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Outdoor Learning & Active Play

Take learning and play outside! Outdoor learning provides hands-on experiences to reinforce key academic concepts, and active play supports large motor skills such as balance, coordination, and running. From gardening materials to outdoor sports sets and scooters, Kaplan offers a variety of outdoor learning and active play materials and resources to channel children’s curiosity, creativity, and energy.

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GeoSafari® Jr. Rocknoculars™
Item: 301738
Status: In Stock
$18.95
4 years and up. Take outdoor exploration to the next level with these Rocknoculars™. The magnified perspective of these binoculars empowers children to observe rocks up close instead of merely picking them up and examining them in their hands. The storage compartment in the bottom also enables children to collect multiple rocks to investigate when there are just too many good ones!
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Outdoor Brushes - Set of 4
Item: 301298
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years and up. A brush set can be a great combination for fun and learning in the outdoor play space. A child-size brush is the perfect tool for gardening, sweeping up after messy play, painting with water, and more! Largest brush measures 5"L x 2"W x 1.75"H. Brush styles may vary based on availability.
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Scooter Boards
Item: 301124P
Status: In Stock
$27.95 - $164.95
3 years & up. Scooters are fun to ride either sitting up or laying down and enhance coordination, gross motor skills, balance, and more. Each one is 1" thick durable high-density plastic, lightweight with free flowing 2" poly casters that are non-marring, rubber composition wheel and maintenance free. Includes safety handles to make this scooter board fun to ride and gives more control. Each scooter has a 200 lb capacity and measures 11.25"L x 11.25"W x 3.5"H. Available… More »
Image of Outdoor Buckets For Mud Kitchen and Exploration - Set of 2
Outdoor Buckets For Mud Kitchen and Exploration - Set of 2
Item: 301297
Status: In Stock
$41.95
3 years and up. Buckets are the perfect addition to a child's outdoor play space. Buckets can be used to enrich a mud kitchen experience, gather natural items found outside, experiment with water, and much more. Little learners will experience more than fun in the sun as they improve gross motor skills while immersed in sensory play. Sharpen those math skills filling and emptying buckets introduces basic concepts of volume and measurement. These versatile containers can inspire hours of imaginative play and exploration!
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Youth Pickleball Paddles
Item: 301355P
Status: In Stock
$24.95 - $47.95
5 years & up. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this Youth Pickleball Paddle Set welcomes everyone! Pickleball is easy to learn with simple rules and straightforward gameplay. This set will help children stay active and healthy with a game that provides a full-body workout without being too strenuous.
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Lights & Sounds Foam Pogo Jumper
Item: 148261
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$25.99
3 years & up. The Lights & Sounds Foam Pogo Jumper is a fun and exciting toy for teaching children basic, yet necessary physical skills like hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity. Made of foam, this Pogo jumper can be used inside and outside for fun exercise year around. The Lights & Sounds Foam Pogo Jumper features comfortable handles and a soft, cushiony base that won't leave scuff marks on hardwood floors. Pogo Jumper has LED lights on both handles and an adorable squeaker included… More »
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Classroom Cruiser
Item: 37097
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$1,089.95
3 years & up. The Classroom Cruiser is designed to provide opportunities for children, grades PreK-2, to self-regulate through movement without having to leave or disrupt the class. It is ideal for inclusive environments and helps kinesthetic learners and any child who needs to get the wiggles out so they can refocus and engage in learning. It has a quiet drivetrain to minimize distractions, fully adjustable for the safest ergonomics, and very low maintenance.
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Outdoor Clipboards - Set of 3
Item: 62160
Status: In Stock
$29.95
Flexible, weather-resistant clipboards with a handy paper storage pocket on the back -- perfect for outdoor journaling, map drawing, or creative expression. Set of 3.
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Kaplan Playground Balls - Set of 6
Item: 40836
Status: In Stock
$51.95
Encourage children to recognize colors and numbers while actively playing. Children will enjoy rolling, bouncing, or tossing these 8.5" rubber balls. Set of 6 numbered balls (red, yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple). Watch their imagination go wild as they take part in games they have created all by themselves! Balls ship deflated.
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Playground Ball
Item: 1907P
Status: In Stock
$8.95 - $21.95
2 years & up. These durable all-rubber balls are perfect for promoting gross motor functions, hand-eye coordination, and collaborative play. Children will enjoy playing games such as four corners, kickball, hot potato, and more! Encourage your children to practice their throwing and catching skills with these classic 2-ply balls. Available separately in five different sizes: 7", 8.5", 10" 13", and 16".
