Science, Discovery & STEM

This set of 52 interactive STEM ideas will provide caregivers with a year's worth of weekly STEM activities for young children. These simple and straightforward ideas are enjoyable for families and children alike, and they're a great way to promote STEM activities for toddlers. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.

18 months & up. Freestanding table with built-in electrical lights invites children to explore color mixing, light, and shadows. Adult supervision. (Prism bricks and plates sold separately.) Minor assembly required. Measures 25.5"W x 15"H x 25.5"D.

18 months & up. Engage and color mix with the bright colors in this set! Great for use on a light table or outdoors in natural sunlight. Children will have a variety of items in which to view and learn about the world of color. Set includes 12 translucent 5.5" color paddles, 24 three dimensional translucent shapes, 48 building connectors, and stackable storage container.

18 months & up. This set of five vibrant and chunky garden insects introduces children to common bugs found outside. This set of easy to grip critters includes matching photo activity card(s) with real images and fun facts about each insect. To take learning outside, have children look around their environment and spot some of the insects on their cards. Use these award-winning insects for dramatic play as well. Insects measure 5" each.

18 months & up. The Wooden Exploration Set encourages independence and self-directed exploration. The open-ended components of this award-winning wooden set will inspire children's natural curiosity and joy of learning. Young children instinctively investigate objects that interest them and make discoveries through taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight.Toddlers crave new experiences while enjoying the comfort of the familiar. With opportunities to manipulate the objects over and over, young… More »

18 months and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore loose parts that will inspire sorting, seriation, and innate patterns of play. The kit includes a felt tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with an All-Weather Magnifying Glass. Molded from new Poly+ material, this waterproof set is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid glass lenses are scratch resistant and protected by over-molded soft-touch plastic. Set includes 4 magnifying glasses. Each magnifying glass measures 7.5" x 3.6" x .9".

12 months & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a one-of-a-kind toddler table that combines light play, magnet play, and social-emotional activities. Encourage toddler's innate curiosities and development during hands-on, collaborative activities. Shatter-resistant acrylic mirrors on three surrounding sides make any open-ended play safe for young learners. Easily rotate toys and learning materials for changing activities and lessons using the divided shelves below the tabletop. Entire… More »

18 months and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Light and Color: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore various shapes of different colors that enhance light play. The kit includes a plastic tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Two-Handed Magnifier. Molded from the new Poly+ material, this easy-to-hold waterproof magnifier is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid glass lenses are scratch resistant and protected by overmolded soft touch plastic. Set includes 2 magnifiers. Each magnifier measures 8.3" x 5.1" x .8".

18 months and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Nature's Geometry: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships in nature and investigate natural items. Children will explore natural loose parts like a faux turtle shell, wood varieties, gourds, and more. The kit includes a felt tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.

18 months and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore various loose parts with different textures and colors. The kit includes a felt tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.

18 months & up. Encourage toddlers to develop and strengthen their pincer grasp and fine motor skills with these All-Weather Jumbo Tweezers. Molded from new Poly+ material, these are the perfect companion for indoor and outdoor activities. Easy-to-hold tweezers feature textured, extra large grips for small hands. Set includes 6 tweezers. Each tweezer measures 5.7" x 2.3" x 1.1".

18 months & up. Add an exciting element to children's exploration while inspiring them to view the world in a whole new way with the All-Weather-Kaleidoscope Loupes. Shatter-resistant plastic lenses and soft-touch overmolding make these the perfect companion for little hands during outdoor and indoor discovery. Set includes 2 of each type of lens. Each loop measures 2.4" x 2.4" x 2.4".

18 months & up. Encourage children to get a closer look at the world around them with a Tabletop Magnifier. Molded from new Poly+ material, this safe and durable waterproof magnifier is the perfect companion for every indoor and outdoor adventure. Solid glass lenses are scratch resistant and protected by overmolded soft touch plastic. Set includes 2 magnifiers. Each magnifier measures 7.3" x 7.3" x 6.1".

12 months and up. Introduce toddlers to auditory, visual and scientific effects of gravity and friction using Jumbo Tracking Tubes. The thick acrylic tubes are reinforced by soft-touch, over-molded Poly+ end-caps and filled with contents ranging from static-sensitive foam, to shiny and colorful pom poms, to various geometric wood and metal trinkets. Bring sensory experiences to life with this toddler-safe set. Each tube measures 2.4" Dia. x 18.5"H.

Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.

Encourage children to explore the world around them with this Animals and Nature from Around the World Poster Set. Children will love viewing the high quality, beautiful scenes from natural settings across biomes. Encourage your children to write and describe what they see in their favorite poster. Set of 12 posters. Measures 11"L x 17"W.

2 years & up. Bring the feel of the outdoors inside with these vibrant, real-image play mats. The polyester surface is extremely lifelike and is sure to captivate young learners. Each mat measures 59"L x 39.5"W.

18 months & up. These tweezers help toddlers develop pincer grasp, an important early fine motor skill. Ergonomic depressions on each tweezer guide proper grip. Can be used with manipulatives, early counting and science lessons, etc. Approximately 5.5"L x 2"W. Assorted colors. Available in sets of 6 and 12.

2 years & up. Smooth-sanded, over-sized beechwood Jumbo Sensory River Stones feature inset, nature-inspired textures. Children can engage in sensory play while practicing stacking and balancing and strengthening their tactile differentiation. A beautiful, subdued color palette furthers the possibilities for organic connections during natural play. Smallest stone measures 5.125"W x 2.5"D x 1.125"H, largest stone measures 7.625"W x 3.75"D x 1.75"H.

2 years & up. Introduce children to the fun of scientific discovery with their first microscope. With award-winning design, this Nature View Microscope is an exciting method of introducing STEM learning into the classroom. The three interchangeable lenses offer differing perspectives of the ten detailed nature slides. Encourage children to explore the different settings and become familiar with this beginner's microscope. The base plate rotates for varied viewpoints. Lenses include magnified,… More »

2 years & up. Children can learn through play with the Magnetic Matching Fossil Stones set. Interesting textures, a subdued natural color scheme, and authentic replicated fossils will spark a deeper interest in science activities inside and outside the classroom. Set features 6 matching sets of fossil stones, that when opened, reveal a fossilized imprint of a different species. Encourage color matching and shape recognition while children learn about extinct species. A satisfying magnetic click… More »

2 years & up. Encourage experimentation and curiosity with an authentically inspired set of Big Bones. Children can take this easy-to-clean, weighted set outside for exploration with messy materials like dirt, mud, or water, or use inside during loose parts activities. A variety of lengths encourages the discovery of size relationships, counting, and patterning.