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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Scissor Skills Activity Pad, Pack of 6
Melissa & Doug
$69.39Kids love to cut with scissors--as you can see by the trail of scraps often left in their wake! This creative and practical activity pad gives an engaging, creative direction to scissor work, meaning more concentration and less mess. Organized from...$69.39Qty in Cart: 0Price:$69.39Subtotal: -
Pattern Blocks Stickers, 900 Per Pack, 3 Packs - ID-34424BN
Carson Dellosa Education
$45.97Create patterns and reinforce geometry concepts with the Pattern Blocks sticker set. Perfect for sorting by size, color, and shape. Reusable stickers in six colors. Each sticker measures approximately 1" to 2" (2.5 to 5cm). Each pack contains 900...$45.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$45.97Subtotal: -
SafeFit Elastic Fitted Sheet, Compact-Size, White
Foundations
$35.30100% cotton sheets SafeFit™ elastic fitted sheets use an extra heavy-duty elastic "Shower cap" design to ensure retention to mattress and durability throughout heavy laundering. Warranty on workmanship only. Bundle of 2 Sheets.Key Features : i :...$35.30Qty in Cart: 0Price:$35.30Subtotal: -
Blanket, Mint, 30" x 40", Pack of 2
Foundations
$36.98ThermaSoft™ 100% cotton crib blankets are the ultimate in softneess and durability. Natural cotton fabric is ideal for all climates and the blanket features a sewn hem for finished appearance. AT 30" x 40", these blankets are large enough to be used with...$36.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$36.98Subtotal: -
Dr. Seuss Roll & Move Foam Activity Blocks - EU-867568
Eureka®
$12.49Quiet foam blocks are a fun, healthy activity that make for a great movement break! Helps with counting, color recognition, development of fine motor skills, and following directions. Contains 6 foam blocks (2 number blocks and 4 activity blocks) and...$12.49Qty in Cart: 0Price:$12.49Subtotal: -
Dr. Seuss Counting Fish, 2 Sets - EU-867564BN
Eureka®
$25.98Manipulatives are great for teaching early childhood learning and a great tool in helping students recognize connections within each educational topic. Dr. Seuss Counting Fish teaches early sorting and counting skills. Each set includes 50 counting...$25.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$25.98Subtotal: -
Dr. Seuss Counting Fish with Cups - EU-867564
Eureka®
$13.49Manipulatives are great for teaching early childhood learning and a great tool in helping students recognize connections within each educational topic. Dr. Seuss Counting Fish teaches early sorting and counting skills. Set includes 50 counting fish, 10...$13.49Qty in Cart: 0Price:$13.49Subtotal: -
Pete the Cat Activity Pad, Pack of 3 - EP-62018BN
Edupress™
$30.97This Pete the Cat activity pad is packed full of engaging practice pages that will help reinforce essential skills. Learn about the alphabet, numbers, counting, colors, matching and more with Pete and his friends. Measures 14" x 11" and has an integrated...$30.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$30.97Subtotal: -
Pete the Cat Activity Pad - EP-62018
Edupress™
$10.99This Pete the Cat activity pad is packed full of engaging practice pages that will help reinforce essential skills. Learn about the alphabet, numbers, counting, colors, matching and more with Pete and his friends. Measures 14" x 11" and has an integrated...$10.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$10.99Subtotal: -
Pete the Cat Groovy Friendship Game
Educational Insights
$29.57Use the Friendship Toolbox to help Pete the Cat learn to be a good friend. The first player to match each token with a card wins! Includes Pete the Cat Friendship Toolbox dispenser, 16 plastic tokens, 40 situation cards, spinner, and guide.Key Features :...$29.57Qty in Cart: 0Price:$29.57Subtotal: -
Pattern Block Activity Cards - 20 Per Set - 3 Sets - CTU8837BN
Learning Advantage™
$33.97Great for use at centers! Set of 20 colorful patterns, printed on sturdy card stock measure 8-5/8" x 11" (22cm x 28cm). Ideal for grades PreK-3. Each individual set contains 20 cards, Bundle of 3 sets, 60 cards total.Key Features : i : PERFECT MATH...$33.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$33.97Subtotal: -
Sorting Bowls & Tweezers - 12 Per Set - 2 Sets
Edxeducation®
$30.98Colorful sorting bowls and tweezers are ideal for all counting and sorting activities. The tweezers are easy for small hands to use, and improve fine motor skills. Sorting bowls measure 5.12" diameter and 1.57" deep with 6 colors. Tweezers are 4.72" long...$30.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$30.98Subtotal: -
Transparent Large Buttons - Mini Jar - 0.6 Pound - 2 Packs
Edxeducation®
$34.98Develop 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...$34.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$34.98Subtotal: -
Lacing Alphabet - Lowercase - 26 Letters - 8 Laces - CE-6905
Ready 2 Learn™
$14.99These 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...$14.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$14.99Subtotal: -
Lacing Alphabet - Uppercase - 26 Per Set - 2 Sets - CE-6904BN
Ready 2 Learn™
$28.98These large, brightly colored letters and laces make a classic lacing activity educational! Each 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...$28.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$28.98Subtotal: -
Lacing Alphabet - Uppercase - Set of 26 - CE-6904
Ready 2 Learn™
$14.99These 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...$14.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$14.99Subtotal: -
Busy Bear Count & Sort Game, Pack of 2
Barefoot Books
$34.98These 30 double-sided cards and instructions for 5 games encourage early math and creative play activities like counting from 1 to 10, finding all the shapes, taking turns, and telling a story about Bear's day. Sold as 2 sets of cards for a total of 60...$34.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$34.98Subtotal: -
Stand-it-Stones, 5 Per Set, 2 Sets
Yellow Door
$36.00These sturdy card holders made from real stone are tough enough for use throughout the learning environment. Each set contains 5 stones measuring 1.5" high. Sold as 2 sets for a total of 10 stones. Age 3+.Key Features :$36.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:$36.00Subtotal: -
Play Eggs, 6 Per Pack, 2 Packs
Yellow Door
$40.90These realistic play eggs are great for role play or in the mud kitchen. Robust and washable, they are ideal for outdoor play in sand, soil or water. Each pack includes 6 eggs measuring approximately 2.5". Sold as 2 packs for a total of 12 eggs. Age...$40.90Qty in Cart: 0Price:$40.90Subtotal: -
Write-On/Wipe-Off: Tracing, Pack of 6
Teacher Created Resources®
$36.94Write-On/Wipe-Off books are engaging, versatile learning tools that can be enjoyed over and over again. Each book is geared toward helping children develop and master basic skills. Durable pages allow for easy erasing, offering endless opportunities for...$36.94Qty in Cart: 0Price:$36.94Subtotal: