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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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Welcome to Main Street Game, 2 Packs
Briarpatch®
$42.98In 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...$42.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$42.98Subtotal: -
Pete the Cat The Missing Cupcakes Game, 2 Packs
Briarpatch®
$42.98Join 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...$42.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$42.98Subtotal: -
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I Can Count 1-100 Wipe-Off Book, Pack of 6
Trend
$42.94Learning success begins with fun activities and engaging characters. This content-rich Wipe-Off® Book offers children a friendly, comfortable way to focus on number recognition, counting, and number values. They can experiment, then wipe away and try...$42.94Qty in Cart: 0Price:$42.94Subtotal: -
Insects & Bugs Photographic Memory Matching Game, Pack of 3
Stages Learning Materials
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Pets Photographic Memory Matching Game, Pack of 3 - SLM221BN
Stages Learning Materials
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Little Skill Seekers: Pre-K Workbook - SC-860242
Scholastic
$11.99These workbooks target key skills that will help children reach important learning milestones. The 192 fun, colorful practice pages will captivate, engage, and motivate kids. With everything from tracing the alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, and math...$11.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$11.99Subtotal: -
Little Skill Seekers: Spot the Difference Activity Book, Pack of 6 - SC-825559BN
Scholastic Teacher Resources
$18.94Each workbook in the Little Skill Seekers series is designed to set children on the path to success! This exciting, colorful collection of 48-page workbooks will captivate, engage, and motivate children. With everything from alphabet and number...$18.94Qty in Cart: 0Price:$18.94Subtotal: -
Little Skill Seekers: Beginning Sounds Activity Book, Pack of 6
Scholastic Teacher Resources
$18.94Each workbook in the Little Skill Seekers series is designed to set children on the path to success! This exciting, colorful collection of 48-page workbooks will captivate, engage, and motivate children. With everything from alphabet and number...$18.94Qty in Cart: 0Price:$18.94Subtotal: -
Flash Cards: Sight Words, 6 Packs - SC-823358BN
Scholastic Teacher Resources
$24.94Give children a head-start in reading and math with these colorful, double-sided flash cards that teach essential skills. Each set includes activity cards with helpful tips and suggestions for making learning fun.Key Features : i : Grades PK-3ii : 59...$24.94Qty in Cart: 0Price:$24.94Subtotal: -
My First Library Minnie Mouse, 12 Books per Set, 2 Sets
Pi Kids
$34.98Come along with Minnie Mouse and her pals to explore concepts including seasons, movement, food, and—Minnie's personal favorite—fashion! These sturdy board books with "just-my-size pages" are perfect for little hands, leading the way to a lifelong love...$34.98Qty in Cart: 0Price:$34.98Subtotal: -
Jumbo Magnetic Marbles, 5 Per Pack, 6 Packs
Popular Playthings
$30.94The JUMBO sized magnetic marbles come in at 1.33" in diameter and are not a choking hazard. Watch as they spin, attract and repel each other on a table, a fun way to learn about magnetism! All our magnetic marbles are created with safety in mind. Too...$30.94Qty in Cart: 0Price:$30.94Subtotal: -
(6 EA) TIE ME
The Original Toy Company
$36.40Tie Me is constructed of hardwood, a lacing and tying activity to teach young children fine motor skills, hand/eye coordination and the process of tying shoes. Ages 12 months +. Bundle of 6 Tie Me packs.Key Features :$36.40Qty in Cart: 0Price:$36.40Subtotal: -
(2 PK) THREADING BUTTONS & SPOOLS
The Original Toy Company
$27.00This Classic set of quality wood and thread consist of 20 mulit-colored wooden buttons , 10 multi-colored spools and 2 chunky threading laces ideal for developing hand/eye coordination and manipulative skills. Multi-task learning all in one box. Ages 3-6...$27.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:$27.00Subtotal: -
Threading Buttons & Spools
The Original Toy Company
$14.00This Classic set of quality wood and thread consist of 20 multi-colored wooden buttons, 10 multi-colored spools and 2 chunky threading laces. Ideal for developing hand/eye coordination and manipulative skills. Multi-task learning all in one box.Key...$14.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:$14.00Subtotal: -
My Cell Phone, Pack of 2 - OTC59370BN
The Original Toy Company
$30.00This highly crafted wood - realistic first cell phone toy, will provide the young caller with hours of imaginative play. The cell phone has a built in ringing sound when the green button is pushed. All multi colored numbers all depress into the phone...$30.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:$30.00Subtotal: -
Pop Up Birthday Cake, 2 Packs
The Original Toy Company
$35.20Press the colorful birthday candles down and they will jump up - press harder and they will jump out! Encourages eye-hand coordination while introducing color awareness and counting. Brightly colored and fun, this traditional wooden toy will bring hours...$35.20Qty in Cart: 0Price:$35.20Subtotal: -
(2 EA) ACTIVITY BUTTONS
Miniland Educational
$40.96Activity Buttons has big buttons with 1 to 5 holes in bright colors. Ideal for sequencing and sorting, as well as developing mathematical and motor skills. Each button has a number in relief and its equivalent Braille symbol. The set includes individual...$40.96Qty in Cart: 0Price:$40.96Subtotal: -
(2 EA) ACTIVITY SHAPES
Miniland Educational
$44.96Activity Shapes is a stringing game that promotes ocular-metrical practice and co-ordination. It has 5 different shapes, 1 metre long plaited cords and a collection of various activities on individual cards. Made of solid plastic. Included are 5...$44.96Qty in Cart: 0Price:$44.96Subtotal: -
Lacing Shoe, Wood, Pack of 2
Melissa & Doug
$51.66I can do it myself! Few things will give your child more satisfaction than mastering shoe-lacing and -tying skills. This wooden high-top sneaker will make practicing enjoyable and help your child reach the developmental milestone of learning to tie shoes...$51.66Qty in Cart: 0Price:$51.66Subtotal: