logs, and a grill. The set also has lights, sounds, and songs that will further enrich children's play experiences! Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

2 years & up. Toddlers and preschoolers love taking care of little ones during pretend play, so give them the chance to do just that with the Changing Bag & Accessories for 14"-17" Baby Dolls. This set has everything needed for baby changing or feeding time including a bottle, a pacifier, a bib, a diaper, a lotion, a potty, and a changing pad.

6 years & up. Head on over to the grand opening of the LEGO® City Car Wash! Drive through to activate the spinning washer brushes, tip the dispenser to sprinkle the car with soapsuds, then position the fans to dry your vehicle before driving around to top off your tire pressure at the pump. Packed with details for imaginative play, this set includes everything needed to create a car wash, car, and driver and attendant minifigures. When assembled, car wash measures 6"W x 4.5"H x… More »

3 years & up. Children will enjoy imitating their parents while using the Backpack Leaf Blower with Realistic Sounds & Actions! This wearable, kid-sized backpack leaf blower with adjustable shoulder straps features simulated blowing action and sounds with the push of a button. Set includes toy goggles and ear protection so your little landscaper will learn proper safety techniques too. Backpack has storage space to hold your accessories when yard work is complete. Requires 3 AAA batteries,… More »

12 months & up. Babies will love the Little Tikes® Baby Builders™ Explore Together Blocks™! This set includes 16 large blocks, perfectly sized for little hands to build and play. Building set features many tactile activities for little ones; a bee slider, door that opens and closes, butterfly with movable wings, clock with movable hands, dial that makes noise and more! The fun animal designed package doubles as a storage container, allowing for fast and easy clean up. Building… More »

12 months & up. Babies will love the Little Tikes® Baby Builders™ Splash Blocks™! This set includes 18 large blocks, perfectly sized for little hands to build and play. Building block set will grow with your child, they will start out in the tub watching their blocks float and using the scoop and pour cup. As they gain skills they will start stacking blocks and suctioning blocks to the tub wall, creating their own one-of-a-kind waterfall maze! Set comes with a mesh bag so you… More »

18 months & up. Add a big splash of dimpl fascination to bathtime with Dimpl Splash Water Play! Each of these three coral-like critters is teeming with discoveries to explore. Scoop and pour with the pitcher wrapped around a green dimpl bubble. Dunk the donut and tilt it one way for rain and another way for a stream. Explore the sucker-covered bubbles of the starfish, then set it adrift or use it as a water scooper. Donut measures 4.8" x 4.8" x 2".

18 months & up. This adorable, soft-bodied baby is perfectly sized for little hands and arms to hold and hug. Features vanilla-scented head, arms, and legs, and eyes that close when the doll is put down to sleep. Just like a real baby, the Calin Mael doll can put its thumb in its mouth. Designed in France. Doll measures 12". Included: Calin Mael doll with a stocking cap and summer outfit.

18 months & up. This adorable, soft-bodied baby is perfectly sized for little hands and arms to hold and hug. Features vanilla-scented head, arms, and legs, and eyes that close when the doll is put down to sleep. Just like a real baby, the Calin Maud doll can put its thumb in its mouth. Designed in France. Doll measures 12". Included: Calin Maud with a light blue dress and white headband with matching bow.

A playful yet practical addition to any classroom environment, this easy-to-clean washable wicker basket provides convenient storage for toys and learning materials. The fun shape and natural tone and texture of this durable basket adds a unique layer of playful possibility to traditional classroom storage. Authentic materials and recognizable shapes invite children to touch and interact. To wash use mild detergents, or soap and water on a damp cloth. Do not use window-cleaners or abrasive products… More »

 2 years & up. Bring life to any block play community with the vibrant Discovery People - Rainbow. With bright rainbow hues, these simplified people shapes will enhance dramatic play opportunities during traditional block play and seamlessly complement the rest of the Discovery collection during light and sensory exploration. Each set includes 16 solid figures: 8 tall figures and 8 short figures in assorted colors. Taller figures measure 1.3"W x 2.8"H.

Ages 2 years & up. These beautifully tactile stones reflect the natural treasures children might discover in the outdoor world. Designed for outdoor learning, investigative play and forest school, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Go on a nature hunt and compare with the real things, make imprints in dough and make rubbings using wax crayons. Set contains… More »

A playful yet practical addition to any classroom environment, this easy-to-clean washable wicker basket provides convenient storage for toys and learning materials. The fun shape and natural tone and texture of this durable basket adds a unique layer of playful possibility to traditional classroom storage. Authentic materials and recognizable shapes invite children to touch and interact. To wash use mild detergents, or soap and water on a damp cloth. Do not use window-cleaners or abrasive products… More »

Ages 2 years & up. Be transported to the ocean with these beautifully tactile stones that reflect the natural treasures children might discover at the seashore! Designed for outdoor learning and investigative play, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, dirt, mud and clay, and are easily cleaned. Perfect for outdoor discoveries, compare with the real things, make imprints in dough or sand, and make rubbings… More »