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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My Feelings Bean Bags
Educational Insights
$24.99Build social emotional skills and vocabulary and stimulate the senses with emotions you can really feel! Each beanbag in this set of 10 features a printed emotion image, including happy, sad, angry, surprised, loved, scared, peaceful, excited, sleepy,...$24.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$24.99Subtotal: -
Pop Pop Bunny Hop Game
Educational Insights
$24.99Spin to start your turn. If you land on a color, place a matching-color bunny in the carrot patch launcher. If it pops, you keep it! The first player to collect a bunny in every color wins! This preschool game for boys and girls age 3+ practices memory,...$24.99 -
Pete the Cat® Groovy Friendship Game
Educational Insights
$22.99Use the Friendship Toolbox to help Pete the Cat learn to be a good friend. The first player to match each token with a card wins! Includes Pete the Cat Friendship Toolbox dispenser, 16 plastic tokens, 40 situation cards, spinner, and guide.Key...$22.99 -
My First Game: Bears in Pairs
Educational Insights
$23.99Hide and seek takes an adorable twist with this hands-on memory match game for toddlers! Psst...They're Learning!• Develops visual discrimination skills critical for future reading and math• Practices matching, a foundational math skill•...$23.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$23.99Subtotal: -
Light-Up Tracing Center
Educational Insights
$27.99Put the pencil and paper away and practice writing letters and numbers the fun way—in sand! This light-up, interactive tray and stylus set engages multiple senses for a totally tactile learning experience. Includes LED sand tracing tray with lid;...$27.99 -
Magic Moves™ Electronic Wand
Educational Insights
$23.99Let the music move you!Shake it up! Work it out! Magic Moves is all about...MOVIN'! Stomp like an elephant! Soar like an eagle! Ninety fun, physical commands, a twinkling light show, and a variety of musical styles get little ones up and keep them...$23.99 -
Sensory Opaque Ball, 4" Diameter, Pack of 4
Edushape®
$21.99Infants can squeeze, roll, throw or kick these colorful and textured balls. Their bumpy surface offers a tremendous sensory play value for the young athletes. Set includes 4 primary color balls, 1 each of yellow, blue, green and red. The colorful nubby...$21.99 -
Door Knob Covers, Pack of 3
Dreambaby®
$5.13Some doors are meant to stay closed, even with a curious toddler. The Dreambaby® EZY-Fit Door Knob Covers are designed to help prevent children from accessing certain rooms, while still allowing adults to move freely throughout the space. Perfect for...$5.13 -
Adhesive Mag Lock Key, Pack of 3
Dreambaby®
$30.00Babies are curious by nature, and it's not until they start exploring every nook and cranny of their home that the amount of valuable and potentially dangerous items becomes apparent to mom and dad. That's why we created Dreambaby® Adhesive Mag...$30.00 -
Adhesive Mag Lock Key, Pack of 1
Dreambaby®
$10.00Babies are curious by nature, and it's not until they start exploring every nook and cranny of their home that the amount of valuable and potentially dangerous items becomes apparent to mom and dad. That's why we created Dreambaby® Adhesive Mag...$10.00 -
Outlet Covers, 48 Per Pack, 6 Packs
Dreambaby®
$41.94Electrical outlets pose serious risk to curious crawlers and even older children. That's why we've created an extensive range of electrical security products. These Dreambaby Outlet Plugs prevent children from inserting their fingers or other objects...$41.94 -
Outlet Covers, Pack of 48
Dreambaby®
$6.99Electrical outlets pose serious risk to curious crawlers and even older children. That's why we've created an extensive range of electrical security products. These Dreambaby Outlet Plugs prevent children from inserting their fingers or other objects...$6.99 -
Cabinet Sliding Locks, 6 Per Pack, 2 Packs
Dreambaby®
$26.26Dreambaby® Sliding Locks are the fastest and most secure way to lock cupboard and cabinet doors and keep small children safe from what's inside. They are suitable for D-Shaped handles and require no installation. Simply push down and slide the lock...$26.26 -
Cabinet Sliding Locks, Pack of 6
Dreambaby®
$13.13Dreambaby® Sliding Locks are the fastest and most secure way to lock cupboard and cabinet doors and keep small children safe from what's inside. They are suitable for D-Shaped handles and require no installation. Simply push down and slide the lock...$13.13 -
Home Safety Value Pack
Dreambaby®
$29.63Dreambaby® Home Safety Value Kits 46-pieces provide a one-stop solution to all your childproofing and home safety needs. An essential item on your getting ready for baby checklist. Keep cupboards and drawers securely closed to prevent curious...$29.63 -
Easy Clean Toilet Seat - Australian Animals
Dreambaby®
$23.75Dreambaby® Easy Clean Potty Seat helps take the stress and mess out of the rewarding yet challenging stage of toilet training your little one. The seat is soft and padded for extra comfort and the easy-grip handles make your child feel safe and...$23.75 -
Grab 'N Go Booster Seat - Navy
Dreambaby®
$39.99Lightweight, compact portable Booster seat that features adjustable straps and a 3-point harness to ensure little ones are safe and secure. Handy storage compartment is ideal for bottles and snacks. The booster folds and includes a shoulder strap for...$39.99 -
Terry Cloth Pullover Bibs - 4 Pack Cute Pets
Dreambaby®
$18.75Make mealtimes stress and mess-free with a 4-pack of Dreambaby® Bibs. Each bib has a super cute pet design on it to add some fun to cleanliness. And with the pull-over style, they can't rip it off in the middle of meals. Dreambaby® Terry Cloth...$18.75 -
Heat Sensing Soft Tip Spoons, 3 Per Pack, 6 Packs
Dreambaby®
$18.78Dreambaby® heat sensing soft tip spoons change color to let you know when food is too hot, a big help in making that messy but magical milestone of baby's first solids much easier. Each pack includes 3 spoons. Sold as 6 packs for a total of 18 spoons...$18.78 -
Heat Sensing Soft Tip Spoons, Pack of 3
Dreambaby®
$3.13Dreambaby® heat sensing soft tip spoons change color to let you know when food is too hot, a big help in making that messy but magical milestone of baby's first solids much easier.• PVC and BPA-free • Easy grip handle • Durable yet...$3.13