Preschool Learning Games

S&S All-Time Favorite Games Pack with Tub, 12/Pack (W10738)~#|#~sp253027810_sc7
S&S All-Time Favorite Games Pack with Tub, 12/Pack (W10738)~#|#~sp253027725_sc7
Item # : 24595590
Model # : W10738
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Everyone's favorite games when you need them!
  • Fun activities ready to unpack and play
  • Most games are suitable for ages 6 to adult
Price is $196.39
Unit of measure 12/Pack
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Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers Combo Pack, 4/Pack
Item # : 1112448
Model # : TCR20663
Teacher Created Resources Small sand timers combo pack comes in red/blue/yellow/green color makes a perfect addition to your home and is perfect for all grades.
  • Age group and grade: All
  • Material: Plastic
Price is $7.19
Unit of measure 4/Pack
Delivery by Fri, Jun 20
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S&S Worldwide Large Print Bingo Cards, 25/Pack (GA2040)~#|#~4FE98B84-4FC6-4D64-87F9F22E140744BE_sc7
S&S Worldwide Large Print Bingo Cards, 25/Pack (GA2040)~#|#~69154A0F-B32C-4626-9E78381291716113_sc7
Item # : 24594082
Model # : GA2040
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Large Print Bingo Cards 25 Pack
  • Extra-large print guarantees that you won't miss a number.
  • Excellent for the sight impaired.
Price is $20.09
Unit of measure 25/Pack
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Ashley Productions Blank Game Board Smart Poly Chart, Ages 5+ (ASH91022)
Item # : 24322720
Model # : ASH91022
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  • Charts are strong, durable, water proof, and do not need lamination
  • Made from a material called SMART POLY
Price is $4.19
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Kidoozie Pop Up Basketball & Target Toss Game, W14756~#|#~972CB5F4-BF67-4561-916C354D269301D1_sc7
Kidoozie Pop Up Basketball & Target Toss Game, W14756~#|#~A78C9771-2BD8-4F47-8FBF36CDA18FBC45_sc7
Item # : 24594088
Model # : W14756
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Pop Up Basketball and Target Toss Game
  • Shoot hoops or play Roll-A-Score anytime!
  • Pop-up game sets up in seconds
Price is $38.29
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Jax Sequence For Kids Game (JAX8004)~#|#~FCA39144-6984-44BC-898C75F9CC1BBEDB_sc7
Jax Sequence For Kids Game (JAX8004)~#|#~D6FE3316-8225-4296-ACA09D27906A90C7_sc7
Item # : 126366
Model # : JAX8004
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Jax Sequence For Kids Game engages in activity for enjoyment as well as recreation and is recommended for age group from 3 - 6 yrs.
  • Age group and grade: Ages 3 - 6 years and grades toddler - 1st
  • No. of players: 2-4
Price is $24.09
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Mattel UNO Card Game, 12/Pack (41940-BULK)~#|#~B2A28D0E-31B5-439A-AD7B121020CA403A_sc7
Mattel UNO Card Game, 12/Pack (41940-BULK)~#|#~D5CE0E99-2FDC-4D21-88E888311A1FBC67_sc7
Item # : 24581943
Model # : 41940-BULK
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The fast and fun card game for everyone
  • The classic card game of matching colors and numbers.
  • Special Action Cards and Wild Cards for unexpected excitement and game-changing fun.
Price is $105.09
Unit of measure 12/Pack
Free delivery by Tue, Jun 24
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S&S Worldwide Quiet Bingo Chips, 250/Pack (17749001)~#|#~CCD7A0E9-C9D4-4236-B81FF9F71DA575C6_sc7
Item # : 24594083
Model # : 17749001
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Assorted Quite Bingo Chips Pk250
  • Make Bingo More Enjoyable for Everyone!
  • Soft EVA foam chips make little to no noise.
Price is $15.79
Unit of measure 250/Pack
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Great Explorations Glowing 3-D Solar System (UG-19862)
Item # : 157746
Model # : UG-19862
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University Games 3D Solar system set is patterned for children of age 3+ yrs. that aids them to learn to organize the planets in right order like mercury, Venus, earth, mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
  • Bring A Splash Of Science To Your Decor With These Gleaming Planets And Stars
  • Special Phosphorescent Formula Will Give Your Universe Long Life
Price is $35.29
Free delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Goliath Pop the Pig Game (PRE30546)~#|#~sp151425197_sc7
Item # : 24516520
Model # : PRE30546
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  • Early Childhood Game
  • Players: 2-6
Price is $44.39
Free delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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S&S Worldwide Bingo Masterboard Poster and Static Cling Chips, 75/Pack (19303)~#|#~9E6EA0E6-CEA4-4181-AFE04886B2A16691_sc7
S&S Worldwide Bingo Masterboard Poster and Static Cling Chips, 75/Pack (19303)~#|#~FA814CBD-597D-4E24-8B6930A410C5F24F_sc7
Item # : 24594084
Model # : 19303
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Bingo Masterboard Poster and 75 Static Cling Chips
  • Easy to see from a distance!
