Kaplan offers block people and animals with realistic details that cover a range of topics and themes. Products include animals, dinosaurs, various ethnic families, professionals, and themed play mats.
2 years & up. Support lessons about diversity by including this 15-piece wooden set of Traditional International Homes into your block play area. Children will enjoy using this vibrant, double-sided set in conjunction with lessons about various regions and the way people live around the world. Encourage storytelling during block play activities with these chunky wooden depictions of traditional family dwellings from places like Africa, England, China, Mexico and more.
3 years and up. Make an imaginary forest with the Woodland Trail Treehouse & Woodland Trail Accessory Set. This fun playset places an entire ecosystem at children's disposal. Children can use the Woodland Trail Accessory Set to make a multilayered forest in the Treehouse, or they can use the Woodland Trail Accessory Set to create an expansive forest with trees, animals, toadstools, and more! No matter what, this set will cultivate creativity and inspire imagination.
3 years & up. Introduce the wonderful beings of the prehistoric era with these Soft Jumbo Dinosaur Set. These lifelike creatures inspire hands-on exploration, nurturing fine motor skills as children move and manipulate the figures. Watch as they craft stories of ancient landscapes and interactions, fostering creativity and imaginative play. Encourage children to share and play together, strengthening social skills like cooperation and communication. The set includes 12" Stegosaurus, 12"… More »
2 years & up. Encourage dramatic play and storytelling during block play activities with this diverse 42-piece set of International Families and Community Workers. The chunky wooden block figures depict people of varying ages, cultures, and abilities, providing a hands-on way to teach children about diversity and inclusion. Detailed images are printed onto both sides of each block, providing a colorful addition to the block play area that is appealing to children.
2 years and up. Empower children to make their imagination a reality with the Sensory Stones: Little People Like Me - Families collection. The facial features and physical characteristics of the figures in this set are deliberately minimalistic to put children's imaginations in the driver's seat. Children can find the pieces that look like them to create a likeness of their family or use the pieces as the foundation for something entirely different. Figures come in three sizes: 2" tall x 1.34"… More »
3 years & up. Step into the delightful world of the Waggy Tails Dog Salon, where playful pups get pampered in style! This charming wooden playset includes everything needed to create a bustling dog grooming station. Set includes 7 Adorable dog breeds: Giant Poodle, Husky, Beagle, Bull Terrier, Dachshund, Shih Tzu, and Scotty Dog. Grooming essentials feature a washing area with a shower head and three towels, plus a grooming table with a brush. Playset also includes a self-standing back wall… More »
3 years and up. Bring real-world heroes to playtime with the 4-Piece City Builder Character Figure Set. These figures add a realistic element to play that enables children to incorporate lived experiences into imaginative explorations. As children delve into various play scenarios, they will pretend to be people who build their communities and keep them safe and healthy. This sort of imaginative play will help children appreciate those in their community who make it a better place.
18 months & up. This set of five friends represents various abilities, ethnicities, and genders illustrating that everyone is unique and special in their own way. These friends make the perfect addition to any dollhouse and are able to teach so many about different types of people. Figures measure 5" tall. Blocks not included. BPA free.
2 years & up. Promote dramatic play, storytelling, and exploration during block play using this beautiful set of wooden figures. The 20-piece Friends Around the World set features a culturally diverse array of children dressed in traditional attire. Combine this double-sided set of colorful, detailed blocks with lessons about diversity, inclusion, and the way people live around the world. Each chunky wooden block is sized to be used in conjunction with traditional unit blocks, enhancing block play in a unique way.
18 months & up. Children can engage in a historic cultural journey while playing with the eight Around the World Dolls. These 5" figures represent four males and four females dressed in traditional clothing from seven various cultures distinctly represented in this set of dolls. These dolls are great for storytelling and will help children introduce diversity to pretend play by exploring a different culture. 8 pieces.
18 months & up. From a firefighter to a caring doctor, this set of eight community workers represents many of the occupations children see throughout their community. These figures are easy to grip and perfect for an interactive lesson about careers. Children will delight as they identify familiar faces from their community, some they may know personally. These Community Workers are the perfect way to have a conversation about children's future occupations all while promoting fine motor skills… More »
18 months & up. These chunky figures were designed for small hands and allow for easy gripping during play. This charming family set will have young children engaged in meaningful dramatic play either independently or with friends. Each family includes an adult male and female and a male and female child. Father measures 5.75"H and child 4"H. Each set has 4 pieces.
