Critical Thinking Toys

Pete the Cat and his friends are learning new ways to solve problems at home, school, and on the playground. Use the from Educational Insights groovy friendship toolbox to find the right solution for each situation. The first player to match each token with a card wins. Includes a toolbox dispenser, 16 plastic tokens, 40 situation cards, spinner, and a game guide..Use the groovy friendship toolbox to find the right solution for each situation at home, school, and on the playground.Recommended for children ages four and up.Provides social-emotional learning and helps build critical thinking.Package contents: toolbox dispenser, 16 plastic tokens, 40 situation cards, spinner, and game guide.Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond—they're classroom must-haves!

This third puzzler in the Kanoodle line has more mind-bending challenges. Spark more confidence and challenge your critical thinking skills with the best-selling, addictive TikTok sensation, brain-bending puzzle game! Kanoodlers can test their skill with 303 puzzles in these formats: Traditional 2-D, Traditional 3-D, and the new 2-D puzzles that feature a sliding puzzle board. These challenges help build spatial reasoning and critical thinking skills. Ages 8+. Each Kanoodle Extreme Classroom pack includes 10 individual games for your students. At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take great pride in working with experts in many distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games—Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, and more— introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions..TikTok made me buy it - over 3 million sold! Millions of players around the world can’t get enough of this best-selling, award-winning, brain-bending, puzzle game.From basic to truly tough, get ready to cross-train your brain. How to play? Place the pieces shown—the challenge is deciding where and how the rest of the pieces go.Pocket-sized and portable, the puzzle game is perfect for planes, trains, cars, waiting rooms, restaurants, and more.Perfect for developing problem solving, reasoning skills, and sharpens spatial-reasoning skills. Pocket-sized pack perfect for travel.Makes a great indoor recess activity for kids to work independently and stay engaged, entertained, and learning. Each Kanoodle Extreme Classroom pack includes 10 individual games for your students.

Players spin the spinner and use the Sophie squeezer to pick up a shell with a matching pattern. The first player to collect one shell of each pattern wins! 2-4 players..Seashell Scramble™ pattern-matching.Assorted, cardboard and plastic.13.5" X 12.0".Ages 3-6.Includes: Sophie the Otter squeezer, 20 shells in 5 patterns, spinner, and 4 shell snack mats.For 2-4 players.Develops critical pre-reading and strategic thinking skills.Enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Promotes sharing and turn taking.Helps develop social skills.Small parts, not for children under 3 years

This game challenges players to build 3-D puzzles from different visual perspectives. Forty double-sided cards feature the puzzle on the front and the solution on the back. Three levels of play sharpen spatial visualization, critical thinking, and problem solving skills..360 Degree 3D Building Game.Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: 15 colorful blocks and Activity Guide.Skill: Spatial visualization, critical thinking, problem solving.Largest piece measures 4.5"L x 3"H.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom.For 1 or more players

With 80 tiles of various shapes and sizes, kids can build anything their mind imagines through innovative play. With a simple click, these magnetic learning tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations and dreams. This amazing set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes including triangles, squares, rectangles and more! Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings, castles, and various fun objects. Children will get to explore their imagination and fine-tune their motor skills. This award-winning set is certified by STEM.org as an educational tool to help develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. Kids will get to work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building. The 80-piece kit from Tytan Tiles is made from environmentally friendly materials, is parent-tested, and has the highest level of CPSA child safety certifications..Magnetic tiles made for building 3D structures and objects.Ages 3+.Helps kids explore their imagination while fine-tuning their motor skills.80 piece kit with tiles in various shapes and colors.STEM.org Certified.With a simple click, these magnetic tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations & dreams.The set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes.Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings then easily taken apart.Helps kids work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building.Made from environmentally friendly materials & has the highest CPSA child safety certifications

Smart Games® Castle Logix wooden puzzle provided with 4 levels that brings new problem solving skills. Puzzle includes booklet with challenges, solutions and three to four-year-olds can start playing unique multi-level logic game..Age group and grade: Ages 3 - 8 and grades pre kindergarten - 3rd.Includes seven different hardwood towers, booklet with challenges and solutions.Material: Hardwood.Castle logix is designed to stretch a player's logical thinking skills and to develop spatial reasoning abilities.Each of the 4 levels gradually brings new problem solving skills.Challenge is to assemble the wooden blocks and towers to build one of the castles in the included puzzle booklet.With simple puzzles for inexperienced builders to complex puzzles that will challenge skilled architects.Three to four-year-olds can start playing this unique multi-level logic game.Small parts, not for children under 3 yrs.Seven different hardwood towers and blocks give 48 surprising challenges ranging from very easy to extremely difficult.Booklet with challenges and solutions included.Smart Games® Castle Logix wooden puzzle has seven different hardwood towers and blocks give 48 surprising challenges ranging from very easy to extremely difficult, suitable for kids of all grades.

