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Calendar Math Activity Program |
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Our comprehensive program makes it easy to provide daily math practice - from counting and patterning to place value and problem solving - all in one ready-to-use center! In addition to a complete daily calendar, there are separate areas for reinforcing essential math skills - right on the chart. Simply introduce a different activity each day at calendar time to help students practice place value, sharpen problem solving skills, make and verify estimates, duplicate and extend patterns, and much more! The sturdy 39" x 44" nylon chart comes ready to hang, and includes over 225 cards, an estimation jar, counting sticks and more. Comes complete with an activity guide.
Targets standards in these areas:
• Number sense
• Patterning
• Problem solving
• Number recognition
• Estimation
• Basic operations
• Counting
• Place value
• Calendar concepts |
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Our colorful keys are ideal for all kinds of early math activities…from counting and sequencing to sorting and patterning! Kids just slide the big, fun-to-use keys onto the chunky key rings—counting out numbers as they go—for super-involving, hands-on practice that makes concepts easy to grasp! Plus, the keys come in a variety of colors, sizes and styles, so kids can sort and pattern, too! Set of 120 plastic keys, 20 key rings with built-in stoppers and a guide, all in a vinyl tote. Rings are 3".
Targets standards in these areas:
• Building & extending patterns
• Counting
• Sequencing
• Sorting and classifying |
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Snap-Together Counting Cubes |
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Practicing numbers 1 to 10 is a snap with these colorful wooden counting cubes! Our number and picture cubes connect in any combination with durable snap buttons...so children can sequence numbers 1 to 10, match numbers to quantities, build simple picture patterns & more. Set comes complete with 10 number cubes and 20 picture cubes. Each cube measures 1 1/4". |
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As kids fit 9 pegs into the “9” board and 3 pegs into the “3” board, they get tons of hands-on counting practice—and learn to associate numbers and quantities. Our set includes 10 soft and quiet foam rubber boards and 60 giant, easy-grip plastic pegs. Each board measures 4" x 8".
Targets standards in these areas:
• Identifying numbers
• Relationship between numbers & quantities
• Counting with objects |
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Frogs on a Log Counting Kit |
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This hands-on counting kit gives students an instant, visual grasp of numbers 1 to 10! Our kit features 10 chipboard logs and 55 frog manipulatives—children simply place a frog onto each peg, counting as they go. Plus, with a different log to represent each number, our kit is perfect for teaching children how to visualize and compare quantities! Longest log measures 15". |
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Our bright, irresistible buttons feature a variety of different attributes for children to sort… giving kids focused, hands-on practice with concepts like big and small, geometric shape, counting and more! The ready-to-use center includes 120 plastic buttons and 15 different activity mats that give children lots of room to sort…kids just place the buttons onto each mat to sort by size, shape, color and number of holes. Mats are 10" x 13"; with activity ideas. |
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Children stick easy-fitting candles into our cute birthday cakes—counting from 1-10 as they go! Each cake has a different number on the side, plus the same number of holes on top…perfect for building number recognition, counting forward or backward—even for simple addition and subtraction. 10 plastic cakes, 72 plastic candles and a guide. Cakes are 2 3/4" in diameter.
Targets standards in these areas:
• Counting and ordering objects
• Relationship between numbers and quantities
• Recognizing number symbols
• Sequence of numbers
• Sets of concrete objects through 10 |
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Attribute Blocks & Activity Cards |
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RA207 Attribute Blocks
120 plastic blocks come in 5 shapes, 3 colors, 2 sizes and 2 thicknesses. Large square is 3".
Targets standards in these areas:
• Identifying/describing geometric shapes
• Classifying by attributes
• Matching objects of the same shape
RR214 Attribute Block Activity Cards
20 full-color, double-sided cards include 40 hands-on activities; each measures 8 1/2" x 11". |
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Exploring Shapes Discovery Kit |
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Children get a concrete introduction to geometry—with an innovative kit that lets them explore 3-D shapes hands on! Our discovery kit includes 3 sets of 5 shapes (a cube, cylinder, sphere, cone and square pyramid)...3 write & wipe charts for exploring attributes and recording predictions and results…even a 10 1/2" chipboard ramp that helps students see how shapes move. With a guide. |
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Slide & Count
Simple Addition Center |
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Our fun-to-use counting center gives children a visual, concrete way to practice simple addition! You get enough materials for 4 students to work at once—4 chipboard, 8 3/4" x 9 1/2" trays, 24 self-checking problem cards, 40 answer tiles, 4 foam sliders and 40 counters in 4 pouches. Students just place a problem card into a tray...use the counters to count out each number...then slide the counters to the bottom space to discover the answer. The center even comes with 4 write & wipe cards for your own addition problems. |
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How Much Does It Weigh? Measurement Center |
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Our hands-on center gives kids an instant, visual grasp of beginning measurement concepts—as they compare & contrast the weights of big plastic buttons, wooden & aluminum cubes, and more! 24 illustrated activity cards show which objects to place on each side of the scale…as kids explore concepts like heavy, light, balance & more. With 40 manipulatives & wooden card stand. |
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How Long Is It?
