There's a moment every parent and grandparent knows well—when a child's fingers discover texture for the first time. They pause. They explore. They smile. That's exactly what happens with Lauri Crepe Rubber Puzzles. These aren't just colorful shapes to push into holes; they're invitations to discover how the world feels, how pieces fit together, and how their own hands can solve problems.
What makes these puzzles so special? The soft, pebbled crepe rubber feels completely different from plastic toys your child might already have. It's washable, it's durable, and it's designed by people who genuinely understand what young learners need at each stage of development. Whether your toddler is just beginning to grasp and manipulate objects, or your preschooler is ready for letter and number recognition, these puzzles meet them exactly where they are—and gently help them grow.
Beyond the tactile joy, you'll notice something else: focus. Real, genuine focus. The kind that happens when a child is truly engaged, not just distracted. That's when real learning happens.
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Engaging Learning with Lauri Number Puzzles
Lauri Number Puzzle Boards & Pegs transforms playtime into a dynamic learning experience. We love how each puzzle piece connects exclusively to its matching board, making it a fun and interactive way for our little ones to grasp counting and number recognition. Not only do they enjoy stacking those colorful Tall-Stackers Pegs, but they also develop vital skills in basic addition and subtraction through hands-on play. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and education for kids aged 3 and up!
Engaging Learning with Lauri Number Puzzles features exclusive connections between puzzle pieces and boards, making math feel like a colorful adventure that enhances learning through play.
Brighten Celebrations with Festive Crepe Streamer
FR Festive Crepe Streamer brings a splash of vibrant red to any celebration! We love using this creative accessory to teach kids about colors, patterns, and even the art of decoration. Imagine the joy as your little ones help hang this 85-foot streamer, developing their fine motor skills and teamwork while making every occasion a bit more special. With roots stretching back to 1900, The Beistle Company knows how to transform simple gatherings into unforgettable memories, making it an essential for any parent or educator looking to inspire a sense of joy and creativity.
Brighten Celebrations with Festive Crepe Streamer offers 85 feet of vibrant red delight, turning decoration into a fun and collaborative learning experience for kids.
Engaging Learning with Lauri Phonics Center
Lauri Phonics Center Kit — Word Families is a delightful educational adventure designed to ignite a love for learning in our little ones! This all-in-one kit introduces 26 different word families, making it easy and enjoyable for kids to connect rhymes and explore language. As educators and parents, we appreciate how it promotes essential phonics skills while keeping the learning experience hands-on and fun. With its convenient storage solution, parents can effortlessly organize learning until the next exciting session!
Lauri Phonics Center introduces 26 different word families, making learning phonics an enjoyable adventure—who knew connecting rhymes could be this fun and organized?
Halloween 2 Figures: Dr. Loomis & Laurie Strode
Halloween 2 - Dr. Loomis and Laurie Strode (1981) is an incredible action figure set that not only excites young fans of the classic film but also encourages imaginative play and storytelling. With highly detailed, fully poseable figures of iconic characters, children can explore creativity as they reenact scenes or invent their own thrilling narratives. These figures promote fine motor skills through interactive play as kids manipulate the figures and accessories. Plus, there’s a unique opportunity to spark conversations about film history and storytelling dynamics, making this an exciting addition to educational play for children 4 and up!
Halloween 2 Figures: Dr. Loomis & Laurie Strode includes highly detailed, fully poseable figures that inspire kids to reenact cinematic moments and spark their storytelling imagination.
Craft Stunning Blooms with Anemones Kit
Creativity Street Crepe Paper Flower Kit-Anemones invites our young artists to bloom into creativity! This delightful kit not only sparks imagination but also enhances fine motor skills through the assembly process. Perfect for crafting personal gift toppers or vibrant table decorations, it encourages children to express themselves artistically while learning about shapes, colors, and design. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this engaging activity fosters patience and focus, making it a wonderful addition to any creative curriculum.
Craft Stunning Blooms with Anemones Kit encourages artistic expression with vibrant crepe paper, turning creativity into a lesson in colors and patience that sprinkles joy into any room.
Explore the Magic of Magnets!