A game of tactical tracking and speed.Card game.Ages 6 years and up.Grade: 1+.Dimensions: 8"(H) X 8"(L).Use strategy, critical thinking and a keen eye to find the path connecting two blocks, then recreate the path as fast as you can with your own pieces.Encourages problem-solving and perseverance.Three levels of play for various ages and abilities.Warning: Chocking hazard small parts, not for children under 3 yrs.Includes 44 pieces, 25 double-sided pattern cards and activity guide

With 220 tiles of various shapes and sizes, kids can build anything their mind imagines through innovative play. With a simple click, these magnetic learning tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations and dreams. This amazing set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes including triangles, squares, rectangles and more! Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings, castles, and various fun objects. Children will get to explore their imagination and fine-tune their motor skills. This award-winning set is certified by STEM.org as an educational tool to help develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. Kids will get to work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building. The 220-piece kit from Tytan Tiles is made from environmentally friendly materials, is parent-tested, and has the highest level of CPSA child safety certifications..Magnetic tiles made for building 3D structures and objects.Ages 3+.Helps kids explore their imagination while fine-tuning their motor skills.220 piece kit with tiles in various shapes and colors.STEM.org Certified.With a simple click, these magnetic tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations & dreams.The set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes.Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings then easily taken apart.Helps kids work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building.Made from environmentally friendly materials & has the highest CPSA child safety certifications

Designed to be used alongside the Pre-Coding Penguin Stones (sold separately), these sturdy and washable plastic cards will inspire the use of specific positional and directional language, as children have fun moving the penguins around their natural environments. They include a range of activities that will extend children's matching, sequencing, pattern making and logical thinking. And, once children are secure with the physical skills of ordering and maneuvering, they will have the confidence to apply the same skills in more abstract ways with digital interfaces. Size: 8" x 11". Age 3+..STEAM Activity Kit.Multicolored.10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 Inches

With 100 tiles of various shapes and sizes, kids can build anything their mind imagines through innovative play. With a simple click, these magnetic learning tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations and dreams. This amazing set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes including triangles, squares, rectangles and more! Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings, castles, and various fun objects. Children will get to explore their imagination and fine-tune their motor skills. This award-winning set is certified by STEM.org as an educational tool to help develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. Kids will get to work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building. The 100-piece kit from Tytan Tiles is made from environmentally friendly materials, is parent-tested, and has the highest level of CPSA child safety certifications..Magnetic tiles made for building 3D structures and objects.Ages 3+.Helps kids explore their imagination while fine-tuning their motor skills.100 piece kit with tiles in various shapes and colors.STEM.org Certified.With a simple click, these magnetic tiles can bring to life 1000s of different creations & dreams.The set features a wide variety of striking colors and shapes.Tiles can be crafted into large 3D buildings then easily taken apart.Helps kids work with shapes, pattern recognition, magnetic principles, and architectural building.Made from environmentally friendly materials & has the highest CPSA child safety certifications

This Educational Insights programmable pet is a coder's best friend. Kids can use a computer or tablet to code this four-legged friend and level up their coding skills. No coding experience? No problem. Start with drag-and-drop coding language Blockly, and level up to advanced Python coding. Code your PYXEL A Coder's Best Friend pet to do cool tricks, change color, make and react to sounds, and express emotions. Kids can activate the code from their tablet or computer, or step away from the device with the code activator..Kids can use a computer or tablet to code this four-legged friend and level up their coding skills.Recommended for ages eight and up.Helps build early coding skills, enhance critical thinking, and develop social and emotional skills.Box contains: programmable pet, rechargeable battery, built-in user interface, and code activator.Battery-powered; code activator requires two AAA batteries (not included).Start with drag-and-drop coding language Blockly, and level up to advanced Python coding.No Internet connection required.The perfect Easter Toy for boys and girls! Toddler Easter basket stuffers can be difficult to shop for. Add to a kid's Easter basket for a fun spring time Easter gift, or use any time of year!.Safety Data Sheet

This Vehicles Classic Jigsaw Puzzle is a fun and engaging way for young learners to explore different modes of transportation while developing essential skills. With 24 sturdy pieces made from natural hardwood, this puzzle is built to last and provide hours of interactive learning. Measuring 12" wide x 9" high, it is the perfect size for little hands to grasp and assemble, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development. Designed for children 24 months and up..Develops cognitive, social, and emotional skills through interactive play..24-piece puzzle featuring classic vehicle illustrations..Made from natural hardwood for long-lasting durability..Recommended for ages 24 months and up for early learning fun..Measures 12" wide x 9" high, ideal for small hands..This puzzle encourages problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and imaginative play, making it a valuable addition to any playroom or classroom.

This matching game strengthens spatial and strategic thinking skills by matching color and position. Practice visual skills like scanning, discrimination, and focus to recognize color patterns and match as many colors as you can on your turn, match the most colors and win..Color Cubed Strategy Game.Assorted, cardboard.Cards measure 3”(L )x 3”(H).Ages 5+, Grades K+.2-6 players.Includes: 40 cards.Skill: matching, critical thinking, addition

Make learning numbers a hands-on adventure with the Tactile Numbers Montessori Puzzles! This engaging educational game helps children explore numbers and counting by matching numerical symbols to the corresponding quantities of fun, textured animals. How many elephants can you find? What about the crocodiles? Designed in collaboration with teachers and education experts, this puzzle encourages early math skills through sensory play. Made in Italy with high-quality, child-safe materials..Montessori-Inspired Play: Encourages number recognition and counting through sensory engagement..9 Tactile Two-Piece Puzzles, 45 Shaped Animals (63 Pieces).9 Tactile Two-Piece Puzzles, 45 Shaped Animals (63 Pieces).High-Quality & Safe: Made in Italy with durable, non-toxic materials for lasting educational fun..Hands-On Learning: Match numbers to quantities using fun, textured animal shapes..Expert-Designed: Developed in collaboration with teachers and education professionals for effective learning..Perfect for Early Math Skills: Helps children build number recognition, counting confidence, and logical thinking..The Tactile Numbers Montessori Puzzle the perfect way to introduce numbers 1 to 9 in a fun and interactive way!

