We turn everyday play into meaningful moments of learning.

Actions = Reactions (Cause-and-effect) 
Touch a key to make music! Show baby how pressing keys creates sounds, then let them try.

On-the-Go Discovery (On-the-Go)
Make music anywhere! Play songs during walks and trips. Ask baby to join in!

Encouraging Encores (Tummy Time) 

Make tummy time musical! Play songs to encourage baby to reach for the keys.

Creative Counting (Rhythm & Counting) 

Build rhythm skills! Play music together and count along with the beat.

Explore from the Ground Up (Tummy Time)
Place Opus just out of reach during tummy time. Press his arms to engage baby with lights, spins, songs, and smiles!

Sit-Up & Take Notice (Seated Play)
Introduce colors, shapes, and numbers as baby sits. Press Opus's arms and play the "Still Learning" song for encouragement.

Follow the Leader (Chase)

Play chase! Baby follows Opus's directions while crawling or walking. Each successful catch earns a musical reward.

Take a Spin Together (Dance)

Dance to Ocean Explorers™ songs! Follow Opus's moves - every zigzag and spin builds coordination while having fun.

Be a Head-Turner (Tummy Time)

Engage baby in tummy time! Suction the Opus the Octopus toy to floor and place baby on their tummy. Then, spin Opus! This encourages your baby to lift their head to smile at him! This movement helps strengthen their neck and shoulders.

Reach for New Goals (Sitting)

Help baby build balance! Sit behind baby on floor for support.  Suction the toy to the floor in front of your baby and encourage them to reach forward to spin Opus. This builds their balance and strength in a fun way!

Touch & Tell (Sensory Skills)

Touch and learn! Babies learn from feeling different textures on their skin. Encourage your baby to touch each tentacle as you describe the texture. Say, “This one has tiny circles. The yellow one is bumpy! Do you feel that?”

Take Co-Play for a Spin (Sharing) 

Take turns spinning Opus with your baby! Say “My turn!” as you spin, then encourage baby by saying “Your turn!” This simple back-and-forth play builds social skills, patience and communication.

Imagine the Possibilities (Role Play)
Show how to take pictures! Hold camera, twist lens, press button - now let them try!

Chase the Rainbow (Color Learning)
Find and snap photos of colored objects! Turn the lens to match each color and discuss what you see.

Build Connections (Cause-and-Effect)

Press button to make characters appear! Point out how actions create fun results.

Put Language in Focus (Language Learning)

Learn colors in 4 languages during a photo session! Focus on different colors and practice saying their names.

Serve & Return (First Words; Sharing) 
Play back-and-forth! Push a button and say "Your turn!" When baby pushes a button, celebrate their response.

Go for the Glow (Visual Development)
Help baby track lights! Say "Find the green light... now the blue one!" to build visual skills.

Sitting Pretty (Sitting)

Help baby sit and reach for lights on the bar to build strength and stability for future mobility.

Actions = Reactions (Cause and Effect) 

for lights on the bar to build strength and stability for future mobility.

Show cause and effect! When baby presses keys, say "You made lights and music! Try again!"

Make Connections (Problem Solving, Music)
Play notes with baby to stimulate both sides of their brain! Each key press helps build musical and cognitive connections.

Finger Fitness (Fine Motor Skills)
Guide baby to press keys one at a time to strengthen finger muscles and develop precise hand control.

Call & Respond (Listening, Music)

Play a note and let baby copy it. This builds listening skills and musical awareness through simple turn-taking.

Discover the Rainbow (Colors, First Words)

Help baby identify colors as they play! Match colored keys to card notes to build recognition skills.

Imagine the Possibilities (Role Play)
Show how to take pictures! Hold camera, twist lens, press button - now let them try!

Chase the Rainbow (Color Learning)
Find and snap photos of colored objects! Turn the lens to match each color and discuss what you see.

Build Connections (Cause-and-Effect)

Press button to make characters appear! Point out how actions create fun results.

Put Language in Focus (Language Learning)

Learn colors in 4 languages during a photo session! Focus on different colors and practice saying their names.

Disappearing Act (Problem Solving)
Play peekaboo with the toy! Hide it nearby and encourage baby to find it, teaching them objects exist even when out of sight.

