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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.

Colored Playground Balls - Set of 6
Item: 301690
Status: In Stock
$57.95
2 years and up. Open the door to fun, purposeful play of all kinds with this set of Colored Playground Balls. These playground balls will facilitate both individual and collaborative play that develops gross motor skills, cooperation, and more. The variety of numbers and colors on the balls will also strengthen number recognition and color recognition skills. All balls have a diameter of 8.5".
Rollin' Race Car Ride-On
Item: 302344
Status: In Stock
$69.95
$62.95
18 months & up. Zoom into fun with the Rollin' Race Car! Designed with sporty racing stripes and a cushy fabric seat, this ride-on car is perfect for active play. The 360 degree swivel caster wheels let toddlers glide in any direction, helping them build strength, coordination, and balance as they ride. Whether cruising through the living room or imagining a high-speed racetrack, little racers are in for a thrilling adventure.
Alphabet Beanbags Uppercase and Lowercase Letters - Set of 26
Item: 301521
Status: In Stock
$58.95
2 years and up. Make literacy part of playtime with these Alphabet Beanbags. Beanbags have been a classroom staple for a long time because of the way that teachers can easily use them to create simple, fun, and enriching games that strengthen both bodies and minds. These beanbags add an educational component to these activities. Teachers can formulate games where children engage with the letters as they play games and move around the classroom. Each beanbag measures 5" x 5".
Wobble Disk Sensory Spinning and Balance Seat
Item: 302512
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Get ready for nonstop motion fun with the Wobble Disk! Designed for toddlers and young kids, this all-in-one sensory spinning seat lets children rock, wobble, and spin in every direction. Kids can enjoy solo play or team up with a parent or friend for an extra twist of fun. Built for active exploration, the Wobble Disk can even be flipped over for climbing, balancing, or jumping play. Thoughtfully designed with molded-in hand grips for added stability, rounded edges for safety, and a center safety ring to help prevent excessive tipping. Whether used indoors or out, its weather-resistant, one-piece design is both durable and lightweight-perfect for play year-round. No assembly needed. Just unpack and start the adventure. Proudly made in the USA.
GONGE River Stones - Set of 6
Item: 61444
Status: In Stock
$92.95
2 years & up. The River Stones are designed to improve coordination and balance. Jumping or stepping from stone to stone developes a child's confidence in their ability to judge distances. The side of each triangular block varies in steepness and difficulty, and the layout can be changed to make a pathwat more or less challenging. Each stone has a non-slip rubber rim that helps with stability during play, which also protects indoor surfaces. River Stones can be conveniently stacked for storage. Each set includes 6 stones in 6 colors: three measuring 14.96" x 14.56" x 3.35" and three measuring 10.23" x 10.23" x 1.77".
TotSports™ Easy Score™ Basketball Set
Item: 62210
Status: In Stock
$58.95
$53.05
18 months & up. Encourage active movement and introduce young children to competitive play with the TotSports™ Easy Score™ Basketball Set. Designed to offer the right amount of challenge while allowing children to succeed, this adjustable basketball goal creates an inviting introduction to active basketball play. The goal adjusts to 6 heights ranging from 2 to 4 feet, allowing the basket height to be changed for young players. An oversized rim provides an accessible target, and the included junior-sized basketball gives children the equipment needed to begin playing. The basketball set measures 22"L x 23.75"W x 61"H overall. The base must be weighted with sand for use; sand is not included. Assembly is required. Made in the USA.
Sports-Tastic Activity Center™
Item: 146901
Status: In Stock
$76.95
$69.99
12 months & up. Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer while encouraging active climbing and sliding with the Sports-Tastic Activity Center. This 3-in-1 sports center combines a built-in basketball hoop, swiveling baseball, and soccer play with a mini slide and step, giving young children multiple ways to stay active. Each sports accessory has its own storage place on the outer wall for convenient organization between activities. The activity center includes stairs and a slide, a built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball. Made in the USA, it measures 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H and holds up to 45 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.
Cozy Coupe® Car
Item: 80869
Status: In Stock
$102.95
$92.65
18 months - 5 years. This classic kid powered car has a whole new look. New features include removable floor and a handle on the back for parent controlled push rides. Designed with a comfortable high seat back with cup-holders and storage in the rear. Includes special features like an "ignition switch" and an open-and-close gas cap. Rolls on rugged, durable tires and front wheels spin 360 degrees. Weight limit up to 50 lbs. Assembly required. Measures 29.5"L x 16.5"W x 33.5"H. Made in the USA.
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.
GONGE Rock Around
Item: 81898
Status: In Stock
$72.95
2 - 7 years. A spherical rocking toy for hours of fun indoors or outdoors. Children can sit in it and rock from side to side, or spin around. Users can hold on to the rim without getting their hands jammed between the rim and the floor. Develops physical coordination skills. Measures 29.52" x 29.52" x 5.5".
Whisper Ride II
Item: 35172
Status: In Stock
$110.95
$99.85
18 months & up. Put children in the driver's seat! The Whisper Ride II will have children feeling like they're on the road as adults push them along in the park or on the sidewalk. The movable steering wheel and realistic horn will strengthen children's fine-motor skills, and the experience of navigating through various environments will increase their spatial awareness.  Whisper wheels reduce noise and the handle folds easily for storage. Adult assembly is required. Made in the USA. Measures 45.5"L x 19"W x 34"H. Weighs 17 lbs.
Easy Score™ Soccer Set
Item: 63466
Status: In Stock
$84.95
2 years & up. Introduce children to the fundamentals of soccer while supporting gross motor skills, coordination, and social skills with the colorful Easy Score™ Soccer Set. The child-sized set creates an engaging way to practice active movement and early soccer play. A lightweight goal constructed of heavy-duty metal provides durability, while the goal can be flipped over to adjust the net height for versatile play. Easy disassembly makes storage more convenient. The complete set includes 1 goal with net, 1 soccer ball, and 1 pump. The goal measures 48"W x 30"H x 18"D. Adult assembly required.
Chomp and Clack Alligator Push Toy
Item: 86177
Status: In Stock
$99.95
12 months & up. Three gators take turns chomping with every step. Colorful spinning beads encourage fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Easy grasp handle will encourage mobility.