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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..Fine Motor Fun: Building new fine motor skills is easy—kids grab their fine motor tweezers, pick up a treat, and pop it in the animal’s mouth to strengthen coordination, precision, and more!.Learning Colors and Shapes: Kids can also sort this preschool learning toy’s animal treats by shape or match them to the color-coordinated bowls for a boost to color and shape recognition skills!.Three Levels of Challenge: Each of the three Fine Motor Feeding Friends comes with a differently shaped mouth opening, so there's three difficulty levels for even more skill-building fun!
Bitty builders can engineer their very own ball runs in the bathtub using this set of plastic pipes, spouts, and cups with suction cups. Set includes 1 straight pipe, 2 elbow pipes, 1 spinning faucet, 1 sprinkler cloud bin, 1 sun pouring cup, 1 plastic ball, and a mesh storage bag.Bitty builders can engineer their very own ball runs in the bathtub using this set of plastic pipes, spouts, and cups with suction cups.Set includes 1 straight pipe, 2 elbow pipes, 1 spinning faucet, 1 sprinkler cloud bin, 1 sun pouring cup, 1 plastic ball, and a mesh storage bag.Slide & Splash Spouts provides a hands-on introduction to early math, science, and engineering skills.Manipulating pieces strengthens fine motor skills.Perfect for STEM learning
Introduce pre-schoolers to recycling with Flip 'n' Tip Fred; a fun, durable and interactive recycling truck from WOW Toys. Sort the three different recycling bins for paper, glass and garden refuse into the buckets at the front and rear of the truck, and pull the levers to send the recycling into the "crusher" to be sorted. Push Fred along to see him whizz to his next stop with his motorized engine while the waste crusher spins. A clicking side door opens to empty the truck to start a new day of fun-filled recycling. Set includes recycling truck, figures and accessories..Introduce pre-schoolers to recycling with this fun, durable and interactive recycling truck from WOW Toys..6-piece set including 1 recycling tuck, 2 figures, and 3 recycling bins.Friction motor powered recycling truck with realistic engine sounds, and tipping front arm and rear sorter.Revolving waste crusher. Opening door to release recycling bins. Removable figures and themed recycling bins. Sturdy carry handle.No PVC, no toxic paint, BPA free, no small parts. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe figures.Battery-free with fun interactive features
Designed for ages 3 years and up, this engaging set sparks creativity, fine motor skills, and endless fun for children as they embark on a journey of exploration and learning. With 90 wooden lacing beads and 5 colorful cords included, this set offers countless possibilities for imaginative play and skill-building activities. Children can string together colorful beads to create patterns, practice sorting and sequencing, or even engage in early math concepts like counting and patterning. The clear bucket with a handle provides convenient storage and easy portability, making it perfect for playtime at home, on the go, or in the classroom. Plus, the transparent design allows children to see the vibrant colors and shapes of the beads, inspiring curiosity and creativity. As children thread the beads onto the cords, they develop crucial fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, laying the foundation for handwriting and other essential tasks later in life. Plus, the tactile sensation of the smooth wooden beads provides sensory stimulation, enhancing the overall learning experience. Lacing Beads is not just a toy – it's a valuable educational tool that promotes cognitive development, creativity, and independent play. Whether children are stringing beads together to create jewelry, practicing patterns, or simply exploring their imagination, this versatile set offers hours of entertainment and learning..Lacing beads onto cords requires precise hand-eye coordination and manipulation, helping children develop crucial fine motor skills..Ages 3+, Grade PK+.As children thread beads onto cords, they engage in early math concepts like counting and sorting, as well as pattern recognition and sequencing, making learning enjoyable and hands-on..90 Wooden Lacing Beads, 5 Colorful Cords.With 90 wooden lacing beads and 5 vibrant cords, this set offers endless opportunities for creative expression. Children can design their own unique play jewelry..The clear bucket with a handle provides convenient storage for all 90 wooden beads and 5 cords, keeping them organized and easily accessible for playtime..Introducing Lacing Beads – the ultimate manipulative toy for young minds!
