Toys for Children: Engaging Playtime Essentials

Explore colors, shapes, and a host of early math concepts with this set of 120 large-sized translucent flakes and wipe-off activity cards.  Then exercise your imagination, motor coordination and cognitive skill building endless creations with the flakes. 

Includes 120 slotted geo flakes, in 6 shapes and 6 transparent colors.  The slotted design & large size of the flakes allows for early building success.  Explore colors, shapes, counting, patterns, addition, angles, shadows, and more with the 32 hands-on activities on the double-sided wipe-off activity cards. 

The bonus activity guide features over twenty 3-D configurations of various sizes to construct. With a little imagination, the sky is the limit for free-style constructions.  120 geometric flakes, 16 double-sided activity cards, wipe-off marker, activity guide, storage box.

from 5 years+  [ a b e]

Benefits:

• Fine Motor
• Hand-eye coordination
• Visualization
• Spatial awareness
• Critical thinking
• Following directions
• Problem solving
• Experimentation 
• Color identification & differentiation
• Shape identification
• Counting
• Sequences & Patterns
• Additional
• Types of angles
• imagination

Awards:

• Best Educational Toy - Autism Live

Unlike other similar magnetic boards, our activity pad offers 2 different ways to play and create endless designs for all skill levels. 

1.    Drawing with Magnetic Beads
Utilize the included magnetic stylus pen to attract the enclosed metal beads up to the surface to draw shapes and pictures.  Pull the beads to the surface one by one or use a continuous drawing motion.  You can even practice writing numbers and letters.  Easily erase your creation by pushing the beads down with your finger or the side of the stylus.  Stylus stores conveniently in the board.

2.    Designing with Plug-In Shapes
Plug the included plastic shape pieces into the holes on the board to create a variety of patterns, objects, or artistic designs.  The 110 pieces come in 6 different shapes and 5 colors.  You can add a magnetic bead drawing to your shape design for a combination piece of art.

The included guide includes over 50 designs to match, including magnetic bead drawings, shape patterns, and combination creations.  With a little imagination, you can create your own limitless designs.  Board is 8.5 x 6.7 inch (21.5 x 17 cm).

from 5 years+  [ a b ]

Benefits

• Fine Motor
• Hand-eye coordination
• Visualization
• Following directions
• Pattern recognition
• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Writing
• Drawing
• Creative thinking
• Imagination
• Promotes relaxation
• Portable size

This versatile magnetic dress-up activity set made of wood is designed to celebrate diversity in various forms, including different physical abilities. Includes 4 large, chunky children figures (4.5 inch/11.5 cm tall and 0.5 inch/1.3 cm thick) of various ethnicities.

The children can be dressed and redressed over and over with the plentiful wooden magnetic outfits, articles of clothing and other accessories. The over 65 magnetic pieces can be mixed and matched for a ton of fun combinations. The dress-up combinations feature a variety of community helpers, including a firefighter, nurse, doctor, pilot, chef, and astronaut. A variety of special needs physical abilities are represented as well with the accessory pieces, including a wheelchair, glasses, walking stick, arm brace, leg brace, hearing aids, and dental braces.

The 4 chunky figures are designed to stand upright on a flat surface, providing for hours of imaginary play and social exploration. This magnetic play set inspires children to embrace their uniqueness and to appreciate diversity in their community. Every child, regardless of ethnicity, skin color, ability, or preference, is to be celebrated and respected.

 4 chunky figures, 67 magnetic pieces.

from 3 years+  [ a b d f ]

Benefits:

• Fosters an appreciation for diversity and acceptance of others
• Develops self-love and confidence
• Strengthens fine motor skills
• Exercises hand-eye coordination
• Learn to visualize different possible combinations
• Experimentation
• Learn to rationalize different combinations
• Opportunity to explore & learn about different professions/community helpers
• Aspire to different professions
• Exercise creative thinking
• Imaginary play
• Opportunity to role-play real life scenarios
• Develop real-life conversation skills

Little ones will delight in strengthening motor coordination & exercising creative thinking with this open-ended set of 50 blocks made of maplewood & teawood. Learn to stack, balance, and topple.  Then design, build, and play. 

The included guide features 8 designs to get started, along with 19 suggested activities to progress the learning. Activities include Color & Shape ID, Count & Stack, Block Patterns, Floor Puzzle, Block Maze, Block Art, Shadow Match, and more.  50 blocks in 9 different shapes & 5 colors, sized for little hands.

from 19 months+  [ a b f ]

Benefits:

• Sized for little hands
• Grasping ability
• Fine motor coordination & agility
• Balancing
• Color & shape identification
• Early counting
• Visualization & spatial thinking
• Logical reasoning
• Experimentation
• Creativity
• Artistic play
• Imaginary play

Explore the mathematical concept of symmetry with magical mirror reflections with this unique kit. 

Attach one or both of the included mirror plates to the base, insert a circular graphic symmetry card underneath, and rotate the card in either direction to project a stunning kaleidoscope of patterns.  As you rotate each card, the kaleidoscope pattern will change.  Experiment with different mirror angles from 30 to 180 degrees and three different types of symmetry cards. 

The 18 two-sided symmetry cards can create over 90 different kaleidoscope patterns.  Try to predict what the partial images on the cards will become with the 2 different mirror plates.  Blank cards are included to add your own designs with wipe-off markers.  Experiment with numbers, letters, faces, simple drawings, or any designs you can imagine. 

The possibilities are truly endless.  Includes base plate, 2 mirror plates, 8 two-sided 1/2 symmetry cards, 6 two-sided 1/4 symmetry cards, 4 two-sided multi-pattern symmetry cards, 2 blank symmetry cards, instruction guide.

from 6 Years & up [a b e]

Benefits:
·        Visualization
·        Visual stimulation
·        Combining halves & parts to form a whole
·        Learning how reflections work
·        Learning different angles
·        Experimentation
·        Learn the concept of symmetry
·        Learn how to create symmetrical objects
·        Learn what shapes & patterns lend themselves to symmetry
·        Learn how to vary symmetrical patterns with different angles
·        Creative thinking

For New Born 0 to 6 Months and Beyond:

The first 6 months of your newborn’s life is full of excitement, exploration and evolution! Everyday they’re learning and growing! In this Play Pack, we have included our best learning-through-play toys for newborns (one of which is only available with this play pack) along with a 2-page Development Guide which includes the best times to introduce each toy and suggested ideas for play. We hope you enjoy our products and wish you many playful experiences with your new baby!