Lauri - Fun with Magnets is the perfect starter kit to ignite your child’s passion for STEM! This engaging set offers 14 exciting experiments that make learning about the wonders of magnets a breeze. Not only will your little ones have fun experimenting, but they'll also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills along the way. With a mix of hands-on activities and intriguing facts, this kit encourages both solo and group play, making it an amazing choice for families or classrooms alike!
Explore the Magic of Magnets! comes with 14 exciting experiments that turn learning into a hands-on adventure, making STEM fun for both kids and parents alike.
Rhino Soft Eeze Tetherball Fun!
Champion Sports RSTB9 9 Inch Rhino Soft Eeze Tetherball is the perfect addition to any play space! Designed for tiny hands and budding athletes, this soft tetherball offers an exciting way for kids to develop coordination, teamwork, and physical fitness. Whether we're indoors on a rainy day or outside under the sun, we can enjoy hours of active play that promotes gross motor skills and encourages social interaction. With its durable rubber core and soft touch, it's great for beginners and brings a fun educational twist to our playtime!
Rhino Soft Eeze Tetherball features a durable rubber core that makes it perfect for tiny hands, turning every play session into a fun fitness adventure!
Creative Fun with Rubbablox Blocks
Rubbabu Rubbablox Natural Rubber Foam Blocks for Building Set are perfect for young builders aged 12 months and up. These soft, squishy blocks not only promote hours of imaginative play but also foster essential skills like shape recognition and fine motor development. Made from eco-friendly materials, these colorful blocks encourage a tactile learning experience, making them a safe and engaging choice for any playtime.
Creative Fun with Rubbablox Blocks are made from soft, eco-friendly natural rubber foam, transforming every building session into a safe, squishy adventure that sparks creativity and learning.
Express Emotions with Bunny Plushie
Teeturtle Reversible 6" Rubber Hose Bunny Plushie is the perfect companion for kids and adults alike! With its adorable dual faces, this plushie not only brings joy but also helps little ones express their feelings—ideal for social-emotional learning. The soft and cuddly design makes it a huggable friend for quiet moments or imaginative play. Plus, it encourages communication and empathy, making it a must-have in our plushie collection!
Express Emotions with Bunny Plushie features dual faces that help kids articulate their feelings, making it a cuddly way to encourage emotional intelligence during playtime.
Feelings Galore: Reversible Plush Buddy
The Teeturtle Reversible 6" Rubber Hose Narwhal Plushie is a delightful way for kids and adults alike to explore and express their emotions. This adorable plushie not only serves as a comforting cuddle companion, but also sparks conversations about feelings, enhancing emotional intelligence and empathy skills. Its soft, huggable design makes it a fantastic tool for sensory play and stress relief, making it a favorite in both home and educational settings.
Feelings Galore: Reversible Plush Buddy features a soft, huggable design that encourages kids to explore their emotions while providing comfort and stress relief—talk about a cuddly conversation starter!
Bluey Cloud Slime Adventure Set
The Bluey SLIMYLGOOP 2 Pack is a delightful sensory experience designed to spark creativity and imaginative play. Each jar of fluffy, scented slime not only captivates with its cloud-like texture but also promotes fine motor skills and sensory exploration. With soft rubber Bluey and Bingo charms hidden inside, this engaging toy transforms playing into an opportunity for calm and focus, making it a perfect addition to any screen-free playtime!
Bluey Cloud Slime Adventure Set includes fluffy, scented slime that transforms screen-free playtime into a calming sensory experience while hiding fun little surprises for curious hands.
Backyard Bugs for Early Math Fun
The Learning Resources Backyard Bugs Counters are a fantastic way for toddlers and preschoolers to dive into early math concepts! With 72 soft, rubber counters shaped like adorable bugs, children can practice sorting, counting, and classifying while having a great time. This hands-on approach not only makes learning engaging but also builds essential skills like fine motor development and critical thinking, making it a must-have for both parents and educators.
Backyard Bugs for Early Math Fun comes with 72 soft, rubber counters that turn math practice into an adorable bug adventure, making learning fun and hands-on!
Engaging 3D Puzzle Challenge
The BePuzzled Rubber Duck Original 3D Crystal Puzzle is an exciting exploration of spatial reasoning and problem-solving for puzzlers aged 12 and up. As your teens and tweens piece together this vibrant challenge, they’ll enhance their critical thinking skills while enjoying a unique twist on traditional puzzles. Not only does it promote cognitive development, but it also transforms into a stunning decorative piece that sparks conversations at home.
