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Block Play

Support hands-on STEM learning with block play materials that help children build, stack, design, problem-solve, and collaborate. Kaplan’s selection includes wooden blocks, unit blocks, soft blocks, plastic blocks, oversized building sets, vehicles, people and animal figures, storage, and tables that encourage spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, creativity, storytelling, and meaningful construction play in early learning classrooms.

Mix & Match Magnetic Animal Cars
Item: 302000P
Status: In Stock
$21.95 - $41.95
$21.59 - $37.75
18 months & up. Get ready for a farmyard adventure with this engaging magnetic toy set! Designed to encourage motor skills, imagination, and logical thinking, this charming set features three colorful wooden animals - a chicken, a turkey, and a cow - each with their own unique farm-themed car: eggplant, corn, and wildflowers. Little ones can mix and match the animals with their favorite food-themed cars or create their own fun combinations, as all pieces are interchangeable! The magnetic connections make it easy for small hands to explore cause and effect while enhancing coordination. Perfect for endless imaginative play on and off the farm!
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My Little World Farm Animal Set - 10 Pieces
Item: 302140
Status: In Stock
$18.95
$17.05
2 years & up. Complete your farm adventures with the My Little World Farm Animal Set! This 10-piece set is the perfect addition to the My Little World Farm Set. Designed for small hands, these animals are made from durable Beechwood Fasal and plastic, ensuring they're sturdy enough for hours of imaginative play. Whether it's cows, sheep, pigs, or chickens, these figures bring the farm to life and encourage creativity, role play, and social interaction. Perfect for group play, this set helps develop storytelling, sound imitation, and fine motor skills, making it an ideal choice for little farmers!
On the Go Community Vehicles - Set of 4
Item: 301278P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $99.95
$26.95 - $89.95
18 months and up. Transform little ones into community heroes with the On the Go Community Vehicles set! This action-packed collection lets kids clean up the city, transport classmates to school, and help build strong structures. Designed to spark imaginative play, these vehicles also promote the development of important skills like gross-motor coordination and hand-eye coordination. The set includes a dump truck, garbage truck, cement mixer, and school bus.
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Textured Puzzle Blocks
Item: 302448P
Status: Out of Stock
$24.95 - $48.95
$24.95 - $44.05
12 months & up. Enhance building possibilities for children with this innovative Textured Puzzle Blocks set. This set will strengthen children's gross motor skills, critical thinking skills, and hand-eye coordination as they stack, nest, and create 2D and 3D structures. The subtle textures, bright colors, and durable foam pieces will further enhance the comprehensive learning experience that children will receive when they play with this set. Pieces made from easy-to-clean foam. Largest piece measures 4.5"L x 3"W x 1.5"H. Available in 18-piece or 36-piece sets.
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Community Block Builders Bundle
Item: 302974
Status: Out of Stock
$320.95
$269.95
2 years & up. Bring cities and neighborhoods to life with the Community Block Builders Bundle! This engaging set includes the Traditional International Homes Set, Community Blocks Set, Double-Sided Roadway System, and Mini Wooden Vehicles. Children can design vibrant towns, connect roads, and drive vehicles through imaginative streets, all while developing spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, and cooperative play. Perfect for classrooms or playrooms, this bundle inspires hands-on learning and endless creative fun!
Mini Construction Fleet
Item: 301229
Status: In Stock
$29.95
$26.95
2 years & up. Empower young children to get the job done with the Mini Construction Fleet. Including a dump truck, a cement mixer, a road roller, a bulldozer, and 4 play figures, this set enables children to haul materials, move materials, and do many other things that real construction workers do. As children build and repair various structures, they will also strengthen gross-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each vehicle measures 5.5"L x 3.94"W x 4.13"H and each figure measures 2.4"L x 1.8"W x 3"H.