Products included in this Play Pack:

• Hello Animals board book - Say hello to the animals of the world in this perfect first baby book.  12-page board book with lino-cut artwork and high contrast designs to stimulate baby’s developing eyesight. 

• Super Yummy sensory teether - Unique super chewy teether with 6 different teething surfaces and light vanilla scent.  Designed for baby’s natural hand-to-mouth movements with an easy-grasp handle and “can’t miss” teething knobs on all sides.  Fosters sensory exploration while soothing your teething baby.

• Twisty Clicks rattle activity toy - Grasp both handles and twist in either direction with clicking sound.  Develops small motor dexterity and bilateral coordination by encouraging baby to use both hands to move, turn, bend, shake, and twist.

• Rainbow Ribbons activity ball - Plush ball with different textured fabrics and 18 satin tags for abundant tactile stimulation.  Shake for bonus rattle sound and turn ball over to develop self-awareness with reflection in a mirror.

• Boomerings^® links - Our trademark flexible and nearly non-destructible links are both an organizational tool & educational toy.  Attach to toys for on-the-go fun.  And use to develop cognitive and motor skills with activities involving colors, patterns, counting, sequencing and more. 

• Baby Barbells rattle set - Pair of lightweight, easy-to-grip rattles for small motor dexterity and bilateral motor development.

• Tummy Time Flop Book - Kickstart baby’s visual development with this unique multi-format collection of engaging black, white and red images, with different fabrics, crinkly pages, and bonus mirror. It can be hung, laid flat, or folded in a triangle format within baby’s visual range.

Discovery Toys Play Packs

To help parents provide the best learning environment for their child’s first three years, Discovery Toys has bundled together some of our top toys into age-appropriate Play Packs. 

Healthy development in the first three years of a child’s life provides the foundation for educational achievement, lifelong health and productivity. In fact, 85% of brain growth occurs in the first 3 years of life. Providing the right educational play at the right age will help fulfill your child’s potential.

Each Discovery Toys Play Pack comes with toys perfect for a stage of development and comes with an informative card that shows when and how to introduce our toys. Each pack comes with suggested play ideas to stretch your child’s skills and maximize their potential.

 Other Play Packs available from Discovery Toys:

WELCOME TO THE WORLD 6-12 Months Infant Play Pack
DISCOVERY TOYS 12-18 Months Toddler Play Pack
DISCOVERY TOYS 18-24 Months Toddler Play Pack
DISCOVERY TOYS 24-30 Months Toddler Play Pack
DISCOVERY TOYS 30-36 Months Toddler Play Pack

This truly unique construction set features 8 large-sized gears, each with a different shape and color.  Each gear features a translucent core with colored beads for multi-sensory engagement as well as a removable colored frame.  Combine the wacky gears with large colored brick pieces to build a variety of horizontal and vertical spinning designs. 

The numbered gears provide opportunities for numeral recognition and sequential patterns.  2 different types of starter gears included.  Guide features 10+ designs with easy-to-follow illustrated steps.  8 gear frames in 8 shapes, 8 gear cores in 8 shapes, 1 corkscrew starter gear, 1 brick plate, 50 brick pieces, 1 design guide.

from 3 years+  [ a b ]

Benefits

• Fine Motor
• Hand-eye coordination
• Visualization
• Spatial awareness
• Critical thinking
• Following directions
• Cause & effect
• Basic engineering
• Problem solving
• Experimentation
• Shape identification
• Numerical identification
• Counting
• Sequences
• Imagination

Awards

• Best Educational Toy - Autism Live

Connect the large-sized water funnels, translucent pipes, water wheel and spout in your desired configuration, and experiment with different water flows.  Rotate each of the 4 rings on the openings of the 3 large valve pieces to release or block the water flow, directing it towards a desired location. 

Includes large suction cups to adhere the valve pieces to smooth bathtub sides.  Includes 10 interchangeable pieces, instructions.  Valve piece 3.2” x 3.2” x 2.3” (8.1 x 8.1 x 5.8cm).

from 3 years+  [ a b ]

Benefits:

• Keeps kids in the tub longer for a more thorough cleansing. 
• Open-ended construction play fosters creativity and experimentation. 
• Promote visualization, spatial thinking skills, and logical reasoning ability. 
• Strengthens fine motor skills.
• Learn the physics of water flow.
• Learn how pipes work.

This multi-function cube is designed with a variety of multi-sensory learning opportunities, featuring a reversible top and over 7 different motor activities to explore.  Your child will delight in progressing in motor skill, auditory discrimination, cognitive development, and musical creation.  Following are some of the learning through play opportunities with Motor Skills Box, highlighted in the included parent guide:

·         Sliding Beads – Slide and spin the colored beads along the wire.

·       Gears – Touch or grasp a gear to spin all 3.

·      Fill & Spill – Remove top & drop shaker shapes into the box.  Turn box over to dump them out.

·      Shape Sorting – Flip box over and drop the matching textured shape pieces into the shaped holes.

·     Shape Stacking – Match the raised shape ends with cutout shape ends to create a stack.  Shake the stack to create different sound variations.

·     Color Learning – Identify the many different colors of the various components.

·      Number Fun – Identify raised numerals 1-6 on shaker shapes & box corners.

·     Tension Fill – Push the shaker shapes through the colored elastic bands into the box, and then pull them back out.

·     Musical Notes – Grasp one or both mini mallets and strike the colored keys to hear different musical notes.

