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 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 -
Rainbow Wooden Stars, Set of 21
Tickit®
$34.99This set of 7 natural beechwood stars features 3 sizes, 3 thicknesses and 7 different colors: red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue and pink. Rainbow Wooden Stars enhance fine motor skills as children count, sort, roll and stack them. These...$34.99 -
Rainbow Wooden Keys - Set of 11
Tickit®
$19.99This set includes natural beechwood keys in 11 different shapes and 10 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, light blue, pink, black, white and natural wood. The keys are numbered from 0 to 10 on one side and contain the corresponding number of...$19.99 -
Wooden 4-Way Mirror
Tickit®
$59.99This 4-way mirror is perfect for sensory play. Create a reflective environment for children and toddlers to inspect interesting objects. Made from sturdy birchwood, this mirror is designed to last for years of home or classroom use. This toddler mirror...$59.99 -
Easy Hold Glitter Panels - Set of 3 - Silver, Gold & Purple
Tickit®
$39.99This glitter panel set comes with three glitter panels in three different colors. Stimulate the senses with gold, silver and purple glitter! Children will love the bright colors and smooth surfaces. Small hands will have no problem gripping the large...$39.99 -
Rainbow Buttons - Set of 7
Tickit®
$64.99Teach size and color with these beautifully designed beechwood disks. This set includes 7 Rainbow Buttons in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and purple. The buttons graduate in size and have slightly flattened surfaces for sorting and stacking...$64.99 -
Rainbow Glitter Shapes - Set of 21 - 7 Colors - Explore Colors and Early Geometry
Tickit®
$39.99Children can explore shapes and colors with these Rainbow Glitter Shapes. The set features 21 colorful shapes and 7 different colors (three shapes per color). Each shape has a hole at the top for lacing. Use these educational toys for hands-on teaching...$39.99 -
Splats - Set of 10
Tickit®
$29.99Set of 10 acrylic paint splat shapes includes 6 primary and secondary colors (red, blue, yellow, green, orange and purple), 1 clear and 3 opaque colors (black, white and double-sided mirror). Measures approximately 5.9" diameter. Ideal for use on a light...$29.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$29.99Subtotal: -
Sensory Reflective Sound Buttons - Set of 3 - Mirrored Discs for Babies and Toddlers - Sensory Stacking Toy
Tickit®
$24.99This set of 3 hollow, stainless steel disks features three finishes: gold, silver and colorburst. These disks will distort reality, present reflections and produce a range of sounds for a multisensory experience that will endlessly fascinate young minds...$24.99 -
Transportation Linking Blocks, Set of 36
Learning Advantage®
$18.99Snap together, pull apart, sort and sequence these Transportation Linking Blocks. This set includes 36 hollow blocks in 3 shapes: boats, planes and trains and 4 colors: blue, green, red and yellow. Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as...$18.99 -
Pattern Block Cards - Set of 20
Learning Advantage®
$16.99Two levels of difficulty make these pattern block cards perfect for the beginning or intermediate student. Ideal for matching skill practice and fitting shapes together! Includes 20 durable, double-sided 8.28" x 11.69" cards in a reclosable bag.Key...$16.99 -
Wood Pattern Blocks - Set of 250 - 6 Shapes and Colors - 1cm Thick
Learning Advantage®
$27.99Children will explore patterns, symmetry, linear and area measurement, fractions and problem solving with these colorful blocks. These colorful pattern blocks are crafted with no sharp edges or corners and can be used for multiple learning experiences...$27.99 -
Go Wheelie
Edxeducation®
$34.99This play wheel will stimulate every child's imagination! Encourage active and imaginative play while reinforcing gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The Go Wheelie features an easy turning steering wheel and makes a fun clicking noise as...$34.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$34.99Subtotal: -
Zebra Activity Wall Panel - Toddler Activity Center
Learning Advantage®
$69.99The Zebra Activity Wall Panel helps develop motor, collaborative play, communication, language and early math skills. The panel contains 8 hardwood, geometric shapes which nest within their corresponding brightly colored circular cut-outs. Constructed...$69.99 -
Giraffe Activity Wall Panel - 18m+ - Toddler Activity Center
Learning Advantage®
$69.99The Giraffe Activity Wall Panel helps develop motor, collaborative play, communication, language and early math skills as children match the fruit puzzle blocks. The wooden panel contains 16 sliding puzzle blocks for children to form images of bananas,...$69.99 -
Frog Activity Wall Panel - Toddler Activity Center
Learning Advantage®
$69.99The Frog Activity Wall Panel helps develop motor, collaborative play, communication, language and early math skills. The panel contains an abacus with 5 rows of 10 brightly colored, wooden beads. Constructed with MDF. | The panel includes its own fixing...$69.99