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Outdoor Learning

Bring learning outdoors with Kaplan’s outdoor learning collection. From garden kits to active play and exploration tools, these durable, child-friendly resources encourage creativity, discovery, and skill-building through hands-on experiences in natural environments.

Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set - 42 Pieces
Item: 301420
Status: In Stock
$69.95
2 years & up. Original and unique, the Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set will challenge creative minds. The translucent-colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people, and more! The poles can be used for both, building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Made of 4 vibrant translucent colors, the octagonal pieces each measure 4.7" x 4.7". Set includes 42 octagonal pieces, 2 poles, and a model guide.
Washable Wicker Mirrored Table
Item: 300601
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Create a peaceful oasis with easy-to-clean furniture that features nature-inspired textures and curves. A lightweight yet durable construction make the Washable Wicker Mirrored Table an ideal addition to any indoor or outdoor learning environment. An inset mirror will support children's self-awareness while also enhancing sensory experiences and loose parts play. Combine with the Kids' Washable Wicker Chairs (sold separately, 300603) to create a cohesive aesthetic. Table measures 25.4"W x 20"H x 25.4"D.
Outdoor Blanket
Item: 300635
Status: Out of Stock
$52.95
Take learning outdoors with this soft outdoor blanket. This nature-colored seating mat promotes outdoor learning and exploration and is perfect for leisure outdoor reading and play. The blanket is easy to fold and carry, is durable and resistant to water and dirt, and has a soft fabric made from a faux wool-cotton blend with weather-resistant backing. Spot clean or hose with water. Measures 59"L x 78"W. Styles may vary.
Dramatic Play Stainless Steel Kitchen Set with Utensils - 12 Pieces
Item: 300565
Status: In Stock
$70.95
2 years & up. Bring on the cooking! The perfect addition for all classroom dramatic play kitchens and outdoor mud kitchens. Beautiful cooking set made of robust stainless steel with true-to-detail design for more role-play fun. Features 12 pieces: large mixing bowl, skillet, wok, strainer, colander, stock pot with lid, pitcher, and 5 cooking utensils.
Acadia Outdoor Balance Beam Set (Ready to Assemble)
Item: 302644
Status: In Stock
$99.95
2 years & up. Encourage outdoor movement, coordination, and confidence with the Acadia Outdoor Balance Beam Set. Designed to promote gross motor development through open-ended, active play, this versatile set includes two wooden beams that offer both standard and challenging configurations to help children develop skills and confidence. Crafted from weather-resistant acacia wood, the beams are built to withstand the elements and provide a sturdy, safe path for walking, stepping, and balancing. Acacia wood naturally ages to platinum-gray finish over time. While color change doesn't affect the durability of the product, regular maintenance is key. To care for acacia wood furniture, clean it regularly with mild soap and water, reseal occasionally with a weather-resistant sealant. Acacia wood is naturally durable and moisture-resistant, but these steps will help preserve its beauty and extend its lifespan. Each beam measures 46" L x 8.5" W x 5" H. Ready to assemble.
Seed To Sprout Raised Garden
Item: 302509
Status: In Stock
$95.95
2 years & up. Inspire a love of nature and hands-on learning with this raised patio garden made just for kids! Designed for first-time gardeners, it's the perfect way for children to explore how plants grow-from sun and soil to water and care. Whether growing flowers, vegetables, or fruit, kids will enjoy nurturing their own garden with tools and accessories sized just right for small hands. A fun and educational way to bond with family, develop responsibility, and test those green thumbs!
Kaplan Playground Balls - Set of 6
Item: 40836
Status: In Stock
$51.95
Encourage children to recognize colors and numbers while actively playing. Children will enjoy rolling, bouncing, or tossing these 8.5" rubber balls. Set of 6 numbered balls (red, yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple). Watch their imagination go wild as they take part in games they have created all by themselves! Balls ship deflated.
Traveling Treasures Discovery Lab
Item: 301349
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years and up. Enhance scientific exploration with the Traveling Treasures Discovery Lab. This lab is a great portable storage unit for natural materials, bugs, sensory objects, and anything else young children find fascinating and want to examine more closely. The magnifying lids, tweezers, and additional handheld magnifier help children investigate the items in the natural environment or in the classroom.
World Landmarks - Set of 8
Item: 32431
Status: In Stock
$61.95
18 months & up. The large plastic models can be used as a block play prop, a model for making replicas out of blocks or clay and exploring the global world around us. Set of eight famous landmarks from all around the world. Includes: Great Wall of China, Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Mount Rushmore, Sphinx, Moai on Easter Island, Arc de Triomphe in Paris and Temple of Inscriptions. Taj Mahal measures 3.75"W x 3.25"H.
Soft Durable Comfort Pillow
Item: 62401P
Status: In Stock
$79.95 - $319.95
2 years & up. The weather-resistant nylon material makes these pillows perfect for outdoor learning activities. The cover zips off for cleaning and a sturdy handle makes these easy to carry. Measures 27" square. Available individually or as a four piece set. Four piece set includes one each of the following colors: Berry, Ocean, Aqua, and Amethyst. One year warranty.
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Shopping Cart
Item: 39151
Status: In Stock
$60.95
18 months & up. Pretend shopping is learning through role-play. This durable shopping cart will hold a basket full of play food and other important items that make up the shopping list. Special wheels won't scuff the floors and can be used inside and out. Shopping cart measures 9.4"W x 22.4"H x 15.9"D. Play food and accessories sold separately.
Easy Grip Textured Balls - Set of 4
Item: 32877
Status: In Stock
$59.95
Birth & up. Rubber balls with a honeycomb pattern surface which aids grip. Set includes one each of red, green, blue and yellow. Improves hand-eye coordination and ball skills. Supports collaborative and sensory play and development of gross motor skills. Ships deflated and includes inflation needle. Great for individual play or group activities. Each ball measures approximately 10" in diameter.