Your child can progress from simple sliding & spinning to grasping & shaking to stacking & shape sorting to resisting tension & fine motor coordination.  Includes motor activity box, reversible multi-function top, 5 textured shapes, 6 shaker shapes, 2 mini mallets, and parent guide.  5.7 in³ (14.5 cm³).

from 19 months+  [ a b ]

Benefits

• Fine & gross motor
• Hand-eye coordination
• Multi-sensory engagement
• Visual discrimination
• Audio stimulation & discrimination
• Color identification
• Shape identification & matching
• Number identification
• Counting
• Musical creation

Awards

• Boredom Buster Award - Autism Live

Create unlimited artistic designs with this progressive kit of shape pieces, pegs, screws, and picture cards.  3 different tools offer a variety of building techniques and build different fine motor skills: 1) battery-powered drill with 2 different bits, 2) manual screwdriver, and 3) manual wrench.  The compartmentalized storage box keeps everything organized and doubles as a work surface.  4 different ways to play to grow with each child:

• Add matching colored pegs to the included picture cards.
• Create designs with the pegs without the cards.
• Screw shapes to the board for 2D designs.
• Use bracket pieces to build up for 3D designs.

Replicate the 36 designs in the included guide or design your own.  The sky is the limit.  Includes 60 pegs (6 colors), 80 screws (4 colors), 35 nuts, 8 brackets, 16 squares (4 colors), 16 circles, (4 colors), 16 triangles (4 colors), 16 rectangles (4 colors), 6 picture cards, power drill, 2 bits, manual screwdriver, wrench, storage box bottom & top, guide.  Requires 2 “AA” batteries, not included.

from 3 years+  [ a b e ]

Benefits:

• Develop hand-eye coordination, along with fine and gross motor skills
• Strengthen the fingers and refine pincher skills needed for printing by hand
• Identify, sort, and match parts
• Identify shapes
• Experience assembling parts-to-whole"
• Develop visualization and spatial thinking
• Learn to interpret 2-D images & transform into 3D objects
• Develop tactile thinking skills
• Practice creativity and experimentation
• Exercise the imagination
• Explore different ways to create each design
• Build confidence with battery-operated and manual tools

All the parts store in the included box.

Tactile Activity Set

Learn the fundamentals of weight measurement and progress through multiple levels of math learning with this irresistible set of math toys.  The chunky 3-D numerals are weighted proportionally, so 1 & 2 together will balance with 3, and so on.  The mini penguin figures equal the numeral 1 in weight.  Includes deck of 54 cards with a variety of illustrated balancing activities, including: numeral association / counting / numeral identification / addition.  Penguin balance, 2 balance trays, 10 weighted numerals, 19 mini weighted penguins, 54 activity cards, activity guide.

13” x 6.25” x 3.75” / 33 x 16 x 9.5cm.

from 3 years+  [ a b e ]

Benefits

• Visualize early math concepts with hands-on 3-dimensional objects
• The hands-on penguins and numerals allow the child to easily add to or take away from sets, or to rearrange
• Combining kinesthetic and visual learning will help to reinforce the connections formed in the childs brain, increasing the odds of retaining the learning
• Learn the concept of balance and the relative values of weights with this math toy set
• Associating a numeral with weight reinforces the notion of sequential progression and allows for exploration of math operations
• Practice predicting and experimenting.
• Develops fine motor dexterity.
• Promotes early math learning:
  • Weight
  • Counting
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
• Introduce other objects for further exploration of weights

This unique Montessori wooden design allows for both vertical & horizontal play, developing a progression of motor & critical thinking skills. Lay out flat for shape identification and sorting. Stack for more shape matching, sequencing, and balancing. The shapes hide between the stacks. Remove the shapes when stacking for more coordination challenge. Includes caterpillar head, 5 body segments, caterpillar base, 6 shapes, activity guide. 9” (22.9cm) tall stacked. dt exclusive.

from 19 months+

Benefits:

• Develop grasping ability and finer pinching skills.
• Learn basic colors.
• Learn variety of shapes.
• Identify shapes by sight or touch.
• Strengthen motor coordination.
• Remove shapes when stacking to improve coordination and agility.
• Develop reasoning skill when trying to match shapes to the body segments.
• Learn to associate a shape with a body segment by sight.
• Build motor confidence.

A Change-The-Story Book

How do you want the story to go today? This engaging interactive booklets the reader change the story every time it is read. Inside are 36 press-out pictures to choose and create your own fairy tale. What would you want with three wishes? Guaranteed to inspire the imagination and induce a ton of giggles. Story crafting builds vocabulary and early reading skills. dt exclusive.

Board book 17pp., 9.4” x 8.4” (23.9 x 21.4cm).
By Nick Sharratt

from 4 years+  [ d f ]

Benefits:

• Practice fine motor dexterity
• Strengthen listening skills
• Develop story comprehension and prediction skills
• Increase vocabulary
• Support development of creative story lines
• Compare and contrast story versions
• Provides springboard for additional storytelling adventures

ISBN: 978-0-7636-2857-4

Our flexible, durable Boomerings® are an educational toy and organizational tool in one. Attach the rings to toys for on-the-go fun. Later on, use Boomerings® to strengthen thinking and motor skills with games involving colors, patterns, counting and more! 24 plastic rings in 6 bright colors. Each ring 2" / 5 cm long. dt exclusive.

from birth+

Benefits:

• These links are extremely durable and thus the ideal connectors to use with all baby toys and aids. The material has great memory, so the links can be twisted in any way and will return back to their original shape.
• They empower little ones when they discover they can “reel” in their own toys by pulling on the links.
• These versatile links can be easily attached to a crib rail, highchair, stroller, car seat, diaper bag or backpack.
• Use to identify primary colors.
• Sort by color. Classification skills are important in the development of logical thinking.
• Create and copy patterns, an important pre-reading skill.
• Introduce early math by counting, adding, and subtracting. Using manipulatives to understand math concepts is essential for visual learners.

Awards:

• Baby Magazine Award
• Dr. Toys Best Classic Toys Winner

Build your own Mini Maze with these multi-colored plastic pieces, which fit together like a puzzle.

Experiment with a small number of pieces to observe how the different types of pieces function. Add more pieces for a larger maze-like run. Various combinations are available. One structure included in the instructions. Great for developing and inspiring STEM skills.