Critical thinking goes cosmic with this galactic game of strategy and reasoning. Choose a challenge from the puzzle book, place the pieces shown...then fill the empty spaces with the remaining pieces—including six asymmetrical shapes that fit four different ways! There are hundreds of possible combinations, but only one completes the puzzle. Puzzle pieces fit inside the handy pocket-sized case, so you can Kanoodle anywhere. Includes puzzle board, 12 shaped puzzle pieces, puzzle book with 200 challenges, and carrying case. For 1 player.Challenge your brain with the latest critical thinking, solo game! Dare to take the challenge to solve this nebulous new take from the best-selling, award-winning, Kanoodle line.Choose a challenge, place the pieces shown, and try to solve the puzzle using the remaining pieces - including 6 asymmetrical shapes that fit four different ways.Kanoodle Cosmic includes 200 brain teaser challenges and 12 puzzle pieces (6 symmetrical & 6 asymmetrical). Easy storage and perfectly portable for on the go fun.For anyone 7 to 107! Perfect for enhancing problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic thinking skills.Makes a great activity for kids to stay engaged, entertained, and learning outside of the classroom. We are dedicated to providing resources that keep your kids learning and having fun while at home

Pressman® Toy 4 In a row critical thinking strategy game is ideal for grades 1st - 7th. Game of 2 players includes plastic game console with base, 23 red disks and 23 yellow disks..Ages group and grade: Ages 6+ and grades 1st - 7th.Number of players: 2.Includes plastic game console with base, 23 red disks, 23 yellow disks, rules.A great strategy game for any age.Head to head game where players try to be the first to get four of their colored disks in a row.4 in a row critical thinking strategy game is the head-to-head game where players try to be the first to get four of their colored disks in a row.

Children will enjoy screen-free fun and machines that really move with the Gears! Gears! Gears! Fun Land Motorized Gears Set. Using the included instructions, kids can build their own versions of an amusement park with special parts: a handheld motor, carousel, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, roller coaster, play figures and enough colorful, spinning gears for hours of fun. Every Gears! Gears! Gears! set from Learning Resources encourages kids to discover their inner engineer and hone STEM skills such as critical thinking and trial and error. Each set also works with other Gears! sets and increases the playability of every piece..Kids can build the amusement park of their dreams with this colorful 120 -piece set.Includes a handheld motor that sets rides in motion–from the carousel and ferris wheel to the bumper cars and roller coaster- set also includes play figures and plenty of spinning gears.Motor requires 2 AA batteries, not included.Design and build your own structures.Develop STEM problem solving skills.Easy to assemble.Includes a handheld motor.Combine with any of our Gears! sets for even more fun.Ages 4+.120 piece set.Supports Sensory Motor Skills

Explore the science behind magnets. Children learn the important concepts of magnetic force, levitation, and attraction as they race magnetic cars, build a maglev train and a working compass, and more. The hand2mind Magnetic Force kit also introduces children to different magnet-related STEM careers such as an electrical engineer, medical technician, and particle physicist..EDUCATIONAL TOYS: Welcome to the exciting world of magnets! Using the magnet kit, children can make magnets float without touching them, use magnetic levitation to move a train, and creating a compass..EASY TO USE: The 9 kids STEM experiments and 20 real lab tools allow your kids to explore the science behind magnetism. The kids can perform amazing experiments and experience what it's like to think like a scientist or an engineer. STEM kits are a fun way to work and learn through purposeful science-based play..LEARN & PLAY: STEM at play kits bring science concepts to life through hands-on activities designed to spark interest, inspire confidence, prompt creative critical-thinking skills while fostering collaboration between children and adults. STEM at play kits provides materials to support scholastic goals while keeping at-home learning fun..AT HOME STEM ACTIVITIES: The 20-page fact-filled colorful lab guide is jam-packed scientific principles, pictures, and information that will keep your kid busy with fun for HOURS in the comfort of your home..HANDS-ON LEARNING: STEM at Play kits prepares your kid for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) career by bringing science concepts to life through hands-on learning. Your child will learn new scientific facts and real STEM careers while having fun learning about the magnetic force..Introduces children to different magnet-related STEM careers such as an electrical engineer, medical technician, and particle physicist..Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not for children under three years

Attract early physics skills through fun magnet experiments! Kids experiment with the motion of magnetic attraction during STEM-filled play sessions with STEM Explorers Magnet Movers, one of the hands-on activity sets from Learning Resources. The included activity guide comes with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them. Little scientists can interact with the set's colorful assortment of magnetic accessories, which include everything from a hand-held wand and a post with two rings to a bar magnet with labeled positive and negative ends. Whether they're learning lessons in polarity, testing the magnetism of common household objects, or "fishing" for paper clips with different magnetic "hooks," kids can test their newfound familiarity with the scientific method while building crucial critical thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. STEM Explorers Magnet Movers turns the world into your child's fun-filled laboratory..The creative play set for STEM-filled play and fun magnet experiments is great for ages five and up.Parts of set come in assorted colors and materials.The set includes an activity guide with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them.Contains small parts, not suitable for children less than three years old

Gears! Gears! Gears!® Gizmos Building SetGet “little engineers” building! Hands-on construction sets with spinning gears build early STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and perseverance. Includes springs, spirals, and small, medium and large gears, bases for zany, whirly fun; and an Activity Guide. Grades 2+ | Ages 5+ LER 9171 82 Pieces.2+.14.5" x 10.9" x 4.2".Hands-on construction sets with spinning gears build early STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and perseverance.Includes springs, spirals, and small, medium and large gears, bases for zany, whirly fun.Activity guide.Supports Sensory Motor Skills

