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Block play offers a rich opportunity for early math and science learning and the development of social, emotional, language, motor and cognitive skills. Kaplan offers a variety of unit blocks, hollow blocks, foam blocks, and cardboard blocks.

Mix & Match Magnetic Animal Cars
Item: 302000P
Status: In Stock
$21.95 - $41.95
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
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!
Textured Puzzle Blocks
Item: 302448P
Status: In Stock
$24.95 - $48.95
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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Mini Pull Back Vehicles
Item: 302445P
Status: In Stock
$24.95 - $44.95
12 months & up. Meet Safety Sam, Yellow Bus Gus, Muddy Miles, Freddy Zoom, and Groovy Patootie! These playful Mini Pull Back Vehicles are full of personality and perfect for little hands. Toddlers simply pull them back and watch them zoom ahead, building fine motor skills, hand strength, and cause-and-effect understanding. Their smooth, compact design makes them easy to grip and ideal for on-the-go fun. Sets include a police car, van, truck, hot rod, and school bus. Available in sets of 3 or a set of 6.
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LEGO® DUPLO® Train Tunnel and Tracks Expansion Set - 10425
Item: 144927
Status: Out of Stock
$23.95
2 years & up. Little ones will enjoy hours of imaginative play with the LEGO® DUPLO® Train Tunnel and Tracks Expansion Set. This buildable train set encourages creativity and cooperative play while helping little ones develop early social skills. The set includes a tunnel, 10-track pieces, a funnel element, and a 2-way point switch to change the train's direction. It can be combined with other LEGO® DUPLO® train sets for even more interactive fun. Extending the train through the tunnel supports spatial awareness and prediction skills, while building different track routes helps toddlers practice patience and focus. The set contains 20 pieces.
LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Creative Cute Pets - 10477
Item: 144905
Status: In Stock
$12.95
18 months & up. Fill playtime with color and creativity with the LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Creative Cute Pets. This cute pet toy offers 8 different building options with the same set of bricks. Using the 24 easy-to-handle bricks designed for small hands, little builders can choose to make a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, mouse, or fish figures. Young children can learn to sort by color to create their pet, finishing their figure by adding a friendly animal face. This set encourages toddlers to develop focus and perseverance as they try out the different brick choices to select the correct bricks to complete each animal. Or they can use their creativity to construct an imaginary creature of their own invention. 24 pieces.
LEGO® Classic Creative Food Friends - 11039
Item: 144892
Status: In Stock
$13.95
4 years & up. LEGO® Classic Creative Food Friends is a versatile and imaginative building set, perfect for sparking creativity and pretend play. This colorful set lets children build four adorable Food Friend characters: a cupcake, ice cream, avocado, and taco, using a mix of standard bricks and fun decorative pieces like eyes and mouths. The fun doesn't stop there: kids can remix the bricks to create new treats, such as a cake with sprinkles, a bubble tea, a pear, or a panini, and follow the intuitive guide to change expressions, shapes, and colors for endless variations. With additional building ideas, this 150-piece set encourages open-ended play and fine motor skill development.
LEGO® Classic White Baseplate - 11016
Item: 144890
Status: In Stock
$10.95
4 years & up. Unleash limitless creativity with the LEGO® Classic White Baseplate. This 32x32-stud building surface provides a sturdy and durable foundation, giving kids a reliable grip for all their LEGO bricks. The bright white backdrop inspires endless play possibilities-from frozen lakes and Arctic landscapes to sunny ski slopes and magical winter wonderlands. Measuring over 9.5 in. square, there's plenty of space for building projects, imaginative displays, and storytelling adventures. No instructions or batteries are needed-just kids' creativity and imagination. This baseplate helps develop physical and creative-thinking skills while ensuring hours of open-ended play. Baseplate measures 9.5" x 9.5".
LEGO® Classic Green Baseplate 11023
Item: 144833
Status: In Stock
$10.95
4 years & up. The LEGO® Classic Green Baseplate is a great foundation for creative play! This 32 x 32 stud baseplate provides an open landscape for all kinds of LEGO® creations! Sturdy and durable, 1,024 aligned studs provide builders with a firm and durable grip for their LEGO® building bricks. When the building stops, the sturdy-grip surface gives kids a secure way to transport and display their cool creations. Kids can build whatever they imagine, from gardens and forests, to alien landscapes. Baseplate measures 10" x 10". Bricks not included.
Wooden ABC and 123 Blocks - 50 Pieces
Item: 31204
Status: In Stock
$24.95
2 years & up. Enjoy hours of block play with the Wooden ABC and 123 Blocks. This set of traditionally styled 1-inch blocks feature charming, hand painted artwork. Each solid wood block features a colorful collection of letters, numbers, and pictures that encourage matching, stacking, sequencing, and sorting. 50 pieces.
Wilderness & Australian Animal Collections
Item: 147933P
Status: In Stock
$19.95 - $38.95
4 years & up. The perfect set for any animal lover! These detailed vinyl animals are represented in authentic natural poses specific to the species. The Wilderness Set includes one of each: bear, bobcat, raccoon, badger, and beaver. Teach children from all over about life down under with the Australian Animal Collection! The Australian set includes one of each: platypus, kangaroo, dingo, koala bear, and lizard. The tallest animal stands around 5" high and the longest one is around 5" in length.Purchase Animal Collections individually, or as one collection of 10 animals.