Includes 98 track pieces, 5 base plates, 5 mini balls, instructions.

View our assembly video with more detailed visual building steps. NOTE: Your piece colors may vary from the video.

from 5 Years +

Benefits:

• Foster creativity and experimentation.
  
• Promote visualization, spatial thinking skills, and logical reasoning ability.
  
• Explore positional concepts: in, out, on, drop, down, under & through.
  
• Demonstrate the law of gravity and how to alter speed and movement.
  
• Develop hand-eye coordination and visual tracking skills.
  
• Encourage problem solving and phase testing.

For use with the #3090 THINK IT THROUGH Learning Tiles Case (sold separately).
Improve early math skills with these 50 progressive self-checking math activities. Follows a developmental progression.

Includes two sets of 25 activity cards:

Set 1 with Leslie the Ladybug – 4 Levels

Skills:

• Counting
• Matching
• More than/Less than
• Predicting
• Ordering/Positioning
• Pattern recognition

Level 1 (Cards 1-8):

Covers numbers 0-10

Level 2 (Cards 9-14):

Covers numbers 0-20

Level 3 (Cards 15-20):

Covers numbers 0-30

Level 4 (Cards 21-25):

Covers numbers 0-100

Set 2 with Cam the Caterpillar – 2 Levels

Skills:

• Counting
• Matching
• More than/Less than
• Predicting
• Ordering
• Visualizing
• Place Value

Level 1 (Cards 1-9):

Covers numbers 0-100

Level 2 (Cards 10-25):

Covers numbers 0-1000 and fractions

Note: Not compatible with versions sold prior to 2017.

Get a bang out of learning with our unique “now you see it, now you don’t” action toy. Color match the balls to the rings and push them through with your hand, graduating to the mallet. Learn object permanence, with the balls disappearing and reappearing through the boat. The mallet’s 2 different striking faces provides more motor challenge - Flat face for early pounding & Rounded face for more skill. 14” x 7.25” x 7.6” (35.6 x 18.4 x 19.3cm). dt exclusive.

from 19 months+  [ a b ]

Benefits:

• Can first use your hands to push the balls through and then as you develop, use the hammer.
• The hammer has 2 striking faces. Use the flat face first to build confidence, and then sharpen your accuracy with the rounded face.
• Enjoy imaginative play.
• Pounding play strengthens the entire arm, from the shoulder to the tips of the fingers, and develops tremendous coordination.
• Pounding play also provides for the release of energy in a positive way.
• The resulting rolling action teaches cause and effect, the gateway to problem-solving and experimentation.
• Learn object permanence, with the balls disappearing and reappearing on the track.
• Turn the flag on back to block the balls on the track.
• Identify and match the colors of the balls to the rings on top
• Distinguishing the blue from the purple ball helps refine color differentiation.
• Enjoy imaginative ocean-themed play with the tugboat design. -

Awards:

• Dr. Toys 100 Best Products
• National Parenting Publications Awards
• Parenting Magazine Toy of the Year

For use with the #3090 THINK IT THROUGH Learning Tiles Case (sold separately).
Improve early spelling skills with these 50 progressive self-checking Spelling Activities. Follows synthetic phonics progression.

Includes two sets of 25 activity cards:

Set 1 with Sid the Shark – 3 Levels

Skills:

• Spelling patterns
• Letter blends
• Tricky words

Level 1 (Cards 1-8):

Covers letters s, a, t, p, I, n, m, d, g, o, c, k ,ck, e, u, r, h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss

Level 2 (Cards 9-16):

Covers letters j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu, ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, igh, oa, oi, oo, ow, ar, air, ear, er ,ur, or, ure

Level 3 (Cards 17-25):

Covers letters st, nd, mp, , nt, nk, ft, sk, lt, lp, tr, dr, gr, cr, br, fr, bl, fl, gl, pl, cl, sl, sp, st, tw, sm, nch, scr, shr, str, thr

Set 2 with Tab the Turtle – 2 Levels

Skills:

• Spelling patterns
• Silent letters
• Alternative sound spellings
• Prefixes and suffixes

Level 1 (Cards 1-21):

Covers letters ay, ou, ie, ea, oy, ir, ue, aw, wh, ph, ew, oe, au, a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e, u_e, ge

Level 2 (Cards 22-25):

Covers words with prefixes, suffixes, silent letters, and that follow certain spelling rules and patterns.

The perfect introduction to puzzle play!

A creative new way to help little ones develop pre-math and reading skills! Our exclusive set of imaginatively illustrated puzzles teach pattern recognition and prompt visual cues. The perfect blend of learning and fun! Children progress from 4-piece puzzles to 9-piece puzzles. Includes 12 puzzles with 3 fun animal themes:

• 4-Piece Family Pets
• 6-Piece Zoo Friends
• 9-Piece Sea Pals

Each puzzle includes a tray, to assist with assembling and storage. dt exclusive.

from 19 months+  [ a e ]

Benefits

• Learn pattern recognition from visual cues.
• Learn to fit shapes together.
• Experience assembling parts-to-whole".
• Develop basic problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Learn about different animals.
• Learn to categorize based on different traits.

Awards

• Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media, Inc.

For use with the #3090 THINK IT THROUGH Learning Tiles Case (sold separately).
Improve reading skills with these 50 progressive self-checking reading activities. Follows synthetic phonics progression.

Includes two sets of 25 activity cards:

Set 1 with Sam the Stegosaurus – 3 Levels

Skills:

• Reading/matching words
• Captions and word outlines
• Comprehension
• Substituting words
• Fixing silly sentences

Level 1 (Cards 1-6):

Covers letters s, a, t, p, i, n, m, d, g, o, c, k, ck, e, u, r, h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss

Level 2 (Cards 7-16):

Covers letters j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu, ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, igh, oa, oi, oo, ow, ar, air, ear, er ,ur, or, ure

Level 3 (Cards 17-25):

Covers letters st, nd, mp, , nt, nk, ft, sk, lt, lp, tr, dr, gr, cr, br, fr, bl, fl, gl, pl, cl, sl, sp, st, tw, sm, nch, scr, shr, str, thr

Set 2 with Terry the Pterodactyl – 2 Levels

Skills:

• Reading/matching words
• Comprehension
• Predicty & substituting words in context
• Fixing silly sentences
• Proof reading

Level 1 (Cards 1-16):

Covers letters ay, ou, ie, ea, oy, ir, ue, aw, wh, ph, ew, oe, au, a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e, u_e, ge

Level 2 (Cards 17-25):

Covers words with prefixes, suffixes, silent letters, and that follow certain spelling rules and patterns.