Go Long (Visual Development)
Place the toy across the room and play a song. Help baby spot it from a distance to build visual skills.

Rockin' and Rollin' (Rolling)

Use the toy to encourage rolling! Place baby on tummy, move toy to side, and gently help them roll as they turn to look.

Choose Wisely (Listening)

Let baby pick their favorite song by pressing buttons. Celebrate when they make their musical choice!

Grip & Flip (Fine Motor Skills) 
Help baby hold toy in one hand, then encourage transferring it to the other hand to practice gripping and releasing.

Curiously Cool (Sensory Skills)
Chill teether to soothe gums. Touch it to baby's body parts while naming them to build awareness.

Color Match (Colors, First Words) 

Point to Cal's colors and find matching colors on other objects. Name each color as you point.

Circle Back to Discovery (Shapes, First Words)

Trace circles on Cal with your finger while saying "circle." Then trace circles on baby's body parts while naming them.

Textures on Tour (Sensory Skills, Textures, First Words)
Guide baby's fingers over each ring's texture. Name textures like "bumpy" and "smooth" to teach new words.

Size It Up (Problem Solving)
Arrange rings by size. Say "small, medium, big" while pointing to each. Ask baby to find biggest and smallest.

Color Me Happy (Colors, First Words)

Hold up two rings of different colors. Say their names and ask baby to choose one to build color recognition.

Stack Baby's Learning (Fine Motor Skills, Stacking)

Help baby stack rings in any order and lock them together. Practice pulling apart to strengthen hands.

Floor Play Forte (Tummy Time, Gross Motor Skills)
Encourage baby to make music during tummy time, seated play, or crib time to build core strength in tummy, back, neck, legs, and shoulders.

Tune in Together (Cause and Effect, Music)
Show baby how to make music with the kick pad. When they do it, clap and say "You did that! Do it again!"

Show on the Road (First Words, Music)

Place mat on highchair tray to entertain baby during meals. Talk about characters and music to encourage learning.

Colorful Discoveries (Shapes, Numbers, Colors)

Name shapes, numbers and colors as baby presses keys. Ask them to find specific ones like "the green triangle."

Add a Pop of Color (Fine Motor Skills, Visual Development)
Help baby press each color with their pointer finger, then point to matching colors in the room.

Dramatic Effects (Cause-and-Effect)
Show how pressing the center button makes lights glow. Ask "Can you make it light up?" and celebrate when they do!

Color Call-Out (Colors)

Say a color name and guide baby to press that color. Practice until they can find colors on their own.

Rainbow Sensations (Sensory Skills, Colors)

Use the brush to "paint" baby's body parts with different colors while naming each one.

Power Point (Fine Motor Skills) 

Using one finger is a higher-level skill! Touch your index finger to your baby’s index finger.  Show baby how to use their index finger to spin the toy. This helps develop finger coordination and strength.

Sitting Pretty (Sitting)

Help support baby’s sitting balance! Suction the toy to floor in front of your baby. Then, sit next to your child and encourage them to reach forward for the toy. This helps support baby’s balance development and core stability.

Be a Gamer (Sharing, Numbers)

Introduce numbers and improve baby’s attention span with games! Create simple games with the toy to teach counting, practice turn taking, and keep baby playing. Say “My turn to spin, now your turn!” and “Let’s spin it 3 times-1-2-3!”

Take a Stand (Standing) 

Encourage your toddler to stand tall! Suction the toy to a wall or sliding glass door at different heights. Then, encourage your child to stand to spin the toy and reach for it to build shoulder stability.

Eye on the Prize (Visual Skills)
Move Zen car slowly in front of baby during tummy time to help develop visual tracking.

Get a Grip (Motor Skills)
Let baby pass car between hands to build grip and coordination. Add a second toy for practice.

Body Work (Sensory Play)

Drive car over baby's body parts, naming each one: "Over your shoulder, down your arm!"

Drive Discovery (Movement)

Create a tape road and encourage baby to crawl while "driving" the car along the path.

Shake Up Learning (Cause and Effect)
Help baby shake the rattle to make sounds. Say "You made that noise!" to reinforce that they control the effect.

Get Starry-Eyed (Visual Development)
Use the starfish's face to engage baby. Move it slowly so they can track the movement with their eyes.