What kind of robots can you dream up? Kids build their own twisting, turning STEM creations with the mix-and-match pieces of the Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory. Sized just right for little hands, the build-it-yourself toy's chunky plastic pieces are ready to help kids design, build, and tinker with their own robot squad during open-ended play sessions. Build tall bots with squiggly green legs, add a few eyes to help your creation see, or snap on a propeller that really spins. 1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory also comes with an Activity Guide featuring recommended builds, which helps kids learn essential STEM skills ranging from critical thinking and early engineering to following directions. The pieces in the 1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory set work with all 1-2-3 Build It! building sets, so kids can make their creations even crazier..Build-it-yourself toy's pieces are ready to help kids design, build, and tinker with their own robot squad during open-ended play sessions; for kids from 2 to 6 years old.Made of plastic and comes multicolored.Dimensions: 10"H x 7.15"W x 1.15"D.Contains 18 different pieces for endless robot builds.Comes with an Activity Guide featuring recommended builds, which helps kids learn essential STEM skills ranging from critical thinking and early engineering to following directions

How fast can you solve this twisting, turning, rolling puzzle challenge? Dive into dozens of spin-it, shake-it, solve-it brainteasers when you take the Scramboozle challenge! Getting started is simple—give Scramboozle a shake, then twist and turn the top to carefully roll the marbles into place and match the mind-bending challenges! Each puzzle helps you build critical thinking skills as you play! Once you’ve solved the dozens of puzzling challenges in the activity guide, you can design your own Scramboozle puzzles for yourself or friends—play solo or head-to-head! Scramboozle packs all the puzzle action into a single puzzle ball, so there are no pieces to lose or accessories to track down. Take these self-contained color sequencing puzzles with you on the go, or use them for skill-building fidget fun!.Solve the Scramboozle Challenge: Dive into dozens of spin-it, shake-it, solve-it brainteasers when you take the Scramboozle challenge!.Design Your Own Puzzles: In addition to the included challenges, Scramboozle is ready for endless fun when you design your own twisting, turning, marble-rolling puzzles—play solo or head-to-head!.On-the-Go Brainteasers: Scramboozle’s marble puzzles are fully self-contained—take the challenge on the go for a no-mess way to build critical thinking skills!

Meet Learning Resources Pepper the Cat, the quick-moving kitten pal of Scamper & Sneaker and star of the Pet Poppers adventures. With the help of her fun launcher house, Pepper introduces kids to essential STEM and kids' coding concepts through the challenges found inside her full-color 20-page adventure book. When she's not zooming through her own Pet Poppers adventures, Pepper can join in the coding fun with Scamper & Sneaker and the rest of the larger Coding Critters interactive pet sets: race the other Pet Poppers, dream up new coding adventures that boost critical thinking and other STEM skills, or use the magnet in Pepper's nose to help her interact with other Coding Critters..Pepper the Cat helps kids ages four to seven master early coding and preschool learning skills without the need for a phone or tablet.Comes multicolored and made of plastic.As kids launch Pepper through the world of his STEM adventures, they'll learn about STEM skills and topics ranging from force, motion, and angles to logic, trial and error, and more.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three years.Perfect Gift Idea

Kids can experience the thrill of the drill while practicing their ABCs and 123s! Guide a letter card onto the board using the pre-perforated holes, then use the included, kid-friendly power drill to re-create the letter with colorful bolts. Use the number cards to practice creating, counting, and recognizing numbers 1-10. You can also use the drill, bolts, and board to create your own custom pictures and patterns, all while practicing key early learning skills, developing fine motor skills, and encouraging critical thinking. With Design & Drill, the fun - and learning - never ends! Set includes Design & Drill board, kid-friendly power drill, hand-held screwdriver, 50 colorful bolts, 10 double-sided number cards, and 26 letter cards. Drill requires 2 AA batteries (not included). By playing with Educational Insights Design & Drill toys toddler & preschool boys & girls build coordination, creative thinking skills, and imagination. Preschoolers & toddlers learn everything from counting to matching to color recognition, as well as an introduction to STEM learning. They make their way through matching, sorting, building, learning colors with the Montessori toy set for toddlers that has everything they need in order to learn about math and construction while also providing an opportunity for hands-on playtime! Design & Drill is the perfect gift for boys & girls ages 3, 4, 5+. Design & Drill toys are a great learning & educational toy and make a great gift for a birthday or Christmas..Whether you're inside the classroom or teaching at home, these tools can help spark their passion for learning!.Construction play meets toddler learning activities with the Design & Drill ABCs & 123s Set! Guide one of the included letter or number cards onto the board using the pre-perforated holes, then use the power drill and colorful bolts to re-create the letter or number shown.Select and place a bolt on the board, position the toy drill, and power up! Or place and twist the mini screwdriver to tighten and loosen the colorful bolts. Either way, kids are developing the fine motor skills they need to tie their shoes and hold a pencil.Includes Design & Drill board, kid-friendly power drill, hand-held screwdriver, 50 colorful bolts, 10 double-sided number cards, and 26 alphabet cards. Alphabet cards feature uppercase letters and an image of an animal beginning with that letter. Number cards feature numbers 1-10 and an object with the corresponding number of spaces to drill. Drill requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Drill Patent No. US D929,837.Once they're done practicing ABCs and 123s, kids can use the drill and bolts to design their own, custom pictures and patterns on the board. Preschool kindergarten classroom must haves..Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond—they're classroom must-haves!

From Smart Games, the worldwide leader in single player puzzle games, comes Temple Trap. Avoid the alligators and other dangerous traps as you navigate your adventurer out of this shifting temple, flexing your logic muscles in this unique, beautifully designed 3-D puzzle. With puzzles ranging from simple challenges for beginning adventures to complex puzzles that will test advanced treasure hunters, Temple Trap is a fun way to develop logical thinking skills and spatial reasoning abilities..A fun, unique twist on puzzle games? Escape from the ancient temple!.Made from high quality materials.Grades 2-6.48 Challenges, including Starter, Junior, Expert and Master levels.Early challenges are great for beginners.Helps develop logic and spatial reasoning skills.Smart Games Temple Trap provides hours of educational fun!