Note: Not compatible with versions sold prior to 2017.

This ideal first set of puzzles is also a versatile learning tool. The textured chunky pieces fit into three differently themed trays to teach shape recognition, categorization and fine motor dexterity. The 12 fun shapes can also be used for sorting and matching activities, stenciling, clay stamping, imaginary play, and even cookie cutting. Trays 8” x 8” / 20 x 20cm.  Formerly called Place & Trace.  dt exclusive.

from 2 years+  [ a b ]

Benefits:

• Identify the colors and shapes, and expand vocabulary.
• Sort the shapes by color or according to early childhood themes.
• Match the shapes to the proper cutout spots on the trays. Each shape only fits in one specific location, minimizing frustration.
• Supports progressive skill development.
• Toddlers can use for early puzzle play.
• Preschoolers can use the shapes for open-ended play, for color recognition, dough creations and early patterning.
• Older children can use as stencils and aids for story-telling.
• Develop fine motor dexterity.
• Use shapes separately for games such as lotto, or for art projects involving tracing and stamping in dough.
• Places shapes in a bag and ask children to identify by touch alone.

Awards:

• Dr. Toy’s Best Classic Products
• NAPPA Honors Award (National Parenting Publications Awards)

Have a blast and cool off too! With this unique water splasher you control the water pressure to raise and balance the rocket on a stream of water. Simply attach the easy-to-use thrust controller to a garden hose, turn on the water and start the countdown to fun.

Challenge yourself to see how high you can balance the rocket on top of the water spray; how quickly you can raise and lower the rocket; how long you can bounce the rocket up and down on the water without it toppling off the water stream. And when you’ve balanced the rocket just where you want it, water sprays from the rocket nose cone to wet those brave enough to run under the rocket. The thrust controller is far enough away from the rocket to keep the person operating the controller dry.

Includes rocket, thrust controller & base launcher with hose, 4 thrust controller pins, 5 rocket fins, 2 stickers, and instruction sheet.

from 5 years+  [ b ]

Benefits:

• Keeps kids engaged and playing outside
• Strengthens fine and gross motor skills
• Sharpens hand-eye coordination
• Fosters experimentation and trial & error as you vary the speed and height of the rocket
• Learn about center of gravity and balance
• Stay cool on a hot day

Includes 1 plastic case with clear cover, 10 double-sided tiles, and instructions (Learning Cards sold separately).

With the Think It Through Learning Tiles hands-on learning system, children from 5 years through early Elementary School years can learn and practice skills in language arts and math at their own level and pace. The self-correcting format allows them to make mistakes without fear of embarrassment, building self-confidence and the desire to learn.

The Think It Through system supports academic learning from 5 years through early Elementary School years with progressive activity card sets (sold separately). Each Think It Through card set features two sets of 25 double-sided cards with illustrated learning challenges of increasing difficulty. The sequencing for each card set (# 1 – 25) can be found in the upper right corner of each card. Answer questions in each lesson by inserting the activity card into the case and placing the 10 tiles correctly onto the matching solutions visible under the translucent case cover. When the lesson is completed, close the tray cover and flip the case to see if the tile pattern matches the back of the activity card. If the patterns do not match, flip the tray back over, reinsert the activity card, reset the tiles and try again!

The Think It Through system can be used as:

• Daily practice to supplement school curriculum
• Enrichment for students ready for a challenge
• Skill reinforcement to prep for standardized testing

The following activity card sets are available:

• #3091 Think It Through Learning Tiles – Spelling Set
• #3092 Think It Through Learning Tiles – Reading Set
• #3093 Think It Through Learning Tiles – Math 1 Set
  

from 5 years+  [ a e ]

Benefits

• Teaches early math skills, including number recognition, counting, matching, sequencing, pattern recognition, predicting, calculating, and more.
• Teaches early language skills, including reading, comprehension, grammar, predicting, proof reading, and more.
• Teaches early spelling skills, including patterns, letter blends, silent letters, alternative spellings, prefixes/suffixes, and more.
• Engaging both visual & tactile learning improves the odds of retaining the learning.
• Prepares children for school testing.

Note: Not compatible with versions sold prior to 2017.

This open-ended, kid-powered magnetic construction set inspires the imagination, fosters experimentation, sharpens logical reasoning, and strengthens fine motor skills. Includes 12 magnetic triangles and 18 magnetic squares in 6 colors. The magnetic shapes are easy to connect and can be used to create 2D and 3D configurations. The possibilities are endless! Included guide features 13 configurations to get you started.  

from 3 years+  [ a b ]

Benefits:

• Strengthen visualization, spatial thinking skills and logical reasoning ability.
• Practice creativity and experimentation.
• Explore the force of magnetism and how it interacts with the force of gravity.
• Strengthen fine motor skills and coordination.
• Exercise the imagination.

Watch learning in action with this kitchen-themed set. Use to scoop, dump, fill, nest, stack, mold and stamp. Spoons and and pots are all volumetrically correct & sequentially sized for interaction. Volumes can be added or subtracted. Introduce a host of fundamental concepts related to counting, sorting, volume, size, patterns, measurement, clock time & more. 5 progressive pots, 5 two-sided spoons, guide with 12+ activities. Designed to interact with Measure Up!^® Cups.

