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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.

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.
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.
Resources: Earth's Elements at Play - 144 Pieces
Item: 91277
Status: In Stock
$73.95
3 years & up. Inspire and be inspired with this set of 144 unique, soft formed loose parts that mimic elements we see in the world around us. The law of gravity will test a child's patience, concentration and problem solving skills while creating imaginative structures. The set includes loose parts that represent water, trees, bricks, wood, steel, stones, a ball and people. The idea guide is full of images that will help spark imaginations and inspire new creations.
Click Builders Classic Prism - 1,000 Pieces
Item: 63675
Status: In Stock
$64.95
3 years & 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. 1,000 pieces in different sizes and colors.
Tabletop Notch Blocks - Eastern
Item: 37640P
Status: In Stock
$64.95 - $129.95
3 years & up. Children can experience Eastern-inspired architecture, indoors and outdoors, building with the Notch Blocks Eastern set. Solid plastic, neutral-colored blocks feature notched parts that easily connect for strong, detailed builds. Using included ladders and bridge pieces, children can build different structures with varying elevated platforms and span natural elements. Set includes 10 double-sided build cards. Available in 87 pieces or 132 pieces.
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