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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.

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.
Picoo - Screen-Free Interactive Learning & Active Play System
Item: 300528
Status: In Stock
$2,499.95
4 years & up. Welcome to Picoo! With 12 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 teams for you, facilitating game play and duration with sounds and lights in the controllers. Use the included Smartsleeves to play different games or create your own lesson material. The Piccos come in a carrying case so you can charge them all at once.
Outdoor Fence Easel
Item: 84710
Status: In Stock
$189.95
3 years & up. Create an engaging outdoor art space with the Outdoor Fence Easel, designed to inspire creativity while keeping messes outside. This space-saving easel easily attaches to fences at adjustable heights, making it ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Its weather-resistant surface stands up to outdoor elements, while the included small white crate keeps supplies within reach. Perfect for early learning environments, this durable easel encourages hands-on exploration, artistic expression, and collaborative play in any outdoor setting. This easel is not wall mountable. Minor assembly. Measures 20"W x 26"H x 5"D.
Hopscotch Rug for 2
Item: 301106
Status: In Stock
$89.95
The classic hopping game never goes out of style. Can be played inside or out. Children toss a stone, coin or bean bag and hop through the numerical maze. Perfect for practicing jumping, hopping, number recognition, and building gross motor skills. Nonskid backing keeps this rug from moving. Measures 72"L x 40"W.
Colors and Shapes Activity Mats Collection
Item: 91088P
Status: In Stock
$18.95 - $69.95
Create beanbag targets, obstacle courses, use as distance markers, and so much more! For use indoors or out, get kids up and moving in a variety of games and activities. Ideal tool for social distancing in settings with children. Each shaped set of vinyl mats comes in 6 colors. Square mats measure at 12"W, while the circles and stars measure at 9"W.
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Geosafari® Jr. My First Telescope
Item: 301924
Status: In Stock
$45.95
4 years & up. The Geosafari® Jr. My First Telescope is perfect for introducing children to the wonders of science and exploration. This real, working telescope is designed to foster a love for science, discovery, and the natural world. By encouraging hands-on exploration of space and nature, it introduces foundational concepts in STEM. Featuring two oversized eyepieces tailored for smaller faces, 10x magnification, an easy-to-use focus knob, and a wide field of view, it helps young learners comfortably and confidently discover their surroundings.
Rainbow Cones and Covers Set
Item: 63342P
Status: In Stock
$12.95 - $54.95
3 years & up. Bring movement and learning together with this versatile set of rainbow cones and number covers. Designed to support active play and early numeracy, this set encourages children to engage in games tht build number recognition, sequencing, and physical coordination. The 12 brightly colored cones are easy to spot both indoors and outoors, while the soil-resistant covers feature numbers 1-10 to introduce math concepts through hands-on play. Perfect for obstacle courses, group games, and classroom activities, this set promotes gross motor development, teamwork, and active learning in early childhood environments. Cones are 9" high. Available individually or as a set.
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8' Confetti Multicolor Jump Ropes - Set of 4
Item: 46513
Status: In Stock
$51.95
4 years & up. Your children will jump for joy with these bright 8' Confetti Multicolor Jump Ropes. Jumping rope promotes gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, collaborative play, muscle development, and endurance. These durable ropes will not kink, so handles are not needed. Jump ropes are washable and color fast. Includes 4 jump ropes and the colors will vary. Jump ropes measure .375"D x 8'L each. Set of 4. Made in the USA.
Kickball Kit
Item: 303281
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Get children active and playing together with this easy-to-use Kickball Kit! Perfect for introducing young learners to group play, this set includes everything needed to set up a game anywhere. The lightweight ball is easy to kick, while the bases create a fun, real-game experience. Encourages coordination, movement, and teamwork through active play. This set includes 1 inflatable ball, 1 pump, 3 square bases, 1 home plate, and 1 storage bag.
Regulation Size Pickleball Paddles with Ball
Item: 303229P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $32.95
5 years & up. Get ready for some fun on the court with this Pickleball Paddle Set! Perfect for players of all skill levels, includes regulation-sized wooden paddles with a sleek, premium finish that feels great in your hands. A Pickleball is included, so you can start playing right out of the box. Whether you're rallying with friends, family, or practicing your serve, this set brings endless excitement and fast-paced fun to every game! Available in 2-player or 4-player sets.
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Skip and Swing Ball Activity Set
Item: 91110
Status: In Stock
$42.95
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.
Can Shaped Platform Stilts with Adjustable Hand Cord - 6 Pair
Item: 91107
Status: In Stock
$57.95
3 years & up. Help your children practice balance with these fun stilts with adjustable cord. This activity promotes balance, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor skills. This set comes with an adjustable hand cord and non-marring rubber base rim. Supports up to 175 lbs. Set of 6 pairs in 6 different colors. Size 14" x 9.5" x 9.5".
Soccer Pop Up Goal
Item: 91106P
Status: In Stock
$59.95 - $89.95
$54.95 - $84.95
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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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.
Rustic Pourers - Set of 3
Item: 55570
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years & up. These charming rustic pourers are robust enough to be used outside with a range of materials and will enhance sand, water and muddy play. Easy to hold, they can be used to scoop® and pour liquids and solids. Ideal for exploring and comparing volumes, the shaped lip makes pouring intuitive and easy for young learners. Set includes three tactile pourers measuring between 4 and 6 inches. Made from a fiber base which is coated with a mix of resin and stone.
Unique Rustic Nesting Bowls - Set of 3
Item: 55569
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. This set of three nesting bowls invite handling. Suitable for use in water, sand and mud, the bowls can be used to transport and display various materials throughout the environment. The set includes three durable bowls measuring between 3-5 inches and are easy-to-clean. Inspire children to create their own unique bowls from mud or clay.
HOP! Balls
Item: 40798P
Status: In Stock
$31.95 - $37.95
$31.95 - $35.95
Get children moving, bouncing, and building confidence with HOP! balls. Designed to support active gross motor development, these vinyl hopper balls encourage children to strengthen balance, coordination, core stability, and body awareness through energetic movement and play. Featuring easy-grip handles molded directly into the ball, HOP! balls provide children with an engaging way to stay active indoors or outdoors. Whether children pretend to hop like frogs, rabbits, or crickets, these movement-based play experiences help promote physical fitness while supporting imaginative play and sensory engagement. The valve allows for quick inflation with a hand or foot pump, while the durable vinyl construction stands up to repeated use. When being used, it is recommended to use on a surface free of objects that could pop the ball.
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Sugar Baby Watermelon 3-Pack
Item: 37844
Status: In Stock
$10.95
$8.00
Attracts bumblebees, birds, and butterflies. Mostly seedless. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 400 mg per pack.
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.
Parsley Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 37842
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Fragrant and beautiful herb. Grows quickly. Germination within 7-21 days. Net weight 50 mg per pack.
Dwarf French Marigold Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 37841
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Low growing and keeps animals and insects away. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 30 mg per pack.
5-in-1 Outdoor Measure Mate
Item: 36227
Status: Only 9 left
$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 sticker sheet and a mesh storage bag.
Parachutes
Item: 3570P
Status: In Stock
$23.95 - $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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Bush Green Beans Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 32862
Status: In Stock
$10.95
These Green Beans are of the bush variety and are easier to take care of. Germination within 5-10 days. Three packs of Green Bean seeds are 10 mg each.