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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.

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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Brick, Blocks, and Rock Foam Builders
Item: 30298P
Status: In Stock
$165.95 - $665.95
3 years & up. Inspire big building adventures with Brick, Blocks, and Rock Builders from Kaplan Early Learning. This 95-piece foam construction set features realistic pretend bricks, cinder blocks, rocks, and ice bricks that encourage creativity, problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and early engineering exploration. Lightweight, waterproof foam pieces are easy for children to lift, stack, balance, and arrange into imaginative structures. Children can build walls, forts, and construction projects while practicing coordination, teamwork, and creative thinking. Buy the sets together or individually. The Cinder block set includes 20 pieces. The Rock Wall Builder set includes 25 pieces. The Brick Builder set has 25 pieces and the Ice Brick Builder set has 25 pieces. Each set includes activity cards.  The foam construction is waterproof, but not UV-resistant. Store indoors after use to help prevent color fading.
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Jumbo Animals Including Pets, Jungle Animals, Farm Animals and Ocean Animals - 24 Pieces
Item: 89091
Status: In Stock
$179.95
$161.95
3 years & up. What fun children will have as they discover the world we live in through the eyes of the many animals in this jumbo animal set. Children can imagine watching the lion roar through the jungle, riding a horse on the farm, swimming with the dolphins, or taking care of the many pets they have at home. Activity guides provide facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. Animals measure between 7.5"L x 3.75"H to 8"L x 15"H. Made out of durable BPA free, non-toxic plastic. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth, do not immerse in water.