Insect Lore: Inspiring Wonder Through Hands-On Nature Discovery For more than five decades, Insect Lore has been a leader in educational, nature-based play, inspiring curiosity, joy, and lifelong learning in children around the world. Best known for its iconic Live Butterfly Kits, Insect Lore creates unforgettable, hands-on experiences that allow children to witness real metamorphosis—transforming classrooms, homes, and play spaces into experiences where discovery comes alive. Insect Lore was founded on a simple but powerful idea: children learn best when they can observe, interact, and explore. Today, that mission continues through an expanding line of live kits, STEM-aligned products, and outdoor exploration toys that make the natural world both accessible and exciting. Whether watching caterpillars transform into Painted Lady butterflies, observing ladybug larvae develop inside a habitat, or exploring nature toys designed for small scientists, children gain a deeper understanding of life cycles, ecosystems, and environmental stewardship. Every Insect Lore experience is crafted with safety, education, and wonder at its core. Kits include thoughtfully designed habitats, easy-to-follow learning guides, and engaging activities that support science standards without sacrificing the wonder of discovery. Insect Lore grows its own biology and ships them with care, ensuring that families and educators receive healthy, active insects ready for observation. The company’s commitment to sustainable and ethical practices ensures that each metamorphosis is not only memorable but also environmentally sound. Insect Lore products are trusted by teachers, parents, outdoor educators, and children’s museums as enriching tools for hands-on learning. The company’s signature butterfly-raising experience has become a cherished tradition in schools and households, building excitement year after year. From early childhood through elementary grades, children develop essential skills—observation, prediction, responsibility, and empathy—as they care for their baby insects and celebrate their release into nature. Beyond its flagship kits, Insect Lore continues to innovate with a growing assortment of STEM exploration toys, bug habitats, and nature-themed play items. These products encourage open-ended discovery, outdoor play, and sensory learning, making them ideal for classrooms, after-school programs, homeschool families, and young explorers everywhere. As a pioneering brand in live educational products and the original butterfly-by-mail company, Insect Lore blends science with play. Every kit invites children to ask questions, make connections, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the world around them. With a legacy built on education, authenticity, and wonder, Insect Lore remains dedicated to sparking curiosity—one tiny marvel at a time.
Hot Focus, Inc.
Hot Focus is a dynamic brand dedicated to creating fun, trendy, and essential products that kids love most. We specialize in delivering the latest must-have styles and playful items designed to spark creativity, joy, and everyday excitement.
HeyDoodle
HeyDoodle is where creativity meets reusability—turning doodles into endless fun (literally). Founded by architect-turned-toy-innovator Bea, our award-winning, reusable silicone mats let kids color, wipe, and repeat without the mess or waste. Designed with stealthy educational elements (think letters, numbers, and speech therapy sound-loaded scenes), our mats make learning feel like play. But we didn’t stop there—our Tales collection reimagines classic stories as foldable, interactive silicone books that can be read, colored, and reused, again and again. Crafted from premium, food-grade silicone, HeyDoodle products are eco-conscious, durable, and parent-approved, perfect for keeping kids engaged at home, on-the-go, or in therapy sessions. We’re big on quality, sustainability, and fun, with a growing global footprint across 27+ countries and a stack of shiny awards, including ‘Best Kids Product of the Year’. As we expand into the US, teaming up with museums, therapists, and educators, we remain focused on making learning interactive and fun. So whether you’re looking for a boredom buster, a screen-free solution, or a genius gift, you’ve just found it. HeyDoodle: Draw. Erase. Repeat. (Forever.)
HandMoto
HandMoto® – Screen-Free Hand Motor Skills Development for Kids As technology continues to dominate early-grade education, Moto Sign and Media Corporation introduces HandMoto®, an innovative, screen-free alternative designed to help children build essential math, writing, and fine-motor skills. With classrooms and homes relying more heavily on digital devices, HandMoto offers a hands-on solution that keeps kids engaged while supporting fun, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning. HandMoto’s product line includes five activity-focused SKUs—covering coloring, puzzles, spelling, and math—along with a comprehensive all-in-one Mega-Pack. Each product features a clear, durable, reusable dry-erase writing surface that encourages free-hand practice. Unlike stencil-based products, HandMoto emphasizes authentic motor development by allowing children to practice real writing strokes, drawing movements, and problem-solving patterns—skills that electronic devices often fail to develop. Designed with both kids and parents in mind, HandMoto combines a modern, electronics-inspired form factor with a fully tactile experience, offering the familiarity of a tablet without screens or batteries. Lightweight and under one pound, each unit fits easily into a backpack, making it ideal for classrooms, travel, and on-the-go learning. The materials are built to last, allowing families to reuse, share, or pass down products to siblings and friends. The dry-erase design allows children to erase and repeat activities until mastery is achieved. Once ready, users can remove the clear cover, swap in a new activity sheet, snap the cover back on, and continue learning—SWAP. SNAP. PLAY! This system promotes confidence, repetition, and independent exploration. One of HandMoto’s key strengths is its scalable content. Activities grow with the child, offering increasing levels of challenge in areas such as early writing, basic math, problem-solving, and creative expression. This adaptability supports long-term use across multiple age ranges and allows learning to extend beyond early grades into subjects like cursive writing, science, geography, and languages. “Parents and educators have been asking for meaningful, hands-on alternatives to screen-centered learning,” said the HandMoto team. “HandMoto delivers the engagement kids enjoy while building the practical skills—writing, math readiness, and fine-motor control—that form the foundation for academic success.” Children quickly respond to HandMoto’s balance of creativity and challenge, often continuing activities independently. Its tactile, engaging design encourages persistence and repetition, reinforcing learning in ways screens cannot. HandMoto is now available, offering families and educators a refreshing, device-free option for early skills development. With a focus on durability, reusability, and developmental value, HandMoto provides a practical solution for today’s learning environment—one that benefits from a healthy balance between technology and hands-on play. About Moto Sign and Media Corp. Moto Sign and Media Corp. develops HandMoto®, an innovative, portable, and reusable learning tool designed to strengthen writing, math, and fine-motor skills through hands-on play—without screens.
