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Fine Motor & Manipulatives

Support creative explorations, fine motor skills, and dramatic play with our selection of engaging manipulatives. From diverse play sets and wooden stackers, to squeezable animals and eco-friendly blocks, Kaplan has everything you need to create rich, hands-on environments for your littlest learners.

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Image of MAGNA-TILES® Combo 62-Piece Set
MAGNA-TILES® Combo 62-Piece Set
Item: 301756
Status: In Stock
$64.95
3 years & up. Multiply making with this 62-Piece Set of MAGNA-TILES®. This set combines classic tiles and microMAGS tiles to give children different size options for their designs. Although it has a new twist, this set will still develop a host of important skills including building skills, spatial awareness skills, and shape recognition skills while captivating children with eye-catching colors and sharply contoured shapes - just like MAGNA-TILES® have been doing for almost 3 decades!
Image of Mobilo® Large Set - 120 Pieces
Mobilo® Large Set - 120 Pieces
Item: 37773
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 years & up. Children can create flexible structures that go out, up, and over with a variety of easy-to-connect shapes in different sizes. Shapes snap together securely, but with minimum effort, so children can easily explore, develop imagination, and improve building skills. Set comes with enough pieces that multiple children can build at once. Mobilo® promotes creativity and fine motor skills. Ships in plastic bag.
Image of Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo - 40 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo - 40 Piece Set
Item: 300704
Status: In Stock
$93.95
3 years & up. Car-loving kiddos will surely enjoy the Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo, the first fully magnetic racing adventure that's designed for little hands and big imaginations! Part of the new Magna-Tiles® In Motion collection, this set is ideal for inspiring creativity, building motor skills and supporting STEM learning. Set features 40 magnetic pieces including; 4 ramps, 2 vehicles, 2 figures, 6 road squares, 2 finish line rectangles, and 24 squares. Made of food-grade ABS (BPA Free)… More »
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Tangle Therapy
Item: 91718P
Status: In Stock
$13.95 - $39.95
PreK & up. Tangle Therapy's twistable, ergonomic design allows children to fidget quietly, promoting better focus and attention. It can be a useful aid for redirecting behaviors or relieving stress or anxiety. The soft textured surface provides a unique sensory experience as children grab, bend, and twist the curved pieces in multiple ways, making it ideal for tactile stimulation and refining fine motor skills. Available individually or as a set of 3.
Image of Mobilo® Large Set - 120 Pieces
Mobilo® Large Set - 120 Pieces
Item: 0183
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 years & up. Children can create flexible structures that go out, up, and over with a variety of easy-to-connect shapes in different sizes. Shapes snap together securely, but with minimum effort, so children can easily explore, develop imagination, and improve building skills. Set comes with enough pieces that multiple children can build at once. Mobilo® promotes creativity and fine motor skills. Ships in plastic bag.
Image of Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Item: 91332
Status: In Stock
$46.95
3 years & up. Give block play a natural feel with our Branch Blocks. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. These blocks empower children to construct all sorts of structures and develop key STEM skills such as sorting and stacking. The blocks' nature-inspired design will also deepen childrens' appreciation of nature and may even make them feel like they are constructing their own habitats. Includes 36 wood pieces.
Image of Magna-Tiles® Jungle Animals - 25 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Jungle Animals - 25 Piece Set
Item: 148175
Status: In Stock
$51.95
3 years & up. The Magna-Tiles® Jungle Animal building set features 25 Jungle themed magnetic pieces. Let young imaginations run wild and free as they step into the tropical forest, where there is an abundance of vibrant greenery and earthy tones, as well as unique wildlife. Add this magnetic tile set to any Magna-Tiles® collection to create endless patterns or practice shape recognition. Through play, your child will learn different shapes and their unique properties and characteristics.… More »
Image of KinderMag Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
KinderMag Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
Item: 148282
Status: In Stock
$88.95
12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with Polydron KinderMag. Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with these neutral, pastel-colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together with a simple snap to construct and create a variety of 2D patterns and 3D models. 48 chunky pieces that are easy for young hands to use. Set includes 24 squares and 24 triangles made of ABS plastic with ferrite magnets inside.