Story Island Creative Playset
Item: 301421
Status: In Stock
$172.95
$155.65
2 years & up. Ignite children's imaginations in group collaborative play with the stunning open-ended Story Island Creative Playset! Children can use the 3 islands individually or link them together by bridge or boat. Each island has a chalk-friendly surface allowing children to draw their own creations such as railways, roads, ponds, shops, and destinations. There are enough pieces to easily fill 3 islands, allowing Story Island to be split into 3 groups of children. The islands, mountains, and trees are made from FSC® Certified Plywood. All the other pieces are made from FSC® Certified Beech Wood. The 68-piece set includes 3 islands, 3 mountains, 2 bridges, 6 trees, 8 gender-neutral people, 12 house blocks, 2 cars, 1 boat, 1 train, and loads of blocks for all the vehicles for open-ended building. Islands each measure 18" x 18".
To the Rescue Vehicles - Set of 3
Item: 301279P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $79.95
$26.95 - $71.95
Ages 18 months and up. Empower young children to be heroes with this set of rescue vehicles. Including a patrol car, a fire engine, and an ambulance, this set gives children multiple ways to save the day and protect their classroom community. As they step into the shoes of first responders, children will also strengthen their gross-motor skills and enhance their hand-eye coordination.
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Mini Emergency Vehicles
Item: 301230
Status: In Stock
$34.95
$31.45
2 years & up. Bring exciting first responder adventures to playtime with the Mini Emergency Vehicles set. Featuring a fire engine, police car, ambulance, and fire rescue vehicle, this engaging set invites children to explore the important roles of firefighters, police officers, and paramedics through imaginative play. Children can create rescue scenarios, respond to pretend emergencies, and develop their own stories as they move each vehicle from one adventure to the next. Open-ended role-play encourages creative thinking and storytelling while giving children opportunities to explore familiar community helper roles. Maneuvering the vehicles throughout the play space also helps develop gross-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With 4 vehicles and 4 play figures, this emergency vehicle collection offers engaging opportunities for active, imaginative play.
My Little World Farm Set - 38 Pieces
Item: 302139
Status: In Stock
$179.95
$161.95
2 years & up. Bring the charm of the countryside to life with the My Little World Farm Set! This engaging 38-piece playset lets kids build their very own farm, complete with a barn, stable, vehicles, and a cozy family home. Friendly farm animals - sheep, cows, and more are ready to move in for endless imaginative play. Designed to encourage storytelling, sound imitation, and social interaction, this hands-on set helps children develop communication skills while they explore the daily life of a farmer. With detailed structures, realistic role-play elements, and high-quality, child-safe materials, this set is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Get ready for farmyard fun where every day is an adventure!
Cheery Lane™ House Play Set
Item: 303347
Status: In Stock
$48.95
$44.05
2 years & up. Welcome to Cheery Lane™, a charming miniature world designed for big imaginations and little hands. Unlike traditional dollhouses, this clever playset features lift-out and fold-out pieces that can be arranged in multiple ways. This makes it easier for children to access, explore, and create their own stories. When playtime is over, everything neatly nests together for simple storage and on-the-go fun. Windows and doors open and close for added interactive play. Includes 2 fold-out rooms, 2 modular floor corners with built-in furniture, a Cheery play figure, Cheery play pup, and 8 removable play pieces.
Cheery Lane™ Cheeries™ Play Figures - Set of 4
Item: 303351
Status: In Stock
$14.95
$13.45
2 years & up. Adorable mixed-material Cheeries™ figures are perfect for standalone play or for expanding your Cheery Lane™ world. Each figure is designed to stand independently and bend to sit, encouraging dynamic, imaginative play. Each figure features soft textured hair, smooth wooden bodies, and durable molded shoes, these figures offer a rich sensory play experience. Includes 4 different play figures.