Gyre & Gimble Gidgets
Gyre & Gimble Gidgets: A Smarter Way to Fidget. Students fidget because it helps their brains focus. So don’t stop them—support them! Enter Gyre & Gimble Gidgets. Our fidgets are made for kids to use while doing schoolwork. We are the creator of the original Pencil Gidget, the #1 best-seller in Amazon’s Special Education School Supplies category. Last year we added the Chromebook® Gidget. This spring we bring you Pocket Gidgets, debuting exclusively to retailers at the New York Toy Fair. Our products are irresistibly textured silicone sleeves and mats that live on everyday classroom tools like pencils and Chromebooks®. They provide quiet, satisfying sensory feedback to help kids stay grounded and on task—without distracting anyone around them. Gyre & Gimble Gidgets aims to capture the untapped space of teacher-approved classroom fidgets. In our two years in business, we’ve quickly risen to the top of our category. Our sales skyrocket at Christmas, Easter, and back-to-school. Besides everyday fidgeters, we’re a particular favorite of occupational therapists and special needs educators. Stop by booth #6647L for demos and samples! Keywords: quiet sensory tool for school, concentration aid, sensory stress relief, discreet classroom fidget, non-distracting sensory aid, ADHD focus tool, anxiety relief, calming sensory input, sensory seeking support, self-regulation aid, ADHD classroom accommodation, sensory processing disorder (SPD) classroom tool, executive function support, emotional regulation aid, anxiety support in school, neurodiversity-affirming tool, teacher-approved classroom fidgets, tactile fidget accessory, computer comfort pad, student tech accessory, e-learning support item, homeschool support, ergonomic writing grip, support, tactile input aid, focus support for neurodivergent students, attention regulation tool, classroom self-soothing, quiet coping strategy, behavior support accessory, non-disruptive sensory support, IEP accommodation tool, 504 plan accommodation, inclusion classroom support, resource room supplies, occupational therapy (OT) school tool, hand fatigue reduction, keyboard support, fine motor engagement, tactile grounding tool, sensory accommodation for testing, developmental tools, autism classroom support, elementary, middle, high school, classroom prize box, children, teens, adults, gift ideas, classroom-friendly toy, teacher favorite, stocking stuffer, Easter basket, special ed school supplies, school-appropriate fidgets, educators, therapists
Great Eastern Entertainment
The leader in top trending and classic anime, manga and pop culture merchandise. The best selection, quality, and licenses in one place. Over 35,000 individual SKU’s in stock!
GEN OYUNCAK SANAYI VE TICARET A.S
ChildGen is a sensory play brand dedicated to inspiring creativity, imagination, and mindful play through safe, natural, and beautifully designed products for children. Founded in Istanbul, Turkey, ChildGen began with a clear mission: to create high-quality sensory play experiences using 100% natural, non-toxic ingredients that parents can trust and children love. Our products are thoughtfully designed to support fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory development, while encouraging open-ended, screen-free play. At the heart of our collection are our handmade sensory doughs and play sets, crafted in vibrant natural colors and paired with engaging themes, tools, and accessories. Each product is developed with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and educational value, making ChildGen a trusted choice for families, retailers, and educators alike. Over the past five years, ChildGen has successfully expanded beyond its home market into Europe, building strong partnerships with distributors and retailers who share our commitment to quality and child-centered design. As part of our global growth strategy, we are now actively expanding into the United States market, supported by the establishment of a U.S. entity and compliance with relevant international toy safety standards. ChildGen products are designed for modern families who value purposeful play, aesthetic appeal, and responsible production. From concept to packaging, every detail reflects our belief that play is a powerful tool for learning, emotional expression, and connection. We are seeking to connect with distributors, retailers, wholesalers, and strategic partners who are passionate about bringing innovative, safe, and engaging sensory play products to new markets. We welcome opportunities to collaborate and grow together. ChildGen — where imagination is shaped by touch.