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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.

Geometric Beanbags - Set of 12
Item: 301387
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years and up. Enrich play with mathematical learning using this set of Geometric Beanbags. Teachers can use these beanbags to design fun classroom games that get children moving and develop muscle strength and spatial awareness along with shape recognition skills. Children can throw certain shapes at specific targets, identify the shape of the beanbag before they throw it, or play in many other ways that strengthen mind and body. Each beanbag measures approximately 5".
Six Pin Bowling Set with Foam Ball
Item: 91094
Status: In Stock
$45.95
3 years & up. Roll a strike with this exciting Bright Color Six Pin Bowling Set with Foam Ball for Indoor and Outdoor Use. Children will love bowling with their friends or family indoors or outdoors. This classic activity is great for promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, gross motor functions. The set includes six flat bottomed pins and a foam ball. Set is packed in a sturdy zippered bag for portability and storage.
HOP! Balls
Item: 40798P
Status: In Stock
$35.95 - $37.95
$35.95
Get children moving, bouncing, and building confidence with HOP! balls. Designed to support active gross motor development, these vinyl hopper balls encourage children to strengthen balance, coordination, core stability, and body awareness through energetic movement and play. Featuring easy-grip handles molded directly into the ball, HOP! balls provide children with an engaging way to stay active indoors or outdoors. Whether children pretend to hop like frogs, rabbits, or crickets, these movement-based play experiences help promote physical fitness while supporting imaginative play and sensory engagement. The valve allows for quick inflation with a hand or foot pump, while the durable vinyl construction stands up to repeated use. When being used, it is recommended to use on a surface free of objects that could pop the ball.
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Kickball Kit
Item: 303281
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Get children active and playing together with this easy-to-use Kickball Kit! Perfect for introducing young learners to group play, this set includes everything needed to set up a game anywhere. The lightweight ball is easy to kick, while the bases create a fun, real-game experience. Encourages coordination, movement, and teamwork through active play. This set includes 1 inflatable ball, 1 pump, 3 square bases, 1 home plate, and 1 storage bag.
Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags
Item: 302443P
Status: In Stock
$28.95 - $58.95
2 years and up. Encourage early language development, numeracy, and active play with this set of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags. Perfect for classroom games and activities, these beanbags help children build gross motor skills, spatial awareness, color recognition, and number literacy. Each beanbag features bilingual labeling to support early learners with colors or numerals, dots, and words presented in both English and Spanish. Whether tossing, sorting, or counting, children will enjoy physical and cognitive engagement with every game. Beanbags measure 4" x 4". Available individually or as a set.
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Child's Safety Helmet Size Small - Fluorescent Blue
Item: 99075
Status: In Stock
$26.95
Promote the safe development of gross motor functions with this comfortable, durable helmet size right for small children. This fluorescent blue helmet will help children when they're biking, skateboarding, riding a scooter, roller-skating, and more. Use this helmet to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet and other safety tips when using their wheels. Complete with adjustable chin straps. Fits most children with a head size of 19.5 to 21.5 inches. 10 vents. Clean with mild, soapy water.
Toddler's Safety Helmet - Blue
Item: 99074
Status: In Stock
$25.95
2 years & up. Promote safety and protect your children's heads with this Comfortable Toddler's Safety Helmet for Protection During Outdoor Adventures. This safe, attractive helmet is complete adjustable chin straps. Go over bicycle, skateboard, tricycle, or scooter safety with children before they start riding. Features five vents and sturdy foam inside. Clean with mild soapy water. Fits most children with head sizes of 18" to 19.5".
Rainbow Rhythm Ribbons - Set of 6
Item: 95297
Status: In Stock
$27.95
4 years & up. These brightly colored ribbons float easily through the air as children wave them to the music. This set of rhythms are perfect for introducing children to rhythm and music learning while promoting gross motor functions. Have children tap the rhythm sticks and wave them at different beats in a song. Encourage children to identify the color of their Rainbow Rhythm Ribbon as they come up with their own rhythm as well. The 12-inch wand with a 36-inch ribbon is perfect for young children. The set of 6 includes one color of each.
Ring Toss Game
Item: 19843
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. Try to pitch the rings through the pegs to earn a high score! This Ring Toss Game features a sturdy, wooden base with five pegs and labeled numbers for scorekeeping along with rings to toss. Playing this classic game of ring toss supports the development of hand-eye coordination, precision, and accuracy. Test your skills in solo play or incorporate some friendly competition to your game. Ideal for indoor and outdoor play. Included: Pegged Base and 4 Plastic Rings.
Child's Bike Safety Helmet Size Small - Red
Item: 143518
Status: In Stock
$25.95
5 - 7 years. Protect children with these safe, attractive helmets! This premium helmet is classic and aerodynamic. Fits average 5 to 6 year old child with a head size of 19.68" to 21.88". Clean with mild, soapy water. Features reattachable visor to protect from the sun and other elements, 6 vents for air circulation and adjustable chin straps. Also includes Occipital Lobe Retention System for added stability.
Large Rhythm Scarves
Item: 84674
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. Help children bring music to life with these light, colorful scarves! These lightweight scarves will easily float through the air like a delicate butterfly when thrown or waived around. Children can add music or use for creative expression. Including 12 scarves, two of each rainbow bright color! Scarves measure 27" in length.
Child's Sporty Bike Safety Helmet Size Medium - Red/Black
Item: 143520
Status: In Stock
$26.95
5 years & up. Protect children with these safe, attractive helmets! This premium helmet is classic and aerodynamic. Fits a 7 to 12 year old child with a head size of 21.88" to 22.83". Clean with mild, soapy water. Features reattachable visor to protect from the sun and other elements, 6 vents for air circulation and adjustable chin straps. Also includes Occipital Lobe Retention System for added stability.
Sponge Softballs - Set of 6
Item: 63167
Status: In Stock
$34.95
Safety pitching machine softball. PU sponge, safe for indoor practice. Set of 6. Measures 4" diameter and 12" round.
Meadow Ring Toss Game
Item: 62844
Status: In Stock
$36.95
3 years & up. Get active with this fun take on the classic ring toss game! The natural textures and a nature theme entice children to play. Encourages children to strengthen their coordination and balance skills. Features 6 rope rings with colored beads and 3 wooden posts of various heights. Place the posts close for beginner and spread them out for advanced play. Includes 9 pieces.
Skip and Swing Ball Activity Set
Item: 91110
Status: In Stock
$43.95
5 years & up. Get moving with this engaging Skip and Swing Ball Activity Set. This activity is perfect for promoting gross motor skills, color recognition, cause and effect, and hand-eye coordination. Simply put your ankle in the ring and swing your leg to get the ball moving. Encourage your children to take turns using the swing balls. Set of 6 with assorted colors. 18"L cord and 5.5"D ankle ring.
Body Poetry: Yoga Card Poses with Three Levels of Difficulty
Item: 86020
Status: In Stock
$33.95
4 years & up. Take a mindfulness moment with these engaging Body Poetry: Yoga Poses with Three Levels of Difficulty Cards. Children will enjoy stretching, strutting, waddling, prancing and strolling around! Use this set of 16 cards to lead children in safe, fun, and healthy exercises. These activities promote gross motor skills, flexibility, and balance. Cards are divided into three categories, easy, intermediate, and challenging. Activity card(s) included.
Alphabet Bean Bags
Item: 21393
Status: In Stock
$41.95
PreK & up. Play hands-on alphabet games, build words and learn letters with these washable, lightweight bean bags. The bean bags are make of soft, felt and embroidered with uppercase on one side and lowercase on the other. Letters are color-coated, consonants in blue and vowels in red.
Body Poetry: Animal Action Cards
Item: 86019
Status: In Stock
$29.95
4 years & up. Stretch, strut, waddle, prance and stroll with these body poetry exercises. The back of the cards have 3 related walking patterns for children to follow. Included guide details facts about each animal, exercise routines and ideas for integrating the exercises into the curriculum. Included are 16 exercise cards with different animals printed on to impersonate. Cards measure 8" x 11".
Toss Across
Item: 86668
Status: In Stock
$33.95
5 years & up. This interactive Tic-Tac-Toe game will give children an opportunity to toss their bean bags and get three in a row of the X or the O to win. Children take turns tossing the bean bags trying to turn up their symbols. Includes 6 bean bags, and instructions. For 2 players or a team.
Wooden Mini Golf Set with Bag
Item: 142663
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. This mini golf set is great for any young golfer. Ideal for indoor and outdoor play. Great for improvement of hand-eye coordination. It includes: 2 wooden kids-sized golf clubs, 2 wooden balls, 3 different types of challenging tracks and 1 hole, ideal for 2 players, bag included.
Stepping Stones Balance Kit
Item: 36538
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years & up. Unique interactive and gross motor balance game. Includes three challenge levels, warm up activities, sample exercise routines, and teacher guide. 32 plastic stones sheets measure 4" x 5". 16 balance photos measure 8.5" x 11".
Outdoor Buckets For Mud Kitchen and Exploration - Set of 2
Item: 301297
Status: In Stock
$38.95
3 years and up. Buckets are the perfect addition to a child's outdoor play space. Buckets can be used to enrich a mud kitchen experience, gather natural items found outside, experiment with water, and much more. Little learners will experience more than fun in the sun as they improve gross motor skills while immersed in sensory play. Sharpen those math skills filling and emptying buckets introduces basic concepts of volume and measurement. These versatile containers can inspire hours of imaginative play and exploration!
The Anywhere Silent Basketball - 9.5"
Item: 302131
Status: Out of Stock
$30.95
3 years & up. Take your game indoors without the noise with The Anywhere Silent Basketball! Designed for silent indoor training, this airless, high-density foam basketball allows you to practice dribbling and shooting drills without disturbing others. Despite its soft construction, it delivers a realistic bounce, mimicking the feel of a traditional basketball for an authentic playing experience. Measuring 9.5 inches (Official Size 7), this basketball is perfect for all skill levels and standard training exercises. Whether you're working on ball handling, improving your shot, or simply enjoying a game indoors, The Anywhere Silent Basketball is the perfect solution for quiet, effective practice anytime, anywhere!
Number Bean Bags
Item: 82800
Status: Out of Stock
$34.95
PreK & up. Count on number fun with these sturdy, lightweight bean bags. Each 2.75" x 2.75" bean bag is embroidered with a number (1 to 20) on one side and its number word (one to twenty) on the other. Even numbers are embroidered in blue, and odd number are embroidered in red for easy identification. The bean bags come in a handy cloth storage bag with a Tip Sheet of beginning math activities for large and small groups, from number identification and counting to simple addition and subtraction.