Engaging 3D Puzzle Challenge features vibrant pieces that promote critical thinking while doubling as a conversation starter at home—who knew solving a puzzle could be so chic?
Adventure Awaits with TUBBZ Minion Plushies!
TUBBZ Bob Collectable Rubber Duck Plushie brings the beloved Minion characters to life in an adorable, huggable form! As parents and educators, we know just how important playtime is for developing creativity and imagination. These plushies encourage role-playing and storytelling, allowing children to explore their feelings and social skills while having fun. With their soft and washable design, they make the perfect companion for cuddles on the couch or a vibrant addition to a collection of pop culture treasures!
Adventure Awaits with TUBBZ Minion Plushies features adorable, huggable designs that spark creativity and storytelling, making them the perfect companions for nurturing young imaginations.
Razor MX350: Adventure On Wheels!
Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike is the perfect introduction to the thrill of riding! With its robust double-crown fork and soft rubber grips, kids can develop their motor skills, balance, and coordination while having a blast on this electric scooter. It encourages outdoor play, sparks imagination, and promotes physical activity, all while making them feel like real motocross champions. As parents, we can feel good knowing this bike combines fun with learning, helping kids gain confidence and independence.
Razor MX350: Adventure On Wheels! features a robust double-crown fork that makes kids feel like motocross stars while confidently building their riding skills and outdoor excitement.
Explore Math with Friendly Farm Counters!
Learning Resources Friendly Farm Counters transform early math concepts into playful adventures for our children. With 144 colorful, tactile farm animal counters, kids can dive into the world of counting, sorting, and classifying like never before! These soft, rubber counters, featuring cuddly momma and baby animals, not only spark joy but also master essential skills such as grouping, patterning, and collaborative play. Plus, they come in a convenient, reusable tub, making cleanup as easy as pie—perfect for busy parents like us!
Explore Math with Friendly Farm Counters! features 144 colorful, tactile farm animal counters that transform math practice into joyful play, making learning both fun and engaging.
Explore with Primary Science Binoculars
Learning Resources Primary Science Big View Binoculars sparks a child's curiosity and imagination! These colorful binoculars are more than just a toy; they promote scientific exploration while encouraging kids to connect with nature. With soft rubber eyepieces for comfort and a breakaway lanyard for easy wear, they’re perfect for little adventurers ready to observe the world around them. Choosing these binoculars means fostering essential skills like observation, focus, and inquiry that will benefit your child's learning journey long after playtime is over.
Explore with Primary Science Binoculars feature soft rubber eyepieces for comfort, making nature observation an exciting adventure while inspiring scientific inquiry in our little explorers.
Quack-Tastic 3D Puzzle Adventure
The BePuzzled Duck, Original 3D Crystal Puzzle is a fun and engaging way for kids aged 12 and up to explore critical thinking and spatial awareness. As they piece together the 43 uniquely-shaped, translucent pieces into a delightful rubber duck, they enhance their problem-solving skills and boost their focus. This isn’t just a puzzle; it’s a creative journey that transforms puzzling into a multi-dimensional adventure, making it a must-have for any collection!
Quack-Tastic 3D Puzzle Adventure features 43 uniquely-shaped pieces that turn puzzling into a delightful journey, transforming problem solving into a colorful rubber duck masterpiece!
Hape Wooden Walk-A-Long Croc Fun
Hape Wooden Walk-A-Long Croc is the perfect companion for your little one's walking adventures! This delightful pull-along toy encourages toddlers to take their first steps with confidence while developing essential coordination and balance skills. Made from durable wood and featuring soft rubber wheels, it glides quietly across floors, making it ideal for indoor play. Parents can feel good knowing that this playful croc is crafted with safe, non-toxic materials, turning each stroll into a cheerful learning experience.
Hape Wooden Walk-A-Long Croc features soft rubber wheels that glide quietly, turning each step into a fun, confidence-building adventure for little explorers.
GoSports Inflatable Dodgeball Fun!