  • Includes 75 transparent red static-cling chips
Price is $28.99
Unit of measure 75/Pack
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Briarpatch Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Welcome to Main Street Game, Ages 2-6 Years+ (UG-01350)
Item # : 24417556
Model # : UG-01350
  • Encourages interactive gameplay and builds social skills.
  • Reinforces simple counting and coordination.
Price is $21.69
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Learning Advantage Red, Green & White Dot Dice (CTU7366)~#|#~m007118206_sc7
Item # : 1110932
Model # : CTU7366
Learning Advantage™ Red green and white dot dice game can be used to explore problem solving such as number concepts, operations, pre-algebra and more is ideal for all ages, sold as 36 per pack.
  • Age group and grade: All
  • Red, Green, White
Price is $16.89
Unit of measure 36/Pack
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Pressman Toy Board Game - The Original Rummikub (PRE040006)~#|#~3849B028-F40F-40C8-86624A0798E805BE_sc7
Pressman Toy Board Game - The Original Rummikub (PRE040006)~#|#~983957E6-AFC6-404B-B8B1025F5EED3CD1_sc7
Item # : 883237
Model # : PRE040004
Rummikub critical thinking board game is international favorite, fast-moving rummy tile game.
  • Ages group and grade: Ages 8 - adult and grades 3rd - 12th
  • Number of players: 2 - 4
Price is $24.79
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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USAopoly SCRABBLE®: World of Harry Potter Board Game, Ages 11+ (USASC010400)
USAopoly SCRABBLE®: World of Harry Potter Board Game, Ages 11+ (USASC010400)
Item # : 24416453
Model # : USASC010400
  • Classic Scrabble game with a Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme – perfect for fans of Scrabble or Harry Potter
  • Play regular words or your favorite Harry Potter words to score the most points
Price is $39.19
Free delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Pressman Let's Go Fishin' Game (PRE005506)
Pressman Let's Go Fishin' Game (PRE005506)
Item # : 877069
Model # : PRE005506
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This fun action game includes a deluxe plastic game base, 21 colorful fish, 4 plastic fishing poles and instructions
  • Fast Action Fishing Game
  • Number Of Players: 1 - 4
Price is $20.29
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Learning Zone Chair Activity Bingo (18434)~#|#~05BD314B-B124-45E6-AC734D6CFF950727_sc7
Item # : 24595566
Model # : 18434
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Chair Activity Bingo encourages physical activity through seated stretches and movements, perfect for all ages and mobility levels.
  • Bingo game focused on encouraging seated stretches and movements.
  • Ideal for multiple players; comes with 30 game cards.
Price is $49.09
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Mindful Kids Activity Cards by Whitney Stewart, Paperback (9781782853275)
Item # : 24424215
Model # : 9781782853275
  • Subject: Mindfulness
  • Author: Whitney Stewart
Price is $21.99
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Pressman Sequence Game (JAX8002)~#|#~sp151424795_sc7
Pressman Sequence Game (JAX8002)~#|#~sp151424793_sc7
Item # : 24516441
Model # : JAX8002
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  • Strategy Game
  • Players: 2-12
Price is $41.49
Free delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Mattel UNO Flip Attack Card Game (HXT54)~#|#~1A804044-F8A3-4163-A94F8EC8566EED00_sc7
Mattel UNO Flip Attack Card Game (HXT54)~#|#~4EDB277F-1C52-49FE-9FE783B18BDC50FE_sc7
Item # : 24623419
Model # : MTHXT54
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  • ​Double-Sided cards flip from the Mild Side to the Wild Side when a Flip Card is played.
  • ​Players press the button on the Card Launcher (please do not point Card Launcher at face or eyes) when they have to draw.
Price is $44.79
Free delivery by Tue, Jun 24
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Junior Learning Dot Dominoes, Grades PreK+ (JRL484)~#|#~sp43874493_sc7
Junior Learning Dot Dominoes, Grades PreK+ (JRL484)~#|#~sp43874492_sc7
Item # : 24386063
Model # : JRL484
Junior Learning Dot Dominoes is a fun learning game!