Pots:

• Raised shapes on handles in matching quantity
• Raised numbers molded on inside
• Foods molded on bottom in matching quantity
• 5 food groups represented

Spoons:

• Numbers molded on handle
• Raised ladybug mold inside spoon
• # of ladybug dots matches number
• Center of gravity indentation under handle

from 2 years+  [ d f ]

Benefits

Early Learning

• Stack & Topple
• Large & Small
• Fill & Dump
• Color Sorting

Preschool Learning

• Numbers & Counting
• Food Groups
• Clay Stamping

School Learning

• Addition & Subtraction
• Volume & Weight
• Pour & Measure
• Compare & Predict

Sharpen your balancing skills, coordination and perseverance tilting the tray and trying to fill the open holes with the 6 colored balls. Swap out the fun illustrated cards. 10 different challenge cards included with varying levels of difficulty to keep it fun. Quite a bit more challenging than it seems. A great competitive challenge between children and adults. 9.4” x 6.8” x 0.8” / 23.8 x 17.2 x 2 cm.

from 4 years+  [ a b e ]

Benefits

• Develops steady hands and coordination skill.
• Develops patience, perseverance, and frustration tolerance.
• Sharpens vision.
• Foster visual perception skills and spatial relationships.
• Increase ability to focus with “fidget friendly” game.
• A great alternative to other “finger friendly” devices.
• A game where children have the advantage over their parents.
• Can be played alone or with others.

Imagine five teethers in one that encourages sensory exploration while soothing and comforting your teething baby. Soft and super chewy, Super Yummy is designed for baby’s natural hand-to-mouth movements with an easy-grasp handle and “can’t miss” teething knobs on all sides. Tiny fingers love turning this pliable teether so the mouth can explore all 6 uniquely textured surfaces, keeping baby engaged longer. Squeezing the top surprises with a whiff of air and soft whistle. A light vanilla scent provides additional soothing. Recommended by pediatricians for oral stimulation, teething relief & encouraging feeding. dt exclusive.

BPA and Phthalate free.

from birth+  [ b ]

Benefits

• The cheerful cherry color and friendly shape will attract babys earliest visual interest and encourage intentional movement.
• Babys natural hand-to-mouth instincts will be easily rewarded with Super Yummys various textures all around, even on the handle.
• Babys random and accidental early gestures will become purposeful, as she learns to move Super Yummy to her mouth at will.
• As she develops coordination and dexterity, baby will enjoy holding Super Yummy in one hand, and exploring the different textures with the other.
• The light vanilla scent simultaneously engages the sense of smell, helping to reinforce the kinesthetic learning.
• When baby starts to teeth, Super Yummy will soothe tender gums with the tempting assortment of textures and the bouncy bite. With 5 different textures to explore, this toy will keep on soothing for hours.
• Vanilla scent also provides a calming or soothing effect.
• Attach to Boomerings® for on-the-go sensory fun.

Awards

• Autism Live Toy Guide

Small Parts Cylinder is BPA Free.

Our trademark durable Small Parts Cylinder, updated with our existing DT brand logo, is now available for parents, educators, and other childhood development professionals. dt exclusive.

for PARENTS

Correct use of the Small Parts Cylinder

To determine whether an object is classified as a small part, place it, without compressing, into the cylinder. If it fits entirely inside (in any position) and does not protrude over the top edge, then it is a small part and is potentially dangerous to a child under three years of age. If it does not fit inside the cylinder, or fits inside but protrudes beyond the top edge, then it is not classified as a small part.

Although the Small Parts Cylinder will help identify potentially hazardous pieces, nothing can take the place of close parental supervision, common sense and knowledge of toy safety.

These 12 stackable & nestable cups are uniquely designed to deliver a surprising load of creative and pre-math benefits. Cups are volumetrically correct & sequentially sized for interaction. Volumes can be added or subtracted. For example, Cup #1 + Cup #3 = Cup #4. Fill & dump, stack & nest, match & sort, mold & stamp, and more. English and French activity guides included, introducing a host of fundamental concepts related to counting, sorting, volume, size, patterns, measurement, clock time & more. Numbers printed on front in 3 formats & matching raised numbers molded on inside. Sequentially sized animals molded on bottom of cups for dough play. Colors may vary. dt exclusive.

from 12 months+  [ d f ]

Benefits

Early Learning

• Stack & Topple
• Large & Small
• Fill & Dump
• Color Sorting

Preschool Learning

• Numbers & Counting
• Sequencing & Pattern
• Trilingual Numbers
• Animal Sizes
• Clay Stamping

School Learning

• Addition & Subtraction
• Volume & Weight
• Pour & Measure
• Compare & Predict
• Clock Face Positions

Awards:

• Dr. Toys 100 Best Classic Toys
• Dr. Toys 100 Best Products
• Family Choice Award

Also available:

#1674 Measure Up!® Pots & Spoons

Balancing challenges for all ages!

With multiple ways to connect, these chunky Montessori wooden figures can be stacked upright, upside down or even sideways. They can even be balanced on the included parallel bars. Chunky design provides for early success by younger stackers. The owls are numbered 1-12 on one side for sequential stacking or simple number fun. Activity guide includes multiple ways to play. Includes 12 wood owl figures, 2 wood balance bars, activity guide. dt exclusive.

from 3 years+  [ a ]

Benefits

• Fine motor skills.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Following direction.
• Creative thinking.
• Learn about the concept of balance.

Awards

• Toy’s 100s Best Childrens Products
• Toy’s 10 Best Building Products

This junior-mechanic set has a working power tool and a shop full of parts to build three free-wheeling vehicles! A motorcycle, prop plane, and race car are sized right for small hands and feature moving parts. Includes tool box, dull child-safe electric power drill and manual screwdriver, and extra screws. Everything stores neatly in portable storage box. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

from 4 years+  [ a b e ]

Benefits

• Develop hand-eye coordination, along with fine and gross motor skills.
• Strengthen the fingers and refine pincher skills needed for printing by hand.
• Identify, sort, and match vehicle parts.
• Experience assembling parts-to-whole".
• Develop visualization and spatial thinking.
• Fosters repetitive puzzle play in 3-D.
• Develop tactile thinking skills.
• Build confidence with battery-operated and manual tools.
• Learn about 3 different vehicle types.
• Engage in imaginative play with free-spinning wheels and moving parts.
• Everything stores neatly in portable storage box.

