Early Childhood
Early Education Games and Resources
Effective early childhood education involves engaging students with information and activity for brief periods of time. Learning tools for early childhood include books and other media as well as manipulatives, games, and toys. From memorizing ABC’s and 123’s to learning how to tie shoelaces and master motor skills, young children can benefit from instruction and practice with learning tools and activities.
Books and Other Media
Shop a wide selection of lesson planning books geared towards instructors, and don’t miss the selection of reading and activity books and workbooks designed to engage early learners. Many of the books designed for students capture children’s attention through storytelling, illustrations, or interactive features. With elements that engage, it is no wonder that books such as the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sheep in a Jeep, and Curious George series are remembered by children well into adulthood.
Some media uses sound to appeal to children. Books that use rhyme help early readers remember sounds and letters or letter combinations. Addition & Subtraction Rap and Division Rap DVDs by Rock n Learn also take advantage of rhyme but use it to teach math. DVDs, and books with cassettes or CDs, use audio to encourage participation as they share information. Students make rapid progress in language learning during early childhood, and foreign language DVDs can introduce them to new languages at early ages. The Spanish DVD: Grades K & Up or Aprendamos Ingles (Learn English) DVD by Rock n Learn are two such DVDs.
Manipulatives, Games, and Toys
Manipulatives, games, and educational toys get children interested, active, and learning. Children can practice recognizing patterns and develop their understanding of size and shape by using manipulatives. Multi Match Sensory Discs by Guidecraft encourage children to use their use their senses, fine motor skills, and color matching abilities. Foam Color Cubes by Teacher Created can be used to help children learn to visually discriminate between colors and develop fine motor skills. Like many manipulatives, Foam Color Cubes can also be used for creating patterns and understanding basic math concepts. Age-appropriate games and toys encourage children to participate in developmental activities in similar ways.
Learning at any age can be fun, and that is a great lesson for children to learn early. The learning tools and activities available here can help them do so.
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Rainbow Community People CTU73526
Tickit®
$59.99This set includes 15 bolt figures in 5 sizes and skin tones. It also includes 45 nuts in different sizes and 7 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and purple. Use the "feet" to screw the nuts in place. Children can screw on the pieces to...$59.99 -
Natural Counting Log
Yellow Door
$59.95Pick up sticks and start counting! This beautifully simple wooden log has equal-sized holes which will encourage children to count out the correct number of sticks from a pile, and then count in the correct number for each section. When placed correctly...$59.95 -
1-10 Natural Number Stacker
Yellow Door
$69.95These inviting number stackers will be a valuable resource to teach early number concepts, by helping children to make connections within and between numbers to ten. The bases measure 2" and show four different representations for each number: numeral,...$69.95 -
Large Play Tree Stump
Yellow Door
$54.95This large hollow tree stump can be used to create an inviting and magical setting for a whole host of woodland and fantasy adventures. With intriguing nooks, openings and ledges to explore, children will love using this prop as a central part of their...$54.95 -
Alphabet Pebbles, Word-Building Set
Yellow Door
$49.95Invite children to explore word-building in a playful way with these tactile pebbles. Each pebble is engraved with a letter of the alphabet and the set includes the right combination of letters for children to make familiar words. Durable for use in...$49.95 -
Flip 'n' Tip Fred, Garbage Truck
Wow Toys
$54.99Introduce 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...$54.99 -
Noah's Ark Playset
Small World Toys
$65.99Free-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.Key Features:Perfect for preschoolGreat educational...$65.99 -