Image of Hashmag Polydron Magnetic Construction Set - 24 Pieces
Hashmag Polydron Magnetic Construction Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 148283
Status: In Stock
$65.95
3 years & up. Explore an exciting new method of magnetic construction with Polydron HashMag - Magnetic Rainbow Construction Set . The unique shapes come in 6 stunning translucent colors, ideal for playing against a light source! Hashmag is ideal for developing fine motor skills and exploring the construction of 2D nets and 3D models. Polydron HashMag has a color coding system to help develop an understanding of polarity and is compatible with Magnetic Polydron. Includes 12 squares and 12 equilateral… More »
Image of Translucent Tangram Tiles - 250 Pieces
Translucent Tangram Tiles - 250 Pieces
Item: 301348
Status: Pre-Order Now
$49.95
3 years and up. Create captivating geometric designs with the Translucent Tangram Tiles. These tiles come in a wide variety of shapes and colors that offer children many possibilities. They can either use the included inspiration cards or come up with an idea all their own. Either way, children will develop valuable shape recognition skills and learn the basics of creating geometric patterns.
Image of Colorful Magnetic Tiles Transport Pack - 50 Pieces
Colorful Magnetic Tiles Transport Pack - 50 Pieces
Item: 301567
Status: In Stock
$105.95
3 years and up. Empower children to travel wherever their imaginations take them with this Colorful Transport Pack. The 50 pieces in this pack present children with limitless play possibilities. They can connect the 3 bases together to make a train, or they can make individual vehicles out of each base. The wide variety of shapes also enables a wide array of designs.
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Ladybug Counting Toy
Item: 301365
Status: In Stock
$14.95
18 months & up. Help this lovely ladybug become more colorful! This fun toy's pegs come in a variety of colors and will fit into the holes in the ladybug's shell. When children put the pegs in the holes, the ladybug transforms into something vivid and new! The variety of colors will strengthen color recognition, and the numbers on each peg will bring counting into playtime.
Image of KinderMag Translucent Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
KinderMag Translucent Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
Item: 300295
Status: In Stock
$99.95
12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create… More »
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Connections Pentagon Play System
Item: 301313
Status: Pre-Order Now
$399.95
3 years & up. Thanks to the thoughtful integration of a multi-sensory approach, the Connections Pentagon Play System is an engaging toy that can be used and enjoyed by children with various strengths and diverse abilities. This open-ended and accessible toy system creates a personalized learning experience that adapts to each child's unique needs and emphasizes inclusivity. Set includes 18 small pentagon pieces, 18 large pentagon pieces, 55 various clips, 40 nut and bolt connector pieces, and… More »
Image of LEGO® Classic Lots of Bricks - 11030
LEGO® Classic Lots of Bricks - 11030
Item: 144849
Status: In Stock
$77.95
5 years & up. Fire up kids' passion for art and design with the LEGO® Classic Lots of Bricks! Playset features 1,000 LEGO® bricks in 10 vibrant colors. From quick builds to more challenging projects, this set encourages open-ended play with a full spectrum of color! Includes printed instructions for building fun model toys including; a car, globe, flower, heart, guitar, house, smiley emoji, parrot, dog and an apple. This set even includes a magazine packed with instructions, suggestions… More »
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Plip™ Kit Silicone Set
Item: 301575
Status: In Stock
$42.95
5 years and up. Revolutionize STEM play with the Plip™ Kit Silicone Connect System. Including arches, sticks, and Xs, the pieces in this kit are flexible and connect to one another via ball-and-socket ends. This means that children can use them to create any design imaginable; whether it's a rocket ship, an octopus, or a necklace. Plip™ Kit pieces can also be used as fidgets and sensory tools! Pull them apart to hear them POP! Set includes 46 pieces.
