Lakeshore® Inspires Learning Through Play with 2017 Gifts for Growing Minds Holiday Collection

CARSON, Calif., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore, a leading developer of innovative learning materials for schools and homes, is excited to debut its newest products—from a Play & Explore Rocket that channels kids' inner astronaut to a Fairy Land Playset that opens a world of imagination. The 2017 Gifts for Growing Minds product line invites kids to discover the wonder of learning through play. With over 200 items for kids ages 0–11, Gifts for Growing Minds gives families a fun-filled way to bring education home—just in time for the 2017 holiday season.

The latest Gifts for Growing Minds assortment features 22 brand-new, exclusive products that are designed by a team of educational experts―all of whom are former teachers with years of real-world classroom experience. Every product is intentionally designed to get kids excited about learning, spark their imaginations and help them reach important developmental milestones or educational goals. Highlights from the collection include: 

Play & Explore Rocket – Get ready for light-years of intergalactic exploration! Our rocket features 3 levels, including a control room that holds 2 astronauts, plus a living space with a shower, kitchen and computer. There's even a room kids can use as a garage for the rover and as a bedroom for the astronauts…just flip down the bed! And the hatches snap closed—so it's easy to carry the rocket anywhere! $29.99, ages 3–7 years

Fairy Land Playset – Bring the fairy land you've always imagined to life! Our playset includes 4 poseable fairies, plus everything you need to make them feel right at home, including a house with a swing-open door, a leaf-shaped lounger, a wishing well, a table, stools and a footbridge. $39.99, ages 3–7 years

Magnetic Bug Toss – Kids have a blast tossing our flexible magnetic bugs as they play a variety of math & language games! Four super-strong built-in magnets make each bug stick to the board like magic. Double-sided board features numbers 1–20 on one side and the alphabet on the other. Includes 3 bugs, a board and an activity guide. $29.99, ages 4–8 years 

Carnival Knockdown Challenge – Step right up for action-packed fun! Our carnival game includes an adjustable launcher with 5 angle settings and 3 height settings, 8 target booths that connect in tons of different ways…and 3 balls kids use to test their skills as they aim for a variety of targets. We've even included a game booklet that helps kids understand angles, arcs and distance! $29.99, ages 5–10 years

"Lakeshore believes that when you ignite children's passion for learning, you prepare them for a lifetime of success—both in school and beyond," said Bo Kaplan, Lakeshore's president and CEO. That's why all of Lakeshore's Gifts for Growing Minds products are designed to encourage children to explore their world, make hands-on discoveries, exercise their creativity—and develop a love of learning.

The Gifts for Growing Minds product selection is available now at LakeshoreLearning.com and at Lakeshore Learning Stores nationwide. Plus, now through the end of the year, Lakeshore will donate $1 from every Gifts for Growing Minds order to DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning nonprofit that supports classrooms in need. To view the complete Gifts for Growing Minds assortment, visit LakeshoreLearning.com.

About Lakeshore—Built by Teachers, Loved by Kids
Lakeshore Learning Materials is a leading developer and retailer of top-quality materials for early childhood education programs, elementary schools and homes nationwide. Since 1954, Lakeshore has offered innovative learning materials distinguished by their quality, educational merit and safety. To learn more, visit LakeshoreLearning.com.

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