Educational

  From nearly invisible eggs, tiny striped caterpillars emerge. They begin feeding on the surrounding milkweed leaves immediately, storing food for...

  Life begins amid a clutch of floating eggs. Those that survive hatch as tadpoles, and then undergo a rapid change as they lose their gills and gr...

  Hardworking honeybees rapidly transition through their life cycle, with only 21 days from egg to adulthood. Bees in the larval stage are fed by w...

  A side view shows a green bean seed in the soil, followed by the germination stage, where the seed sends roots into the warm, moist soil. The pla...

  The energy ball puts an educational electrical experiment at the tips of your fingers. Exterior contacts allow hands to safely complete an electr...

  Green sea turtle eggs are buried in clutches of 75-200. After two months, the hatchlings make a mad dash for water, where they’ll spend the rest ...

  A hen may lay 300 eggs in a year, but only if a rooster is present can the eggs contain hatchlings. Eggs take 21 days to hatch, but a newly hatch...

  The ladybug is also known as the ladybird, and more correctly known as the ladybeetle. The insect goes through the four stages of metamorphosis, ...

  This set includes the tiny white eggs were ants get their start. Larvae come next, molting several times before entering a period of rest and gro...

Super Smile Dentist Play SetSmile, the dentist will see you now! This 25-piece dental care play set features an over-sized set of pretend teeth so ...

  Salmon undergo a long journey during their life, hatching from eggs in freshwater streams, growing up into adult fish, and then swimming out to t...

Get Well Doctor's Kit Play SetThe doctor will see you now! The 25-piece Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set offers realistic accessor...

  The Life Cycle of a Worm features the four stages of a surprisingly complex creature. Their lemon-shaped eggs give birth to hatchlings, which slo...

  Mosquitos begin life in the water, where their eggs are laid in floating rafts. The larvae that emerge feed on organic material in the water whil...

Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play SetGive young animal lovers everything they need to examine and treat pretend pets! This toy was recognized by toy...

Scoop & Serve Ice Cream CounterScoop up some cool treats with this all-inclusive, 28-piece pretend play ice cream counter! The sturdy wooden ta...

Top & Bake Pizza Counter - Wooden Play FoodMama mia, it's pizza time! Create fresh-baked pizza, made to order, with this deliciously unique 34-...

Let's Explore Binoculars & Compass Play SetDiscover the thrill of exploring the natural world up close with the Melissa & Doug Let’s Explor...

Care for hair and an adjustable beard (sized to fit kids and most adults) with pretend play barber essentials and shaving accessories Includes vib...

  Whereas the life cycles of many insects are measured in weeks, the stag beetle takes years to develop. Eggs are laid in rotting wood, where larva...

Slice & Stack Sandwich CounterCreate piled-high sandwiches, made to order with this wooden sandwich counter play set with all the fixin's! The ...

Feed & Groom Horse Care Play SetGiddy up, partner! Kids three and older will have everything they need to care for a cuddly horse (included) an...

Let's Explore Fishing Play SetExplore the outdoor experience of fishing with the 21-piece Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore™ Fishing Play Set! Grab ...

Beauty Salon Play SetAdd glamour and style to playtime with these wooden beauty essentials for make-believe makeovers! The 18-piece set includes a ...

Luna moth eggs are laid on tree leaves, including the sweetgum, where the caterpillars will have plenty to eat and little competition. After moltin...

Give playtime some pop by giving kids three and older everything they need to create sweet play treats again and again!Decorate four unique wooden ...

Let's Explore Campfire S'Mores Play SetExplore the outdoor experience of toasting marshmallows around a crackling campfire with the 23-piece Meliss...

Wooden Brew & Serve Coffee SetPretend-play tea parties can now include coffee with this realistic wooden Brew & Serve Coffee Set for two! L...

LOVE YOUR LOOK - Nail Care Play Set Perfect for mess-free imaginative play, THIS SET DOES NOT CONTAIN REAL NAIL POLISH OR OTHER COSMETICS. The 20-p...

LOVE YOUR LOOK - Makeup Kit Play SetPerfect for mess-free imaginative play, THIS SET DOES NOT CONTAIN REAL COSMETICS. The 16-piece play set gives k...

Let’s cut our fruit into pieces and make a fruit salad with this Wooden Crate of Fruit from Early Learning Centre.Let’s carefully use our knife and...

Roll the ball and know down the Wooden Skittles Set from Early Learning Centre.These adorable animal skittles are great for keeping little ones bus...

Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer SetMix up some delicious pretend-play fun with this realistic wooden mixer. Turn dials to "adjust speed" and use the crank...

Smoothie Maker Blender SetWhip up delicious playtime smoothies with this pretend play blender! Use the wooden knife to slice and wooden fruits and ...

Construction Building Set in a BoxWith 48 wooden pieces (including nuts, bolts, drilled bars to connect, and a child-size screwdriver), this classi...

Shape Sorting Cube Classic ToyEngage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Classic Toy that's beautifully constructed from high-quality, solid w...

Let's Explore Water Wow! Seasons Explore outdoor scenes and adventures with the Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore™ Water Wow! Seasons Water Reveal P...

A fantastic wooden set for a feast of pretend play fun, let's tuck into the Early Learning Centre Wooden Toaster set.Push the toast down into the t...

Let’s chop and slice and make a healthy meal with this Wooden Crate of Vegetables from Early Learning Centre.Let’s carefully use our knife and slic...

3+ yearsLet's Explore Sailboat Play Set Explore pretend play boating adventures with this sturdy tent-fabric sailboat play set Includes foam rudder...

3+ yearsLet's Explore Hiking Play Set 23-piece pretend play hiking set with backpack, hiking essentials Backpack with comfy adjustable straps, size...

Shape Sorting ClockOur popular preschool-friendly clock gets a cool update! A larger face, exposed natural wood, and pops of vibrant color on match...

Abacus Classic Wooden ToyCount on this classic wooden "calculator" for years of play and learning! The solid hardwood base and frame holds 10 thick...

Deluxe Pounding Bench Toddler ToyEngage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Pounding Bench that's beautifully constructed from high-quality, s...

Pound-a-Peg Classic ToyPound the eight colorful wooden pegs into the wooden frame, then flip it over to repeat the activity again and again! Includ...

Take-Along Tool Kit Wooden ToyThis Melissa & Doug toolkit is a great way to help build imaginations! You can give little builders the tools the...

Let's Explore Light & Sound Lantern Play Set Explore the sights and sounds of camping in different habitats with this ingenious camping lantern...

Wooden Steep & Serve Tea SetMay I take your order? This wooden tea set has everything your little one needs to host the perfect pretend tea par...