Knock-Knock Blocks
Small World Toys
$69.99Sixteen soft building blocks with lots of peek-a-boo windows! Eight colored blocks plus eight black and white blocks. Some blocks rattle and others create a crinkle sound as they are squeezed. Surface washable. Age: from newborn to 36 months. Play is an...$69.99 -
Picture Recognition Bingo Games, Set of all 5
Stages Learning Materials
$69.99Bingo games for kids are a long-time favorite in the classroom and at home. Every game in the Stages' Bingo Game Series combines the tried and true fun of bingo with beautiful real photos. Kids won't even know they're learning while they search their...$69.99 -
Photographic Memory Matching Games, Set of 10
Stages Learning Materials
$69.99Lion goes with lion... I WIN! Help your children build memory skills in a fun, innovative way by matching colorful, realistic photographs. No reading is required, but cards include the name of the picture to promote early site reading. This is a great...$69.99 -
Language Builder® Picture Cards, Sequencing Cards
Stages Learning Materials
$49.99New addition to the popular Language Builder Series - Sequencing Cards! Introduce students to sequencing, and help them understand the logical order of events. The 116 Full-Color photographic cards portray common, everyday activities with a heavy...$49.99 -
Scents Sort Match-Up Kit
Roylco®
$53.29Age 4+ Match up the 30 scent filled cups with beautifully illustrated picture cards. The selfsealing cups are perfect for storage and the scents will last for years! 6 different games for a variety of developmental levels. Includes a comprehensive guide...$53.29 -
PlayMais® Mosaic Set
Playmais®
$50.00PlayMais is the crafting sensation from Germany. Made from corn, water, and food coloring it is 100% safe, natural, and biodegradable. Just use a little bit of water on the included sponge to stick them together, or to paper, cardboard, laminate, and...$50.00 -
PlayMais® Eduline Small Set
Playmais®
$47.50The PlayMais Eduline series is the best bang for your buck to get PlayMais for groups. Perfect for schools, daycares, kindergartens, summer camps, birthday parties, retirement homes and more!PlayMais is the crafting sensation from Germany. Made from...$47.50 -
Hexie-Snaps®
Popular Playthings
$44.99Hexie-Snaps come in eight bright colors and are 2.5 inches across making them the ideal building toy for children under 3. The easy-to-manipulate pieces help develop basic motor skills, encourages creative thinking and enhances eye-hand coordination...$44.99 -
English Language Arts Flip Chart, Reading Readiness
Newpath Learning
$49.95Curriculum Mastery Learning Flip Charts provide graphical instruction on reading readiness, along with "Write-on/Wipe-off" activities.Side 1 of each chart provides instruction, while Side 2 includes a variety of "write-on/wipe-off" activities. The charts...$49.95 -
Early Childhood ELA Readiness Flip Chart, Writing Readiness
Newpath Learning
$49.95Hands-On, Write-On/Wipe-Off Activities for Common Core Skills. Comprehensive coverage of key CCS early reading and writing concepts! Features 10 double-sided charts which are spiral-bound on a durable, free-standing easel. Side 1 of each page features a...$49.95 -
Early Childhood ELA Readiness Flip Chart, Phonemic Awareness
Newpath Learning
$49.95Hands-On, Write-On/Wipe-Off Activities for Common Core Skills. Comprehensive coverage of key CCS early reading and writing concepts! Features 10 double-sided charts which are spiral-bound on a durable, free-standing easel. Side 1 of each page features a...$49.95Qty in Cart: 0Price:$49.95Subtotal: -
The Alphabet Curriculum Mastery® Flip Chart Set - Early Childhood
Newpath Learning
$54.95Curriculum Mastery Learning Flip Charts provide graphical instruction, along with "Write-on/Wipe-off" activities.Side 1 of each chart provides instruction, while Side 2 includes a variety of "write-on/wipe-off" activities. The charts are spiral bound on...$54.95Qty in Cart: 0Price:$54.95Subtotal: -
Basket of Babies
Cre8tive Minds
$45.81Promote cognitive and fine motor skills with these six diverse dolls that have attached caps and removable sack dresses. Size 10"H. For all ages.Key Features:Promote cognitive and fine motor skillsSix diverse dollsMeasures 10"HSoft and cuddly for all ages$45.81Qty in Cart: 0Price:$45.81Subtotal: