Educational Manipulative Toys

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Educational Insights Playfoam Shimmer, Assorted Colors (2240) image 1
Item: 24527310
Model: 2240

The Educational Insights Playfoam shimmer is sculpting fun gone glittery. Simply squish the iridescent jewel-toned Playfoam into any shape, then squash it down, and start again. Playfoam never dries out, so the creativity never ends, and the star-shaped storage case makes the Playfoam shimmer perfect for gorgeous crafting anywhere fun goes..Shimmer perfect for gorgeous crafting anywhere fun goes.Never dries out, so the creativity never ends.For ages three to seven

Price is  $14.99
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Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Learn My ABCs, Ages 3 to 6, 48 Pages (2361) image 1
Item: 24316568
Model: 2361

Play your way to alphabet mastery with this set of brain-teasing, interactive puzzles for preschoolers. Includes 48 pages of Hidden Pictures puzzles and games inspired by Highlights for Children on 24 double-sided, spiral-bound cards and Hot Dots Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil.Play your way to alphabet mastery with this set of brain-teasing, interactive puzzles for preschoolers.Includes 48 pages of Hidden Pictures puzzles and games inspired by Highlights for Children on 24 double-sided, spiral-bound cards and Hot Dots Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil.Press the Hot Dots Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil to any answer for an immediate visual response; the green light will light up when correct.Interactive, age-appropriate puzzles and activities help children master letter names, sounds, alphabetical order, and more.This perfectly portable set is great for learning on the go

Price is  $27.49
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Educational Insights Hot Dots Kindergarten Essentials Reading and Math Workbook, Ages 5+ (2443) image 1
Item: 24544849
Model: 2443

Independent learning really hits the spot with this Hot Dots Kindergarten Reading and Math set! Designed specifically for Kindergartners by educational experts, this set features an interactive, electronic Hot Dots pen with light and sounds effects (and a mute button for quiet learning) and 100 pages of standards-based, foundational preschool reading and math activities. Kindergarten classroom must haves. Kids review colorful, illustrated questions, then press the pen to any answer dot for instant, confidence-boosting feedback. And they can do it on their own! Kids can develop key skills, including letter recognition, letter sounds, counting, numbers, and more, anywhere, anytime with this portable, self-paced, independent learning set. Hot Dots Pen requires 2 AAA batteries, not included..Boost confidence with core learning toys that build the skills kids need for school success.Practice key Kindergarten skills and build academic confidence. Includes two spiral-bound activity books, each featuring 50 pages of standards-based, foundational Kindergarten reading and math activities including letter and vowel sounds, addition, subtraction, and more; and electronic Hot Dots pen with lights, sound effects, and mute button; Pen requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).Review the question, then press the Hot Dots Pen to an answer dot for immediate audio and visual feedback. Pen requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).Immediate audio and visual feedback enables kids to learn on their own, at their own pace, developing critical early learning skills, building academic confidence, and encouraging independence.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!

Price is  $33.19
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The Original Toy Company Baby What'zit Sensory Toy (OTC55881) image 1
Item: 24607352
Model: OTC55881

Introducing Baby What'zit – the ultimate sensory toy for little explorers! Designed for ages 6+ months, this delightful manipulative offers hours of engaging play and sensory stimulation, making it a must-have addition to any playroom or nursery. Measuring 4-1/2 inches in diameter, Baby What'zit is perfectly sized for little hands to grasp and explore. Its elastic movement and bright colors capture the attention of infants and encourage them to reach, squeeze, and twist, promoting fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. But what sets Baby What'zit apart is its endless possibilities for sensory play. With its unique texture and elastic properties, this toy provides tactile stimulation that babies love. As they manipulate and explore the different surfaces, they'll engage their senses and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. Whether it's stretching, squeezing, or simply marveling at the vibrant colors, Baby What'zit sparks curiosity and encourages sensory exploration in young children. It's the perfect toy for tummy time, playdates, or quiet moments of discovery, offering endless entertainment and developmental benefits. It's a versatile toy that grows with your child, providing hours of entertainment and learning from infancy through toddlerhood and beyond..Baby What'zit provides hours of stimulating sensory play, allowing infants to explore different textures, shapes, and movements. Its elastic design and vibrant colors captivate young minds..Infant-Toddler.By grasping, squeezing, and twisting Baby What'zit, infants develop essential fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory awareness crucial for their early growth..1 Baby What'zit Sensory Toy.Baby What'zit offers versatile play opportunities for infants. Its portable size and lightweight design make it easy for little ones to carry..Designed for ages 6+ months, Baby What'zit is specifically tailored to meet the developmental needs of infants..Introducing Baby What'zit – the ultimate sensory toy for little explorers

Price is  $16.99
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Educational Insights Phonics Bean Bags, 34/Set (3050) image 1
Item: 24559113
Model: 3050

Preschoolers catch onto letter names and sounds with these Educational Insights Phonics sturdy bean bags, each double-sided with letters A-Z and a picture representing the letter sound, including long and short vowel sounds, plus pictures on both sides of the C and G bags to represent their hard and soft sounds. Perfect for tossing, catching, and talking about, these totally tactile, sensory stimulating bags come with a drawstring carry bag and parent and teacher guide packed with phonics activities..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.Includes: 34 bean bags, drawstring carry bag, and parent and teacher guide packed with phonics activities.Dimensions: 2.75" x 2.75"

Price is  $44.79
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Educational Insights Sentence Building Dominoes, Ages 6+ (2943) image 1
Item: 871876
Model: 2943

