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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Pattern Blocks Kit - Activity Cards, Blocks & Trays
Learning Advantage®
$47.97Children will explore patterns, symmetry, linear and area measurement, fractions and problem solving with these colorful blocks. Pattern Blocks Kit includes 20 activity cards, 250 plastic pattern blocks, and a set of 2 trays. Activity cards are printed...$47.97 -
Chasing Dinosaurs Mats
The Freckled Frog
$123.99This set features 20 non-slip, thick, dinosaur-themed rubber mats. The mats feature illustrations of a triceratops, pterodactyl, stegosaurus and tyrannosaurus rex. The set also comes with 4 smaller footprint mats for each of the 4 dinosaurs. Arrange...$123.99 -
Adhesive Mag Lock Key, Pack of 3 - DB-L857-3
Dreambaby®
$34.00Babies 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 Locks®,...$34.00 -
SafeFit Elastic Fitted Sheet, Compact-Size, White, Pack of 2
Foundations
$38.30SafeFit™ elastic fitted, 100% cotton sheets use an extra heavy-duty elastic "shower cap" design to ensure retention to mattress and durability throughout heavy laundering. Fits 1" - 4" compact mattresses. Sold as a pack of 2 fitted sheets.Key Features :...$38.30 -
SafeFit Elastic Fitted Sheet, Compact-Size, Mint, Pack of 2 - FNDFSNFMT06-2
Foundations
$38.30SafeFit™ elastic fitted, 100% cotton sheets use an extra heavy-duty elastic "shower cap" design to ensure retention to mattress and durability throughout heavy laundering. Fits 1" - 4" compact mattresses. Sold as a pack of 2 fitted sheets.Key Features :...$38.30 -
Social-Emotional Mood Meters, 11-1/2" x 3-1/2", 36 Per Pack, 2 Packs
Teacher Created Resources®
$23.98This tool simplifies regular social emotional check-ins while giving students an opportunity to identify and understand their feelings. The durable material and write-on/wipe-off surface makes it a convenient tool for everyday use . Reverse side of mood...$23.98 -
Colors, Shapes, & Numbers Skill Drill Flash Cards, Pack of 3
Trend
$33.97Perfect for building basic skills and reinforcing learning. Photos build recognition of 10 colors and shapes along with numbers to 25. Wonderful reinforcement activities for home, school, and travel. Sold as 3 identical packs.Key Features : i : Variety...$33.97 -
Feelings & Emotions Kit
Learning Advantage®
$93.96The Feelings & Emotions Kit includes a set of 18 My Emotions Wooden Tiles, Feelings and Emotions Matching Pairs Game, I Am Me Puzzle, and Emotions Wooden Magnets. My Emotions Wooden Tiles set includes 18 basswood ply tiles that contain real photos of...$93.96 -
Light Learning Rocks & Play Guide
Steam By Roylco
$43.99Roylco's Light Learning Rocks collection features 48 pieces in 8 different nature-inspired shapes across 6 colors, produced in a beautiful transparent material to promote color learning & sensory exploration. The included play guide is a card deck of 36...$43.99 -
Placemat Studio Smart Poly Early Learning Education Basics Learning Placemat, 13" x 19", Single Sided, Pack of 10
Ashley Productions®
$40.20Together, let's ignite a spark of knowledge by exploring the wonders of learning with our new educational placemat! Our placemat is designed with colorful illustrations and fun educational activities that make learning enjoyable for kids. Each activity...$40.20 -
Placemat Studio Smart Poly ABC's Learning Placemat, 13" x 19", Single Sided, Pack of 10
Ashley Productions®
$40.20Together, let's ignite a spark of knowledge by exploring the wonders of learning with our new educational placemat! Our placemat is designed with colorful illustrations and fun educational activities that make learning enjoyable for kids. Each activity...$40.20 -
Learning Mats: Long Vowels, Grades K-2 - SC-823959
Scholastic Teaching Solutions
$18.99Here's a new fun way to lead children on the road to literacy! Colorful mats and word tiles make learning and practicing phonics fun. Start building a foundation for academic success with the Learning Mats: Long Vowels kit. The kit helps children...$18.99 -
Activity Playmat - Home Milestones, Pack of 6
The Pencil Grip™
$40.00Our new age milestone activity playmat is the perfect way to capture your child's growth and personality over time! Highlight your child's age, milestones, likes, and measurements as often as you'd like with this reusable playmat. Document it for your...$40.00 -
Activity Playmat - School Milestones, Pack of 6
The Pencil Grip™
$40.00Our new school milestone activity playmat is the perfect way to capture your child's first and last day of school each year! Highlight your child's grade and teacher and see how their likes and what they want to be when they grow up changes throughout...$40.00 -
Activity Playmat - Numbers & Shapes (2-Sided), Pack of 6
The Pencil Grip™
$40.00Our 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...$40.00 -
Activity Playmat - Letters (2-Sided), Pack of 6
The Pencil Grip™
$40.00Our 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...$40.00 -
Activity Playmat - Games, Pack of 6
The Pencil Grip™
$40.00Our new Games activity playmat is the perfect way to stay entertained for travel, play dates, dinner time, restaurants and more! Choose from 4 different games including Tic-Tac-Toe, What Am I?, Guess the Word and Dots & Boxes. Great for on the go and...$40.00 -
Activity Playmat - Fill in the Blanks, Pack of 6
The Pencil Grip™
$40.00Our 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...$40.00 -
Activity Playmat - Draw a Picture, Pack of 6
The Pencil Grip™
$40.00Our Draw a Picture activity playmat is the perfect way for a child to use their imagination over and over again! Let their mind create a fun story and draw an accompanying picture for it. Practice handwriting and drawing skills all in one! Draw directly...$40.00 -
Early Years Sensory & Stimulation Kit
Tickit®
$99.97The Early Years Sensory & Stimulation Kit includes a set of 3 Easy Hold Glitter Panels, a set of 12 Sound Prism Set, and a set of 3 Sensory Reflective Sound Buttons. The Easy Hold Glitter Panels set comes with three glitter panels in three different...$99.97