Awards

• Family Choice Award

Can you add & subtract single digit numbers? Then you have what it takes to compete in this easy & fun card game.

Deal out 7 cards each. Spin a number total. Play your plus & minus cards to match the total. More than 1 equation is allowed per hand. Watch out for the “Draw’ cards! You may have to add 1 or 3 extra cards to your hand. Lose all your cards first to win! Everything fits in the take-along box. 112 cards, 1 spinner card, instructions. dt exclusive.

Family 7 years+  [ c ]

Benefits

• Sharpen observation and focus skills.
• Strengthen computational ability with mathematical operations (addition and subtraction).
• Build strategic thinking, logic and planning, as you decide what cards to play with each turn and where to place them.
• Problem solving.
• Fosters socialization.

High-flying kid-powered fun! Lock a wing on the easy-grip launcher, pull the cord and watch it soar. Learn to control the altitude and direction of flight. Have a blast trying to catch the wing before it lands. Aim it just right, and the wing will loop right back to you.

Fun for all ages. Includes one launcher and 2 large wings (10"/25.4 cm. diam). For outdoor use only.

from 6 years+  [ a b ]

Benefits

• Keeps kids engaged and playing outside.
• Strengthens fine and gross motor skills.
• Fosters experimentation and trial & error:
  • Vary the force of your pull to adjust how high the wing flies.
  • Vary the tilt of the launcher to adjust the direction of flight.
• Learn about aerodynamics and simple physics.
• Sharpens hand-eye coordination as you try to catch the wing.

Our classic, two-sided and award-winning pre-math and pre-reading toy just got better! Side one features a pegboard for sorting, stacking, counting, and matching the 25 easy-to-grasp pegs of various sizes and colors; the flip side features a raised peg geoboard for creating geometric designs. Updated set includes 12 two-sided pattern cards, with activities for both sides of the board! Rubber bands (not included) not recommended for under 3 years of age. Pegboard is 10 1/2" / 26.7 cm square and BPA Free. dt exclusive.

from 19 months+  [ b e ]

Benefits:

• Grows with your child for many levels and years of discovery.
• Rounded edges make the peg shapes safe, easy to hold and engaging.
• Beads inside the transparent star pegs provide engaging multi-sensory interaction.
• Younger children will develop their small muscle coordination by placing the pegs in the holes.
• To further refine their motor skills, add shoelaces and string the peg shapes together.
• Introduce number awareness and counting by stacking the pegs.
• Learn cause and effect by knocking over the stacks.
• Learn to identify the colors and shapes.
• Enjoy sorting and matching, the basis for early math concepts.
• Explore positional concepts; next to; on top of; beneath; near; row; column; diagonal; opposite;
• Create a fabulous city by making a design of stacked peg towers.
• Turn the board over and use as a geoboard. Add rubber bands to explore a variety of math and geometry concepts, create designs, or make music.

• Includes 24 progressive activities on pattern cards to grow with your child:

• Simple Shapes
• Letter Fun
• Pattern Me
• What Comes Next
• Simple Math
• More Math
• Learn to Graph
• Peg Jump Game
• Polygon Shapes
• More Squares
• Letter Fun
• Number Fun
• Congruent Shapes
• Diagonals
• Matching Halves
• Fun With Parallelograms
• Point and Lines
• Angles
• Right Angles
• Measuring Length
• Measuring Perimeter
• Measuring Area
• Fun Designs
• Last Line Loses

Awards:

• Autism Live Toy Guide
• Dr. Toys 100 Best Classic Products
• Dr. Toys 100 Best Classic Toys
• National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

A Change-The-Story Book.

How do you want the story to go today? This engaging interactive book lets the reader change the story every time it is read. Inside are 36 press-out pictures to choose and create your own pirate adventure. What will you find in the treasure chest? Guaranteed to inspire the imagination and induce a ton of giggles. Story crafting builds vocabulary and early reading skills. dt exclusive.

Board book, 15 pages, 9.4 x 8.4 inches (23.9 x 21.4cm).
By Nick Sharratt

from 4 years+  [ d f ]

Benefits:

• Practice fine motor dexterity
• Strengthen listening skills
• Develop story comprehension and prediction skills
• Increase vocabulary
• Support development of creative story lines
• Compare and contrast story versions
• Provides springboard for additional storytelling adventures

This hand held field microscope offers 40x magnification and is equipped with LED illumination for brighter close-up viewing. Rotate the view cylinder to adjust focus. Includes a lanyard for on-the-go discoveries, outdoor or indoor. Requires 2 - AAA batteries, not included. 6.3” high / 16cm high.

from 8 years+  [ a d ]

Benefits:

• Encourages exploration and scientific observation.
• Allows you to go to the object instead of bringing the object to you.
• Improves focus and concentration.
• Sharpens hand-eye coordination.
• Nurtures interest in science.

A fast-paced, innovative, on-the-go brain game that expands vocabulary, organizational, sorting and categorizing skills. Game cards are printed with categories that encourage players to quickly make mental associations. Keep the categories going or youre knocked out. Multiple game variations and levels of difficulty offer fun for all ages. dt exclusive.

FAMILY 8 years+  [ b c ]

Benefits

• Learn to categorize objects or actions according to different criteria.
• Improve reading, speaking, and listening skills.
• Promote ability to follow directions;
• Develop concentration and memory.
• Learn to mentally sort and classify noun descriptors.
• Build mental associations and attribute relationships.
• Improve skills related to game play, such as taking turns and keeping score.
• Multiple play possibilities for the whole family.
• Get creative and make up your own game.

Drop 3 weighted chime balls down the interchangeable tracks of this oversized marble run building system. As balls race, spin, zig-zag, disappear & reappear, learn to predict the balls’ course. Experiment with different layout options. Can double as a castle playset for hours of imaginary play. Includes 8 pieces. Not compatible with Marbleworks® items. 25 x 14 ½ x 10" (63.5 x 36.8 x 25.4cm) assembled. dt exclusive.

from 2 years+

Note: this product cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

Benefits:

• Experiment with different construction possibilities and outcomes!
• Use less tracks or rearrange them.
• Understand cause & effect and observe gravity in motion.
• Predict path the balls will take through the tracks.
• Improve visual tracking.
• Balls have a chime inside, enhancing the play and the learning with multi-sensory stimulation.
• Explore positional concepts: in, out, on, under & through.
• Practice fine motor dexterity and coordination by dropping the balls in and stopping them along the tracks.
• Close the castle door and guess which ball will finish first.
• Large castle makes a great imaginary playset.