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Raised Garden Kit
Item: 62091
Status: In Stock
$139.95
An easy introduction to raised bed gardening. Raised gardens are a perfect way to involve children in gardening while using minimal space! This raised bed is the perfect place to start developing the skills and experience the joys of growing plants. With 16 square feet of available planting area, there is room to grow an assortment of vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Eco-friendly kit is made from recycled plastic, so it won't rot, splinter or become infested with unwelcome critters. Tool-free snap-lock… More »
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Picoo - Set of 12
Item: 300528
Status: In Stock
$2,399.95
4 years & up. Welcome to Picoo! Hand-held controllers you can play with indoors or out. Picoo is unique in that it promotes physical activity and social interaction among children. Children can use technology while interacting with their friends. And best of all, there is no screen. Picoo's 15 games are fun and easy to play. Picco takes classic childhood games and gives them a modern twist. Each controller has lights, sounds, and vibrations. Picoo simplifies classroom management by choosing… More »
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Scooter Board
Item: 4900P
Status: In Stock
$27.95 - $164.95
3 years & up. Scooters are fun to ride either sitting up or laying down. Each one is 1.5" thick durable high-density plastic, lightweight with free flowing 2" poly casters that are non-marring, rubber composition wheel and maintenance free. Includes safety handles to make this scooter board fun to ride and gives more control. Each scooter has a 200 lb capacity and measures 12"L x 12"W x 3.5"H.
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GeoSafari® Jr. Kidnoculars Extreme
Item: 147579
Status: In Stock
$34.95
$29.95
5 years & up. Look, listen, and explore! The GeoSafari® Jr. Kidnoculars Extreme is focus-free binoculars featuring 3x magnification and built-in headset-free audio amplification to observe the world up close in a fun and exciting way. Bring these binoculars on your adventures encouraging scientific exploration and discovery through STEM-based play. Includes squint-free, extra-large eyepieces for easy viewing and a breakaway strap for safety. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).
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Skip and Swing Ball Activity Set
Item: 91110
Status: In Stock
$31.95
5 years & up. Get moving with this engaging Skip and Swing Ball Activity Set. This activity is perfect for promoting gross motor skills, color recognition, cause and effect, and hand-eye coordination. Simply put your ankle in the ring and swing your leg to get the ball moving. Encourage your children to take turns using the swing balls. Set of 6 with assorted colors. 18"L cord and 5.5"D ankle ring.
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5-in-1 Outdoor Measure Mate
Item: 36227
Status: In Stock
$59.95
$49.95
4 years & up. This brightly colored and easy to use 5-in-1 measuring tool will be your new classroom favorite. Children can work together or individually to learn basic math concepts such as measuring distance, depth, height and width. Children will have hours of fun as the use the tool to measure anything outdoors! The easy to take a part tool includes two caliper jaws, one trundle wheel with bird footprint tread, one handle/base, one measuring stick (centimeters and inches shown), one colorful… More »
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Parachutes
Item: 3570P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $140.95
18 months & up. Parachute activities promote gross motor functions and imagination. The durable parachute is made of rip-stop nylon fabric, and sewn to last through the toughest play times. Each size includes storage bag. Available in 12' with 8 Handles, 20' with 16 Handles, 24' with 20 Handles, and 6' with 9 handles.
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Plastic Binoculars
Item: 46931
Status: In Stock
$14.95
3 years & up. Take your observations outside with these durable Outdoor Discovery and Exploration Adventure Plastic Binoculars. These portable 6X binoculars feature an adjustable focus dial and clip on strap. Children will love bird watching and discovering cool little critters outside. These binoculars encourage exploration, imagination, and outdoor activity. Color may vary. 1.38"D lenses.
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Cantaloupe 3-Pack
Item: 37843
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Grows easily and quickly. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 150 mg per pack.
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Sugar Baby Watermelon 3-Pack
Item: 37844
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Attracts bumblebees, birds, and butterflies. Mostly seedless. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 400 mg per pack.
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Soccer Pop Up Goal
Item: 91106P
Status: In Stock
$79.95 - $109.95
Portable for play indoors or out, this goal with pop up technology is quick and easy to set up and store. Made with a collapsible poly/steel frame with gusseted nylon corners, nylon net, and anchor pegs. Great for beginner and experienced soccer players alike. Set includes 2 pop up goals, stakes, and a storage bag. Sold as a pair so you can quickly set up a game. Available in two sizes.
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Seedling Pot Maker
Item: 62018
Status: In Stock
$17.95
Recycle old newspaper into perfect seedling pots. Simply wrap newspaper around the wooden cylinder, tuck the excess paper under, and press into the base to secure. You are now ready to fill the pot with soil and plant your seeds. When the seedling is ready for transplanting, plant in the garden, newspaper pot and all! Made in the USA.
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Outdoor Seating Blanket
Item: 300635
Status: In Stock
$52.95
Take learning outdoors with this soft outdoor blanket. This nature-colored seating mat promotes outdoor learning and exploration and is perfect for leisure outdoor reading and play. The blanket is easy to fold and carry, is durable and resistant to water and dirt, and has a soft fabric made from a faux wool-cotton blend with weather-resistant backing. Spot clean or hose with water. Measures 59"L x 78"W. Styles may vary.
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Colorful Wooden Wobbling Tower Game
Item: 250021
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$27.99
3 years & up. The Colorful Wooden Wobbling Tower Game is a classic family game for exciting playtime fun! The colorful stacking game features brightly colored building blocks with fun animal faces. The smooth, frictionless surface of the blocks allow them to be pulled out of the tower easily before they're placed carefully on top. But be careful, the higher the tower gets, the wobblier it becomes! The difficulty of the game can be increased by introducing the rule in which only blocks with specific… More »