Cheery Lane™ Vehicles & Figures
Item: 303352
Status: In Stock
$28.95
$26.05
2 years & up. Vroom and zoom through a cheerful miniature world with chunky vehicles designed to carry drivers and passengers. Includes a garbage/recycling truck with a removable play piece, a car with an opening hood, a school bus, and 3 Cheeries™ figures that fit perfectly inside each vehicle. Fully compatible with all Cheery Lane™ playsets for expanded, imaginative play.
Reline Chubbies Vehicle Bucket Set - 30 Pieces
Item: 303176
Status: In Stock
$45.95
$41.35
12 months & up. The Reline Chubbies Bucket Set includes 30 colorful vehicles made from recycled plastic and fully recyclable materials. These non-toxic, dishwasher safe vehicles are durable for daily classroom use and safe for young learners. Sized for small hands, the soft and quiet cars, boats, trains, and airplanes support fine motor development, sensory exploration, and imaginative play. Bright colors and simple, rounded shapes encourage open-ended play both indoors and outdoors while helping introduce children to concepts of sustainability through everyday play.
Chubbie Vehicles Bucket - 15 Pieces
Item: 303177
Status: In Stock
$35.95
$32.35
12 months & up. This bucket includes 15 colorful vehicles - cars, boats, planes, and trains - designed for small hands and big imaginations. Made from recycled plastic as part of the Reline Series, these toys support sustainable play while maintaining high quality and durability. The soft, rounded vehicles help develop fine motor skills and encourage sensory and imaginative play. The modern colors capture children's attention, and the non-toxic, safe materials make them ideal for young learners. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, these sturdy vehicles are 100% dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Set includes a 5 liter bucket with 15 vehicles. Each vehicle measures approximately 4.53"L.
Junior Rainbow Wooden Blocks with Color Windows, 40 Pieces
Item: 30878
Status: In Stock
$59.95
$53.95
2 years & up. Bring color and creativity to building activities with the Junior Rainbow Blocks - 40 Piece Set. Crafted from smooth hardwood with colorful, transparent acrylic windows, these wooden building blocks encourage fine motor coordination, shape recognition, spatial awareness, and imaginative play. Sized right for little handsFeaturing six different shapes and four vibrant colors, the blocks invite children to stack, sort, build, and explore light and color. Place blocks near a sunny window to discover colorful reflections and shadows while introducing early science concepts. Encourage children to come up with their own unique designs. Have children build a structure at the window and watch as the colors are cast on the walls. This set includes 40 assorted shapes.
Eco-Friendly Dump Truck
Item: 88915
Status: In Stock
$29.95
$26.95
12 months & up. Tough and durable, this dump truck is 100% made from recycled milk cartons. The eco design features a workable dumper, no metal axles to rust, and supports imaginative play skills. The production of the truck is environmentally friendly and saves energy. The eco-friendly dump truck measures 10"L x 7.5"W x 6.75"H.
Wooden Magnification Stacking Blocks - 6-Piece Early STEM Set
Item: 63019
Status: In Stock
$44.95
$40.45
2 years & up. Encourage close observation, creative construction, and early scientific discovery with the Wooden Magnification Stacking Blocks. Each of the six hardwood-framed squares features smooth, rounded edges and an inset acrylic window that provides 2x magnification. Children can examine leaves, rocks, fabrics, and other detailed materials indoors or outside while developing curiosity and observation skills. Stack multiple blocks to intensify the magnification or combine the graduated squares to create unique structures. Ideal for individual or group exploration, this versatile set strengthens fine motor control, spatial reasoning, size awareness, and early STEM skills. Use these blocks indoors or outside. Each block has 2x magnification. Stack blocks together to intensify. Largest square measures 7" W x 7" D x 2" H. Includes 6 squares.
Eco-Friendly Recycling Truck
Item: 88916
Status: In Stock
$29.95
$26.95
12 months & up. Tough and durable, this recycling truck is 100% made from recycled milk cartons. Little ones learn to sort their recyclables using the chutes on each side of the truck. The eco design features a workable dumper and the rear door opens allowing contents to easily slide out. Measures 12.5"L x 7.25"H.