GoSports Inflatable Dodgeball brings a whole new level of play into your child’s life! These no-sting balls are perfect for teaching coordination, teamwork, and physical fitness without the fear of sore spots. Made with a soft, lightweight rubber blend, they allow kids to engage in playful dodgeball battles while developing their motor skills and confidence. Plus, with the included mesh carry bag and pump, it’s easy to take the fun wherever you go, making it a fantastic choice for both home and school activities!
GoSports Inflatable Dodgeball Fun! features no-sting balls that let kids engage in friendly battles while boosting their coordination and teamwork without the fear of bumps and bruises.
Baden School Quality Tetherball Fun
Baden School Quality Tetherball Set is the perfect addition to any schoolyard or playground! This set not only encourages physical fitness but also promotes teamwork, coordination, and social skills as kids engage in friendly competition. The soft-touch rubber ball makes it safe and inviting for younger players, while the durable nylon rope ensures long-lasting play. With this tetherball set, we’re helping our kids develop important motor skills and fostering a love for outdoor activities in a fun and engaging way!
Baden School Quality Tetherball Fun features a soft-touch rubber ball that invites younger players to engage in energetic outdoor play, blending fitness with fun and friendships.
Excellerations Premium Playground Balls for Fun!
Excellerations Premium Rubber Playground Balls are perfect for sparking active play both indoors and outdoors! With a soft yet durable design, these vibrant balls invite kids to explore their throwing, catching, and kicking skills, all while promoting physical fitness and coordination. The bouncy texture and colorful options make it easier for little hands to catch, creating an engaging way for children to develop motor skills and teamwork during playtimes. Why settle for ordinary when these premium balls can enhance creativity and energetic outdoor adventures?
Excellerations Premium Playground Balls are soft yet durable, making it easy for kids to practice catching and kicking while sneaking in some exercise and teamwork during playtime.
Engaging Balance Bike for Active Toddlers
Hape Scoot Around Ride On Wood Bike is the perfect companion for our little adventurers as they explore their world! This award-winning balance bike not only fuels their imagination but also nurtures essential motor skills, allowing them to build strength and confidence with each push. With its soft rubberized wheels, we can comfortably let them scoot indoors without worrying about our floors. Plus, the durable construction and non-toxic finishes give us peace of mind as they embark on their joyous rides!
Engaging Balance Bike for Active Toddlers features soft rubberized wheels that let our little adventurers scoot safely indoors while boosting their confidence and coordination.
Battat Toy Bulldozer: Imagination at Work
Battat Toy Bulldozer is a must-have for your little construction enthusiast! This colorful front end loader encourages imaginative play while developing essential fine motor skills as toddlers manipulate the movable parts. With its soft rubber wheels that roll effortlessly across various surfaces, including sandboxes, children learn about cause and effect while they build and create their own construction sites. Plus, the vintage design is sure to spark nostalgia while your child explores the world of engineering and teamwork in their playtime adventures.
Battat Toy Bulldozer's colorful design encourages imaginative play while its movable parts enhance fine motor skills, turning any playtime into a mini construction site adventure.
Adorable Doc Brown Plush for Learning Fun
TUBBZ Plush: Back to The Future - Doc Brown 2015 Cosplaying Rubber Duck Soft Plush Collectible Toy is not just a delightful cuddly companion; it's a fantastic tool for sparking creativity and imagination. As educators and parents, we know the importance of engaging our children's minds, and what better way to inspire them than through beloved pop culture icons? This plush can be a conversation starter about science, engineering, and the wonders of time travel, fostering discussion and creative storytelling. Plus, with its machine-washable design and sturdy construction, it's perfect for daily adventures and gentle play!
Adorable Doc Brown Plush features a machine-washable design, making it perfect for imaginative stories about science and time travel—without worrying about sticky hands getting it messy.
Educational Value
Lauri puzzles work because they combine three powerful learning tools at once: touch, sight, and problem-solving. When your child traces the textured pieces, they're building fine motor strength and hand-eye coordination without even knowing it. The bright colors naturally draw their attention, while the puzzle-matching activity teaches spatial reasoning and cause-and-effect thinking.
As your child progresses, these puzzles support emerging literacy and numeracy skills. Number puzzles introduce counting and basic addition. Phonics-based options build letter recognition and early reading skills. Each puzzle type is designed to reinforce learning that's happening naturally at that age—making your child feel smart and capable. That confidence becomes its own kind of motivation, inspiring them to keep exploring, learning, and growing.