Measurement Center |
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Kids measure tables, pencils, even classroom friends—and get an instant, concrete grasp of length & width! Our skill-building center features 24 activity cards with simple, illustrated instructions that are just right for beginners…plus all the manipulatives kids need to complete each activity—from snap-together inchworms to measurement feet! With 130 manipulatives & a wooden card stand. |
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Unbreakable Test Tubes with Stand |
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Four shatterproof plastic test tubes come with screw-on caps, labels and a handy stand. 5 3/4" tall; each holds 2 ounces.
Targets standards in these areas:
• Conducting experiments
• Making quantitative observations
• Making measurements
• Using a variety of tools to collect and analyze information |
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Children discover shapes all around the classroom…with our easy-to-use Shape Finders! Our set includes 6 handy viewers in 6 different geometric shapes. Kids simply select a viewer, then search for matching shapes in the world around them - and build shape recognition as they explore! Each sturdy wooden viewer is printed with the shape’s name; diamond-shaped viewer is 12 1/2" long. |
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Lakeshore Color Discovery Tubes |
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Watch as colors combine…right before your eyes! Children shake our Color Discovery Tubes to observe how primary colors combine to make secondary colors. And, the colored liquids have different densities, so they’ll separate automatically…to use again! Three plastic, leakproof tubes; each 5".
Targets standards in these areas:
• Cause & effect relationships
• Characteristics of liquids
• Understanding primary & secondary colors and the concept of combining colors |
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Lakeshore Liquid Discovery Tubes |
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Our leakproof tubes let kids see science concepts in action! Just flip them over to watch gravity in motion, observe how liquids of different densities separate, view water currents, learn about buoyancy and more! 4 plastic 5" tubes.
Targets standards in these areas:
• Cause & effect relationships
• Characteristics of liquids
• Changes in materials
• Buoyancy |
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Sort & Match Seasons Game |
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In which season do you use a sled? Do you need an umbrella in spring or summer? Children find out as they sort easy-to-recognize objects onto illustrated sorting mats! Our fun-filled matching game has 4 sorting mats that represent the seasons. Kids just match cute miniatures like pumpkins and snowflakes to corresponding pictures on the mats—building classification skills and learning all about weather and seasons as they go. Plus, the mats are double-sided for 2 levels of play…so children can flip them over to match without picture clues for an extra challenge! Includes 4 mats and 24 manipulatives. Mats are 10". For 1 to 4 players. |
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Sort & Match Animal Homes Game |
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Where does a walrus live? Would you find a raccoon in a forest or a grassland? Children find out as they sort easy-to-recognize objects onto illustrated sorting mats! Our fun-filled matching game has 4 sorting mats that represent animal habitats. Kids just match cute miniatures like bears and jellyfish to corresponding pictures on the mats—building classification skills and learning all about animal homes as they go. Plus, the mats are double-sided for 2 levels of play…so children can flip them over to match without picture clues for an extra challenge! Includes 4 mats and 24 manipulatives. Mats are 10". For 1 to 4 players. |
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Sort & Match Five Senses Game |
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Which of your senses would you use to explore a watermelon? Would you use your sense of touch or smell to identify a prickly porcupine? Children find out as they sort easy-to-recognize objects onto illustrated sorting mats! Our fun-filled matching game has 5 sorting mats that represent the 5 senses. Kids just match cute miniatures like a xylophone and an ice cube to corresponding pictures on the mats—building classification skills and learning all about their senses as they go. Plus, the mats are double-sided for 2 levels of play…so children can flip them over to match without picture clues for an extra challenge! Includes 5 mats and 30 manipulatives. Mats are 10". For 1 to 5 players. |
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Exploring Light Activity Kit |
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Children experiment with light, shadows, rainbows and more—as they complete tons of hands-on activities with our easy-to-use kit! 10 activity cards guide students through 10 simple experiments—from creating shadows with a flashlight to reflecting light with a mirror. Plus, you get 23 tools and manipulatives, including a kaleidoscope, rainbow viewer, projection screen, translucent color paddles & much more. Screen measures 8" x 11". 2 “AA” batteries not included. |
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Learn To Recycle! Activity Kit |
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As children place cute picture tiles into our miniature recycling bins, they learn to reduce, reuse and recycle—and practice sorting! 6 different recycling bins each come with 8 sturdy chipboard tiles showing items that can be recycled. Children just drop each tile into the slot on the corresponding bin…then check their answers on back! Sturdy chipboard bins measure 3"; with a total of 48 tiles. |
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Perfect for scientific demonstrations & detailed observations, our ultra-slim light panel is easy to set up and easy to stow! Just place it on a table and switch on the light...then place X-rays, leaves and other objects on the surface to give students a clear view of science specimens.