STEM skills are in full bloom with Educational Insights Design & Drill Flower Power! Kids arrange designer plates and colorful bolts into gorgeous, garden-themed designs, then use a real, working power drill with a flower-shaped bit and colorful bolts to secure their creations. When it's time to pack up the fun, all pieces fit easily into the flower-shaped design board for easy storage. Best of all, building with Flower Power builds fine motor skills, introduces early math skills including matching, sorting, and patterning, and helps creativity blossom. Includes a flower-shaped activity board with a handle, a power drill with a flower-shaped bit, 40 colorful bolts, six designer plates, and an activity guide..Arrange designer plates and colorful bolts into gorgeous garden-themed designs, then use a real working power drill to secure your creations.Recommended for ages three and up to seven.Introduces early math skills, including patterning and sorting, as well as encouraging creativity and imagination while building confidence.Includes: flower-shaped activity board (doubles as storage case with handle), power drill with a flower-shaped bit, 40 colorful bolts, six designer plates, and activity guide.Drill requires two AA batteries (not included).Supports STEM learning: practices matching, sorting and patterning, builds creativity, and develops fine motor skills.Perfect for hours of independent play time: no reading required, just match the patterns in the activity book included.All pieces fit easily into the flower-shaped design board for easy storage.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not recommended for children under three
Light up the STEM learning! With Educational Insights Design & Drill BrightWorks, kids use a cool clear kid-safe power drill and colorful translucent bolts to create colorful masterpieces. When they're done, hit the lights and watch as their patterns glow in the dark! While they play, kids are practicing sorting, matching, and patterning (key early STEM skills), building fine motor skills, and developing their creativity. Includes light-up activity board, translucent power drill with translucent Phillips bit, 50 translucent colored bolts, and activity guide with pattern ideas..Cool, clear, kid-safe power drill and colorful translucent bolts to create colorful masterpieces.Recommended for ages three and up to seven.Introduces early math skills including patterning and sorting, building fine motor skills, and developing creativity.Includes: 7.5" x 7.5" light-up activity board, real working drill with colored translucent Phillips bit, 50 colored translucent bolts in five different colors, and activity guide with pattern ideas.Requires two AA batteries for the drill and three AAA batteries for the board (not included).Early STEM learning.Real kid-friendly power tool action for hours of light-up fun.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not recommended for children under three
Wave the wand over any object to find out what it attracts! Then experiment, count and sort with magnet marbles. They look like ordinary marbles, but they're magnets too! Build pyramids and other fun shapes, play marble games and more. Mini set includes wand (assorted colors- no color choice) and 5 bicolor magnet marbles to get you started. Wand measures 7.63" L. Ages 4+/Grades PreK+. Sold as 3 sets..Wave the wand over any object to find out what it attracts.Build pyramids and other fun shapes, play marble games and more.They look like ordinary marbles, but they're magnets too
Free-wheeling with realistic boat engine and horn. Removable animals for sorting and realistic animal sounds. Children can learn to value animals and be entertained by the various animal sounds..Perfect for preschool.Great educational toy.Children can learn about animals and their sounds.Great for bible study class
Set of 10 toy acorns with tactile green and orange lids add nature fun to memory and sorting games. Animal silhouettes printed on each base promote sorting and matching: find the fox, hare, owl, and more. Learning Resources Discovery Acorns develop exploration, discovery, and imaginative play skills..Set of 10 toy acorns with tactile green and orange lids add nature fun to memory and sorting games, for children from three to seven.Comes in assorted colors.Animal silhouettes printed on each base promote sorting and matching: find the fox, hare, owl, and more.Develops exploration, discovery, and imaginative play skills
Students have fun using these hand2mind lowercase alphabet chips to learn letters, build long and short words, sort, and more. The chips have a metal ring on the outside so you can pair them with the brand's rainbow-colored magnetic wands for a multisensory approach to literacy activities..Help students recognize letters, learn to spell, and more with this lowercase alphabet chip set.Recommended for kids ages three and up.Kids learn letters, build long and short words, sort, and more.Package contents: 156 lowercase alphabet chips (six sets of 26 letters).Chips have a metal ring on the outside for use with the brand's rainbow-colored magnetic wands.Packed in a reusable storage container.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three
Wave the wand over any object to find out what it attracts! Then experiment, count and sort with our bright 3/4" round counting chips. Assorted colors (no color choice). Sold as 3 sets..Wave the wand over any object to find out what it attracts.Bright 3/4" round counting chips.Use for counting and sorting fun
