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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.

Timber Trail Stepping Logs Set - 16 Pieces
Item: 301331
Status: In Stock
$345.95
18 months & up. Let children create a path, then discover new ways to move across it. Rearrangeable textured logs, stumps, and stones invite balance practice, spatial awareness, and confidence through active play. The 16-piece set contains eight straight logs, two Y-shaped pieces, two tall stumps, two short stumps, and two stones. Poly+ pieces have non-slip bases for indoor or outdoor use. Straight and Y pieces are 19" long; stumps are 13" x 6" and stones are 12" x 9". Arrange the pieces as a simple trail or a more challenging course as children gain experience. Invite them to describe the route before taking a turn. Different layouts make the same set useful for fresh movement challenges. The textured surfaces add a sensory dimension as children step, pause, and adjust their position.
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.
Tactile Squeaky Balls - Set of 6
Item: 83559
Status: In Stock
$37.95
12 months & up. This ball set is perfect for alternative sensory play. Bright vivid colors will aid in the development of visual tracking and three alternating textures will provide necessary mental stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. All six balls included squeak when squeezed, giving multiple sensory alleviation options for children and adults of all ages.
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.
Toddler Basketball Hoop with Storage Bag
Item: 37863
Status: In Stock
$229.95
18 months and up. Promote gross motor activities and physical play with a Toddler Basketball Hoop that can be used indoors or outdoors. Toddlers 18 months and up can engage in group play or individual play using the netted hoop and large basket below. Store basketballs (sold separately) in the included storage bag when not in use. Measures 31"H with a 19.5" hoop diameter. Easy-to-assemble.
Kaplan Toddler Walker Trike
Item: 62909P
Status: In Stock
$212.95
12 months - 2 years. Sized just right for toddlers on the move! Heavy duty construction with 5 year warranty. Simple 1 bolt assembly.
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Kaplan Pedal Trike
Item: 62908P
Status: In Stock
$205.95
12 months - 3 years. Kaplan trikes are made by Tilo, an award-winning line of trikes created for the preschool and consumer markets. These trikes are built to support and encourage adventure in children, giving them the confidence to test their limits. Loaded with safety features, these trikes are available in two colors (red/silver or yellow) and backed by a 5-year warranty. Simple one-bolt assembly gets them rolling in no time! Seating height: 10.25".
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