Put your class’s STEM skills to the ultimate engineering test! Students design, construct, and test their bridges and towers as they solve the STEM challenges found in the STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Classroom Set from Learning Resources. Inspired by the real-world structural engineering in our Toy of the Year nominee, this classroom STEM building toy’s STEM challenges help students learn the fundamental design principles of all kinds of bridges—use real-world techniques to build and test your own beam bridge, suspension bridge, and more! As they test and tweak their STEM kit creations, students will also hone the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential to STEM success. Working together in small groups, students will also build the collaboration skills that help them in and out of class! Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. STEM help us bring the future home today. That's why Learning Resources is dedicated to helping kids get an early start on these essential skills. From building sets grounded in the fundamentals of engineering to coding robots designed for kids as young as 4, our award-winning educational toys unlock the 21st-century STEM skills they need to succeed today and tomorrow. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic, our STEM toys for kids are ready for years of learning fun at home or in the classroom. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. With nearly 40 years of experience, our family-owned company’s mission is founded on offering kids educational toys for infinite inspiration to succeed in school and beyond. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover countless ways to develop a lifelong love of learning while they build new skills. In 2022, Learning Resources expanded this dedication to learning and enrichment with Brightkins, a line of interactive pet training tools and toys that help families discover bright ways for pets to play! Learn more about how we turn a childhood love of play into a lifelong love of learning with a visit to our brand store today..Solve STEM Challenges: Students design, construct, and test their own bridges and towers as they solve this STEM building toy’s STEM challenges!.Inspired By Real-World Engineering: From suspension bridges to beam bridges and every structure in between, this STEM kit’s challenges introduce students to the principles of structural engineering..Build Critical Thinking Skills: As they test and tweak their designs, students will also use this STEM building toy to build essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

As they design, craft, and display glow-in-the-dark art pieces, kids build essential screen-free STEAM skills like how to read coordinates and use critical thinking. How does this STEM toy help kids learn? It doubles as an interactive coding toy for kids, introducing screen-free coding fundamentals through hands-on play. Whether they're following along with the included designs or making up art of their own, kids can use the STEM toy's three durable plastic pegboards and 100 removable glow-bands to craft and recraft new creations again and again! Best of all, the STEM Explorers Geo-Glow Art set makes an easy addition to collections of classroom STEM activities and kids coding toys. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. Whether we're helping toddlers learn their ABCs and 123s, teaching kindergarteners the foundations of fine motor and social-emotional skills, or introducing elementary-ready STEM and coding skills, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover fun, easy ways to learn, play, and grow. That's why parents, teachers, and occupational therapists trust us. Check out all of our best-loved toys at our brand store!.STEM Meets Art: Use STEAM skills to create out-of-this-world designs with hyper-colorful glow-bands!.What Do Kids Learn?: This STEM toy's creative crafting activities help kids learn coordinates and critical thinking skills—it even doubles as a coding toy for kids!.Craft Again and Again: Design, display, and recraft your works of art again and again with 3 durable plastic pegboards and 100 colorful glow-bands!.Design Your Own Creations: Work your way through this STEM toy's 35 included design activities, or make your own glowing creations!.Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!.How can you help kids learn early STEM and art skills? Check out these STEAM-powered art pieces made with colorful glow-bands!

Magnets Activity Set provides hands-on experience with magnets and introduces content vocabulary such as attract, repel, and polarity. A great way to introduce young children to science, technology, engineering, and math..Magnets Activity Set.Assorted, Magnets.Maze tray measures 11”L x 1/2”W x 81/2”H.Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: 2 bar magnets, 2 magnetic bugs, 4 ring magnets, horseshoe magnet, magnetic post, 2 snap-on cars, maze tray, string, 10 double-sided Activity Cards, and a comprehensive Activity Guide.Skills: Critical thinking, coding, problem solving.Maze tray measures 11"L x 1/2"W x 8-1/2"H.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom.Supports Sensory Motor Skills

Keep it simple with real STEM learning! Discover amazing engineering wonders through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities and experiments. Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines as you make amazing discoveries, design solutions for real-world problems, and conduct your own investigations. Includes a lever board, wedge, pulley with rope and hook, cart with 4 removable wheels, Archimedes screw, 4 barrel weights, and 10 double-sided Activity Cards to build early engineering and problem solving skills. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (cart) measures 5"L x 3½"W..Simple Machines Activity Set.Assorted, mixed materials.Cart measure s 5”(L)x 3.5”(W).Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: lever board, wedge, pulley with rope and hook, cart with removable wheels, Archimedes screw, 4 barrel weights, 10 double-sided Activity Cards, and a comprehensive Activity Guide.Skill: critical thinking, cause and effect, problem solving.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom

This Learning Resources STEM Explorers bridge builders set offers your children a learning adventure! Follow along with this set's challenge guide to design, construct, and test bridges and buildings that demonstrate the basic STEM principles of structural engineering. The set of 77 pieces includes bridge platforms, columns, pulleys, a testing truck, and more. From suspension bridges to beam bridges and every structure in between, this STEM kit's challenges introduce kids to the fundamental principles of structural engineering..From suspension bridges to beam bridges and every structure in between, this set challenges introduce kids to the fundamental principles of structural engineering.Specially designed with little ones in mind, this toy helps kids as young as five years old build essential early engineering skills.Build critical thinking skills: as they test and tweak their designs, kids will also use this STEM building toy to build essential critical thinking and problem solving skills.Box contains: 77 pieces, including bridge platforms, columns, pulleys, testing truck, and more.Solve STEM challenges: kids can design, construct, and test their own bridges and towers as they solve this STEM building toy's nine STEM challenges.Give the gift of learning: whether you're shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, the brand's award-winning educational toys help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not recommended for children under three.Warning: strangulation hazard; due to long cord, not recommended for children under three

