Fun to Learn

10 months & up. This beautifully designed pre-handwriting set is a striking addition to both outdoor and classroom spaces. Children can trace the patterns with their fingers or use different resources to follow the lines, making it a fun and engaging way to develop early writing skills through sensory exploration and play.

5 years and up. Revolutionize STEM play with the Plip™ Kit Silicone Connect System. Including arches, sticks, and Xs, the pieces in this kit are flexible and connect to one another via ball-and-socket ends. This means that children can use them to create any design imaginable; whether it's a rocket ship, an octopus, or a necklace. Plip™ Kit pieces can also be used as fidgets and sensory tools! Pull them apart to hear them POP! Set includes 46 pieces.

5 years & up. Give children a fun interactive way to learn about geopolitics and more. Lightweight and durable, this blue-ocean globe is a great student tool for your classroom. Help children learn the names of the states in the US, each state name is shown on the map! The United States is one color on the map and the state boarders are shown with each individual state name. The smoke black plastic base and semi-meridian are strong and scratch resistant. The oceans are a vibrant blue and the countries are richly colored.

3 years and up. Buckets are the perfect addition to a child's outdoor play space. Buckets can be used to enrich a mud kitchen experience, gather natural items found outside, experiment with water, and much more. Little learners will experience more than fun in the sun as they improve gross motor skills while immersed in sensory play. Sharpen those math skills filling and emptying buckets introduces basic concepts of volume and measurement. These versatile containers can inspire hours of imaginative play and exploration!

4 years & up. Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy. These two message makers enable adults and children to record short messages to be used in a variety of settings, both at home and at school. The buttons can be used to record instructions, which can be used to give guidance during independent or group activities in learning centers or stations where students rotate through different tasks. The Message Makers can also be used for non-verbal or special needs students by recording key phrases or words to help them communicate with teachers and peers more effectively. Students can also use the buttons themselves to record important reminders, vocabulary words, and much more! Set includes 2 recordable buttons.

Fill your home or classroom with affirmation, support, and joy! Inspired by the classic speech bubble image, this message maker enables adults to record short messages for the children in their care. The messages can be anything from reminders to encouragement, and they are a great way to remind children that you are with them and that you support them.

3 years & up. Prepare for some marble speed racing with this Do-It-Yourself block set! This Marble Run Race Track is made of wood and includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind marble track! Track includes a jump, bell-bucket, spiral funnel and a sliding track for your 20 marbles to get through. Build the towers and tracks, then send your marbles rolling down through all the trick, twists and surprises! Includes 81 pcs.

3 years & up. Lay a solid foundation for literacy. This comprehensive Word Work Set includes 10 levels of literacy exercises that gradually increase in difficulty. Each level emphasizes a different aspect of letter recognition, sound recognition, and/or word-building skills. The kit comes with 6 sets of lowercase magnetic letters that each span the whole alphabet, which creates a multisensory learning experience that engages bodies as well as brains.

5 years & up. Discover the fascinating world of ants with the GeoSafari® Ant Factory™ Habitat with Sand! This engaging set includes everything kids need to raise and observe an ant colony, featuring an escape-proof habitat with a large viewing area, built-in magnification spots, and a sturdy stand. The kit also comes with special ant sand, a feeding tool, and a mail-in certificate to receive live ants. Watch as your ants tunnel, eat, sleep, and collaborate in their busy ecosystem. Perfect for budding entomologists, this habitat offers a 360 degree view of one of nature's hardest-working insects! Includes an activity guide and a mail-in certificate for Harvester Ants ($4.00 shipping and handling not included).

18 months & up. Turn any sandbox, beach, or water table into a world of hands-on discovery with this versatile sand and water kit! This engaging set includes a sturdy sand sieve for filtering treasures, a colorful sand and water wheel to watch materials flow, 2 translucent buckets for collecting and pouring, two shovels and two rakes for digging and sculpting, plus a set of stacking learning cups that help teach size, volume, and early math concepts. Perfect for outdoor adventures or sensory play indoors, this kit encourages children to explore, experiment, and build fine motor skills while having endless fun with sand and water. Colors may vary.

3 years & up. Perfect for every lover of trains, this is a great set for older children. Use the included storage box and lid within the tracks and use block pieces to build a town around the structure. Move the train, passengers, and cargo around the track with ease and play for hours. Easily clean pieces with a damp cloth. Includes 50 railway pieces.

3 years & up. Realistic sandstone and paver-styled picnic table includes a removable 5' wide umbrella. Wide contoured benches will seat six kids comfortably. Rugged molded plastic is easy to clean and resists fading. Great for picnics, games, and projects. Measures 43"W x 20.5"H x 41"D. Does not meet CPSC or ASTM standards for public playgrounds. Limit six kids, maximum weight 300 lbs. Minimal adult assembly.

12 months & up. The Playground Adventure Wooden Activity Center is packed full of motor skill activities and visual appeal! The wooden activity center features 20 tracks on seven different tracks, an abacus track, five bead runs, two spinners, a springy bear riding a dinosaur, and more! The colorful, highly detailed graphics and bright palette on this activity stand will instantly capture and hold your little one's attention. Playground Adventure Activity Center is finished with a water-based, non-toxic finish, and measures 18"L x 18"W x 20.5"H.

3 years and up. The Crossing & Crane Set - 34 Piece Wooden Railway Playset is the ideal set for every lover of trains. Watch out! When the safety gate comes down, the train is coming! This realistic railway cargo set by Hape includes a working magnetic crane, train, level crossing, tipper truck, and adjustable safety signals. The wooden structure is made of high-quality wood that is finished with non-toxic paints that are safe and won't fade. Crossing & Crane Set is suitable for independent play, or is compatible with most wooden railway sets. When assembled, product measures 28.3"L x 20.5"W x 7.9"H.

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books are sure to brighten any day! In the Black and White Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on musical adventures with 6 high-contrast images and 6 lovable animal sounds. In the Touch the Colors sound book, explore 5 colorful illustrations paired with real-life sounds and 5 sensory elements, like a shiny red firetruck, a fluffy yellow canary, or a rough green tractor. These touch-and-feel elements encourage sensory exploration, support fine motor development, and help children connect what they see, hear, and feel. Each book features a new volume control, improved speaker quality, and a fast, rechargeable USB-C battery providing up to 9 hours of playtime. Please note: USB-C cable not included.

10 months & up. Get your little one crawling with the Escar-Glooooow snail! Watch the balls pop as the snail starts to roll away-it even lights-up! This snail popper is perfect for building fine motor skills and learning cause and effect; push down on the handle to make the balls pop again and again! The playful features and wacky design make it a cute gift for toddlers, and it will keep them active during playtime.

2 years & up. These wooden block people come in a diverse range of skin tones, promoting inclusivity and representation in play. Crafted from smooth, natural wood, they are designed to be tactile and open-ended, allowing children to explore endless possibilities through imaginative storytelling and creative role-playing. Whether used to build vibrant communities, act out daily adventures, or create new worlds, these simple yet engaging figures inspire curiosity, social learning, and open-ended fun. This engaging set features 2 two-seater cars and 3 single-seater cars, thoughtfully sized for little hands. Ideal for imaginative play, these playful vehicles also support early math development through counting, sorting, and sequencing. A perfect blend of fun and foundational learning - where creativity and curriculum go hand in hand. Two-seater car measures 5'L, single-seater 3"L. Multicultural wooden people measure 3.35"H. Vehicles and wooden people sold separately

3 years & up. Step into a world of color and creativity! These seven bright felt bowls, paired with 100 vibrant counters, turn sorting, counting, and imaginative play into a joyful learning adventure. Perfect for building fine motor skills, color sorting, sparking early math skills, and enhancing sensory exploration. Bowls measure 2.8"W x 4.3"H. Hand wash in cold water only and air dry, as needed.

10 months & up. Ready to turn numbers into an outdoor adventure? This set makes learning maths as exciting as a treasure hunt. This durable, sensory-rich set of number boards encourages children to explore numeracy through hands-on play with natural treasures like acorns, sea beans, rocks, and flowers. Perfect for counting, sorting, and creative play - out in nature. Measures 8"L x 6"W.

10 months & up. Perfect for mixing, stirring, and hands-on exploration, these versatile tools encourage children to engage their senses while developing essential fine motor skills. Whether scooping up sensory materials, experimenting with different textures, or creating imaginative play scenarios, they offer endless opportunities for interactive learning. Crafted for durability and ease of use, they're the ideal companions for any classroom, fostering creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery in every activity. Smallest scoop measures approx. 3"L, largest measures approx. 7"L.

2 years & up. These versatile hardwood-framed stacking blocks have six stacking squares and smooth, rounded corners and edges for safety, with inset magnified acrylic windows. The magnification stacking blocks are ideal for exploring natural, tactile, and other detailed materials found inside or in nature. This set also promotes fine motor skills and block play. Encourage children to build their own unique structures. Enhance STEM-based activities with this set, perfect for group or individual play. Use these blocks indoors or outside. Each block has 2x magnification. Stack blocks together to intensify. Largest square measures 7" W x 7" D x 2" H. Includes 6 squares.