TB306 Tabletop Light Panel
Lightweight plastic panel has a 12" x 16 1/2" illuminated surface with a protective cover; runs on the included AC adaptor.
TB307 Giant Tabletop Light Panel
Just like our light panel above—only with a giant, 15 5/8" x 22 3/4" light-up surface! Comes complete with a protective cover. |
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From magnetism to magnification, our ready-to-use trays come with everything students need to explore 4 essential science concepts—hands on! Each tray focuses on a different concept, and comes with enough materials for up to 4 students at once—so they’re perfect for science centers and independent exploration. Just slide the trays out of the handy, 12 1/2" x 15 1/4" x 17 1/4" storage cabinet and encourage students to make observations, conduct investigations, compare attributes and more! |
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Students explore geometric shapes as they guide everyday objects through our fun magnetic maze! From an envelope to a watermelon slice, children match real-world objects to their corresponding shapes using the attached magnetic wand...and learn to recognize 6 different shapes along the way. 13" x 14" hardwood maze features 3 object magnets for each shape, all permanently encased under a clear-view top. |
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Can Do! Science Discovery Kits - Complete Set |
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Our ready-to-use kits invite children to discover color, light, magnetism and more…with tons of materials for hands-on exploration! Each kit comes with 6 photo activity cards that make it a cinch for students to conduct experiments on their own—with no reading required! Plus, you get everything children need to complete each activity—like ramps and balls for motion experiments and rattles, shakers and bells for exploring sound.
Complete set includes all 6 kits. |
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Magnetic Field
Wonder Window |
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This sturdy acrylic case features tiny iron filings floating in liquid…kids just glide a magnet over the top to get an incredible view of magnetism in action! 7 7/8" x 10". Magnets sold separately. |
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As kids run the attached magnet over our fascinating board, objects like nails and paper clips cling to the magnet…while rocks and buttons don’t budge! Kids love predicting the outcome…and exploring the principles of magnetism hands on! Hardwood and acrylic; 6 1/2" x 12 1/2".
Targets standards in these areas:
• Understanding differences between magnetic/non-magnetic
• Performing simple investigations
• Classifying objects |
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Magnifier Discovery Board |
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From fragile sea stars to a fuzzy feather, our ready-to-use board gives kids an up-close look at even the most delicate objects! Children just hold the permanently attached magnifier over each object for a safe, detailed view. Hardwood and acrylic; 6 1/2" x 12 1/2". |
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Stack & Match Magnet Rings |
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Kids follow the pattern cards to stack colored ring magnets…and discover how magnets attract and repel! With 10 magnets, 40 patterns and a 6 1/4" stand. |
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Kids get an up-close look with our magnifying viewers! 3" wide; with built-in rulers to measure specimens.
Targets standards in these areas:
• Making observations
• Using a variety of science tools
• Conducting investigations |
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Our authentic X-rays give students a fascinating inside view of the human skeletal system! 18 real X-rays each highlight a different section of the body—perfect for displaying on a light table or overhead projector, or hanging in a window. Plus, the X-rays can be grouped to form a complete 5'-tall skeleton—so kids see how they all fit together!
Targets standards in these areas:
• Major structures of the body
• Major features and functions of the skeletal system |
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Color-Changing Touch Squares -
Set of 6 |
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Our heat-sensitive squares produce colorful impressions—with every touch! Six 4" squares let kids test & compare the heat of everything from classroom objects to their own skin! |
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Translucent paddles overlap to show how colors combine! 4 plastic paddles come in each set.
Targets standards in these areas:
• Making observations
• Using a variety of science tools
• Conducting investigations |
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Super-Safe Prisms - Set of 6 |
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With eased edges and a shatterproof design, our acrylic prisms are ideal for early science exploration. 4 3/4" long. |
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Giant Sand Timers - Complete Set |
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Our colorful sand timers provide a highly visual way to measure time—from 60 seconds to 10 full minutes! Each timer has been tested for accuracy…and features a giant, easy-view design that’s ideal for classroom use. Each timer measures 6 1⁄4" tall. Set includes all 4 timers shown. |
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