Awards:

• Autism Live Toy Guide
• CFCN Toy Test Winner (Calgary Toy Review)
• Family Choice Award
• NAPPA Honors Winner (National Parenting Publications Awards)

Design your own super-sized marble raceway! With 8 different exciting marble actions, each new race is just as exciting! Split your track into 2 paths, experiment with the various marble action ramps, and then rejoin onto a single track to determine the winner at the finish line. An infinite number of raceway configurations. “Built to Last” DT quality. Made of High Impact Polystyrene, which is durable, impact resistant, and produces a nice glossy look. Compatible with previous Marbleworks products.
dt exclusive.

Marbleworks Marble Run products inspire girls AND boys to pursue higher education in the fields of engineering, math and technology. As the marbles speed through the course, children learn about physics, the laws of gravity, object permanence, and cause and effect.

Contents:

Starting Gate
Finish Gate
Jump Chute
Landing Ramp
Standard Ramp
Bumper Ramp
Snake Ramp
Maze Ramp
U-Turn Ramp
Split Track
Rejoin Track
Base Feet (5)
Standard Posts (35)
Marbles (10)
Label Sheet
Activity Guide

from 5 years+  [ a b ]

Benefits

• Connect colorful pieces in different ways for an infinite number of raceway configurations.
• Foster creativity and experimentation.
• Promote visualization, spatial thinking skills & logical reasoning ability.
• Explore positional concepts: in, out, on, drop, down, under & through.
• Demonstrate the law of gravity and how to alter speed and movement.
• Understand object permanence, as marbles travel in and out the tubes.
• Develop hand-eye coordination and visual tracking skills.
• Predict which marble will finish first.

Awards

• Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Toys
• Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Classic Toys
• Scholastic Parent & Child – Teacher’s Picks Award

Also available:
#3386 MARBLEWORKS^® RACING UPGRADE PACK

A STEAM balancing & building art set!

V BLOX is an exploration in creativity and building fun for the entire family.  Stack, nest, and balance the V-shaped blocks to create an unbelievable variety of patterns and shapes.  The idea booklet shows 29 examples of easy to challenging patterns and shapes to get started.  Younger builders can start with 2-D patterns on a flat surface and then progress to upright 3-D configurations.  Create your own structures with endless possibilities.  Includes 18 V-shape blocks in 9 different sizes & 9 different colors, 10 V-cut pedestal blocks, and idea booklet.

from 5 years+  [ a e ]

Benefits:
·         Fine motor coordination
·         Explore the physics of balancing
·         Explore the spatial properties of geometric figures
·         Visualization
·         Observation
·         Building from a 2-D image
·         Creativity
·         Problem-solving

Recreate 50 stunning mosaic patterns of progressive difficulty or design your own from among thousands of possibilities. Many designs are in black & white, allowing you to choose the color combinations. More advanced designs provide part of the mosaic pattern, challenging you to complete the rest. Colors in a design can be switched for a slightly different look. Plastic tray & 100 pattern tiles. 8.5” diam / 21.6 cm diam. dt exclusive.

8 years - Adult  [ a e ]

Benefits

• Advanced puzzle play.
• Identify, sort, and match colors & shapes.
• Practice counting and arranging shapes.
• Explore positional concepts: next to, near, opposite, middle, edge.
• Strengthen visual discrimination, spatial thinking, and attention to detail by matching patterns.
• Different shapes can be created – triangle, parallelogram, star, and more.
• Spark creativity through your own new pattern designs.
• Booklet presents 49 patterns in progression of difficulty.
• Many of the designs are in black & white. The child is challenged to distinguish the different shades of gray and to match the corresponding colors to these shades. 4 of the black & white designs are partly filled in with color for a visual cue.
• The more advanced patterns only provide a portion of the mosaic pattern, and you are challenged to complete the rest.
• Colors in a design can be switched for a slightly different look.
• Strengthen fine motor skills.
• Fun for both kids and adults!

Awards

• Autism Live Toy Guide
• Dr. Toys 100 Best Classic Products

This Montessori wooden “My First” memory game grows with your child! Lift the fun octagon covers to make a match. Includes 6 double-sided pattern cards with 11 progressively challenging match games.

Match shapes, patterns, outlines, fun objects, footprints, numbers, expressions & more! Match parts to wholes.  Match numerals to quantities.  Some objects differ only in color, so be sure to look closely. Sharpens both memory and observation skills.

Includes a blank pattern card to create your own matching pairs. Patterns cards store conveniently inside game board. Includes wood game board, 16 wood covers, 6 double-sided pattern cards.

Game board 8” x 8” 0.5” / 20.3 x 20.3 x 1.3cm.

from 2 Years+  [ b c d ]

Benefits:

• Improve visual perception
• Develop memory and concentration
• Learn shapes, colors, numbers, quantities, expressions, and more
• Strengthen fine motor skills

Cleaning Instructions:
Surface wipe with slightly damp cloth. Air dry. Do not immerse in water.

The Model Y Rainbow Unicorn Rideable Toy for Age 3-4 is a timeless favorite designed to spark imagination and joy in every child. Perfect for playrooms and adventures alike, this rideable toy combines classic design with modern craftsmanship. Whether galloping through the living room or exploring imaginary pastures, children will love the realistic movement, durable build, and comfort-focused design. Proudly brought to you by PonyCycle, Inc., this toy blends fun, safety, and creativity for hours of active play.

• Realistic ride-on motion encourages active play
• Soft, durable materials ensure comfort and long-lasting fun
• Easy to steer and control no batteries or electricity required
• Beautiful craftsmanship suitable for indoor or outdoor use
• Ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, and imaginative kids