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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 Plus-Plus® Travel Case & Learn to Build  ABC & 123 Set - 500 Pieces
Plus-Plus® Travel Case & Learn to Build ABC & 123 Set - 500 Pieces
Item: 300150
Status: In Stock
$49.99
5 years & up. The Travel Case & Learn to Build ABC & 123 Set is a great way to get started with Plus-Plus®! Kids will learn to create in 2D or 3D, encouraging open-ended, creative play. It's a perfect STEM toy to develop fine motor skills, focus and patience! Set includes 400 pieces, 40 sturdy letter and number cards, travel case with an additional 100 pieces, and 1 white base plate. Made of BPA-free and phthalate-free plastic. Each Plus-Plus piece measures .75"L x .5"W.… More »
Image of KinderMag Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
KinderMag Starter Set - Magnetic Building - 48 Pieces
Item: 148282
Status: In Stock
$86.95
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 LEGO® Friends Paisley's House - 41724
LEGO® Friends Paisley's House - 41724
Item: 144839
Status: In Stock
$51.95
4 years & up. LEGO® Friends Paisley's House offers young builders lots to discover! The top floor includes a bedroom and bathroom that can be removed, making it easy to explore the kitchen below. Features 3 mini-dolls, as well as an outdoor cozy corner where Paisley can sit to compose music with her guitar. Playset includes multiple accessories; can for recycling, pet bunny, carrot, brush, guitar, food and more! Set includes 185 pieces. When built, house measures over 6" H x 5" W x 5" D.
Image of Goobi® Construction Set
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® 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 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 »
Image of Magna-Tiles® Dashers - 6 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Dashers - 6 Piece Set
Item: 300705
Status: Temporarily Out of 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 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 »
Image of Weebles My Smart House
Weebles My Smart House
Item: 300795
Status: In Stock
$61.95
12 months & up. Let children run their own home with the Weebles My Smart House! With Luca and Remi, children can do a variety of things in the house, including flip off the bed, wobble along the balcony, or ride in the outdoor swing set. A smart speaker with over 30 sounds and songs heightens the level of sensory play, as children can accompany the Weebles' actions with sounds. Also, the fine motor skills that children will develop while having all this fun will benefit them as they get older!… More »
Image of Weebles My Happy Camper
Weebles My Happy Camper
Item: 300764
Status: In Stock
$46.95
12 months & up. Take Bailey and Alex on the perfect camping trip with the Weebles My Happy Camper! This camper set develops fine motor skills and engages children in imaginative play and role play by giving them everything they need to create a pretend-play camping scenario, including a swinging hammock, a sliding car seat, teeter-totter logs, and a grill. The set also has lights, sounds, and songs that will further enrich children's play experiences! Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
Image of Magna-Tiles® Metropolis 110-Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Metropolis 110-Piece Set
Item: 147666
Status: In Stock
$159.95
3 years & up. Magna-Tiles® Metropolis allows you to create spinning windmills, houses, cars, skyscrapers, and more with all new shapes and spinners. Tiles are designed with magnets on all sides that cause them to attract even when they are flipped. Ideal for teaching spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building. Includes 110 Magnetic building tiles with 3 new shapes: A spinner, windows, and quarter circles.
Image of Magna-Tiles® Farm Animals - 25 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Farm Animals - 25 Piece Set
Item: 300174
Status: In Stock
$52.95
3 years & up. Time for some Magna-Tiles® fun down on the farm! The Magna-Tiles® Farm Animals building set features 25 farm themed magnetic pieces. Set features 4, unique, full-magnetic barnyard buddies and the first-ever magnetic fence pieces. Add this magnetic tile set to any Magna-Tiles® collection to create endless patterns or practice shape recognition. Set includes; chicken, horse, cow, pig, 10 fence pieces, and more! Made of food-grade ABS (BPA Free) plastic - free of phthalates and latex.
Image of Magna-Tiles® Dino World - 40 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Dino World - 40 Piece Set
Item: 300175
Status: In Stock
$95.95
3 years & up. Volcanic explosions, molten lava and hours of imaginative play are bursting from the Dino World set! Four, oversized, fully-magnetic dinosaurs navigate a rocky volcanic terrain that puts the steam in STEAM learning. Turn up the heat on screen-free fun and imaginative play possibilities with this fun and ferocious new addition to the Magna-Tiles® collection. Set features volcanic themed tiles and 4 dinosaurs; T-Rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, and Pteranodon with moving parts… More »
Image of Waffle Blocks Manipulative Set - 42 Pieces
Waffle Blocks Manipulative Set - 42 Pieces
Item: 300545
Status: In Stock
$39.95
12 months & up. Use your imagination and get creative with Waffle Blocks. This 42 piece set is made of safe, bendable material with a unique waffle shape that fit together easily. Pieces are easy to stack, build, connect, twist and snap together. Comes in its own container for easy clean up and storage. Each piece is brightly colored and measures 3.7".
Image of Nature's Paths Magnetic Leaf Mazes - Set of 3
Nature's Paths Magnetic Leaf Mazes - Set of 3
Item: 300588
Status: Pre-Order Now
$169.95
2 years & up. Children can maneuver magnetic balls through intricate, nature-inspired mazes. The Nature's Paths Magnetic Leaf Mazes each feature organic shapes, and authentically-inspired routed paths. Use the attached magnetic wand to navigate the maze's twists and dips while practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Encourage deeper problem solving and critical thinking while solving all three different mazes. Wooden construction and shatter-resistant, clear-view tops make this… More »
Image of BendiBeads - Natural - Set of 12
BendiBeads - Natural - Set of 12
Item: 37914
Status: In Stock
$52.95
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 BendiBeads - Rainbow - Set of 12
BendiBeads - Rainbow - Set of 12
Item: 37915
Status: In Stock
$52.95
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 LEGO® Classic Large Brick Box - 10698
LEGO® Classic Large Brick Box - 10698
Item: 31558
Status: In Stock
$74.95
4 years & up. Build up a storm with this big box of classic LEGO® bricks in 33 different colors. With lots of different windows and doors, along with other special pieces to inspire you, you can really run with your imagination. With some ideas to get you started, this set provides the perfect creative toolkit for budding builders of all ages to enjoy some classic LEGO® constructions. It comes in a convenient plastic storage box. This classic brick box offers so many unique ways of building!… More »
Image of Magnetic Hide & Seek Farm Animal Puzzles
Magnetic Hide & Seek Farm Animal Puzzles
Item: 300975
Status: In Stock
$26.95
12 months & up. Introduce children to different colors, animals, and shapes with the Magnetic Hide & Seek Farm 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 Magnetic Hide & Seek Wild Animal Puzzles
Magnetic Hide & Seek Wild Animal Puzzles
Item: 300976
Status: In Stock
$26.95
12 months & up. Introduce children to different colors, animals, and shapes with the Magnetic Hide & Seek Wild 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 Magnetic Hide & Seek Animal Puzzles
Magnetic Hide & Seek Animal Puzzles
Item: 301019
Status: In Stock
$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 Squigz™ Starter Set - 24 Pieces
Squigz™ Starter Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 30974
Status: In Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. Push them together and POP them apart! This 24-piece Squigz™ Starter Set features bright, soft silicone pieces in eight different shapes that flex and stick to each other for endless "suction construction" fun. Explore the tactile characteristics and popping sound effects. Encourage fine motor skill development through creative building play. Squigz™ are made from top-quality silicone that adheres to any solid, non-porous surfaces without leaving marks. Included:… More »
Image of Nuts, Bolts and Pattern Cards Class Set
Nuts, Bolts and Pattern Cards Class Set
Item: 31113
Status: In Stock
$62.95
2 years & up. Encourage color and shape recognition while building fine motor skills. Match the correct bolt in size and color to the activity card and fasten with the nut. Activity cards vary in degree of difficulty to challenge children to a higher level of thinking. Includes 36 nuts and bolts in 3 sizes and 4 colors and 16 plastic activity cards. Bolts measure 2.75".
Image of IO Blocks® - 76 Piece Set
IO Blocks® - 76 Piece Set
Item: 31719
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$29.95
$19.95
4 years & up. Build limitless creations with IO Blocks®! Each set is comprised of 12 unique plastic shapes and features 6 colors; red, blue, green, tan, black and white. Curved elements add design options. Blocks connect with a secure, yet easily adjustable friction fit. 76 piece set.