Image of Twisty Tools Nuts and Bolts Set - 84 Pieces
Twisty Tools Nuts and Bolts Set - 84 Pieces
Item: 300590
Status: In Stock
$59.95
18 months & up. Integrate early STEM learning into playtime with the Twisty Tools Nuts and Bolts Set. This set comes with 84 pieces that children can connect to one another in lots of interesting ways. To fit the nuts onto the bolts, children must figure out which nuts and bolts have matching patterns and designs. This quest will strengthen children's matching skills, shape recognition skills, and pattern recognition skills. Largest piece measures 1.7"L x 4"W. Smallest piece measures… More »
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Goobi® Construction Set
Item: 145465P
Status: In Stock
$76.95 - $129.95
3 years & up. This magnetic construction set allows children to explore magnetism safety and learn about its attractive and repulsive properties. By incorporating the unique Goobi® tripod design, this construction set enables young builders to create rigid cubical structures with more design possibilities! A valuable STEM learning resource. Introduces children to magnetism, structures, geometry, physics, architecture, and engineering. Improves children's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination,… More »
Image of Magna-Tiles® Dashers - 6 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Dashers - 6 Piece Set
Item: 300705
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Car-loving kiddos will surely enjoy the Magna-Tiles® Dashers, part of the new Magna-Tiles® In Motion collection. Designed to ride along traditional square tiles, as well as the new ramps and roads, dashers are a fun way to add even more imaginative play to your day! This set is ideal for inspiring creativity, building motor skills and supporting STEM learning. Set includes 3 vehicles (red, blue, and purple) and 3 figures (red, blue, and purple). Made of food-grade ABS (BPA… More »
Image of Magnetic Polydron Class Set - 96 Pieces
Magnetic Polydron Class Set - 96 Pieces
Item: 63611
Status: In Stock
$201.95
3 years & up. Children will explore the worlds of shape and space and magnetism all in one exercise while combining the fun of construction with the lessons of polarity. These magnetic builders connect on every side and angle with fully contained magnets. One side of each piece is colored while the other is black allowing children to understand which sides attract and repel. Includes 96 pieces in 2 shapes and 4 colors; square is 2.375".
Image of Magna-Tiles® Arctic Animals - 25 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Arctic Animals - 25 Piece Set
Item: 148174
Status: In Stock
$51.95
3 years & up. The Magna-Tiles® Arctic Animals building set features 25 Arctic themed magnetic pieces. Children will explore the diverse and dramatic landscapes that include sea, ice, glaciers, mountains and the majestic animals that inhabit this special land. Add this magnetic tile set to any Magna-Tiles® collection to create endless patterns or practice shape recognition. Through play, your child will learn different shapes and their unique properties and characteristics. Made of food-grade… More »
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SmartMax Roboflex Plus
Item: 37622
Status: In Stock
$57.95
3 years & up. Design and create wild robots with the SmartMax Roboflex Plus set! Children will work on their fine motor and STEM skills as they create robots that fly, roll and hang upside down. The set includes 6 different flex pieces to help bend, stretch and mold each creation. Pieces connect by magnet. Set includes 20 pieces and picture activity guide.
Image of LEGO® DUPLO® Classic Brick Box - 10913
LEGO® DUPLO® Classic Brick Box - 10913
Item: 144701
Status: In Stock
$39.95
18 months & up. Introduce your toddler to a world of creative play that hides developmental benefits within the fun! The versatility of this play set means the creative possibilities are endless! Care givers and parents can join their toddlers in the fun to experience developmental milestones. Fosters development of fine motor skills, visual-spatial awareness, and problem solving abilities. Includes 65 pieces in 12 different colors. Bricks are twice the size of the original LEGO® bricks.… More »
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Magna-Tiles® 100-Piece Clear Colors Set
Item: 48099
Status: In Stock
$144.95
3 years & up. These translucent, colorful shaped magnetic tiles teach spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building! The tiles attract on all sides and in all combinations, helping children move from two-dimensional to three-dimensional creations. This unbreakable set contains 50 Small Squares, 4 Large Squares, 15 Isosceles Triangles, 11 Right Triangles and 20 Equilateral Triangles.