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LEGO® Classic Gray Baseplate - 11024
Item: 144914
Status: In Stock
$19.95
4 years & up. Lay the foundation for endless creativity with the LEGO® Classic Gray Baseplate. Measuring over 14.5" square, this high-quality baseplate provides a spacious 48x48-stud LEGO® landscape for building, playing, and displaying creations. Perfect for imaginative play, it firmly holds LEGO® bricks at any angle - even upside down - and keeps finished designs secure for easy transport and display, inspiring builders to create everything from street scenes and castles to mountain landscapes.
Zoo Babies - Set of 11
Item: 89519
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Fun, lifelike zoo babies neatly packed in a reusable acetate tube to take along for any excursion. Includes: Zebra Foal, Panda Cub, Hippo Baby, Chimpanzee Baby, Rhino Baby, Alligator Baby, Gorilla Baby, Elephant Calf, Tiger Cub, Polar Bear Cub, and a Giraffe Calf. This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes ten river animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.
LEGO® DUPLO® Green 9" X 9" Building Plate - 10460
Item: 144866
Status: In Stock
$15.95
18 months & up. This LEGO® DUPLO® Green Building Plate provides a durable and spacious base for young builders to create and showcase their imaginative designs. Its large format encourages creativity, allowing children to build and expand their imaginative worlds. The sturdy design ensures stability for even the tallest towers or most intricate structures. Building plate is fully compatible with all other LEGO® DUPLO® sets, offering endless possibilities for creative play. Building plate measures 9" x 9", making it perfect for small hands to explore big ideas.
Nature Tube Pets
Item: 146998
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. Gather up your furry pals for fun playtime with pets! The Pets Nature Tube features an array of household pets including a cat, dog, snake, bird, ferret, bunny, hamster, Guinea pig, goldfish, hermit crab, iguana, and turtle. Learn about your favorite household pets with fun facts inside. Package is reusable. Included: 12 Pet Figurines and Fun Pet Facts.
Ocean Animal Minis - Set of 12
Item: 89498
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Discover animals that swim the oceans. Includes: Penguin, Tiger Shark, Sea Lion, Starfish, Humpback Whale, Dolphin, Eagle Ray, Hammerhead Shark, Sperm Whale, Turtle, Octopus, and a Moray Eel. This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes twelve ocean animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.
Nature Tube Aquatic Family
Item: 146997
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. The ocean is a world filled with an array of sea creatures to explore! The Nature Tube Aquatic Family by Wild Republic features mom, dad, and baby animal figurines including the shark, dolphin, orca, and sea turtle. Learn more about aquatic life with fun facts inside. Package is reusable. Included: 12 Aquatic Figurines and Fun Aquatic Facts.
LEGO® DUPLO® Balancing & Stacking Tree - 10440
Item: 144868
Status: In Stock
$23.95
18 months & up. Inspire creativity and enhance problem-solving skills in animal-loving toddlers with the LEGO® DUPLO® My First Balancing Stacking Tree playset. Little ones can practice balancing the treehouse or matching the owls to their colorful eggs, all while growing their imaginations. This engaging set includes 2 owl figures, 2 tactile opening eggs, and a treehouse with a hinged window. Digital building instructions are also included for added fun and guidance. Set includes 27 pieces.
Farm Animal Minis - Set of 12
Item: 89497
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Discover animals that live on a farm. Includes: Dog, Duck, Bull, Hen, Rooster, Goose, Pig, Goat, Horse, Ram, Cow and Ewe. This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes twelve farm animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.
African Animals Collection - 6 Pieces
Item: 31523
Status: In Stock
$19.95
4 years & up. Bring the safari into your classroom with this African Animals Collection. Children will enjoy mimicking all the sounds of these wonderful animals. These realistic animals promote sensory learning, fine motor skills, and dramatic play. Use these in an interactive lesson about safaris or the great animals of Africa. For a fun lesson, have children choose their favorite animal and write about it. 6-piece set includes: giraffe, cheetah, elephant, warthog, lion, and hippo.
North American Wildlife Minis - Set of 12
Item: 89496
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Discover animals that roam North American forests and mountains. Includes: Mountain Lion, Raccoon, Wolf, Grizzly Bear, Pronghorn Buck, Elk, River Otter, Bison, Moose, Beaver, Big Horn Ram, and a Mountain Goat. This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes twelve wildlife animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.
River Animal Minis - Set of 10
Item: 89506
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Discover animals that can be found in and near Rivers. Includes: Bald Eagle, Beaver, Snapping Turtle, Salamander, Alligator, Mallard Duck, Cottonmouth Snake, Bullfrog, Snake, and River Otter. This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes ten river animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.
Desert Animal Minis TOOB® - Set of 11
Item: 89509
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Discover animals that roam the desert. Includes: Horned Lizard, Scorpion, Prairie Dog, Rattlesnake, Saguaro Cactus, Big Horn Ram, Bobcat, Road Runner, Coyote, Armadillo, and Mountain Lion.This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes eleven desert animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free. Includes 11 pieces.
Nature Tube Dino Family
Item: 146999
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. Venture back to the time of the dinosaurs! The Nature Tube Dino Family features mom, dad, and baby figurines of various species of dinosaurs including the Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T-Rex, and Pteranodon. Learn more about your favorite dinosaurs with fun facts inside. Package is reusable. Included: 12 Dinosaur Figurines and Fun Dinosaur Facts.