2 years & up. These wooden block people come in a diverse range of skin tones, promoting inclusivity and representation in play. Crafted from smooth, natural wood, they are designed to be tactile and open-ended, allowing children to explore endless possibilities through imaginative storytelling and creative role-playing. Whether used to build vibrant communities, act out daily adventures, or create new worlds, these simple yet engaging figures inspire curiosity, social learning, and open-ended… More »
3 years & up. Bring farmyard fun to life with this charming Wooden Chicken Coop Playset! This delightful set includes a cozy wooden coop, a rooster, two hens, a little chick, freshly laid eggs, two nests, and a feeding trough. Perfect for imaginative play, children can create their own barnyard adventures while learning about farm life. Ideal for fostering creativity, storytelling, and fine motor skills. Made from durable wood for long-lasting play.
18 months & up. These six friends ready to go on adventures along with the neighborhood's dog and cat! These figures in brightly colored clothing are great for role-playing activities and developing oral language skills. Encourage dramatic play and fine motor functions with this easy to grip set of neighborhood friends. Use these figures in a lesson about the importance of diversity, friendship, and getting along. Each friend measures 2.75" tall and twists at the waist. 8 pieces.
10 months & up. Six colorful farm buddies are soft and squeezable and perfect for play and learning. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. Perfectly sized for small hands. Approximately 3 .5"L x 2.25"H. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary.
2 years & up. Bring life to any block play community with the vibrant Discovery People - Natural. With a natural gradated color scheme, these simplified people shapes will enhance dramatic play opportunities during traditional block play and seamlessly complement the rest of the Discovery collection during light and sensory exploration. Each set includes 16 solid figures: 8 tall figures and 8 short figures in assorted colors. Taller figures measure 1.3"W x 2.8"H.
3 years & up. Children can build wild animals or create imaginative creatures using the Snap Block Animals set. Chunky, beechwood blocks lightly painted in natural shades, with a matte finish, are complete with metal snap hardware. Metal snaps hold tight for additional dramatic play opportunities using built block creatures. Set includes 33 blocks and 5 double-sided build cards.
2 years & up. Bring life to any block play community with the vibrant Discovery People - Rainbow. With bright rainbow hues, these simplified people shapes will enhance dramatic play opportunities during traditional block play and seamlessly complement the rest of the Discovery collection during light and sensory exploration. Each set includes 16 solid figures: 8 tall figures and 8 short figures in assorted colors. Taller figures measure 1.3"W x 2.8"H.
10 months & up. Six colorful buddies that are soft and squeezable. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. Perfect size for small hands. Approximately 3"L x 2"H. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary.
18 months & up. Whether you are happy, sad, upset, or afraid, these four Emotion Figurines are excellent props to express yourself. This set of four expressive dolls will allow children to role-play, identify feelings and expressions, and build upon their social and emotional skills. These easy to grip figurines are the perfect size for small hands and great to use in interactive discussions about emotions. Encourage children to identify the emotions each figure is expressing. If they are too… More »
10 months & up. Five colorful dinosaurs are soft and squeezable. They are great in a block area or for water play. All have cute faces and features that children will adore. For hours of toddler tub time fun, just squeeze these toys under water and wait for them to fill with water. Then, squeeze them again and watch the water squirt and splatter out of their mouths. Perfect size for small hands. Also includes a clear vinyl storage bag. Colors may vary. Phthalate-free.
3 years & up. Watch your child immerse themselves in adventures and pretend play while creating a prehistoric world! This 11-piece Dinosaur set is made of heavy vinyl with realistic details and measure approximately 3 to 9 inches each, great for play and exploring. Various dinosaurs are included but not limited to the Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and more! 11 pieces.
3 years & up. It's a real zoo with this set in the classroom! 21 hand-painted, finely molded animals: giraffes, gorillas, rhinos, elephants, lions, and tigers. Animal figurine sets score highest among other selected toys in creativity and imagination, social interaction and verbalization. Playing with these worldwide animals will allow your child to learn about nature and the animal kingdom. Measure from 3.5" x 1.5" to 7.5" x 9.5".
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