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Fine Motor & Manipulatives

Strengthen fine motor skills through hands-on exploration with Kaplan’s manipulatives and learning tools. From puzzles and sorting activities to lacing, stacking, and building resources, these engaging materials help children develop hand-eye coordination, dexterity, problem-solving, and school readiness skills through purposeful play.

KinderMag Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
Item: 148282
Status: In Stock
$96.95
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.
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 safe play, while the included stackable storage container keeps clean-up simple and organized. Set includes 60 interlocking pieces, each piece measures 2.2" x 2.2" x 0.75".
Twisty Tools Nuts and Bolts Set - 84 Pieces
Item: 300590
Status: In Stock
$64.95
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 1.5"L x 1.5"W x .8"H.
Magicube Magnetic Shapes - 25 Pieces
Item: 300325
Status: In Stock
$83.95
12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic Shapes - 25 Pieces! This new exciting magnetic building block set features 4 different shapes and includes 4 magnetic wheels so children can create their very own vehicle. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building easy. The smooth edge design allows children to play without hurting themselves on sharp edges. Cubes are sized large, perfectly for small hands. Magnetic blocks are 100% waterproof, making them easy to clean. Instruction booklet included.
Snap and Stack Thistle Blocks - 220 Pieces
Item: 300585
Status: In Stock
$64.95
18 months & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the Snap and Stack Thistle Block set. Children can easily fit the durable plastic bristles together to create satisfying connections and construct anything their imagination can inspire. A variety of pieces will help children develop color and shape recognition as well as size relationships and pattern building. This 220-piece set allows for large builds independently or collaboratively.
Grippies® Stackers - 24 Piece Set
Item: 32634
Status: In Stock
$54.95
18 months & up. Encourage spatial and social emotional play with toddler STEM toy Grippies® Stackers. Assemble communities with interlocking magnetic 2D and 3D builds or nest the expressive cylinders in between textured X-shaped blocks. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and matching skills with four bright colors and textures. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.
Knots and Knobs Plush Balls - Set of 3
Item: 300609
Status: In Stock
$59.95
Birth & up. Encourage innate play patterns and early exploration with a stimulating toy set. High-contrast, vibrant colors, interesting textures, and soft shapes make this Knots and Knobs Plush Ball Set the perfect early learning toy for infants. Designed for infants who are just starting to reach, grasp, and use their hands, this plush set will strengthen fine motor skills, entertain, and engage. Machine washable.
Natural Stack and Sort Board
Item: 33141
Status: In Stock
$68.95
12 months & up. This oversized board features colorful counting discs for sorting onto stationary pegs. Double-sided wooden squares show numbers 0 through 9 on one side and corresponding dot patterns on the other. The removable counting discs offer versatile opportunities for matching, counting, and practicing addition and subtraction, both on and off the board. Measures 15.75"L x 3.5"W x 4"H.
LEGO® DUPLO® Deluxe Brick Box - 10914
Item: 144702
Status: In Stock
$64.95
18 months & up. Kindle the curiosity of toddlers with this big box of playful, hands-on learning from LEGO® DUPLO®. 1-to-5 brick numbers can be used by parents and other educators to bring learning into the toddlers creations. 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. Set features 85 pieces in 12 different colors. Includes: storage box, 2 characters, balloons, cake, flowers, and other interactive pieces.
Stretch Tubes & Connectors Set - 60 Pieces
Item: 300550
Status: In Stock
$65.95
12 months & up. The Stretch Tubes & Connectors Set is the ideal early STEM toy! This assortment of connectors and stretchy flexible tubes easily snap together, or into the holes on the connectors vertically, horizontally, or any angle imaginable, to create fantastic creations. Children will feel a real sense of accomplishment as they discover how to fit the tubes into the holes, or snap them together. Made of durable, safe plastic; stretch tubes and connectors come in a plastic stackable bin with locking lid. Set includes 40 tubes, 10 cube connectors and 10 round connectors. Tubes measure 5" x 1".