A Touch of Genius (Sensory Skills)

Touch teether to baby's body parts while naming them to build sensory awareness.

Star Bright (Colors, First Words)

Point to different colored rings and name them. Narrate as baby plays: "You're holding the red ring!"

Embrace the Ups & Downs (Listening) 

Shake the tambourine high and low while saying "high-low!" to teach directions and build coordination.

Game On (Gross Motor Skills, Music) 

Dance while shaking the tambourine. When music stops, freeze! Teaches listening and control.

Follow the Beat (Listening, Music) 

Create simple rhythms for baby to copy. Start slow, then speed up to build skills.

Discovery On Tap (Music, Counting) 

Tap different characters to explore triangle, cymbal, and drum sounds.

Roll With It (Crawling, Walking) 
Roll Earl away and say "Go get Earl!" to encourage crawling or walking. This builds strength and coordination.

Tap Into Learning (Cause and Effect, Fine Motor Skills)
Show how pressing buttons makes Earl react. Ask "What happens when you press?" to teach cause-and-effect.

A Way with Words (Foreign Languages, First Words)

Use Discovery Mode to learn colors, numbers, and shapes in multiple languages. Have baby point to or name each one.

Silly Reflections (Tummy Time, Visual Development) 

Use Earl's mirror for tummy time fun. Compare features and make silly faces together to keep baby engaged.

Hug It Out (Self-Soothing, Cause and Effect)
Hug the toy to hear soothing sounds. The gentle music calms baby while teaching cause-and-effect.

Colorful Language (First Words, Foreign Languages)
Press the arms to learn colors in 3 languages. Point to each color while saying its name.

Eye Candy (Visual Development, Patterns)

Show newborns the black and white patterns during tummy time or overhead play for visual stimulation.

Disappearing Act (Cause-and-Effect, Listening)

Play peek-a-boo with the Octoplush! Make music, hide it, then ask baby to find their toy friend.

Stack the Fun (Gross Motor Skills, Stacking, Cause and Effect)
Show baby how to stack and knock over blocks. Say "Oopsie!" and rebuild. Let baby try! Builds motor control and teaches cause-effect.

Hide & Seek (Visual Development)
Play peek-a-boo with the pearl under the clam! Say "Where did it go?" as you hide it. Helps teach object permanence.

Learning Lineup (Visual Development; Tummy Time)

During tummy time, show black and white block patterns to newborns. Switch to colorful sides around 6 weeks for visual development.

Sensory Shake-up (Sensory Skills)

Explore blocks together! Shake the rattle, feel textures, name colors, and crinkle the Taggies™.

Put It on Repeat (Cause & Effect, Music)
Attach star to carrier/stroller. Press to play music and show baby how their touch makes sounds happen.

Shake & Shine (Cause and Effect)
Switch to shake mode. Show baby how shaking creates music and lights.

Take a Star Turn (Visual Development, Music)

Sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" while moving toy above baby's head. Encourage them to watch and learn.

Colorful Concert (Music, Colors)

Point to each glowing light and name its color to help baby learn through music and visuals.

Language Lift-Off (First Words)
Talk with baby at their level! Name each toy they touch and encourage play to build vocabulary and connect words with actions.

Pilot in Training (Fine Motor Skills)
Help develop hand control! Guide baby to press buttons and move levers to strengthen fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.

Find a Friend (Animals)

Meet the Baby Einstein characters! Show baby Zen and friends on the jumper, name the animals, and watch them in Ocean Explorers™.

Perfect Match (Problem Solving)

Practice matching skills! Help baby find characters on the wheel and match them to flash cards while describing colors and features.

Get a Leg Up on Learning (Gross Motor Skills, Visual Development) 

Hold baby standing over mat to press feet and watch floating fish move!

Shore Up Baby’s Engagement (Sensory Skills)

Place mat on highchair tray during meals to keep baby exploring.

Go for the Goal (Cause and Effect, Visual Development) 

Encourage reaching for fish shapes to develop coordination and learn cause-effect.

Learning Together (Fine Motor Skills, First Words) 

Guide baby's hands over mat while describing colors and shapes to build skills.

Cool Comfort (Sensory Skills)
Fill mat with cool water to keep baby comfortable during tummy time or supported sitting.

Talk and Play (First Words)
Name colors, shapes, and elements on the mat. Pause between descriptions to teach conversation flow.

