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Active Play

Promote gross motor development and large muscle control through active play experiences. Materials that assist in developing large motor skills such as balance, coordination, running, climbing, and jumping should be available to young children as part of their everyday routines. Kaplan offers a variety of active play materials including bean bags, parachutes, mats, and balls.

Musical Bird Walker
Item: 302496
Status: In Stock
$139.95
9 months & up. Children will be delighte as the birds "come to life" and make music with every step they take. As a child walks, the cheerful sound and pecking birds inspire movement and exploration. The walker also features an adjustable tension knob to control the wheel speed for added stability.
Fold and Carry Floor Mat
Item: 300481
Status: In Stock
$319.95
6 months & up. Create a comfortable, easy-to-clean space for classroom floor activities with the Fold and Carry Floor Mat. Designed for use by very young children and adults, this versatile mat provides a dedicated surface for gross motor activities and other floor-based experiences. The mat folds flat to create a comfortable activity area and compacts when it is time to store it. Durable handles support easy mobility, helping educators move the folded mat between classroom spaces or put it away after use. Subtle, nature-inspired colors give the mat a calm appearance suited to early learning environments. The Fold and Carry Floor Mat measures 48"L x 96"W x 2"H.
Sensory Balls - Set of 6
Item: 301371
Status: In Stock
$49.95
6 months and up. Introduce young learners to hands-on discovery with the Kaplan Sensory Balls Set of 6 - a thoughtfully curated collection that turns playtime into purposeful learning. Encourage sensory exploration and engage young ones with surface points inviting visual tracking and touch. Designed for infants and toddlers this set blends engaging tactile textures with vivid, nature-inspired colors to support early developmental milestones. These sensory balls invite children to bounce, roll, grasp, and explore, strengthening both motor skills and sensory awareness in a playful, classroom-tested format.
Tot Tree
Item: 96616
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$5,495.00
6 - 23 months. This enchanted unit encourages social interaction and exploration for up to 10 children. It is loaded with hidden objects and play events. Easy to supervise. Size: 7' x 8'7". Use Zone = 13' x 14'7", Fall Height = 12", Weight: 435 lbs.
Soft-Color Ball - Set of 6
Item: 81072
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 months & up. Early on, babies become fascinated with objects that roll, because balls allow them to feel in control of something other than their own movements. Playing with balls help build balance skills and allow little ones to practice transferring an object from one hand to the other. Keep multiple little ones content and happy with this set of 6 soft, colorful balls. Each ball features a different graphic. Machine washable.
Easy Grip Textured Balls - Set of 4
Item: 32877
Status: In Stock
$59.95
Birth & up. Rubber balls with a honeycomb pattern surface which aids grip. Set includes one each of red, green, blue and yellow. Improves hand-eye coordination and ball skills. Supports collaborative and sensory play and development of gross motor skills. Ships deflated and includes inflation needle. Great for individual play or group activities. Each ball measures approximately 10" in diameter.
CanDo® Infatable Ball 18"
Item: 37969
Status: In Stock
$18.95
$14.95
Catching is easy with this slow-floating ball! Super-lightweight ball is easy to track, with a non-slip surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be "under" inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. The inflation level controls the bounce and softness, and it's strong enough to support a child. Ships deflated. Inflates with straw (included) or pump. Color may vary.
Turtle Beanbag Set - Set of 6
Item: 43653
Status: Out of Stock
$33.95
All ages. Add colorful, engaging movement to active play with the Turtle Beanbag Set. Toss the soft turtles at targets or use them in gross motor games in place of traditional balls or beanbags. Their size and weight are ideal for throwing, catching, and tracking, helping children improve motor skills through hands-on play. Six different colors also make the turtles useful for color recognition activities. Designed for indoor and outdoor games, each turtle is made from soft, durable vinyl and beads and is machine washable for convenient care. The set includes 6 turtles in different colors, each measuring 6.25"L x 5"W.