Geo Pegs Classroom Set - 172 Pieces
Item: 300512
Status: In Stock
$79.95
18 months & up. Children will be sorting, counting, adding, subtracting, patterning and sequencing in no time with the Geo Pegs Classroom Set! Ideal for developing fine motor skills, this set is large enough for multiple children and includes 4 large peg boards, 144 colorful pegs, 12 laces and 12 double-sided activity cards for inspiration. The 4 peg boards can be used individually, or be joined together to create a larger work space. Each peg board measures 8.5" x 8.5". WARNING: Strangulation Hazard. Long Cord. Not suitable for children under 18 months.
Grippies® Links - 24 Piece Set
Item: 32635
Status: In Stock
$54.95
18 months & up. Toddler STEM toy Grippies® Links features easy-to-stack and connect magnetic construction blocks and two sizes of magnetic characters to encourage both building and dramatic play. Encourage pattern recognition and simple to complex construction concepts alongside dramatic play with the secured magnetic building pieces. With soft, over-molded plastic textures and tactile grips in four bright colors, Grippies® Links are perfect for small hands to grasp. The blocks pivot when connected for organic, moveable play. Simplified, identifiable builds promote correlation between people and their environment through exploratory play. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.
MyFamilyBuilders™ - 48 Magnetic Blocks
Item: 32389
Status: In Stock
$87.95
12 months & up. Celebrate diversity in a unique way with this fun set of magnetic people blocks. Encourage children to explore a world of possibilities by building one-of-a-kind characters and modern families. With over 2,000 possible combinations, you can make a unique character by using one block for the head, body, and legs. Up to eight combinations can be made at one time with the magnetic blocks. Twenty-five big cards are included to play five games, starting conversations and creating teachable moments so that children can understand and learn that differences are something to be celebrated. These family builders are perfect for the dramatic play center, and the durable wooden set is built to last! Set includes 48 Handcrafted Magnetic Wooden Blocks: 16 Large Head Blocks, 16 Small Head Blocks, 4 Large Body Blocks, 4 Small Body Blocks, 4 Large Leg Blocks, and 4 Small Leg Blocks.
Grippies® Curves - 30 Piece Set
Item: 32637
Status: In Stock
$64.95
18 months & up. Introduce young builders to organic construction and social emotional expression with the curved shapes of toddler STEM toy Grippies® Curves. Inspired by shapes found in nature, the colorful curved rods with secure magnetic ends encourage magnetic and tactile exploration through patterning and 3D construction. With cute faces on the over-molded metal ball connectors, toddlers can create expressive characters or expand their builds. The tactile, soft touch pieces make Grippies® Curves easy to hold as young children practice their dramatic narrative and building skills. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.
Grippies® Windows - 24 Piece Set
Item: 32633
Status: In Stock
$64.95
18 months & up. Introduce light and color exploration, along with early STEM skills, through the organic and layered builds of Grippies® Windows. Over-molded metal ball connectors join colorful, secured magnetic panels to create 2D and 3D builds. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic are soft and easy for little hands to hold. Watch your young builder discover magnetic principles, properties of light, and color recognition through multiple building and patterning activities. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.
Sensory Magnetic Mirror Tray - 25.6"
Item: 302152
Status: In Stock
$59.95
10 months & up. This magnetic, circular mirror tray is a versatile addition to any play space, offering endless opportunities for sensory exploration and creative discovery. Perfect for heuristic play, treasure basket activities, and messy play, it encourages children to investigate reflections, experiment with cause and effect, and engage in open-ended learning. The magnetic surface adds an extra layer of interactivity, allowing young children to explore magnetism while arranging and manipulating various objects. Durable and thoughtfully designed, this tray invites hands-on engagement, making it an essential tool for fostering curiosity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. Stand not included. Measures 25.6" diameter.