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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 BendiBeads - Natural - Set of 12
BendiBeads - Natural - Set of 12
Item: 37914
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 years and up. Children can create linear, geometric and 3D builds using the uniquely flexible BendiBeads. Elastic strands can be twisted, connected, stretched and manipulated during hands-on play. Made from durable Poly+ material, each strand is designed to withstand continued use during indoor and outdoor play activities. Set includes 12 strands, each measuring 1" Diameter x 8"L and 10 double-sided cards with example builds.
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 Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo - 40 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo - 40 Piece Set
Item: 300704
Status: In Stock
$69.95
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 »
Image of Magna-Tiles® Dashers - 6 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Dashers - 6 Piece Set
Item: 300705
Status: In Stock
$34.95
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 Mobilo® Large Set - 120 Pieces
Mobilo® Large Set - 120 Pieces
Item: 0183
Status: Temporarily Out of 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. Colourful components like cubes, squares or triangles and accessories such as wheels, figures and connectors become whole new fantasy worlds at the hand of children - playing alone or in a group. Shapes snap together securely, but with minimum effort, so children can easily explore, develop imagination, and improve building skills. Set comes with enough… More »
Image of Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Item: 91332
Status: In Stock
$54.95
$39.95
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 Stir & Sort Food Court Fine Motor Game
Stir & Sort Food Court Fine Motor Game
Item: 301359
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. Cook up a storm with the Stir & Sort Food Court! The food set comes with 74 colorful play food pieces. Children can create their own unique recipe or choose a dish from the menu cards for some pattern-matching fun. Once the dishes are prepared, it is time to sort the ingredients by color using the included tongs, which enhances fine motor skills and builds hand strength. More games and activities are included in the guide.
Image of KinderMag Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
KinderMag Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
Item: 148282
Status: In Stock
$89.95
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. Made of 70% recycled plastic.
Image of STEM Explorers™ Machine Makers
STEM Explorers™ Machine Makers
Item: 301985
Status: In Stock
$27.95
5 years & up. Inspired by real-world physics and engineering, this STEM Explorers Machine Makers 9 STEP challenges help kids learn the fundamental mechanical principles. Embark on the latest STEM Explorers learning adventure! With this engaging set, kids will design, build, and test dynamic machines using the included challenge guide. As kids test and tweak their STEP creations, kids will hone the critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential to STEM success. Includes a 50… More »
Image of BendiBeads - Rainbow - Set of 12
BendiBeads - Rainbow - Set of 12
Item: 37915
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 years and up. Children can create linear, geometric and 3D builds using the uniquely flexible BendiBeads. Made from translucent plastic, these colorful BendiBeads come to life when used during light play. Elastic strands can be twisted, connected, stretched and manipulated during hands-on play indoors or outdoors. Set includes 12 strands, each measuring 1" Diameter x 8"L and 10 double-sided cards with example builds.
Image of Wooden Lock & Latch Board
Wooden Lock & Latch Board
Item: 301372
Status: In Stock
$41.95
Ages 3 years & up. Facilitate exciting discovery and fine-motor development with this Wooden Lock & Latch Board. The board includes 5 hidden pictures of animals that children must uncover by unlocking or unlatching the doors. Each door has a number that is the same as the number of animals hidden behind it to encourage number recognition skills as they meet their new animal friends. Includes a matching storybook.
Image of Translucent Tangram Tiles - 250 Pieces
Translucent Tangram Tiles - 250 Pieces
Item: 301348
Status: In Stock
$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 All Ready For Kindergarten Readiness Kit
All Ready For Kindergarten Readiness Kit
Item: 35260
Status: In Stock
$39.95
4 years & up. Everything you need for kindergarten learning with this comprehensive collection of fun activities and tools. This kit includes kindergarten essentials all wrapped up in a convenient storage case. Includes an easy-to-follow guide and lesson framework for a smooth transition to age-appropriate subjects with engaging activities and games that progress in difficulty. Includes 169 items, a parent guide, an activity book, and an included storage box.