The Learning Resources Growing Greenhouse color and number playset is perfect for learning some preschool skills. Kids learn color recognition and counting skills as they sort, match, and count the flower petals, and identify the numbered pistils. Pots and flowers store inside greenhouse for on-the-go fun, so you can take the play outside. Includes a working watering can and colorful activity guide..Kids learn color recognition and counting skills as they sort, match, and count the flower petals and identify the numbered pistils included in this toy set.Recommended for children 18 months and up.Helps build imaginative, counting, and color recognition skills.Package contents: greenhouse carrying case, watering can, five flower pots, five flowers, activity guide.Colorful activity guide is filled with kid-friendly facts
The Insect Lore Life Cycle Figurines Set gives kids a hands-on tool for learning how different bugs and frogs grow. These anatomically correct figurines show the different stages of development for butterflies, ladybugs, honey bees, praying mantises, ants, and frogs. Each figurine is highly detailed are made of durable, flexible plastic that is oversized for small hands. Includes Life Cycle Sorting Cards to encourage counting, sorting, sequencing, and study..Includes 6 life cycle stages - Butterfly, Ladybug, Honey Bee, Praying Mantis, Ant, and Frog.24 high quality figurines are organized in a handy carrying case.6 Life Cycle Sorting Cards provide additional learning activities.Perfect for counting, sorting, sequencing, and study. Durable and oversized for little hands.
Natural and unscripted play patterns emerge when Branch Blocks are provided for building and dramatic play inspiration. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. Use Branch Blocks to practice stacking, sorting and STEM activities. 36 wood pieces included. Ages 3+• Natural tree branch shapes cut into building blocks• Bark texture remains for tactile, sensory exploration• Encourages organic, unscripted play patterns• 36 wood pieces 1-3"W, up to 7"L• Ages 3+.Natural tree branch shapes cut into building blocks.Bark texture remains for tactile, sensory exploration.Encourages organic, unscripted play patterns.36 wood pieces.Guidecraft Branch Blocks are natural tree branch shapes cut into building blocks
Extend hands-on math learning to the home. This kit is the perfect solution for a blended learning environment where children need manipulatives to continue hands-on math practice outside of school. The kit includes six of the most popular and commonly used math manipulatives. The activity guide features an overview of each manipulative and two-three activities that show parents how to help their children use them..PERFECT FOR HOMESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN: Instead of shopping for all of your basic math manipulatives separately, get your hand on following essential math tools here in one place..FOAM BASE TEN BLOCKS: Our best selling place value manipulatives are one of the easiest and simplest ways to teach how numbers appear in specific digits with the value of ten. Each manipulatives kit contains 20 green foam base ten units, 20 rods and ten flats..CLOCK FOR KIDS LEARNING TO TELL TIME: The best way to practice learning to tell time is with a practice clock for kids! This safe and durable clock is easy to use for young students in kindergarten and preschool..LINKING CUBES FOR MATH: Our snap cubes, or linking cubes, are a fun and creative way for students to explore patterns and number sense while snapping together their own creations. Our Take Home Manipulatives Kits come with 100 plastic cubes..FOAM COUNTING CHIPS FOR KINDERGARTEN: All you need to teach the basics of counting and sorting is our standard foam counting tiles. Each kit comes with 40 tiles in 4 different colors..Includes a resealable bag.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three
Children learn colors and sorting while developing fine motor skills with this building and stacking set..Ages: 3+.6.4" x 5.4" x 6.4".Children learn colors and sorting while developing fine motor skills with this building and stacking set
This translucent plastic abacus has a 5 column base and 50 pieces in different colors and shapes. A fun and useful material, it provides hands-on learning that works on children's classification and serialization skills. It comes with transparent activity sheets with increasing difficulty levels, which can be used on light tables. This abacus helps children acquire basic mathematical knowledge and boost their ability to focus and concentrate, while they have fun..Includes 50 shapes, 1 transparent abacus, 2 laces, 14 transparent activity cards and 1 teaching guide.Can be used with light tables.Ages 3-6 years.Sensory play.Assorted colors.50 Pieces
Learning Resources® Six-Color baby bear counter comes in six bright colors for counting, sorting, color recognition, patterning and measurement activities. Counter helps children to improve the creativity through imaginative play..Age group and grade: Ages 3 - 7 and grades toddler+.Material: Plastic.Comes in a convenient storage bucket.Includes activity guide.Comes in six bright colors just right for counting, sorting, color recognition, patterning and measurement activities.Small parts, not for children under 3 years.102/set.Six-color baby bear counters comes in a convenient storage bucket.