Learn early physics with this two-piece submarine and floating raft along with colorful weights, rings, balls and stars to bring investigations to life. Ten detailed Activity Cards with engaging, high-impact activities cover all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of buoyancy, density, and more! Includes comprehensive Activity Guide..Sink or Float Activity Set.Assorted, mixed materials.Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: two-piece submarine and floating raft along with colorful weights, rings, balls and stars.Skill: Critical thinking, cause and effect, problem solving.Key concepts: buoyancy, density.Submarine measures 6"L x 3-1/2"H.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom.Supports Sensory Motor Skills

Shift the shapes and solve this sensory fidget toy's brain-boosting puzzles! Packed with simple gameplay and endless challenges, SlideMinder's 30 compact fidget puzzles test even the quickest hands when you shift the shapes to match the patterns. How does this puzzle game help kids learn? You can play solo, or join a friend for a timed head-to-head challenge! Best of all, this sensory toy's simple one-piece design doubles as a fun fidget ready for on-the-go puzzle play. You can even design your own puzzles! Made from durable plastic, SlideMinder makes an easy addition to collections of fidget toys for kids, autism sensory toys, and calm-down corner supplies. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. Whether we're helping toddlers learn their ABCs and 123s, teaching kindergarteners the foundations of fine motor and social-emotional skills, or introducing elementary-ready STEM and coding skills, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover fun, easy ways to learn, play, and grow. That's why parents, teachers, and occupational therapists trust us. Check out all of our best-loved toys at our brand store!.Slide, Shift, and Solve: Sharpen your critical thinking skills as you fidget with this sensory toy's shift-it, slide-it, solve-it brain teaser puzzles!.Make Your Own Puzzles: Solve this sensory fidget toy's 30 mind-bending puzzles in the included guide, then design and solve your own!.Solo or Head-to-Head Play: Test your skills with solo play, or challenge a friend to a timed head-to-head race to the finish!.On-the-Go Fidget Fun: Made from durable plastic, this one-piece puzzle make a great on-the-go fidget toy for kids and adults alike!.Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!.Looking for an easy way to learn critical thinking skills?

Challenge yourself with the 1000-piece The Puzzler's Palette puzzle from Ravensburger. Assemble the pieces to reveal vibrantly colored puzzle pieces sorted and ready to be placed together. One of the more popular piece counts among avid puzzlers, the1000-piece puzzle creates a challenging and satisfying experience from the strategic image selection to unmatchable quality. Puzzling is more than just fun. Puzzling develops logical thinking and problem-solving skills, memory, focus, concentration and builds confidence. Plus, it's a great way to unplug, relax, and destress. Puzzles are designed to be a positive, frustration-free experience. Steel-cut pieces offer a perfect interlocking fit with no tearing or dust – and no two pieces are ever the same shape. Extra-thick cardboard pieces mean your puzzle will last for years. And Ravensburger fine, linen-structured paper eliminates glare so you can really see the pieces..Puzzle features precision-cut images on high-quality board to create a beautiful masterpiece when finished.Made of extra-thick cardboard and linen-structured paper with a multicolored puzzle print.Assemble the pieces to reveal vibrantly colored puzzle pieces sorted and ready to be placed together.Develops logical thinking and problem-solving skills, memory, focus, concentration and builds confidence.Contains 1000 pieces

Set of 15 pieces includes 2-piece catapult, 2-piece target hoop, 2 launch balls, 2-piece target funnel, 1 goal cup, set of decorative stickers, and set of 5 challenge cards. Kid-powered catapult: no batteries, springs, or rubber bands! Encourages trial and error approach to problem solving through game-like challenges. Early introduction to concepts such as angles, trajectories, and distances. Hoop target, when constructed, stands approx. 12” tall..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.Kid-powered catapult requires no batteries, springs, or rubber bands.For ages 5+

STEM activity sets help students experience STEM through hands-on activities and experiments while challenging them to think critically, solve problems effectively, and acquire the skills needed to enter STEM-related fields of science, technology, engineering and math..Classroom Bundle- Force & Motion Activity, Simple Machines, Magnets! And Sink or Float.Ages 5 +, Grades K+.15.0" X 12.7".The perfect introduction to building key Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills..Hands on and colorful magnets, machines, and floating toys.The perfect introduction to building key Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills.Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials.Skill: critical thinking, cause and effect, problem solving.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom

It's a STEM skills extravaganza. Construction play meets engineering with this hands-on, Educational Insights Design & Drill Marble Maze maker. Mini-makers use a kid-friendly power drill and colorful bolts to attach 15 track pieces of varying length and shape to complete 10 different maze challenges. Drop the ball to test the track and make adjustments as needed. Once kids complete the challenges, it's time for free play maze-making. Either way, they're building critical thinking skills, exploring principles of science and engineering, developing fine motor skills, and more. The set includes a 12" x 10" design board, 15 track pieces, including an S track, straightaways, pinwheels, and more, a kid-friendly power drill, 20 colorful bolts, a ball, and five double-sided maze challenge cards. The drill requires three AAA batteries (not included)..Construction play meets engineering with DIY maze maker; for kids from 5 to 12 years old.Made of plastic and comes multicolored.Dimensions: 10.25"H x 8.5"W x 2.2"D.Set includes a design board, 15 track pieces (including an S track, straightaways, pinwheels, and more), kid-friendly power drill, 20 colorful bolts, ball, and five double-sided maze challenge cards.Drill requires three AAA batteries (not included).Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three years