  • 28 piece set of dominoes to teach counting with six dots
  • Thick plastic dominoes make manipulation easy to play the game
Price is $14.29
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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SmartGames Trucky 3 PreSchool Puzzle Game (SG-035US)~#|#~sp30208484_sc7
Item # : 138478
Model # : SG-035US
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From SmartGames, the worldwide leader in single player puzzle games, comes Trucky 3
  • Develop logical thinking skills and spatial reasoning abilities
  • Can be played alone or with a friend
Price is $29.99
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Learning Advantage The Budget Math Game, Grades 5-8 (CRE4373)~#|#~B1A59659-F144-4D84-9691EAAFAABE6F5E_sc7
Item # : 935424
Model # : CRE4373
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Budget game construct informed budgets and develop good money management skills.
  • Math Learning Game
  • Number of players: 2 - 4
Price is $37.69
Free delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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S&S Wooden Bingo Balls (W9509)~#|#~m000443587_sc7
Item # : 17203
Model # : W9509
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  • Bingo balls
  • Burned in numbers that won't rub off
Price is $36.79
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SmartGames Tangoes, Original Game, Pack of 2 (RG-100-2)~#|#~sp209826304_sc7
SmartGames Tangoes, Original Game, Pack of 2 (RG-100-2)~#|#~sp209826303_sc7
Item # : 24568766
Model # : RG-100-2
  • Travel-Friendly Educational Toys: Tangoes Classic features 54 challenges where players place geometric Tangram pieces to match the image shown in each challenge. Comes in a handy, compact storage case…making it great for travel!
  • Single player game
Price is $40.09
Unit of measure 2/Bundle
Free delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Smart Toys And Games Jump In'™ 1-Player Puzzle Game, 9/Set (SG-421)
Smart Toys And Games Jump In'™ 1-Player Puzzle Game, 9/Set (SG-421)
Item # : 24393214
Model # : SG-421
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  • An attractive moving puzzle game
  • Players can reverse moves and continue challenges without starting over
Price is $23.99
Unit of measure 9/Set
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Briarpatch Richard Scarry Busytown Seek and Find Game (UG-06532)~#|#~F2E6AF1C-5435-40B6-A1D8CC6DAB3ACE2F_sc7
Briarpatch Richard Scarry Busytown Seek and Find Game (UG-06532)~#|#~0D97B950-C40D-4971-82254A115B1CFC02_sc7
Item # : 24607563
Model # : UG-06532
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  • Encourages hand-eye coordination, quick thinking, matching skills
  • 2-4 players
Price is $23.09
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Junior Learning Alphabet Arc, Grades PreK+ (JRL197)
Junior Learning Alphabet Arc, Grades PreK+ (JRL197)
Item # : 24385792
Model # : JRL197
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Junior Learning Alphabet Arc makes learning the alphabet fun!
  • Double-sided magnetic arc with alphabet on one side and a rainbow on the other
  • Grades PreK+
Price is $17.69
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Pressman Toy Cribbage Board with Cards (PRE181006)
Item # : 881035
Model # : PRE181006
Contains wooden cribbage board with storage compartment, compartment cover, 9 pegs, a deck of cards and rules
  • A Family Classic - Solid Wood Cribbage
  • Number Of Players: 2 - 3
Price is $13.79
Delivery by Wed, Jun 25
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Learning Resources Crocodile Hop Floor Mat Game (LER9544)~#|#~32EFB073-F43A-452A-8C0E8B6189EB45D1_sc7
Learning Resources Crocodile Hop Floor Mat Game (LER9544)~#|#~FCE37550-A94B-400B-916A1F3B5D3AEEB7_sc7
Learning Resources Crocodile Hop Floor Mat Game (LER9544) is Out of stock
Item # : 1235150
Model # : LER9544
  • Age details: Grades PreK+ / ages 3+
  • Dimensions: 30"(H) x 100"(L) mat
Learning Resources Wooden Meter Stick, Plain Ends (34039)
Learning Resources Wooden Meter Stick, Plain Ends (34039)
Learning Resources Wooden Meter Stick, Plain Ends (34039) is Out of stock
Item # : 878122
Model # : 34039
Wooden meter stick in which students can compare US customary and metric scales using these clear-coated wooden meter sticks with easy-to-read black markings.
  • Age group and grade: Ages 9+ and grades 4+
  • Usage ideas: Students can compare US customary and metric scales using these clear coated wooden meter sticks with easy to read black markings
Learning Resources Primary Shapes Templates, Set of 5 (LER5440)
Learning Resources Primary Shapes Templates, Set of 5 (LER5440)
Learning Resources Primary Shapes Templates, Set of 5 (LER5440) is Out of stock
Item # : 369875
Model # : LER5440
Primary shapes template set provides relational examples in varying sizes and orientations trace around the entire template.
