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A child’s innate curiosity ignores curricular boundaries.
Display shelves and well-planned stations will keep your areas of discovery, experiment and measurement orderly and functional. And facilitate opportunities for expression and engagement with arts and crafts or dramatic play materials.
Use the filters to discover furniture, resources and even outdoor opportunities for STEAM.
Science
Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.
- Edwin P. Hubble, Astronomer (1889-1953)
Hubble reminds us that structured experiment is just one mode of scientific discovery. Careful observation and joyous exploration is just as important for discovery and comprehension.
Good tools can encourage a variety of modes of observation:
- Magnifying glasses
- Telescopes,
- Microscopes
- Window boxes or cases.
And to measure and record:
- Measuring tape
- Timers
- Rulers
Technology
Something does not have to have a screen, lights or even be powered by electricity to be technology. It doesn’t even have to be new.
Technology encompasses tools and how to use them well to accomplish a purpose or to make something. By the time the time our children are in the work world powered technology, computer systems, operating systems will probably be completely different from what we use today.
Levers, incline planes, wings, projectiles, structures etc. etc. powered by water, air… a child’s energy and boundless imagination – these are the technologies that are always in every aspect of human life.
Engineering
Plan, build or make, try, fix, try again.
That’s the essence of engineering. Lots of opportunities to try build and shape but plenty of ways to try again too when things don’t work out the way we’d hoped.
Math
The early years are a wonderful time to be leading children in math discovery.
- Using shapes to build other shapes
- Estimating distances before making things fly, roll, slide or drop
- Counting, grouping combining and repeating numbers and series
- Creating patterns with pictures or objects
- Measuring distance, time, power and mass
- Representing and abstracting numbers and operations with a variety of objects
STEM - EY

SumBlox Intro Set of 43
$169.99
For budding makers and mathematicians alike, SumBlox are an ingenious way to explore the foundations of mathematics in 3 dimensions. Sumblox are a hands-on transition from concrete to semi-concrete mathematical thinking. Carefully manufactured from natural wood they're an ideal addition to any learning environment from pre-school to middle-schoo...

Colourful Play Table Sand
$19.99
A must have for your sand centre! This safe, clean learning medium contains no free silica or quartz. It has superior moulding properties when wet and is available in a variety of colours. Coloured sand may also be used for arts and crafts projects. Most full-size sand tables take 2-3 packages of white sand.

Pretend Play Families
$39.99
These solid vinyl freestanding multicultural families are realistically detailed. Each family of 8 comes complete with grandparents, parents, brother, sister and baby. Options available: Asian family Hispanic family Caucasian family African American family Set of 4 Furniture is not included. Dimensions Tallest figure is 13 cm (5") tall and...

Specimen Sets
$91.99
These specimen sets give children the opportunity to look at real creatures and plant life close up. Children will enjoy learning about planet life, life cycles and animals. Study specimens even closer with a microscope or magnifier. Each specimen is made with lightweight, unbreakable material for safe handling and exploration. Insect set comes ...

Sensory Liquid Complete Set of 21
$179.99
Turn any of these colourful liquid sets upside down and watch the streams or bubbles of liquid cascade to show the passage of time, a dynamic that will captivate and fascinate. By them as as set or separately Complete Set of 21 includes: Sensory Liquid Set of 3, Sensory Bubble Set of 4, Sensory Jump Bean Set of 4, Spiral Tube Set of 3, Lar...

Crystal Colour Stacking Blocks - 50 Pieces
$22.99
The blocks stack easily with the help of specially designed grooves. Colourful loose parts that can also be containers! Overlap different block colours to explore colour mixing concepts. Also a great way to illustrate coding concepts. Includes 50 blocks and guide. Ages 3+. Dimensions 5cm x 6cm (2" x 2½”)

People Wood Shapes Set of 40
$29.99
Size seriation, sorting, classifying and dramatic play are just some of the many uses. Includes 40 assorted wood people shapes: 6 each of the 4 larger size 16 of the smallest.

