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    Early Childhood

    Teacher Favorite Manipulatives for a Fun Early Childhood Classroom

    Young children are learning every day as they play and interact with the world around them. These teacher favorite early childhood manipulatives are a great way to help them develop important motor skills, as well as social and emotional competencies.

    Teacher Favorite Educational Toys for Preschoolers

    Every day is an opportunity for an early childhood learner to discover something new. By offering unique and fun tools for them to interact with in the classroom environment, early childhood educators are laying the foundation for students to develop skills that will help them to succeed in and out of school. 

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    Transportation: Cars & Trucks

    Miniland Minimobil Manipulative Vehicle Set, 9 Toy Cars
    Melissa & Doug Mega Race Car Carrier, 6 Cars and 1 Transport Truck
    Melissa & Doug Fire Truck

    Engineering: Building Blocks & Tools

    Edushape Giant Foam Block Set, 16 Pieces
    Children’s Factory Builder Blocks, Set of 12
    Childcraft Corrugated Building Blocks, Primary Colors, Set of 84

    Shapes & Animals

    Learning Resources Pretend and Play Sliceable Fruits and Veggies, Set of 23
    Melissa & Doug Wooden Counting Shapes Stacker, 66 Pieces
    Learning Resources Jumbo Jungle Animals: Mommas and Babies, Set of 6

    Educational Carpets for Early Childhood Learning Space

    Whether it’s time to gather young learners for circle time or you want to use an area rug to teach concepts like colors and the alphabet, there is a Childcraft carpet to make it more fun. Check out the variety of high-quality, educational and decorative rugs from Childcraft.

    Childcraft Geography United States of America Area Rug, 6 x 9 Feet, Rectangle
    Childcraft PhotoFun Farm Friends Carpet Squares, 16 x 16 Inches, Set of 10
    Childcraft Learn Your Colors Bilingual Carpet, 6 Feet, Round

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    More Early Childhood Learning Toys & Classroom Tools

    If you’re looking for more ways to engage the young children in your life, be sure to stop by the Early Childhood category page. You’ll find great information on how to set up an early childhood classroom space, fun activities to try and more.

    Also be sure to stop by the Early Childhood online store to find hundreds of unique and educational early childhood products and tools.

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