  • Age group and grade: Ages 4 -6 and grades pre school -1st
  • Subject: Early learning
hand2mind Numberblocks Memory Match Game (95399)~#|#~3227E270-AD07-4F5E-B88A629E46AA5D49_sc7
hand2mind Numberblocks Memory Match Game (95399)~#|#~E670B779-D488-44DA-8788A8B606EF03E4_sc7
hand2mind Numberblocks Memory Match Game (95399) is Out of stock
Item # : 24558853
Model # : 95399
Bring a math twist to the classic memory game!
  • Help Numberblocks One to Ten and their friends find their perfect matches
  • Children can play on their own or with friends/parents
Educational Insights Wireless Eggspert, Multicolor, Grades 1+ (7886)~#|#~sp117517271_sc7
Educational Insights Wireless Eggspert, Multicolor, Grades 1+ (7886)~#|#~sp117517270_sc7
Educational Insights Wireless Eggspert, Multicolor, Grades 1+ (7886) is Out of stock
Item # : 24477557
Model # : 7886
  • Whether your inside the classroom or teaching at home, these tools can help spark their passion for learning!
  • Quickly and easily transform classroom review sessions into an interactive quiz-off, with no tangled wires wrapping around the room! Students race to press their buzzers in "Quiz Show" mode, or Wireless Eggspert chooses a student at random in "Scrambled Eggs" mode.
Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Learn Kindergarten Math! (EI-2441)~#|#~sp167907841_sc7
Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Learn Kindergarten Math! (EI-2441)~#|#~sp167907840_sc7
Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Learn Kindergarten Math! (EI-2441) is Out of stock
Item # : 24529562
Model # : 2441
  • MAKE MATH PRACTICE WAY MORE FUN: Practicing and mastering kindergarten math skills is much more fun with the Hot Dots Light-Up Interactive Pen! Kids press the pen to answer 50 pages of age-appropriate math activities and receive immediate audio-visual feedback.
  • 5+ years
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids (LER4331)
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids (LER4331)
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids (LER4331) is Out of stock
Item # : 881178
Model # : LER4331
View-thru geometric solids has removable bases allow for relating 2-D shapes to 3-D solids.
  • Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 12 and grades 3+
  • Subject: Geometry
Unit of measure 14/Set
Learning Resources Mini Farmstand Sorting Set (LER6822)~#|#~9C807670-5BD6-40B3-A62C58E2CB506CCB_sc7
Learning Resources Mini Farmstand Sorting Set (LER6822) is Out of stock
Item # : 24632791
Model # : LER6822
Looking for an easy way to help kids learn sorting skills?
  • What Do Kids Learn?: Kids build counting, sorting, and color recognition skills as they stock their farmstand's 6 removable baskets with 30 mini foods and flowers!
  • Open a Grocery Store Pretend Store: Mini money pieces add a touch of realism to pretend play!
Learning Resources Pop For Addition & Subtraction Game, Grades 1-5 (LER8441)
Learning Resources Pop For Addition & Subtraction Game, Grades 1-5 (LER8441)
Learning Resources Pop For Addition & Subtraction Game, Grades 1-5 (LER8441) is Out of stock
Item # : 1235190
Model # : LER8441
Learning Resources® Pop for addition and subtraction game helps in developing knowledge about basic math concepts and is recommended for children above 6 yrs.
  • Age details: Grades 1st - 5th / ages 6+
  • Players: 2 - 4
Learning Resources Plastic Square Color Tiles, 400 Pieces (LER0203)
Learning Resources Plastic Square Color Tiles, 400 Pieces (LER0203)
Learning Resources Plastic Square Color Tiles, 400 Pieces (LER0203) is Out of stock
Item # : 847881
Model # : LER0203
Square color tiles used to develop basic arithmetic skills and explore color and number patterns.
  • Usage ideas: Used to develop basic arithmetic skills and explore color and number patterns
  • Subject: Counting and sorting
Unit of measure 400/Set
Learning Resources Fine Motor Spike the Hedgehog (LER8904)~#|#~15035E88-A29A-42D2-8F9705F498212891_sc7
Learning Resources Fine Motor Spike the Hedgehog (LER8904)~#|#~4458B7EF-3774-456A-BA4D19E1C5CF42CA_sc7
Learning Resources Fine Motor Spike the Hedgehog (LER8904) is Out of stock
Item # : 24316581
Model # : LER8904
  • Kids build their fine motor skills as they restore the chunky, peg-shaped “quills” to the back of this friendly hedgehog
  • The hedgehog’s colorful quills also help kids build color recognition, sorting, and counting skills

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