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Support children’s exploration of STEM concepts in your after-school or summer learning program. With Kaplan’s selection of interactive STEM-related toys and games, kids can learn the basics about mechanics, robotics, environmental science, physics, electricity, and more.

Jumbo Eyedroppers - Set of 3
Item: 302404
Status: In Stock
$6.95
2 years & up. Enhance the possibilities for scientific discovery by adding authentic, easy-to-use eyedroppers to your classroom. The perfect addition to science lessons, exploration and sensory play, these jumbo eyedroppers are made from easy-to-clean plastic. Children will have fun experimenting with cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills. Includes 3 droppers, each measures 4.6" long.
Toddler LED STEM Center with Storage
Item: 37972
Status: In Stock
$714.95
12 months & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a one-of-a-kind toddler table that combines light play, mirrors, and social-emotional activities. Encourage toddler's innate curiosities and development during hands-on, collaborative activities. Shatter-resistant acrylic mirrors on three surrounding sides make any open-ended play safe for young learners. Easily rotate learning materials for changing activities and lessons using the divided shelves below the tabletop. 
STEM Concepts Posters- Set of 12
Item: 89773
Status: In Stock
$21.95
Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.
LED STEM Center with Storage
Item: 37973
Status: In Stock
$449.95
3 years & up. Bring early STEM activities to life with a LED light table that combines light play and storage. Encourage children's innate curiosities and development during hands-on, collaborative activities. Easily rotate toys and learning materials for changing activities and lessons using the cubbies below the tabletop. Bins not included. STEM Center measures 36"W x 21"H x 18"D. Includes cord approximately 57 inches long with an AC-DC adapter (Input: 100-240V, Output: 12V 1.5A). Clean with mild soap and water. Do not clean with cleansers, bleach, etc. 
Jumbo Test Tubes with Stand
Item: 302405
Status: In Stock
$15.95
2 years & up. Enhance the possibilities for scientific discovery by adding authentic, easy-to-use test tubes to your classroom. Complete with a convenient stand, this set of jumbo test tubes are durable, and easy to clean, making them perfect for little hands in classroom settings. Children will have fun experimenting and exploring while using different liquids, or even engaging in dramatic play. Stand measures 7.1"L x 3.4"W x 2.7"H. Each tube measures 4.75" long. Includes 3 test tubes and stand.
Mega Magnetic Building Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 302191
Status: In Stock
$499.95
3 years & up. Take magnetic play to a whole new level with giant tiles. Children will use their whole bodies as they build, stack, imagine and make satisfying connections with this colorful set. Super-strong magnets are safely built into each piece, making builds ultra-durable. A specially-designed panel with a window hole encourages meaningful dramatic play opportunities, the possibility for creative games, and imagination. Set includes 24 pieces in various shapes and colors. Largest piece measures 12"L x 12"W.
STEM Journals - Set of 10
Item: 86303
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.
Ramptastic - STEM Ramp for Testing Velocity
Item: 63780
Status: In Stock
$74.95
3 years & up. This sturdy wooden incline ramp invites children to explore STEM concepts through prediction and experimentation. The six varying textures give children the opportunity to test the effects of surfacing, weight, and velocity on the potential speed and function of different objects. Ramptastic also introduces simple machines to children and is the perfect addition to the STEM toys in your classroom. Activity card(s) included. Cars sold separately. Measures 12.5"L x 4.75"W x 4.25"H.
STEM Builder Series Build a Waterway
Item: 63198
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. This 90-piece set includes a variety of items to create working waterways. Children can experiment with the effects that construction, gravity, and distance have on water pressure and flow as they create endless waterway configurations. Materials are transparent to allow for easy viewing of water flow. The Build a Waterway STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The funnels, measuring pitchers, connector tubes, blockers, and water wheel provide endless opportunities for child-guided learning. Children should be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Experimentation and use of the included materials can be encouraged at the water table, in small groups, and for independent learning. Activity card(s) included.
STEM Builder Series Build an Animal - 300 Colorful pieces and Activity Cards
Item: 63197
Status: In Stock
$52.95
3 years & up. Over 300 pieces contribute to this kit's endless building possibilities. An assortment of activity card(s) illustrate possible animal and pattern configurations and encourage children to design their own creations. The Build an Animal STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The Animal Building Cards give children a start by building a giraffe, lion, elephant, chicken, frog and bird. Children should then be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Use these and the Number Sense and Pattern Cards at interest areas, in small groups, and for independent learning.
Junior Engineer Creative Building Set
Item: 86908
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Design all types of construction vehicles with our engineering set. Perfectly sized for small hands, children can connect the chunky bolts, wheels, and joints. As children build, they boost planning and motor skills. A total of 210 pieces in a stackable plastic container.
Obie Floor Projection
Item: 37060
Status: In Stock
$4,995.95
All ages. Meet Obie, the next level of interactive play. Discover games for kids of all ages to play, replay, and come back for more. Children are actively learning while being physically engaged promoting a healthy, active life style for the brain and body. Kaplan Early Learning Company has pre-selected dozens of energizing, popular games to challenge your early learner in areas such as literacy, gross motors skills, math skills, science, music, and more. Bring new excitement to the classroom with our Kaplan exclusive handpicked activities and Obie. Measures 16" x 19" x 4". Recommended mounting height is 8 to 13 feet above the floor. Distance from wall should be at least 8' feet for best results.