Ultra Bright LED Light Panels
$229.99
New LED light panels with 3 light settings, easy to operate with lock function to prevent accidental shut-off. Low energy LEDs provide a cool, clean, bright illuminated background ideal for the investigation of light, colour and shape. Slimline design with rounded edges, these light panels are tough, portable, and easy to clean. Supplied with a ...

Tree Rings - 45 Pieces
$57.99
A whole bag of wood pieces cut from real trees. Approximately 45 pieces. Dimensions 5-8cm (2"-3") D each

Magna-Tiles© Clear Colours Set
$199.99
Each tile is brightly coloured and translucent. Great for use with light tables or building near the window, allowing sunlight to shine through! Choose between a 100 piece or 32 piece set in the drop down menu below. 100 piece set includes 50 small squares, 4 large squares, 20 equilateral triangles, 11 right triangles and 15 isosceles triangles....

Animal X-Rays - Set of 14
$29.99
Study similarities and differences between animals. Examine real x-rays printed on clear, heavy-duty plastic, showing mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians and birds. Includes 14 x-rays, 14 reference pictures and teacher's guide. Ages 5+. Dimensions X-Rays measure up to 20cm x 25cm (8" x 10")

Dinosaur Match and Measure Bones and Cards
$54.99
Introduce measurement, doubling and halving with dino bones you can bury indoors and out. The bones come in 8 sizes increasing by 2cm increments. Use with the Match and Measure Activity Cards to guide children in counting, comparing, measuring and ordering. The PVC cards are water resistant and tough enough to use outdoors. Match and Measure Set...

Easy Grip Tweezers - Set of 12
$19.99
Set of 12 easy grip tweezers with ergonomic depressions, in 6 colours, store in included resealable bucket. Includes activity guide. Ages 4+. Dimensions Measures 15 cm (6")

Connecting Cats Puzzle
$19.99
Wooden error-less cat puzzle pieces are the exact same shape and size and each piece interlocks with each other in an almost infinite number of ways. Inspired by the geometric concept of tessellation, your students will discover their own designs and build their own designs. Each piece is made from sturdy 6.35 mm (1/4') hardwood. This set inclu...

Sensory Rainbow Cascade - Set of 7
$59.99
Each tower contains two streams of coloured liquid which cascade to the bottom in droplets at varying speeds, creating a fascinating display. Ages 3+. Dimensions Measures 14½ cm x 3½ cm (6” x 1½”)

Rainbow Blocks
$119.99
These hardwood window blocks have brightly coloured plexiglass inside the shapes. Sized to complement standard unit blocks, they add new interest to construction and colour design. 30-piece set shown. Ages 2+.

Wooden Block Balance - Set of 17
$81.99
This 17-piece wooden set is ideal for hands-on STEM experiences. Cubes, rectangles, notched squares, and a curved balance board provide endless opportunities for child-guilded exploration and experimentation. Ages 3+.

Transparent Light and Colour Blocks - Set of 108
$121.99
A rainbow assortment of 6 different colours and 6 different shapes make up this set of plastic translucent building blocks. They make a perfect accessory for a light table. Ages 3+. Dimensions Largest Block 10 cm x 5 cm (4" x 2")

Wooden Dominoes - 28 Pieces
$39.99
Giant hard-wearing solid beech wood dominoes, great for playing outdoors. With smooth finished edges and strong painted black dots, the dominoes can be used to play the traditional game – taking it in turns matching the equal dots until you have used all your dominoes, for number recognition practise, or for simple adding and subtracting games. ...

Arches and Tunnels - Set of 10
$109.99
Add new interest to block buildings with this set of 10 arches and tunnels (8 arches and 2 tunnels). Great for creating tunnels, airline hangers, fences, bridges and other unique structures. 27cm L x 6cm W x 13cm H (10-3/4" L x 2-1/2" W x 5" H).