Spark more engaged learning! This colorful, playful, hands-on learning set includes 114 double-sided, colored-coded dominoes (228 words) featuring nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. Plus, it includes common punctuation marks: period, question mark, and exclamation point. Perfect for practicing vocabulary, spelling, parts of speech, punctuation, sentence building, and reading at home or in classroom small groups, guided reading exercises, literacy centers, reading intervention activities, and more. Comes packaged in a handy storage bucket. Classroom must have for elementary school, 2nd grade classroom must have, 3rd grade classroom must have to work on classroom alphabet. 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. We see the limitless possibilities that you see in your child. Our award-winning toys and games help moms, and all those who mom, ignite the spark within and build their confidence so they can build their world. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions including Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, and BrainBolt..Engage visual and tactile learners with this set of colorful, playful, hands-on dominoes!.A fun way to practice vocabulary, spelling, parts of speech, punctuation, sentence building, and reading.Set features 114 double-sided, color-coded dominoes including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and punctuation marks, packed in a sturdy, clear storage container. Dominoes are double-sided for extra words and punctuation marks and color-coded by part of speech.Use for at-home practice or small groups practice, guided reading exercises, literacy centers, reading intervention, and other classroom activities.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!.Sentence-building dominoes includes 114 double-sided, color-coded dominoes featuring nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions and prepositions, plus punctuation marks.

Price is  $37.59
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Educational Insights Playfoam Sand, Assorted Colors, 8/Pack (2230) image 1
Item: 24544811
Model: 2230

Sink into some serious fun with the soft and squishy, super stretchy, and seriously sculptable Educational Insights Playfoam sand compound specially designed for preschool sensory play. Provides tactile and sensory stimulation, and helps develop fine motor skills. Supports calming play..Soft and squishy, super stretchy sand compound specially designed for preschool sensory play, perfect for a calming activity.Recommended for ages three and up.Provides tactile and sensory stimulation, and helps develop fine motor skills.Comes in eight bright assorted colors.Box contains eight 6 oz. packs of sand.Works as a perfect filler for sensory bins.Nontoxic, never dries out.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three

Price is  $25.49
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hand2mind Social-Emotional Development Classroom Station (95334) image 1
Item: 24558935
Model: 95334

This hand2mind all-in-one station includes everything you need to create a space that's dedicated to guiding discussion and prompting children to explore key social-emotional development topics such as self-regulation, empathy, and more. Features a variety of unique manipulatives, books, and grade-appropriate social-emotional task cards. The materials are flexible so they can be used at center time, student self-serve time, during challenging times, and beyond..Development classroom station with everything needed to create a space for guiding discussion and prompting children to explore key social-emotional development topics.Specifically designed for grades from 3 to 5.Covers eight aspects of social-emotional development (emotions, self-regulation, kindness, growth mindset and goal setting, problem-solving, mindfulness, diversity, and empathy).Box contains: set of social-emotional task cards, grade-branded manipulatives, social-emotional development books, classroom station, eight 3.5 oz. plastic cups, four boxes of washable markers.Includes: box of colored pencils, four 0.28 oz. glue sticks, four boxes of Crayons, four assorted watercolor paint sets, two packs of dry-erase markers, box of pre-sharpened No. 2 pencils, two packs of blank 3" x 5" index cards, two packs of blank 4" x 6" index cards, two packs of assorted construction paper, pack of white construction paper, two 1 lb. modeling clays, four packs of stretchy putty, Playfoam eight-pack, set of four 2 oz. doughs.Invite students to explore social-emotional development independently or together.Cards include different activities for individuals, pairs, or small groups.All-in-one approach makes it easy to store, share, and manage materials so students can self-serve

Price is  $942.78
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About Educational Manipulative Toys

Educational manipulative toys are designed to enhance learning through hands-on play, making them an essential tool for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children. These toys engage young minds by allowing them to explore concepts in math, language, and science through interactive and tactile experiences.

By incorporating various shapes, colors, and textures, educational manipulative toys stimulate creativity and encourage exploration. They are perfect for both classroom settings and home learning environments, providing children with the opportunity to learn at their own pace while having fun.

When selecting educational manipulative toys, consider features such as age appropriateness, versatility, and the types of skills they promote. Many toys are designed to support foundational skills in counting, sorting, and basic math, making them ideal for early childhood education.

Additionally, look for manipulatives that encourage cooperative play and social interaction, as these experiences can enhance communication skills and teamwork. Toys that offer a variety of activities can keep children engaged longer, making learning enjoyable and effective.

What are educational manipulative toys?

  • Educational manipulative toys are hands-on learning tools that help children understand concepts through interactive play. They are designed to promote cognitive development and enhance skills in areas such as math, language, and fine motor coordination.

How do manipulative toys benefit children's learning?

  • Manipulative toys provide tactile experiences that reinforce learning through play. They help children visualize abstract concepts, improve problem-solving skills, and foster creativity, making learning more engaging and effective.

What age group are educational manipulative toys suitable for?

  • These toys are typically suitable for children from preschool through elementary school, with specific products designed for various developmental stages. Always check age recommendations to ensure safety and appropriateness.

Can educational manipulative toys be used in classrooms?

  • Yes, educational manipulative toys are widely used in classrooms to support hands-on learning and collaborative activities. They can enhance lesson plans and provide students with practical experiences that reinforce theoretical knowledge.

What skills can children develop using manipulative toys?

  • Children can develop a range of skills, including counting, sorting, pattern recognition, fine motor skills, and critical thinking. These toys also promote social skills through group play and cooperative learning activities.

Are there any specific types of manipulative toys for math learning?

  • Yes, there are various manipulative toys specifically designed for math learning, such as counting blocks, number lines, and shape sorters. These tools help children grasp mathematical concepts through hands-on exploration and practice.