The sky's the limit with these colorful hand2mind Explore the Weather counters. This engaging counter set is complete with fun and familiar shapes like clouds, raindrops, and lightning bolts. Inspire children to practice early math and science skills as they learn about familiar and unfamiliar weather patterns. The activity guide includes weather facts and early math activities. Count and sort by color, shape, attribute, and more..Engaging counter set complete with fun and familiar shapes such as clouds, raindrops, lightning bolts, and more.Recommended for kids ages three and up.Inspire children to practice early math and science skills as they learn about familiar and unfamiliar weather patterns.Package contains: 72 weather counters (six shapes in six different colors), reusable storage bucket, and activity guide.Count and sort by color, shape, attribute, and more.Activity guide includes weather facts and early math activities.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not recommended for children under three
The Montessori balancing toy can be used by anyone at any age! It's fun, creative, and great for people who have ADHD or anxiety issues, and will help to learn the fundamental facets of balance, hand-to-eye coordination, spatial skills, bilateral coordination, and basic geometry! The big wooden balancing rocks are fun y to build, stack, balance, and learn - an excellent educational toy that will help develop toddler's fine motor skills while having fun! Responsibly sourced beechwood, water-based paint, and recycled kraft paper packaging make this toy an eco-conscious choice with a smooth and rounded edges. The wooden XL balancing rocks are safe for little hands and mouths (no choking hazard due to big size), and they are great for the environment as they are 100% plastic-free.The size and weight of the wooden stacking stones make them easy to stack. These wood blocks make an excellent educational toy that will help develop toddler's fine motor skills while having fun!.Ages 3+, Grade PK+.This Montessori balancing stones toy can be used by anyone at any age! It's fun, creative, and great for people who have ADHD or anxiety issues..16 beachwood balancing stones, 1 cotton bag for storage.This wooden toy for toddlers is made from high-quality beechwood with a smooth finish and rounded edges to prevent splinters, and will last a long time..The wooden XL balancing rocks are safe for little hands and mouths, and they are great for the environment. Our wooden stacking toy for toddlers are made from high-quality, non-toxic materials..Responsibly sourced wood, water-based oil paint, and recycled kraft paper packaging make this toy an eco-conscious choice. Your stacking stones are large, smooth, and harmless for pure and safe fun!
Inspired by the desert, these colorful cactus counters by hand2mind help children master early math skills! They can sort, count, make patterns, add, and subtract using the type of cactus, color, and more. Counters come in a reusable plastic storage tote..Inspired by the desert, these colorful cactus counters help children master early math skills.Recommended for kids ages three and up.Teach kids to sort, count, make patterns, add, and subtract using the type of cactus, color, and more.Package contains: 72 cactus counters and activity guide.High-quality, soft, and durable plastic that children will enjoy handling.Guide includes teacher-created activities.Six different cacti come in six different colors and offer numerous ways to learn early math skills.Packed in a clear plastic bucket with handle on the lid.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not recommended for children under three
This Classic set of quality wood and thread consist of 20 multi-colored wooden buttons, 10 multi-colored spools and 2 chunky threading laces ideal for developing hand/eye coordination and manipulative skills. Multi-task learning all in one box..Includes 32 pieces.Ages 3-6 years.Helps develop hand/eye coordination and manipulative skills
Hop onboard learning early math skills with these engaging, relatable kid-friendly hand2mind Neighborhood Wheels counters! Children can sort, count, make patterns, add, and subtract using the type of transportation, color, number of wheels, and more. The counters come in a reusable plastic storage tote..Hop onboard learning early math skills with these engaging, relatable kid-friendly counters.Recommended for grades from pre-K to 1.Scooter, bike, Rollerblade, tricycle, skateboard, and wagon come in six different colors and offer numerous ways to learn early math skills.Includes 72 counters, activity guide, clear plastic bucket with handle on the lid.Guide includes teacher-created activities.High-quality, soft, and durable plastic that children will enjoy handling.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not recommended for children under three.An engaging way to learn early math skills