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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.

Waterway Block Set - 15 Pieces
Item: 301730
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years and up. An innovative take on the classic marble run, the Waterway Block set allows children to combine building activities with sensory exploration! While sending balls down the set's routed paths, children can begin early explorations in architectural design, physics, and other STEM concepts. The set's foam construction and water wheel make it perfect for both indoor and outdoor sensory play. Includes 15 pieces that enable multiple arrangements and building possibilities. Base measures 12"L x 12"W x .5"H.
Friends Around the World - 20 Pieces
Item: 300572
Status: In Stock
$39.95
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.
Wooden Family Playset
Item: 302290
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Bring play to life with a set of wooden play people and pets. Complete with figurines to represent a family of 4 and their pet dog, the Wooden Family Playset is the perfect addition to dollhouses and pretend play zones. Rounded edges and a natural wooden color provide a beautiful, subtle way for children to engage in play. Set includes two adult-sized figures, two child-sized figures and one dog.
Bark Block Alphabet Letters - 36 Pieces
Item: 301409
Status: In Stock
$44.95
18 months & up. Invite children to identify letters, make simple words, and explore letter shapes through hands-on block play. This 36-piece faux-bark set includes the 26 letters of the alphabet plus 10 additional letters commonly used in words. Made from Poly+, a composite material made with 30% less plastic, the blocks are designed for years of indoor and outdoor play. They can be used with sand, water, mud, dirt, and other messy materials, then cleaned easily. Each letter measures approximately 2"L x 2"W x .5"H. Bring the letters to a literacy area or pair them with natural elements outside to offer varied ways to notice shapes, build words, and practice fine motor handling.
Polar Animals - 6 Pieces
Item: 32271
Status: In Stock
$30.95
18 months & up. The arctic animals in this set are detailed in texture, traits, and size. Children will enjoy learning about each of the animals through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Each set comes with six animals and an activity guide. The animals range in size from approximately 2" to 3" in height, 3" to 6" in length and 1" to 3" in diamater. Animals are made of non-phthalates PVC.
Wooden Block Balance Scale
Item: 63232
Status: In Stock
$34.95
This 17-piece Wooden Block Balance set provides a hands-on STEM experience featuring cubes, rectangles and notched squares to creatively stack on the curved balance board. Explore and experiment by arranging the blocks on each side of the board to evenly distribute weight to achieve a balanced result. Children will develop STEM-based skills such as spatial sense, estimation, reasoning, probability, and the concepts of none, more, less, most, smaller, smallest, bigger, biggest. Included: Balance Board, 8 Cube Blocks, 4 Rectangle Blocks, and 4 Notched Square Blocks.
North American Wildlife - Set of 13
Item: 81978
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. These thirteen detailed vinyl animals are represented in authentic natural poses specific to the species. Animals such as the bald eagle, elk, buffalo, fox, and black bear are included to represent North American wildlife found in the mountains, woodlands, and lakes of the United States. The tallest animal is approximately 5" H and the longest one is approximately 5"L.
Discovery People - Natural - 16 Pieces
Item: 37901
Status: In Stock
$39.95
$29.95
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.
Wood Stackers River Stones - 20-Piece Wooden Balancing Set
Item: 32426
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Invite children to explore nature-inspired construction with the Wood Stackers River Stones. This set includes 20 smooth wooden pieces modeled after the organic shapes of polished river stones. The varied sizes encourage children to investigate weight, dimension, balance, and stability as they stack, arrange, and combine the pieces in creative ways. Inspiration cards provide building ideas, while open-ended play supports original designs.This set strengthens fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, persistence, and early problem-solving. A convenient storage box is included. Wipe clean, do not use bleach. Set of 20. Smallest stone measures 1.75"L x 1.5"W x 0.75"H. Largest stone measures 5"L x 2.5"W x 1"H. 
Snap Block Animals - 33 Pieces
Item: 37452
Status: In Stock
$49.95
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.
Discovery People - Rainbow - 16 Pieces
Item: 37902
Status: In Stock
$39.95
$29.95
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.
Jungle Animals - 8 Pieces
Item: 32270
Status: In Stock
$35.95
18 months & up. Bring the wonders of the rainforest into your learning environment with the Jungle Animals set. This collection of eight detailed animal figures encourages imaginative play while introducing children to wildlife, habitats, and animal characteristics. Ideal for dramatic play, STEM investigations, vocabulary development, and small-world exploration, the durable figures promote storytelling, classification, and early science discovery. Sized for little hands, the set helps fine motor skills while supporting open-ended, hands-on learning in classrooms, childcare centers, and home environments. Includes an activity guide and 8 jungle animal figures: crocodile, elephant, giraffe, gorilla, hippopotamus, lion, tiger, and zebra.
Wood Stackers Standing Stones - 20-Piece Wooden Balancing Set
Item: 32427
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Encourage thoughtful construction and early STEM exploration with the Wood Stackers Standing Stones. This set of 20 smooth wooden pieces features varied geometric forms that inspire children to build towers, sculptures, and structures resembling ancient landmarks. As children test different arrangements, they explore weight, dimension, balance, stability, and spatial relationships through hands-on discovery. Inspiration cards offer building ideas while leaving room for creativity and experimentation. This open-ended set develops fine motor skills, concentration, planning, persistence, and problem-solving. A storage box is included for convenient organization. Wipe clean, do not bleach. Set of 20.
Mini Wooden Vehicles 10-Piece Community Transportation Set
Item: 33940
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Create active roadways and busy communities with the Mini Wooden Vehicles set. This collection includes 10 handheld birch plywood vehicles: a cement mixer, fire truck, police car, taxi, school bus, dump truck, ambulance, forklift, front loader, and farm truck. Natural-toned heat-transfer designs coordinate with traditional unit blocks and other wooden play materials. Children can share the vehicles, develop block-built environments, and explore transportation and community roles while strengthening cooperation, communication, spatial reasoning, and imaginative storytelling. These vehicles measure approximately 4"L x 1.38"W x 2.5"H.
Mini Zoo Animals and Babies Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 89520
Status: In Stock
$29.95
3 years & up. Childen will love the small size and variety of animals. Perfect to use with unit blocks or small enough for table blocks. Animals range from 1.5" to 3".
Magic Shapes - 108 Pieces
Item: 46260
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Bring new life to your child's block set with these unique magnetic construction blocks. The colorful shapes and colors that make up this block set are magnetic, allowing for endless creations of the imagination. Blocks comes with a clear plastic jar. Includes 108 pieces in 6 colors: teal, red, yellow, light green, purple, and blue.
Vinyl Dinosaurs - 11 Pieces
Item: 48098
Status: Out of Stock
$49.95
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.