Look and Learn (Visual Development)

Place baby on back and point to toys to strengthen eye muscles and develop visual tracking.

Exploration Station (Fine Motor Skills, Visual Development)

Let baby explore detachable toys and textures to build grasping skills and discover their reflection.

Support System (Sitting)
Place Cal behind baby for balance support during sitting. Position toys just out of reach to encourage reaching.

Sensory Sojourn (Sensory Skills)
Place Cal pillow on floor and explore together. Point out different textures and make crinkly sounds with leaves.

Mirror Image (Visual Skills)

Use mirror to engage baby during tummy time. Ask "Who's that baby?" to encourage self-recognition.

Lost & Found (Problem Solving)

Hide toys under Cal's leaf for peek-a-boo. Guide baby to find hidden objects for fun discovery.

Kickstart the Fun (Gross Motor Skills)
Have baby tap the piano with their feet to stimulate nerve endings and encourage development. Say "You're making music!"

Get a Feel For It (Sensory Skills, First Words)
Explore colors on the play mat, feel crinkly pages, and touch the textured sand dollar. Name colors and textures to build vocabulary.

Mobile Music (Music, Cause & Effect)

Take the detachable piano on the go! Its lightweight design makes it perfect for mobile musical exploration.

Clever Word Play (Foreign Languages)

Use Discovery Mode to teach numbers, colors and animal names in 4 languages while corresponding colors light up.

Kickstart the Fun (Gross Motor Skills)
Tap the piano with feet to stimulate nerve endings and brain development. Say "You're making music! Again!"

Reach for the Stars (Fine Motor Skills)
Around 4 months, baby develops purposeful reach. Lower toys with rings so they can grasp and build motor skills.

Mobile Music (Cause-and-Effect, Music)

Take the detachable piano anywhere! Perfect for exploring music and cause-and-effect while on the go.

Clever Word Play(Foreign Language)

Set to Discovery Mode to hear numbers, colors and animal names in 4 languages while corresponding colors light up.

Steer the Adventure (Opposites)  

Use the removable steering wheel for driving play. Guide baby to steer while teaching directions like "right," "straight," and "left!"

Make Connections (Animals, First Words)

Find Cal, Opus, and other characters on the submarine. Name each animal, then co-watch them in Ocean Explorers™.

Take a Closer Look (Visual Development) 

Help baby spot colors around the house like in Ocean Explorers™. Say "Look, something red!" and encourage them to find matching colors.

Imagine the Possibilities (Pretend Play, Creativity) 

Push the walker to explore an imaginary ocean! This pretend play builds coordination while sparking creativity.

Remix Tummy Time (Tummy Time, Music)
Place activity center on floor during tummy time. Let baby touch piano keys to make music and stay engaged longer.

Dancing With Friends (Animals)
Show baby the characters on piano keys. Name each animal, then dance together to the music!

Special Effects (Cause & Effect)

Let baby adjust tempo and add sounds. Say "You made it slower!" or "Great sounds!" to reinforce cause-effect learning.

Self-Discovery Star (Visual Development)

Use mirror to let baby watch themselves play. Encourage spinning, pressing buttons, and grooving to the music.

Fast Friends (Music, Sensory Skills)

Detach Opus for seated play. Dance together as he plays songs from Ocean Explorers™. Talk about familiar tunes!

Find Your Groove (Gross Motor Skills, Music)
Hold baby and play walker's music. Move together to build rhythm and interest in the walker!

On the Move (Cause and Effect, Walking, Listening)

Each step makes Opus twirl! Say "Make Opus twirl!" to encourage walking. Call "Come to me!" from ahead.

Aquatic Adventure (Pretend Play)

Pretend to explore the ocean with Opus! Describe coral reefs and ocean floors during playtime.

Sensational Discoveries (Sensory Skills)

Brush baby's hands with Opus plush toy during swing or tummy time to build sensory awareness.

Sea & Say (First Words, Visual Development
Match baby's eye level and describe what they see: "Look at the smiling fish!"

Good Natured Fun (Nature, Listening, First Words)

Play nature sounds and name each one to teach new words.

Find Your Rhythm (Gross Motor Skills, Music)

Help baby clap along to music while swinging to develop rhythm.