Outdoor Learning

Recent research has drawn the link between children's brain development and time spent in the natural environment. Every child deserves a safe play to play, supportive adults to watch him grow, and an environment that offers them endless possibilities. In "Seasons of Play," Rusty Keeler takes readers on a photographic journey through real child care centers that have embraced his philosophy that natural play environments create new opportunities for children to explore and grow. This book… More »

3 years & up. This gardening tote has everything little gardeners need! Includes a watering can, gloves, a hand spade, trowel, rake, and storage bag. Gloves measure 3.5" W x 8.25"L.

3 - 6 years. Catch the wave as you crawl, climb, and balance on this unit. Includes 2 "U" slot-in blocks, 1 mini bridge, 1 wave, 1 set of steps, and 1 balancing beam. Can be configured into multiple shapes. Approximately 24" high. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds.

3 - 6 years. Kaplan Alfresco Gyms bring physical activity into the everyday curriculum in your classroom! Each kit is a complete play area designed to be developmentally appropriate for all ages and levels of gross motor development. Made of high density, lightweight plastic, these units will last for years without fading or warping. Simple slot-and-groove connection system for simple assembly. Includes eight items: two "U" slot-in blocks, one "Y" slot-in block, one beam, one… More »

All ages. This set of beanbags is great for combining gross motor skills and language skills. Encourage your children to identify the colors of the beanbags as they play and help them gain confidence in their color recognition skills. Includes 8 bold colors. Beanbags are bilingual with English on one side, and Spanish on the other side. Each beanbag measures 4"L x 4"W.

3 years & up. The Lights & Sounds Foam Pogo Jumper is a fun and exciting toy for teaching children basic, yet necessary physical skills like hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity. Made of foam, this Pogo jumper can be used inside and outside for fun exercise year around. The Lights & Sounds Foam Pogo Jumper features comfortable handles and a soft, cushiony base that won't leave scuff marks on hardwood floors. Pogo Jumper has LED lights on both handles and an adorable squeaker included… More »

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Literacy Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Young learners will become comfortable with the alphabet while they develop the understanding that all spoken sounds can be represented by letters. Some of the targeted learning goals include oral language, phonemic awareness,… More »

4 years & up. These track and field activities are sure to get children excited while enriching gross motor development. Builds coordination, balance, muscle strength, and control. Kit includes 6-8"H Return-To-Right hurdles, foam discus set, baton set, and foam shot put set.

4 years & up. Imagination will sprout as little adventurers explore the unknown in this stylish and functional dress up set! Add this set to any dramatic play center or have children wear it outside as they explore the wonders of their environment. Encourage children to collect items in their vest pockets such as flowers or rocks to examine closer just like explorers. This dress-up set includes a bucket hat and a multi-pocket vest.

2 - 8 years. Our Mailman set includes a realistic, weatherproof mailbox with a front chute and a rear opening for removing the mail. Our mail bag set includes 22 plastic preprinted 4" x 6" postcards with easy to write on surface. Nylon mail bag has a hook and loop should strap. Mailbox is 32"H x 13.75"W.

3 years & up. "Why did that happen?" "How does that work?" "What will happen if . . . ?" Young children ask questions about the world around them all day long. They are filled with curiosity and the desire to learn. Bubbles, Rainbows and Worms teaches children about the world, using hands-on experiments about plants, the environment, air and water, and the senses. 111 pages.

All ages. Teach your children to count in English and Spanish with these durable beanbags. This set of beanbags is great for combining gross motor skills and language skills. Encourage your children to identify the colors of the bag and the numbers featured. Includes 10 beanbags from 1 to 10 in 8 colors. Measures 4"L x 4"W.

3 - 6 years. Get a "grip" on gardening with these fun and friendly child-size gloves! Featuring bright stripes and Giddy Buggy's smiling face, these gloves are made from sturdy, high-quality, machine-washable material and feature rubber latex coating on the palms to help grip garden tools. These fun and useful gloves keep hands clean while encouraging outdoor exploration and promoting gross and fine motor skills.

3 years & up. Transform outdoor learning by bringing your STEM and math lessons outside. The Outdoor Scale is made from eco-friendly, sustainable eucalyptus wood. Perfect for the outdoor classroom! Scale measures 52"L x 31.5"W x 25.5"H. Translucent buckets are included and color may vary.

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Math Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Children will explore and build number sense and other fundamental skills crucial to math success, as well as number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, understanding sets, and number order. The stackable box provided… More »

3 years & up. Child size cotton gardening gloves have elastic wrists to ensure a comfortable fit and the gloves stay on. Gloves measure 3.5" W x 8.25"L.

18 months & up. Explore shapes and patterns in nature with this set of 12 wooden leaf tiles. Bring the outside in by using the tiles to make leaf rubbings, printings and molds of each leaf species. Includes 2 tiles of 6 different leaf patterns: oak, birch, aspen, maple, sweet chestnut and beech. Made from sustainably sourced beech wood. Tiles measure 2.5".

2 years & up. An inviting tactile material that challenges children's sense of touch on both hands and feet. At the same time, it develops the ability to describe sense impressions verbally. The tactile discs, made of nice-to-touch synthetic rubber, contain different tactile structures, each with its own color. Each of the tactile structures can be found on a large disc for positioning on the floor, as well as on a small disc that the child will be able to hold in his/her hands. In terms of… More »

6 months - 3 years. Incorporates a variety of activities to develop motor skills and cognitive ability. Easily converts from a closed play center to an open, two-sided play center. Crawl through archway, ball drop flower pot, Tap-a-Tune™ piano, and shape sorter mailbox are just a few of the fun activities. Learn about numbers and counting in English, Spanish or French. Includes take-along play panel featuring a bead tumbler, spinner with mirror, spinning gears, clicking bugs, and a large button… More »