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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Happy Snappy Apples - First Strategy Game for Kids - For Ages 3+ - A Fun Motor Skills Game for Children and Families
Roo Games
$28.99Pick these apples happy or they'll get snappy! Happy Snappy Apples is a simple, interactive game where players compete to pick the most apples without moving the crossbar. Pull back the crossbar and fill the game board with apples. Release the crossbar...$28.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$28.99Subtotal: -
Connecting Camels - Set of 96
Tickit®
$27.50Little ones explore counting and sorting, shape and space, pre-algebra, measurement, data and more with this set of 96 plastic camels in 3 sizes, 3 weights (5g, 10g, 15g) and 6 colors. Promotes size recognition, estimation and mental math recall. Cyclic...$27.50 -
Talking Tubes Set
Tickit®
$19.99Best selling Talking Tubes can be used in any educational setting, both indoors and outdoors, to develop children's communication, personal and social skills. Can be used to communicate across a small distance, between rooms, across an outdoor area or...$19.99 -
Sound Mirror
Tickit®
$19.99With simple record and play buttons this 4.75" Sound Mirror provides kids with the opportunity to record up to 30 seconds of sound and play it back with ease. The microphone pick-up and recording quality are of a high standard providing excellent clarity...$19.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$19.99Subtotal: -
Translucent Stackable Counters - Set of 500
Tickit®
$29.99Set of 500 translucent plastic counters (2cm dia.) in 6 colors that can be stacked into towers or used for counting, sorting, pattern making and sequencing. Packaged in a convenient storage container.Key Features:A great hands-on manipulative for use on...$29.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$29.99Subtotal: -
Pattern Block Activity Cards - 20 Per Set - 3 Sets
Learning Advantage®
$32.97Great for use at centers! These pattern block cards are an excellent tool to help children build an understanding of shapes, which will enable them to more easily grasp complex geometric concepts later in their education. Each set includes 20 colorful...$32.97 -
Pattern Block Activity Cards - Set of 20
Learning Advantage®
$10.99Great for use at centers!Set of 20 colorful patterns, printed on 8-5/8" x 11" sturdy card stock.Key Features:PERFECT MATH ACTIVITY FOR AGES 3-8 -- These pattern block educational puzzles are a fascinating way to encourage students to construct creative...$10.99 -
Multipurpose Trays - Set of 4
Edxeducation®
$31.99The possibilities are endless with this set of 4 heavy-duty multi-purpose trays in 4 colors! Keep art projects neatly contained and organized; large enough in size to fit a standard 8.5" x 11" piece of paper or a worksheet with plenty of room for...$31.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$31.99Subtotal: -
Rainbow Wooden Egg Cups - Set of 7 - For Ages 10m+ - Loose Parts Wooden Toy for Babies and Toddlers
Tickit®
$34.99This natural set includes seven wooden egg cups in different colors: red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue and pink. There is one cup in each color. Each cup is stained lightly with non-toxic, water based paint, which enhances the wood's...$34.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$34.99Subtotal: -
Woodland Trees Set - Set of 10 - For Ages 10m+ - Wooden Trees for Kids - 10 Different Shapes - Loose Parts Wooden Toys for Toddlers
Tickit®
$34.99This set of 10 natural Beech wood tree figures features 10 different shapes. Children can improve their fine motor skills and descriptive language as they discover the similarities and differences among these tactile wooden toys. Made from sustainably...$34.99 -
Wooden Community Figures - Set of 10 - For Ages 18m+ - Wooden Peg Dolls for Kids - 10 Different Shapes - Loose Parts Wooden Toys for Toddlers
Tickit®
$24.99This set of 10 natural Beech wood peg dolls features 10 different shapes. Children can improve their fine motor skills and descriptive language as they discover the similarities and differences among these tactile wooden toys. Made from sustainably...$24.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Eggs - Set of 7 Colors
Tickit®
$22.99This natural Beech wood set includes seven wooden eggs in seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue and pink. There is one egg in each color. Each egg is stained lightly with non-toxic, water-based paint, which enhances the wood...$22.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Discs - Set of 14
Tickit®
$19.99Sort, stack and sequence these Rainbow Wooden Discs! Made of smooth Beech wood, this 14-piece wooden set is suitable for ages 10m+. An imaginative set for open-ended, loose parts play, these wooden discs feature rainbow colors and natural wood grain...$19.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Cubes - Set of 14 - 7 Different Colors - For Ages 10m+ - Loose Parts Wooden Toy for Babies and Toddlers
Tickit®
$34.99This set of 14 natural Beech wood blocks features seven different colors: red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue and pink. The set includes two cubes in each color. These muted, wooden building blocks are stained with non-toxic paint that...$34.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Semispheres - Set of 21
Tickit®
$19.99Sort, stack and sequence these Rainbow Wooden Semi-spheres! Made of smooth Beech wood, this 21-piece wooden set is suitable for ages 10m+. An imaginative set for open-ended, loose parts play, these wooden semi-spheres feature rainbow colors and natural...$19.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Rings - Set of 21 - 3 Sizes - Counting and Sorting Rings
Tickit®
$19.99Sort, stack, count and lace Rainbow Wooden Rings! Made of smooth Beech wood, this 21-piece wooden set is suitable for ages 10m+. An imaginative set for open-ended, loose parts play, these wooden rings feature rainbow colors and natural wood grain. These...$19.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Spools - Set of 21
Tickit®
$19.99Sort, stack, roll, lace and sequence these Rainbow Wooden Spools! Made of smooth Beech wood, this 21-piece wooden set is suitable for ages 10m+. An imaginative set for open-ended, loose parts play, these wooden spools feature rainbow colors and natural...$19.99 -
Wooden Bowls - Set of 3
Tickit®
$19.99Inspire creative play and problem solving by making these bowls part of your toddler's treasure box of odd-shaped, safe items. This set of 3 Wooden Bowls consists of smooth bowls constructed with beechwood. Size: 2.8" diameter.• Create a rich...$19.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Shape Stacker
Tickit®
$32.99This puzzle features 7 panels and 12 hidden shapes in 7 colors. Colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. The shapes inside are a cross, hexagon, crown, flower, semicircle, star, mushroom, heart, square, rectangle, circle and...$32.99 -
Inside Outside Wooden Shapes
Tickit®
$24.99This set comes with 14 smooth birch plywood disks. Each disk features a removable shape cutout. There are 7 mathematical shapes (circle, oval, semicircle, triangle, square, rectangle and hexagon) and 7 environmental shapes (mushroom, star, keyhole,...$24.99