Made with 100% recycled plastic, Magicube Magnetic Building Blocks 13 pieces will allow your toddler to build different shapes, color combinations and 3D structures using Geomag Magicubes that are uniquely designed to connect on all sides. Includes four block shapes and wheels allowing toddlers to build a large assortment of construction projects! This set contains 13 magnetic blocks in four shapes. STEM.org authenticated Magicubes help in the development of creativity, fine motor skills in addition to stimulating imaginative play and curiosity through the science of magnetic construction..STEM LEARNING FUN WITH TODDLER MAGNETS: Geomag magnetic toys has turned the classic stacking blocks into something "magical". These 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building so easy. Magnetic blocks for ages 1 to 5..GEOMAG MAGNETIC TOYS ALWAYS STICK! These STEM learning toys for boys and girls can be attached together from every side, making building fun and easy. The magnetic multishaped blocks are the perfect building blocks for magical, imaginative and creative play time..100% RECYCLED PLASTIC BLOCK MAGNETS FOR KIDS: For little hands learning to balance traditional building blocks, these magnetic building blocks are great for early building skills. Discovery toys for hand-eye coordination..BEST LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TOYS: A great introduction to magnets and STEM concepts, with an easy magnetic stick and build system. These magnetic toys for toddlers will hold their attention while building coordination and critical thinking skills..ASSURING SAFE PLAY WITH PUZZLE BUILDING CUBES: Geomag manufacturing complies with the most rigorous European and International safety standards. This set has 13 magnetic blocks with many different building ideas. Mix and match for educational discovery! Instruction booklet included in every box.

From SmartGames, the worldwide leader in single player puzzle games, comes Penguins on Ice. Penguins on Ice is an award-winning, completely unique game based on ancient Greek Pentomino...featuring puzzle pieces that shift in order to fit into place! Arrange the sliding ice blocks so that they all fit on the game board while making sure that the five penguins are in the right spots as shown in the included challenge booklet. With simple challenges for beginners to complex puzzles that will test experienced players, Penguins on Ice is a fun way to develop logical thinking skills and spatial reasoning abilities..Learning Game.No. Of Players: 1.Size: 9.45" X 9.45" X 2.36".Recommended For Ages 6+ Years.Warning choking hazard: Small parts, not for children under 3 years.Smart Toys And Games Penguins on ice game features 60 challenges and is an ideal way to develop logical thinking skills with spatial reasoning abilities.

These marbles are ready to tumble down a run designed by you. Kids discover marble mayhem when they craft their own marble runs with STEM Explorers Marble Runners from Learning Resources. Using the set's cling-back pieces, kids build tracks on walls and windows to solve the included STEM challenges. As they build, test, and tweak their marble runs, kids will also strengthen essential kindergarten STEM skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, and engineering. All that building is made easy by the cling-back pieces, which require no permanent adhesive and can be used again and again. After they master the set's progressive STEM challenges, kids can even build their own. STEM Explorers Marble Runners includes track pieces, balls, and double-sided STEM challenge cards. This fun learning tool is ready for homeschool or kindergarten classroom use..Kids ages five and up discover marble mayhem when they craft their own marble runs with 18-piece set.Comes in assorted colors.Dimensions: 10"H x 9"W x 4.5"D.Build, test, and tweak your own STEM marble runs.Learn critical thinking, engineering, and other kindergarten STEM essentials.Self-adhesive cling-back pieces require no permanent adhesive.Set contains track pieces, balls, and double-sided STEM challenge cards.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three years

Robot Building STEM Adventures: Kids can build a space mech robot and change it to multiple forms for STEM storytelling. Action-packed robotics warrior figure combines to create a military superhero soldier, a cool construction car, and classic animal. Includes hot stickers that glow for best glow in the dark robot toys . Instructions for how to use interlocking bricks and brick separator for elite forces soldiers. Customization with Glow in the Dark Stickers: The unique glowing stickers let kids be creative and diy ideas to decorate the blocks however they'd like for luminescent robot action figures, trucks, animal and space toys for boys 5-8. make your own awesome projects and activities. There are five Garantron Robotryx robot commanders characters so start your collection with this one today..Action-packed robotics warrior figure combines to create a 3 in 1 glow in the dark robot toys..Allows kids be creative and diy ideas to decorate the blocks however they'd like for the figures..Each kit comes in a colorful storage box in which all the pieces can be stored after play..These popular toys for fans of building playing for children's educational engineering learning to make mech action figure army toys for boys 6-8..Robotryx toys are made from sturdy plastic that is perfect for small hands and holds up to tough play..JITTERYGIT Mech Building Robot Glow in The Dark Action Figure Toy Set, Cool Space Super Hero Christmas Birthday Gift, Best Xmas Holiday Present Bricks for Boys, Girls, Teen 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old

Build preschool skills with the garden-fresh Hide & Seek Vegetable Garden toy set from Learning Resources. Kids discover preschool counting and color-differentiating skills as they search for the funny bunny. Turn the search into a game to help kids strengthen their memory and critical thinking skills. Includes a colorful activity guide..Kids discover preschool counting and color skills with this toy set as they search for the funny bunny.Recommended for children 18 months and up.Helps strengthen memory and critical thinking skills.Package contents: five garden pots, four vegetables, funny bunny, activity guide.Colorful activity guide is filled with kid-friendly facts

Learn healthy ways to cage your rage. Deal positively with your anger and maintain respectful relationships. Ages 12 & up, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 7+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Cage Your Rage card jar includes 101 portable, conversation-starting prompts designed for ages 12 and up to help teens manage anger constructively, encourage critical thinking, and support respectful relationships in a variety of settings.

Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidscope is a perfect introduction to slide microscopes offering kid-friendly magnification and printed slides that provide a successful experience every time. Great for little STEM learners..This toy is a perfect introduction for children ages five to eight to slide microscopes offering kid-friendly magnification and printed slides that provide a successful experience every time.Comes in blue and navy blue with red accents, slides are multicolored.Encourages scientific exploration and introduces kids to a key scientific tool.Science guide contains over 200 facts to describe each slide and image to support hands-on scientific exploration and critical thinking.Built-in LED for illuminated discoveries (requires three AAA batteries, not included).Pack contains: microscope with 3x low magnification, 15 slides with 60 real images, storage drawer for slide safekeeping, science guide.Perfect for little STEM learners.Warning: choking hazard (mall parts); not for children under three years.Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond—they're classroom must-haves!

Click and Play! Quadrillion offers countless challenges and thousands of solutions...but can you find even one? Play Quadrillion by simply clicking the 4 magnetic grids together in any order to create your personal game board. The object of the game is to fit the 12 colored puzzle pieces on the game board you've just created. All possible board configurations can be solved, sometimes with thousands of variations, so you will never run out of challenges. The big, sturdy puzzle pieces are perfect for players of all ages. Starter booklet included... but not needed to play the game!.Quadrillion Puzzle Game Improves Reasoning Skills.Start A New Challenge In A Snap, With No Direction Required.Place The Four Magnetic Grids Together And Start Playing.Recommended For Ages 7+ Years.Smart Toys and Games Quadrillion puzzle game promotes visual/logic perception and spatial reasoning skills to the children. Suitable for age 7+ yrs.

Smart Games® Color code is a unique fun-filled game that features 18 beautiful color tiles with a tile holder to skillfully recreate the exact design shown in booklet. Game is challenging yet developing for children aged 5 and above..Age group and grade: Ages 5 - 14 and grades pre school - 9th.Includes 18 colored tiles, a practical tile display holder and game guide outlining challenges and solutions.Color code seems deceptively simple, but check out how quickly you find a colorful challenge on your hands.Stack the tiles to recreate each composition layer by layer.Choose from 100 challenges just stack the right tiles in the right order.There are several key points to remember.You must combine shape, color, order then decide which way round each tile needs to be to achieve the challenge you have picked.Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs..Color code game seems deceptively simple, but check out how quickly you find a colorful challenge on your hands.

Pressman Toy "The Original Rummikub" Board game is ideal for grades 3rd - 12th. Game of 2 - 4 players includes 106 plastic tiles, 4 racks, rules and has thicker, brighter tiles with an easy grip contour..Ages group and grade: Ages 8 - adult and grades 3rd - 12th.Number of players: 2 - 4.Includes 106 plastic tiles, 4 racks, rules.Great quality set has thicker, brighter tiles and features an easy grip contour.Players must create "runs" and "groups" of numbers with their tiles, laying down all their tiles to win.Fast moving rummy tile game.Rummikub critical thinking board game is international favorite, fast-moving rummy tile game.

Robot Building STEM Adventures: Kids can build a space mech robot and change it to multiple forms for STEM storytelling. Action-packed robotics warrior figure combines to create a military superhero soldier, a cool construction car, and classic animal. Includes hot stickers that glow for best glow in the dark robot toys. Instructions for how to use interlocking bricks and brick separator for elite forces soldiers. Customization with Glow in the Dark Stickers: The unique glowing stickers let kids be creative and diy ideas to decorate the blocks however they'd like for luminescent robot action figures, trucks, animal and space toys for boys 5-8. make your own awesome projects and activities. There are five Garantron Robotryx robot commanders characters so start your collection with this one today..Action-packed robotics warrior figure combines to create a 3 in 1 glow in the dark robot toys..Allows kids be creative and diy ideas to decorate the blocks however they'd like for the figures..Each kit comes in a colorful storage box in which all the pieces can be stored after play..These popular toys for fans of building playing for children's educational engineering learning to make mech action figure army toys for boys 6-8..Robotryx toys are made from sturdy plastic that is perfect for small hands and holds up to tough play..The perfect STEM gift for builders, ages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 year olds

Made with 100% recycled plastic, Magicube Magnetic Building Blocks 32 pieces will allow your toddler to build different shapes, color combinations and 3D structures using Geomag Magicubes that are uniquely designed to connect on all sides. Includes four block shapes and wheels allowing toddlers to build a large assortment of construction projects! This set contains 32 magnetic blocks in four shapes. STEM.org authenticated Magicubes help in the development of creativity, fine motor skills in addition to stimulating imaginative play and curiosity through the science of magnetic construction..STEM LEARNING FUN WITH TODDLER MAGNETS: Geomag magnetic toys has turned the classic stacking blocks into something "magical". These 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building so easy. Magnetic blocks for ages 1 to 5..GEOMAG MAGNETIC TOYS ALWAYS STICK! These STEM learning toys for boys and girls can be attached together from every side, making building fun and easy. The magnetic multishaped blocks are the perfect building blocks for magical, imaginative and creative play time..100% RECYCLED PLASTIC BLOCK MAGNETS FOR KIDS: For little hands learning to balance traditional building blocks, these magnetic building blocks are great for early building skills. Discovery toys for hand-eye coordination..BEST LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TOYS: A great introduction to magnets and STEM concepts, with an easy magnetic stick and build system. These magnetic toys for toddlers will hold their attention while building coordination and critical thinking skills..ASSURING SAFE PLAY WITH PUZZLE BUILDING CUBES: Geomag manufacturing complies with the most rigorous European and International safety standards. This set has 32 magnetic blocks with many different building ideas. Mix and match for educational discovery! Instruction booklet included in every box.