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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Jumbo Emotion Stone, Pack of 8
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Now: $27.55Was: $29.95This set of tactile emotion stones has been developed especially for young learners. The set has all the charm of our bestselling Emotion Stones, and includes eight large stones that are perfect and safe for small hands to explore. Featuring the four...Now: $27.55Was: $29.95 -
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Ladybugs Early Number Card, Pack of 16
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Now: $22.95Was: $24.95Ladybug Counting Stones are a engaging way to explore counting to 20, subitizing, odd and even numbers, and addition and subtraction. Each set of spotty ladybugs includes two each of 0—10 (22 Ladybugs) and an activity leaflet of related ideas and...Now: $22.95Was: $24.95 -
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Natural Sorting Stone, Pack of 12
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Now: $22.95Was: $24.95Small hands will be drawn to these satisfyingly smooth and tactile natural sorting stones, which are large enough to be safe for your youngest learners. In four earthy colors and three different sizes, they invite sorting, stacking and exploration of...Now: $22.95Was: $24.95 -
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Weather Stones, Set of 10
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Now: $27.55Was: $29.95These engaging and tactile weather stones can be used in so many ways: record the weather, make a forecast, sort by the different conditions, press into playdough or create stories alongside other props. Made from a unique stone mix, the symbols are...Now: $27.55Was: $29.95 -
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Ladybugs Counting Set, Pack of 22
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Now: $29.90Was: $32.50Ladybug Counting Stones are a engaging way to explore counting to 20, subitizing, odd and even numbers, and addition and subtraction. Each set of spotty ladybugs includes two each of 0-10 (22 Ladybugs) and an activity leaflet of related ideas and games...Now: $29.90Was: $32.50 -
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Freddie Farm Truck
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Ronnie Rocket
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I Spy® Dig In® The Great Game of Frantic Finding
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood® Welcome to Main Street Game
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Now: $19.31Was: $20.99In the animated preschool series on PBS, Daniel Tiger and his friends O the Owl, Katarina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and Miss Elaina go on fun adventures through the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. In Welcome to Main Street, players join Daniel Tiger and...Now: $19.31Was: $20.99 -
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Pete the Cat® The Missing Cupcakes Game, Pack of 2
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Pete the Cat® The Missing Cupcakes Game
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Now: $19.31Was: $20.99Join Pete the Cat and his friends as they work together to get the missing cupcakes back from Grumpy Toad. Players collect colorful cupcakes as they sing songs, act out physical activities, and identify favorite animals, foods and words in this fun board...Now: $19.31Was: $20.99 -
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Activity Playmat - Home Milestones, Pack of 6
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Activity Playmat - School Milestones, Pack of 6
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Activity Playmat - Numbers & Shapes (2-Sided), Pack of 6
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Now: $33.12Was: $36.00Our new numbers and shapes activity playmat is the perfect way for a child to practice again and again! This product gives your child endless opportunities to keep tracing digits 0 to 9 plus 11 different shapes on the other side. Learn numbers and shapes...Now: $33.12Was: $36.00 -
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Activity Playmat - Letters (2-Sided), Pack of 6
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Now: $33.12Was: $36.00Our letter activity playmat is the perfect way for a child to learn and practice their letters! This product gives your child endless opportunities to keep tracing the alphabet and practice writing their name, sight words and much more on the other side...Now: $33.12Was: $36.00 -
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Activity Playmat - Games, Pack of 6
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Activity Playmat - Fill in the Blanks, Pack of 6
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Now: $33.12Was: $36.00Our Fill in the Blanks activity playmat is the perfect way for a child to practice daily emotions and environment! Practice their name, the time, dates/day of the week, weather, and emotions! This playmat helps handwriting, critical thinking skills, and...Now: $33.12Was: $36.00 -
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Activity Playmat - Draw a Picture, Pack of 6
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Silicone U Tube Style Teething Necklace
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Silicone Heart Style Teething Necklace
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