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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Pop Up School Bus
The Original Toy Company
Now: $16.56Was: $18.00POP UP SCHOOL BUS joins the ever popular POP UP TOY, which has delighted toddlers for years, along with being recognize by many toy awards thru-out the world. This bus has much more greater added value with wheel movement. Ages 12 months and up.Key...Now: $16.56Was: $18.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:Now: $16.56Was: $18.00Subtotal: -
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Threading Buttons & Spools
The Original Toy Company
Now: $11.96Was: $13.00This 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.Key...Now: $11.96Was: $13.00 -
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My Cell Phone, Pack of 2
The Original Toy Company
Now: $26.68Was: $29.00This highly crafted wood - realistic first cell phone toy, will provide the young caller with hours of imaginative play. The cell phone has a built in ringing sound when the green button is pushed. All multi colored numbers all depress into the phone...Now: $26.68Was: $29.00 -
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My Cell Phone
The Original Toy Company
Now: $13.34Was: $14.50This highly crafted wood - realistic first cell phone toy, will provide the young caller with hours of imaginative play. The cell phone has a built in ringing sound when the green button is pushed. All multi colored numbers all depress into the phone...Now: $13.34Was: $14.50 -
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Baby What'zit Sensory Toy
The Original Toy Company
Now: $11.96Was: $13.00Introducing Baby What'zit – the ultimate sensory toy for little explorers! Designed for ages 6+ months, this delightful manipulative offers hours of engaging play and sensory stimulation, making it a must-have addition to any playroom or nursery...Now: $11.96Was: $13.00 -
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Funnel, Pack of 12
The Original Toy Company
Now: $33.12Was: $36.00Fun at the beach or in the sandbox! Scoop and funnel sand or water, then dump gently out again. This all-purpose funnel toy is great for outdoor fun, sandbox play and exploration. Whether it's a day at the beach or in the backyard, this Toy Funnel Scoop...Now: $33.12Was: $36.00 -
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Pop Up Birthday Cake
The Original Toy Company
Now: $15.64Was: $17.00Press the colorful birthday candles down and they will jump up - press harder and they will jump out! Encourages eye-hand coordination while introducing color awareness and counting. Brightly colored and fun, this traditional wooden toy will bring hours...Now: $15.64Was: $17.00 -
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Shape Sorter
The Original Toy Company
Now: $15.18Was: $16.50Our sorting box is made of sturdy hardwood construction offering 4 geometric shapes, packaged in retail packaging. For ages 12 months and up. Measures 5.11"L x 5.11" W x3.7" H. Has a total of 8 pieces. Educational toy helps with hand eye coordination,...Now: $15.18Was: $16.50 -
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Pound a Peg Toy, Ages 2-6
The Original Toy Company
Now: $20.70Was: $22.50This Classic Toy will provide hours of stimulus play. Hammer colorful wooden pegs until they push through the other side. The pegs fit firm within the bench they can't fall out but can be removed if desired. The bench has a rubber gasket within each peg...Now: $20.70Was: $22.50 -
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Crocodile "Pull-Along" Xylophone
The Original Toy Company
Now: $27.51Was: $29.90Introducing the Crocodile "Pull-Along" Xylophone – where musical fun meets adorable design! This charming pull-along toy is not only a xylophone but also a delightful companion for your little one's musical journey. Designed for ages 18+ months,...Now: $27.51Was: $29.90 -
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Patterns & Sorting Student Activity Guide
Newpath Learning
Now: $13.75Was: $14.95Develop essential Early Learner skills on Patterns & Sorting! Full-color, 44-page Activity Guide covers 10 different concepts with colorful overviews, practice activities and coloring pages to build and reinforce comprehension. The variety of activities...Now: $13.75Was: $14.95 -
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Number Sense Student Activity Guide
Newpath Learning
Now: $13.75Was: $14.95Develop essential Early Learner skills on Number Sense! Full-color, 44-page Activity Guide covers 10 different concepts with colorful overviews, practice activities and coloring pages to build and reinforce comprehension. The variety of activities allows...Now: $13.75Was: $14.95 -
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Numbers 1-10 Student Activity Guide
Newpath Learning
Now: $13.75Was: $14.95Develop essential Early Learner skills on Numbers! Full-color, 44-page Activity Guide covers 10 different concepts with colorful overviews, practice activities and coloring pages to build and reinforce comprehension. The variety of activities allows the...Now: $13.75Was: $14.95 -
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Exploring Shapes Student Activity Guide
Newpath Learning
Now: $13.75Was: $14.95Develop essential Early Learner skills on Exploring Shapes! Full-color, 44-page Activity Guide covers 10 different concepts with colorful overviews, practice activities and coloring pages to build and reinforce comprehension. The variety of activities...Now: $13.75Was: $14.95 -
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Get Up For Pup Game
Peaceable Kingdom
Now: $19.27Was: $20.95Win this early learning game by feeding stuffed bones to all the pups! A great first game option, little ones will learn to listen, follow directions and take turns as they draw cards and spin the spinner. They'll also get up and moving through such fun...Now: $19.27Was: $20.95 -
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Seek-a-Boo!™
Mindware®
Now: $20.19Was: $21.95Seek-a-Boo! "Where's the duck?" "Can you find the apple?" This fun activity game helps young children learn the names of colors, shapes, animals, foods and more while seeking and finding each match. Includes 36 large, round "Seek Me" photo cards to...Now: $20.19Was: $21.95 -
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Pattern Play™ Game
Mindware®
Now: $35.83Was: $38.95Our versatile Pattern Play blocks are a great introduction to math concepts like sorting, matching, symmetry, congruence and fractions. This high-quality set fits just-so into its wood tray, with vibrant colors and unusual shapes that build spatial...Now: $35.83Was: $38.95 -
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Friends with Disabilities Play Figures
Get Ready Kids
Now: $36.75Was: $39.95Set of 5 chunky 5" multicultural friends with disabilities figures are soft and friendly. The characters help children learn about disabilities, safety and community through creative play. Approximate size 5" x 2" x 1.5", children are approximately 4"...Now: $36.75Was: $39.95 -
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Feel to Learn: Sorting Tree Trunks
Miniland
Now: $22.98Was: $24.98Entertaining game of manual skill and accuracy. It also allows the littlest one to train their pincer grasp, an important skill for learning handwriting. The goal of the game is to insert the little fruits into the trunks of the corresponding color and...Now: $22.98Was: $24.98 -
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Feel to Learn Sensory Cactus
Miniland
Now: $32.18Was: $34.98Sensory toy in the shape of a cactus, featuring 8 flexible, threadable pieces with various textures and colors to create fun and vibrant structures. This toy is developmental as a teething aid, and progressing to lace-up play and later on to a stacking...Now: $32.18Was: $34.98