Unit Block Marble Run - 40 Piece Set
Item: 37089
Status: In Stock
$79.95
3 years & up. Children can begin early exploration of physics, STEM lessons, and architectural design using the Unit Block Marble Run 40 piece set. Rubberwood blocks feature drops, bumps and routed paths that allow for multiple building opportunities. Ten double-sided concept cards provide building inspiration for different block arrangements as well as corresponding lessons related to physics theories. Set includes 4 starter acrylic marbles and 36 block pieces scaled to unit block proportions allowing for multiple run path possibilities. Largest piece measures 5.51"L x 2.76"W x 2.76"D.
Dynamo Dominoes Construction Set - 107 Pieces
Item: 143588
Status: In Stock
$51.95
3 years & up. Watch the chain reaction of events as the dominoes fall down piece by piece! This set can be set up in all sorts of ways. Let kids take control of how to set up the trail! Set is made of wood, metal, water-based paint, TEP and ABS. Includes 100 wooden dominoes. 107 pieces total within the set.
Sink or Float STEM Activity Set
Item: 53889
Status: In Stock
$36.95
Grades K & up. Set sail with real STEM learning! Young learners can dive into early physics in a fun, colorful way with this two-piece submarine and floating raft along with weights, balls, and stars to bring investigations to life. This set also features 10 detailed Activity Cards (with over 20 engaging, high-impact activities) that cover all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of buoyancy, density, and more! Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (submarine) measures 6"L x 3.5"H. Includes: Two-Piece Submarine, Floating Raft, 10 Hex Weights, 5 Circle Weights, 2 Stars, 2 Balls, and 10 Double-Sided Activity Cards.
City Engineering® & Design Building Set - 89 Pieces
Item: 146312
Status: In Stock
$32.95
5 years & up. Your little engineers will love designing and creating their own skyscrapers, cranes, bridges and more with this City Engineering® & Design Set by Learning Resources. Use the activity cards to complete design challenges or let your imagination run wild and create your own city. The perfect set to encourage early STEM learning. Platform measures 4.25" x 4.25". Included: 89 Easy-to-assemble pieces: Gears, building pieces, 2 figures, a truck, a construction cone and more, and Activity cards.
Let's See Nature Assorted Loose Parts
Item: 98343
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. Enhance your science center with this set of 16 natural assorted loose parts. Pieces vary in size, shape, color and texture allowing children to explore them using different senses. See what makes each piece unique by using magnifying glasses and microscopes to get an up close look. Pieces in the set may vary.
Investigating the Answer Paperback Books - Set of 6
Item: 73732
Status: In Stock
$62.95
4 - 7 years. These engaging titles will help young children learn to identify, compare, and consider all of the factors when deciding what their answer will be. Child-centered text and vibrant images combine to clearly explain the properties and uses of items in our world. 
Jumbo Test Tubes with Stand
Item: 98245
Status: In Stock
$21.95
4 years & up. Use these Jumbo Easy to Grip Test Tubes with Stand for Early STEM Learning in your next STEM lesson. These chunky science tools are sized just right for little scientists. Children will love filling these tubes with different liquids or materials for experiments. These test tubes can also be used for dramatic play. Set includes 6 jumbo test tubes with a rack and multiple color lids.
Unit Block Set A - 28 Piece Set
Item: 89787
Status: In Stock
$64.95
2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 28 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.
Simple Machines Set
Item: 87505
Status: In Stock
$54.95
Grades 4 & up. Build all 5 simple machines at once in science centers. Students can construct, examine and explain simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. Contains enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge all at the same time! Modify machines with 4 included weights (two 5g and two 10g), plus 8 included rubber bands to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance. Includes 63 pieces and activity guide.
Amazing Structures Around the World Books - Set of 6
Item: 73809
Status: Out of Stock
$54.95
4 years & up. Embark upon an architectural odyssey with this set of Amazing Structures books. From skyscrapers up high to tunnels down low, our world is filled with marvels of modern engineering that we often take for granted. This book set is a great opportunity for adults to introduce children to (and reacquaint themselves with) some of the most breathtaking examples of human ingenuity.
Magnetic Match Rings
Item: 62578
Status: In Stock
$16.95
3 years & up. Learn about magnetism, develop visual matching skills, and improve eye-hand coordination. Each ring is magnetic -- one side positive and the other negative. When the rings are stacked, they either attract the next ring and pull them together, or repel it and cause it to float. Includes 40 pattern match challenges, 10 magnetic rings, a stand, and a storage bag.
Sea Beans Loose Parts - 2 lb Bag
Item: 55505
Status: In Stock
$47.95
Sea Beans are seeds from trees and vines that grow along tropical shores. They wash into the ocean, drift and are collected. The seeds are a beautiful, natural element for investigations, sorting, sand and water play and more.