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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Giant Emotions Fishing
Educational Advantage
$95.50This set encourages children to have conversations around emotions. Children hook the discs with their fishing rods and identify the emotion they have picked! Giant Emotions Fishing will improve motor skills, develop hand-eye coordination skills and...$95.50 -
Learning Mats, Set of all 10 - SC-833543
Scholastic
$153.90One each of our Learning Mats: Numbers and Counting, Patterns, Alphabet, Match, Trace and Write Alphabet, Match, Trace and Write Numbers, Time and Money, Sight Words, Word Families, Short Vowels, and Long Vowels.Key Features : i : Each mat set comes with...$153.90 -
First Little Readers Classroom Set: Levels E & F - SC-825656
Scholastic
$96.99Motivate growing readers with these super-engaging, 16-page storybooks correlated with guided reading levels E & F! Inside this sturdy storage box, you'll find 80 books (5 copies of 16 titles) plus a big teaching guide packed with lessons, tips, and...$96.99 -
Hands On Alphabet Set - PC-2020
Primary Concepts™
$143.99Help children recognize the letters of the alphabet, connect upper and lowercase letters, and isolate initial sounds in words. Includes 78 objects (3 for each letter), 26 sorting containers, alphabet stickers, and plastic organizing basket. Hands-On...$143.99 -
Giant Fishing A-Z - EA-18
Educational Advantage
$116.20This giant fishing alphabet game is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and can even be used in water. Children will love to hook the fish with their fishing rods which will improve their motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and letter recognition. This...$116.20 -
Manual Dexterity Learning Boards, Set of 6 - CF-361310
Children's Factory
$173.99Practice the fundamentals with this clever learning aid! The Manual Dexterity Boards encourages visual and hands-on learning. Each board encourages children to practice basic skills. Made of masonite covered in heavy duty cotton blend. Colors may vary...$173.99 -
Sound Sorting with Objects, Word Families
Primary Concepts™
$96.99Build phonemic awareness skills and letter/sound recognition with these ready-to-go sound sorting object kits. The wide variety of irresistible objects will actively engage young students in discriminating among similar sounds, and in connecting those...$96.99 -
Sound Sorting with Objects, Consonant Sound, 106 Pieces
Primary Concepts™
$146.99Build phonemic awareness skills and letter/sound recognition with these ready-to-go sound sorting object kits. The wide variety of irresistible objects will actively engage young students in discriminating among similar sounds, and in connecting those...$146.99 -
Beep-Beep & Play Activity Toy
Melissa & Doug
$172.84This sit-in play car lets little ones rev up and take off for fun! With a clicking steering wheel, light-up dashboard, rear-view mirror, and an engine that plays music when the key is inserted, this interactive toy keeps kids happily occupied while...$172.84 -
Turtle Ball Pit
Melissa & Doug
$158.77Kids will have a ball with this crinkling, jingling, multi-textured toy! The giant, friendly turtle comes filled with 60 squeezable multi-colored balls that are easy to grasp, toss, and roll. Zipper and self-stick tabs open so baby can sit inside, and...$158.77 -
Deluxe Road Rug Play Set
Melissa & Doug
$151.75Create a world of adventures, from a bustling town to a busy barnyard! This deluxe play set includes a soft and durable machine-washable activity rug, and 49 wooden play pieces to bring it to life. Pieces include construction vehicles, cars and trucks,...$151.75 -
Giant Fishing A-Z
Educational Advantage
$112.20This giant fishing alphabet game is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and can even be used in water. Children will love to hook the fish with their fishing rods which will improve their motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and letter recognition. This...$112.20 -
Rainbow Wooden Super Set - Set of 84 - 12 Different Shapes in 7 Colors
Tickit™
$178.99Play possibilities are endless with this 84-piece Rainbow Wooden Set! Made of smooth Beech wood, this wooden set is suitable for ages 10m+. An imaginative set for open-ended, loose parts play, these wooden pieces rainbow colors and natural wood grain...$178.99 -
Elephant Activity Wall Panel - 18m+ - Toddler Activity Center
Learning Advantage™
$113.99The Elephant Activity Wall Panel features 3 activities to develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination and descriptive language skills. The wooden panel features a grooved, wooden percussion board with an attached wooden mallet, a turning wheel with balls...$113.99 -
Bear Activity Wall Panel - 18m+ - Toddler Activity Center
Learning Advantage™
$113.99The Bear Activity Wall Panel features four activities to develop motor, collaborative play, communication and early STEM skills. The cute wooden panel contains a threading shape twister, turning ball maze, mirror and five interconnected spinning gears...$113.99 -
Hippo Activity Wall Panel - 18m+ - Toddler Activity Center
Learning Advantage™
$113.99The Hippo Activity Wall Panel features 3 activities to develop motor, collaborative play, communication, language and early math skills. This wall toy is easy to assemble and provides a clutter-free play area. It's perfect decor for daycares, waiting...$113.99 -
Learning Mats, Set of all 10
Scholastic
$149.90One each of our Learning Mats: Numbers and Counting, Patterns, Alphabet, Match, Trace and Write Alphabet, Match, Trace and Write Numbers, Time and Money, Sight Words, Word Families, Short Vowels, and Long Vowels.Key Features : i : Each mat set comes with...$149.90