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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Transparent Large Buttons - Mini Jar - 0.6 Pound
Edxeducation®
Now: $18.54Was: $19.94Develop early math skills by weaving these buttons onto the laces provided. Great for fine motor development, sequencing activities and encouraging creativity. Strengthen dexterity, hand-eye coordination and the pincer grasp with this colorful lacing...Now: $18.54Was: $19.94 -
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Transparent Counters - Set of 500 - Counters for Kids Math - Assorted Colors - 3/4 in - Counting, Sorting, Light Panels, Bingo and More
Edxeducation®
Now: $10.73Was: $11.54Transparent Counters are a classic, engaging early math manipulative. These multicolored, see-through counters are perfect for counting, sorting and classifying. Add a splash of color to any math activity or game! Use these counters to demonstrate...Now: $10.73Was: $11.54 -
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Junior Rainbow Pebbles® - Earth Colors - Mini Jar - Set of 36
Edxeducation®
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Junior Rainbow Pebbles® - Transparent - Mini Jar - Set of 36
Edxeducation®
Now: $23.43Was: $25.19Children are fascinated by the smooth texture, bright colors and odd shapes of these Junior Rainbow Pebbles®, packaged in a convenient carry jar. Featuring clear pieces, these stacking pebbles are ideal for use on a light panel or anywhere that...Now: $23.43Was: $25.19 -
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Rainbow Pebbles Activity Set - Junior - 36 Pebbles + 16 Activities - Ages 18m+
Edxeducation®
Now: $35.14Was: $37.79Early construction and manipulative set, ideal for developing fine motor skills. Young learners aged 18m+ will build their fine motor skills when stacking these odd-shaped, plastic pebbles. Encourage creativity or follow the life-size activity cards to...Now: $35.14Was: $37.79 -
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Counting Bears with Matching Bowls - 68pc Set - 60 Bear Counters, 6 Bowls & 2 Game Spinners
Edxeducation®
Now: $21.47Was: $23.09Count, sort and match with this Sorting Bears with Matching Bowls set! This math manipulatives set features 60 bear counters and 6 sorting bowls in 6 colors: blue, orange, red, yellow, purple and green. The set also includes a color spinner, number...Now: $21.47Was: $23.09 -
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Small Bear Counters - Mini Jar - Set of 60
Edxeducation®
Now: $14.64Was: $15.74This set includes 60 bear-shaped counters in 6 colors: red, yellow, orange, blue, green and purple. It also includes 1 tweezer and activity guide. Small Bears assist with the development of early math skills such as sorting, patterning and sequencing...Now: $14.64Was: $15.74 -
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Lacing Alphabet - Lowercase - 26 Letters - 8 Laces
Ready 2 Learn™
Now: $15.61Was: $16.79These large, brightly colored letters and laces make a classic lacing activity educational! The set includes lowercase letters a-z, plus 8 laces. All vowels are yellow for easy identification. Other letters are blue, red and green. Use this Lacing...Now: $15.61Was: $16.79Qty in Cart: 0Price:Now: $15.61Was: $16.79Subtotal: -
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Lacing Alphabet - Uppercase - Set of 26
Ready 2 Learn™
Now: $15.61Was: $16.79These large, brightly colored letters and laces make a classic lacing activity educational! The set includes uppercase letters A-Z, plus 8 laces. All vowels are yellow for easy identification. Other letters are blue, red and green. Use this Lacing...Now: $15.61Was: $16.79Qty in Cart: 0Price:Now: $15.61Was: $16.79Subtotal: -
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Lacing Alphabet - Uppercase and Lowercase - Set of 52
Ready 2 Learn™
Now: $28.31Was: $30.44These large, brightly colored letters and laces make a classic lacing activity educational! The set includes uppercase letters A-Z and lowercase letters a-z, plus 16 laces. All vowels are yellow for easy identification. Other letters are blue, red and...Now: $28.31Was: $30.44Qty in Cart: 0Price:Now: $28.31Was: $30.44Subtotal: -
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Big Box of Sentence Building
Key Education Publishing
Now: $24.40Was: $26.24Make phonics learning fun with the Key Education Big Box of Sentence Building Game! The puzzle box learning resources include 250 puzzle pieces to create sentence strips with word families, digraphs, and basic sight words. Learning games and sight word...Now: $24.40Was: $26.24 -
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Big Box of Early Learning Puzzles
Key Education Publishing
Now: $24.40Was: $26.24Make phonics learning fun with Key Education's Big Box of Early Learning Puzzle Games! The puzzle box includes 78 two-piece puzzles that cover first word and letters such as the alphabet, numbers, and colors & shapes for a variety of fun phonics games...Now: $24.40Was: $26.24 -
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STEM Challenge, Jr. Learning Cards
Carson Dellosa Education
Now: $17.57Was: $18.89Help students go full STEAM ahead with grab-and-go activities! STEM Challenges, Jr. for grades PK–1 provides a fun way to enhance STEM learning in the classroom. This boxed set includes 30 full-color challenge cards that are designed to capture a...Now: $17.57Was: $18.89 -
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Let's Play Color Dominoes, Age 2+
Banana Panda
Now: $18.39Was: $19.99Color play with Color Dominoes, part of the Let's Play collection of toddler games from Banana Panda! With Color Dominoes there's a world of entertainment in a single box! Picture dominoes are both a puzzle and game that grows along with your child...Now: $18.39Was: $19.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:Now: $18.39Was: $19.99Subtotal: -
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Slidin' Toucan
Blue Orange Games
Now: $19.52Was: $20.99In this unique cooperative game, players take turns launching the Toucan carrying its eggs down the sliding ramp, trying to escape from the unwelcomed explorer. The side the eggs land on after the chute will determine how far the explorer will advance...Now: $19.52Was: $20.99 -
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Bubble Stories
Blue Orange Games
Now: $12.68Was: $13.64Embark on an adventurous escape game where no reading is required! At each level of your adventure, choose the place you want to explore by picking between bubbles. Find the card that matches your bubble, flip it over and discover the new scenery to...Now: $12.68Was: $13.64 -
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Firefighters Figurines, Set of 4
Bigjigs® Toys
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Scissor Skills Activity Kit
Crayola®
Now: $35.24Was: $37.89Scissors are necessary for everyday crafting, so it's important that your child has a safe pair to use. This Young Kids Scissor Skills Activity Kit includes everything kids need to gain scissor confidence. The safety scissors for toddlers come in...Now: $35.24Was: $37.89Qty in Cart: 0Price:Now: $35.24Was: $37.89Subtotal: -
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My First AMIGO Card Game: Where is Mausi?
Amigo Games
Now: $12.68Was: $13.64Mausi is looking for her friends! Everyone helps Mausi remember where her friends are when the dice is rolled. Find all of her friends before sunset to win! One of the My First AMIGO card games for young children to learn matching and memory skills, as...Now: $12.68Was: $13.64 -
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My First AMIGO Card Game: Look!
Amigo Games
Now: $12.68Was: $13.64Something has changed--do you know what? Take turns flipping one card, changing the picture slightly. Then see who can find the change. One of the My First AMIGO card games for young children to practice memory skills and basic game concepts!Key...Now: $12.68Was: $13.64