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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.

Loose Parts Number Trays - Set of 10
Item: 301408
Status: In Stock
$44.95
18 months & up. Combine loose parts activities and numeracy skills with the Loose Parts Number Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to any loose parts play environment. The trays' see-through plastic keeps items visible, accessible, and organized while also encouraging sorting, seriation, counting, and more! Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration by shining a light source through the clear plastic. Smallest tray measures 6"L x 1.4"W x 1"H. Largest tray measures 6"L x 4.3"W x 1"H.
Wood Stackers: River Stones - 20 Pieces
Item: 32426
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Cultivate children's love of nature alongside their love of block play with this Wood Stackers Set. Inspired by the natural, polished shapes of river stones, these stones encourage children to build structures that resemble what they see when they explore nature. The stones are sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the wood pieces. The variety of sizes will also help children understand concepts like weight, dimension, and balance. Set of 20. Smallest stone measures 1.75"L x 1.5"W x 0.75"H. Largest stone measures 5"L x 2.5"W x 1"H. 
Discovery Soft Block
Item: 302293
Status: In Stock
$39.95
18 months & up. Each side of this cube features another way for toddlers to learn through play! Different colors, fine motor activities, sensory experiences that provide visual, tactile and auditory stimulation, and activities that promote focus, patience and more are all packed into this compact cube. Soft, easy-to-clean fabric and durable add-ons make this perfect for children. Compact 6" x 6" x 6" size is easy for toddlers to handle, explore, and carry.
Interlox Leaves - 96 Pieces
Item: 35498
Status: In Stock
$29.95
2 years & up. Build with soft colors of nature, creating organic patterns with friction-fit leaf shapes. Explore symmetry, develop fine motor and spatial skills. Construction activities can be enhanced through light table exploration. A beautiful, subdued, natural color palette and recycled material construction further enhance a child's connection to the natural world. Set includes 10 double-sided activity cards and 96 colorful, interlocking pieces.
Click Builders Prism Jr. - 72 Pieces
Item: 63679
Status: In Stock
$36.95
$31.95
18 months & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. This set universally connects with other builders. Smallest block size is 1.25". 72 piece set.
Crinkle Sounds Matching Owls
Item: 71326
Status: In Stock
$38.95
$29.95
12 months & up. Colorful fabric owls with ribbon feet and crinkle bodies for toddlers to match and sort. Embroidered features, satin ribbons and crinkles enhance tactile and sensory awareness. Included: 5 sets of 3 owls in orange, red, purple, blue, and green. Machine washable.
Rattle and Roll Sensory Ball - Set of 4
Item: 300583
Status: In Stock
$49.95
Birth & up. Provide even the youngest learner with a safe toy set that stimulates their senses during play. The Rattle and Roll Sensory Ball set are just the right size for little hands. As they begin to feel, roll, and shake each ball, they will be able to explore different sounds, weights and textures. A subdued, nature-inspired color palette is pleasing to the eye, while the transparent ball creates contrast for newborns and infants.
Kaplan Dough Literacy Mats - Set of 26
Item: 86301
Status: Out of Stock
$32.95
2 years & up. Children can create dough objects to put on the dough mats! Each mat has a letter and corresponding object for children to make and place on the mat. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate literacy and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 26.