Image of Magnetic Hide & Seek Animal Puzzles
Magnetic Hide & Seek Animal Puzzles
Item: 301019P
Status: In Stock
$26.95 - $51.95
12 months & up. Introduce children to different colors, animals, and shapes with the Magnetic Hide & Seek Animal Puzzles! Designed with infants and toddlers in mind, these puzzles offer an engaging hide-and-seek experience. Each piece has a smaller, identical piece within it. Take all of the small pieces out, and encourage the children to match the small pieces with the big pieces based on characteristics such as color and shape. Magnets hold all of the animals together, and each parent… More »
Image of Design and Drill Robot Workshop XL - Build 6 Robots - 150 Pieces
Design and Drill Robot Workshop XL - Build 6 Robots - 150 Pieces
Item: 301665
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years and up. Give young engineers a space where they can blossom. The Design & Drill® Robot Workshop equips young children with everything they need to build multifaceted, mobile robots. Playing with robots helps young children explore concepts of engineering, coding and math in an engaging way. The collection's many interchangeable pieces empower children to construct any kind of robot that enters their imagination. Set includes 150 pieces, enough to build 6 different robots.
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Learning Skills Activity Board
Item: 301358
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years and up. Discover animal diets while developing fine-motor skills with the Learning Skills Activity Board. Each animal's stomach is hidden behind a fastener that children must undo to find out what the animals have eaten. When children see the stomachs, they will find out which animals eat what and learn a little bit more about the world around them.
Image of Dizzy Droid™ Building Set - 50 Pieces
Dizzy Droid™ Building Set - 50 Pieces
Item: 37860
Status: In Stock
$29.95
$19.95
6 years & up. A droid construction set that actually moves and works! This Techno Gears Dizzy Droid™ building kit will put your little engineer's skills to the test. The challenge is to put all the brightly colored pieces and gears together in a way that will allow them to turn together at the push of a button. When your child is finished building they should have a quirky little droid with eyes, turning gears, wheels and more! Promotes STEM learning. Included: 50 Multi-color building… More »
Image of Colorful Magnetic Tiles Transport Pack - 50 Pieces
Colorful Magnetic Tiles Transport Pack - 50 Pieces
Item: 301567
Status: In Stock
$102.95
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.
Image of Chunky Soft C Rings Manipulative Set - 60 Pieces
Chunky Soft C Rings Manipulative Set - 60 Pieces
Item: 300529
Status: In Stock
$65.95
12 months & up. Spark creativity and build essential skills with the Chunky Soft C Rings Manipulative Set - designed specifically for little hands and big imaginations! These brightly colored, easy-to-grasp links connect from any direction, encouraging open-ended building and early engineering exploration. Perfect for fine motor development, sensory play, and early spatial awareness, this versatile set is ideal for toddlers just beginning their building journey. The soft, chunky design ensures… More »
Image of Ladybug Counting Toy
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 PolyForm Star Connectors - 35 Pieces
PolyForm Star Connectors - 35 Pieces
Item: 300589
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the PolyForm Star Connectors set. Children can easily fit the unique pieces into each other, building horizontally or vertically and creating exciting new shapes. Manipulating uniquely shaped objects requires children to use their fingers and hands in precise ways. The varied shapes also challenge children to adapt their grip and movement, further enhancing their dexterity. The vibrant pieces will help… More »
Image of KinderMag Translucent Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
KinderMag Translucent Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
Item: 300295
Status: Temporarily Out of 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 »
Image of Wooden Mosaic Set with Grid
Wooden Mosaic Set with Grid
Item: 300567
Status: In Stock
$52.95
3 years & up. Children will love to create their own mosaic with the Wooden Mosaic Set with Grid! Use one of the 20 designs that are included in the set, or encourage them to design their own pattern. Set features a wooden grid to help keep the shapes in place. Includes 50 squares and 56 triangles made from FSC® certified beech wood, 1 wooden grid made from FSC® certified plywood, and 10 double-sided work cards. Wooden grid measures 10" x 10".