Step A Logs For Children
Item: 81900
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. Watch balance skills improve after a few trips around the Step-A-Logs! Begin by organizing logs in a straight line then move on to curves and more challenging log placement. Logs feature raised dots for safety and tactile stimulation. Logs extend over 15 feet and can be moved from straight to curved position, increasing the challenge. This game allows for physical activity as well as improving the sense of balance. The six, brightly-colored Step-a-Logs are made from strong, durable polypropylene. Each platform measures 19.75"L x 5.5"W x 4"H.
TotSports™ Easy Score™ Basketball Set
Item: 62210
Status: In Stock
$58.95
18 months & up. This Little Tikes Totsports® Easy Score™ Basketball set is adjustable and encourages active play. The Easy Score™ Basketball set introduces children to competitive play in a way that allows them to succeed with the right amount of challenge. Adjusts to six heights, from 2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversized rim and a junior sized basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22"L x 23.75"W x 61"H. Assembly required. Made in the USA.
Tuff Spot Tray Black with Accessories
Item: 302145P
Status: In Stock
$69.95 - $210.95
10 months & up. This tray serves as an excellent backdrop for small loose parts play, natural resources, or environmental art, encouraging creativity and exploration. A must-have for young children, it is designed with raised sides to help contain mess, making it ideal for heuristic play setups, messy play activities, and literacy or math invitations. Easy to clean and wipe down, it offers convenience for both indoor and outdoor use. Approx. 37.4" diameter. Stand color may vary.
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Soccer Pop Up Goal
Item: 91106P
Status: In Stock
$59.95 - $89.95
Portable for play indoors or out, this goal with pop up technology is quick and easy to set up and store. Made with a collapsible poly/steel frame with gusseted nylon corners, nylon net, and anchor pegs. Great for beginner and experienced soccer players alike. Set includes 2 pop up goals, stakes, and a storage bag. Sold as a pair so you can quickly set up a game. Available in two sizes.
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Backyard Paperback Books - Set of 8
Item: 24222
Status: In Stock
$71.95
3 years & up. In Backyard Bugs books, emergent readers learn about a variety of insects that can be found right outside. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. With beautifully illustrated books, children see close up pictures of all the insects and their surroundings Students compare the similarities and differences as they learn about the life cycle of these insects. Each book describes how they hatch, develop, and live in their environment. Set of 8 paperbacks.
Pewi Elite™ Riding Toy - Blue
Item: 63115
Status: In Stock
$89.95
9 - 36 months. This innovative foot-to-floor ride-on performs double duty as a push walker. The multidirectional caster wheels allow a child to easily control the Pewi Elite™ in any direction. Use outside or in the classroom -- the non-marking rubber wheels will not damage floors. Ideal for early stage balance and motor skill development. Measures 21.6"L x 17.5"W x 17.3"H. Weight capacity: 44 lbs.
Sensory Leaf Tiles - Set of 12
Item: 32446
Status: In Stock
$52.95
18 months & up. Explore shapes and patterns in nature with this set of 12 wooden leaf tiles. Bring the outside in by using the tiles to make leaf rubbings, printings and molds of each leaf species. Includes 2 tiles of 6 different leaf patterns: oak, birch, aspen, maple, sweet chestnut and beech. Made from sustainably sourced beechwood. Tiles measure 2.5".
Teeter Popper Balance Board - Green
Item: 142233
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Stand, sit, rock, wiggle, spin and Pop as you wobble, tilt and twirl! This fun activity toy pops like bubble wrap with each move. No special skills needed! In playful exploration, the Teeter Popper improves core strength, stability, leg strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. Curiosity wakes up, senses come alive, imagination engages, and creativity gets moving! Keep your child active with hours of silly, giggling fun. Measures approximately 30" x 18" and features fourteen Squig-sized suction cups.
Can Shaped Platform Stilts with Adjustable Hand Cord - 6 Pair
Item: 91107
Status: In Stock
$57.95
3 years & up. Help your children practice balance with these fun stilts with adjustable cord. This activity promotes balance, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor skills. This set comes with an adjustable hand cord and non-marring rubber base rim. Supports up to 175 lbs. Set of 6 pairs in 6 different colors. Size 14" x 9.5" x 9.5".
Gross Motor Hoops
Item: 0755P
Status: In Stock
$56.95 - $66.95
3 years & up. Get children moving with Gross Motor Hoops. These hoops have all sorts of developmental potential. Children can strengthen their gross-motor skills by using them as hula hoops or tossing them over cones, while teachers can strengthen children's hand-eye coordination by making the hoops targets or placing them in an obstacle course. The possibilities are endless!
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Mystery Sensory Balls - Set of 6
Item: 32411
Status: In Stock
$74.95
Birth & up. This set of six reflective mirror balls all look identical, but have individual characteristics. Some wobble when rolled, or turn and won't roll in a straight line, some feel funny when twisted, spun or shaken and others make different shaker or rattle sounds. The shiny mirror surface provides a distorted panoramic lens reflection which is fascinating for children to observe. They are robustly constructed from hard wearing stainless steel, are lightweight, smooth and tactile to handle and can be of particular appeal to children with special needs, or for those requiring inspiration in creative language. Each ball approximately 4" in diameter.
Sports-Tastic Activity Center™
Item: 146901
Status: In Stock
$76.95
12 months & up. With a fun variety of sports to choose from and a fun slide too, your little champion will have a blast with the Sports-tastic Activity Center! Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer in a simple and fun way. Children will climb up the stairs and slide down the slide again and again. Size: 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H. Made in the USA. Holds up to 45 lbs. Included: Activity Center with stairs and slide, built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball.