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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

Plastic Mirrors - Squares/Circles
$54.99
Unbreakable acrylic mirrors to explore symmetry, distortion, reflection, refraction, and more. Includes activity suggestions. Eight 10 cm diameter (3 7/8”) circle and eight 9.5 cm (3 3/4”) square mirrors. Ages 3 +

Sakkara
$44.99
Translucent coloured pieces blend together when you stack, nest, and interlock them. Discover endless variety of colourful shapes and pattern you can make. Ages 3+.

Jumbo Magnifying Lenses with Stand
$62.99
Observe on a grand scale with our extra-large magnifiers, sized perfectly for small hands. Features built-in stands for hands-free viewing. Ages 4+. Dimensions Each plastic magnifier measures 20cm (8") L. Set of 6 in a convenient stand Each plasticlens measures 11cm (4-1/2") in diameter and offer 4.5x magnification

Colour Paddles Set
$11.30
Six different coloured transparent paddles. Paddles have a hole in the handle so they can be strung together. Perfect for light table use! Paddle length is 15 cm (6"). Also available in set of 18 with 3 textures and 6 colours.

See-Thru Sensory Tables
$779.99
Both tables provides ultimate splash control with clear, tuff, 23cm (9") deep acrylic tub. Matching see-thru acrylic activity cover included. Locking castors. Baltic Birch frames fit easily through classroom doors. Drain with valve included. Ready-to-Assemble. Lifetime warranty on frame only. Dimensions Both tables measure 94 cm L x 58 cm W (37...

Scoops and Sifter Set of 8
$129.99
Aluminium set includes 23 cm (9") pan sifter, 4 nesting cans with 2 perforated bottoms and 3 scoops. Scoops have 8 cm (3") handles and are extra wide. Set of 8. Ages 3+.

Lifetime Sand and Water Set
$119.99
This 17-piece set is so durable we've called it "lifetime" because that's how long we expect it to last. Built to stand the test of time on the playground. Quality, Safety and Durability Our shovels and scoopers are made with one strong, specially structured piece of plastic. No need to worry about cuts or injuries from sudden cracks or ch...

Transparent Letters - Set of 26
$19.99
Plastic uppercase letters of the alphabet that are ideal for developing letter recognition, and for learning the order of the alphabet. Made from quality colourful transparent plastic which makes it great for light and colour activities on the light panel. Letters measure 5 cm (2"). Ages 3+.

XL Polydron Natural Colours
$177.99
4 times the size of Giant Polydron! It is designed to fit perfectly with existing Giant Polydron. Square pieces measuring 40½ cm(16") square. It is a perfect introduction to 2D and 3D shapes; ideal for use indoors or out; heavily textured on one side for sensory integration; includes Braille for awareness of other methods of communication. Great...

Light Table Pattern Blocks
$39.99
Great for use on the light table! Includes 6 different shaped pattern blocks in 6 colours - 147 pieces total. Ages 3+. Dimensions Square 2½cm (1")

Eye Droppers - Set of 12
$11.99
Set of 12 plastic, straight-nozzle droppers with bulbs. Beakers not included.

Experimental Numbers
$67.99
With this material children experience the digits form 0 to 9 with all senses. Includes 10 wooden numbers. Dimensions 12 cm H x 1cm T (4¾"H x 0.4" T)

Dual Lens Magnifiers - Set of 10
$18.99
Compare and contrast items close up with this dual 3x and 6x plastic lens magnifier. Set of 10 versatile magnifiers with 4 cm (1-3/4") diameters.

Crocodile Activity Wall Panel
$199.99
Visually stunning friendly crocodile activity wall has 5 pieces that engage fine motor skills and problem solving. Features: percussive instruments, mirror, magnetic pen and ball followers, maze and threading activities, slotted line followers and rotating interlocking cogs. Total length is 180 cm. Each section length from 35-37 cm: Age 1 year+.
Farm Animals - Set of 8
$74.99
Set of 8 finely detailed farm animals include rooster, hen, holstein cow, donkey, sheep, goat, sow, and Clydesdale stallion but contents can vary slightly.

Threading Pebbles
$46.99
Children love handling stones and these tactile threading pebbles invite sensory play. Develop early counting, sorting and pattern-making skills, as well as hand-eye co-ordination, as children sort and sequence the stones by shape, colour and texture. Each set includes 16 threading pebbles in four different shapes, shades and textures, plus two...

Mirror Blocks
$56.99
Set of 10 mylar mirrored blocks feature hardwood frames with soft, rounded corners. Sized to standard unit blocks.

Translucent Pipe Builders - 80 Pieces
$59.99
Connect these translucent, plastic tubes to create unique structures, or use them with the Sand & Water Frameworks table to create water runs. Promotes problem-solving and cause-and-effect skills. Includes 80 pieces in 4 colours and 4 shapes. Ages 3 years+.

Magnetic Marble Run
$39.99
Create your own unique marble run with long, short, and curved magnetic pieces. Includes 14 magnetic foam pieces, 4 marbles, and 10 activity cards. Use on magnetic white boards and walls, allows teams of children to experiment with paths, logical sequences to achieve a goal -- the essentials of coding. Ages 5+ Dimensions Longest pieces measur...

Wooden Base Ten Set - Set of 10
$379.99
Let children explore blocks to represent ones, tens, hundreds and thousands. Includes 100 cubes, 10 rods, 10 flats, and 1 block. Ages 4+. Solid Wood. Dimensions 10cm (4") square