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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.

Neuroplay Pull-Back Car Set
Item: 302048
Status: In Stock
$56.95
$51.25
3 years & up. Ignite your child's imagination and learning with the Line & Learn Cars Set. This 32-piece set includes 20 vibrant pull-back cars that zoom into action while teaching essential skills such as color recognition, counting, and pattern matching. Ideal for sensory seekers, this set encourages sorting, organizing, and lining up-activities that promote focus, calm, and satisfaction through repetitive play. Crafted for durability and interactive fun, it's perfect for solo adventures or group races, supporting both cognitive and sensory development.
BRIO® Starter Travel Train Set - 22 Pieces
Item: 301667
Status: In Stock
$69.95
$62.95
3 years and up. Send children off to a fun destination with the BRIO® Starter Travel Train Set. In addition to an engine car and a passenger car, this set includes classic wooden pieces that make a figure-8 track and a bridge and tunnel intersection. The set also comes with 2 figures (a conductor and a passenger) that will permit children to act out countless travel scenarios.
Ramptastic STEM Ramp - Explore Speed, Textures, and Velocity
Item: 63780
Status: In Stock
$76.95
3 years & up. Turn curiosity into hands-on discovery with the Ramptastic STEM Ramp for Testing Velocity. This sturdy wooden incline ramp features six different surface textures, inviting children to predict, test, and compare how objects move across different surfaces. As children investigate the effects of texture and weight on speed, they explore early science concepts such as friction, motion, and inclined planes. Encourage children to ask questions, repeat experiments, and describe what they observe while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific vocabulary. Shared investigations also offer opportunities to take turns, discuss predictions, and compare results with classmates. Included activity cards guide exploration, making this preschool STEM ramp a useful addition to your science centers and hands-on learning activities. Cars sold separately. Measures 12.5"L x 4.75"W x 4.25"H.
Hot Wheels® 20 Car Pack
Item: 141256
Status: In Stock
$50.95
3 years & up. Bring variety to vehicle play and collections with the Hot Wheels® 20 Car Pack. This set includes 20 die-cast vehicles featuring a mix of old and new models, giving car enthusiasts an assortment of different vehicle styles to explore. Realistic details add interest to each vehicle, while the compact scale makes the cars ready for push-along play or use with compatible Hot Wheels® track sets. The assortment also makes a strong starting point for a new Hot Wheels® collection or an exciting addition to an existing one. Pack includes 20 of the coolest 1:65 scale die-cast vehicles, including old and new models. Colors and styles vary in each set, adding an element of surprise to every pack. Not for use with some Hot Wheels® sets.
Animals On the Farm Set - 12 Piece Set
Item: 32340
Status: In Stock
$71.95
3 years & up. A variety of vinyl farm animals found on the farm, great for pretend play! 12-piece set includes two hens, one rooster, two pigs, two cows, one donkey, one goat, one cat and two horses. The horse is the largest animal and measures 5.5"L x 4"H. Due to availability, animal styles may vary.
Soft Textured Dinosaurs Set - 12 Pieces
Item: 30658
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. Introduce the wonderful beings of the prehistoric era with these Soft Textured Dinosaur Set for interactive Learning. Children will love exploring the world of dinosaurs with this set of 12 soft, pliable dinosaurs. Use these figures in an interactive lesson about dinosaurs and prehistoric earth. For an extra activity, have Children choose their favorite dinosaur and describe it. Measures from 6" long to 9" tall. 12 Pieces.
Deluxe International Traffic Signs with Wooden Bases
Item: 88761
Status: In Stock
$72.95
3 years & up. Teach your children important road safety with these Deluxe International Traffic Signs with Sturdy Smooth Wooden Bases. These signs are great for dramatic play and outdoor play. Use these signs in relay races, biking, and more! These signs feature the most important road safety signs all authentically painted. Set of 12. Measures 3.5" square and base 11"H.
Animals from Across the Land Mini Set
Item: 89511
Status: In Stock
$68.95
3 years & up. Bring the animal kingdom to the classroom! This animal set spans the entire wildlife spectrum, so children can swim in the sea with turtles and dolphins, roam the plains with moose and elk, and much more. All the while, children will develop fine motor skills as they arrange the animals and exercise creative thinking as they devise different habitats. Animals range from 1.5" to 3". Set of 60.
Jumbo Animals of the Sea - 11 Pieces
Item: 30327
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. Dive into ocean discovery with the Animals of the Sea set. This collection of realistic ocean animal figures inspires imaginative play while introducing children to marine life, ocean habitats, and early science concepts. Children can create underwater adventures, build ocean environments with blocks, and engage in open-ended storytelling that encourages creativity and exploration. Featuring a variety of ocean animals, this set provides meaningful opportunites for children to learn about animal characteristics, habitats, and biodiversity through hands-on play. Perfect for preschool classrooms, science centers, or block play areas, these durable animal figures encourage language development, critical thinking, and cooperative play. They are also ideal for ocean-themed lessons, habitat projects, and sensory play experiences. Animals may vary based on availability.
Tabletop Notch Blocks - Eastern 87 Piece Set
Item: 37453
Status: Out of Stock
$64.95
3 years & up. Children can experience Eastern-inspired architecture, indoors and outdoors, building with the Notch Blocks Eastern set. Solid plastic, neutral-colored blocks feature notched parts that easily connect for strong, detailed builds. Using included ladders and bridge pieces, children can build different structures with varying elevated platforms and span natural elements. Set includes 87 pieces and 10 double-sided build cards.
Wildlife Animals Collection Block Play Animal Set  - 32-Piece
Item: 31528
Status: Out of Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Introduce young children to animals from around the world and close to home with the Wildlife Animals Collection - Set of 32. This large assortment of realistic animals supports block play, habitat exploration, language development, and hands-on lessons about wildlife. Children can use the animals in sand and water tables, classroom block areas, or small-group discussions as they identify favorite animals, describe features, and explore land and sea habitats through meaningful play. The durable animal figures encourage curiosity, vocabulary building, imaginative storytelling, and collaborative learning in early childhood classrooms. Includes 32 animals. Animals range from 5" to 6.5".