Preschool Classroom Materials

2 years & up. Great for indoors or outdoors! Tough all-plastic frame with four strong, clear easel surfaces. Features drying area in the middle for hanging art work, 4 paint caddies, and 16 easel clips. Some assembly required. Paint brushes, paint cups, and paper are not included. Measures 21" W x 21" L x 38" H.

3 years and up. Inspire big dreams through pretend play! Our collection of career costumes for preschoolers lets children step into the shoes of community helpers and professionals-from doctors and firefighters to chefs, builders, and teachers. Dressing up encourages imaginative storytelling, boosts language development, and helps children learn about different jobs that make a community work. Designed with comfort and durability in mind, these realistic dress-up outfits are easy to slip on and take off, making them ideal for classroom dramatic play centers or home learning spaces. As children explore roles and responsibilities, they gain a better understanding of teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving in fun, hands-on ways. Durable, machine-washable materials designed for years of pretend play. Available individually, or in a set of 5.

18 months & up. Children can explore the behaviors of light and color through the geometric pieces in the Light and Color Geo Set. The smooth, transparent pieces made from solid acrylic are sized just right for little hands. Recognizable shapes that fit together enhance building activities and encourage the development of simple math skills like pattern building and size relationships. Combine with other Light and Color sets to expand the possibilities for meaningful play.

18 months & up. Fill the funnel and watch the wheels turn! This sand and water wheel is the perfect toy for your classroom sand and water table. Pour water, small stones, and sand in the funnel slowly to start off and then faster and faster and study the different ways the wheels react. Made from high-quality, non-toxic plastics. Includes: Double sand and water wheel and removable funnel. Size: 5.25"L x 8.13"W x 14"H.

3 years & up. Promote conversation and learning around familiar people, places, and things while developing cognitive skills with these large, 24-piece floor puzzles. The Transportation, Construction, Fire Truck, and Farm puzzles are made with extra-thick, durable cardboard. They have wipe-clean surfaces and can be purchased either individually or as a set of 4. Puzzles measure 24"L x 36"W each.

3 years & up. Spanish number, letter, color, and shape words are beautifully represented in these vivid real-photo floor puzzles. These 24-piece puzzles are made of extra-thick, durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. The shapes puzzle shows eight shapes labeled in Spanish and represented by everyday items. The number puzzle shows the numeral along with the Spanish word represented with families of different sizes. The alphabet puzzle shows both upper and lower case letters with a picture of common items and animals that begin with that letter. The color puzzle illustrates ten colors with food and both Spanish and English color words. Puzzles measure 24" x 36" each. Available individually or as a set of 4.

18 months & up. This exciting manipulative is sure to have children interested in math. Children will start to grasp concepts of numerical value when they count the numbers of leaves and place them on the appropriate branch. Each of the four colors of leaves represents a different numeral that matches the corresponding number of leaves. Incorporate a math activity to encourage the development of STEM skills. The vinyl material is easy to clean.

3 years & up. Excellent and fun way to introduce early math skills. Each game has its own unique challenges, whether it is working on problem solving skills, memory, counting and number recognition, there is something for every child's level. The puzzle games include 20-30 self-correcting cards in different levels of play.

18 months & up. Children can explore the behaviors of light and color through the pieces in the Light and Color People set. Smooth, transparent pieces made from solid acrylic are sized just right for little hands. Subtle people-shaped pieces enhance traditional block play or loose parts play by adding a simplified element of dramatic play. Encourage imagination while exploring color relationships. Combine with other Light and Color sets to expand the possibilities for meaningful play.

3 months & up. Little ones will flip over this phone that features fun sounds, greetings, and phrases and a Spanish mode that encourages bilingual learning. Flip phone features a fun peek-a-boo mirror on the inside. 3 button cell battery included. Available individually or in a set of 2. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. Use the fishing pole to hook one of the six floating fish and then reel them in! Children can use the net to scoop them up as they float. Mesh storage bag included for easy clean-up and drying. Set includes a fishing pole, 6 floating fish, a fishing net, and a mesh storage bag.

18 months and up. Children can practice balance as they gain confidence during gross motor activities using the Timber Trail Stepping Logs Set. The set's pieces can be arranged in endless combinations to create interesting paths and increasingly difficult obstacle courses. The textures on the logs and stones will enhance children's sensory experiences during play. Made from Poly+, this set is durable enough for indoor or outdoor use. Its non-slip bases won't scuff floors or move during activities. Straight and Y-shaped pieces measure 19" long, stumps measure 13" x 6", stones measure 12" x 9". 

3 years & up. How I Feel Dough Mats allow children to explore different emotions they may be feeling or seeing around them. Use the dough mats to help children express themselves, identify new emotions and manage emotions. Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set includes 20 dough mats and 1 activity card(s).

3 years & up. This art easel is like having two easels in one! The durable wooden easel frame has two 24" x 24" dry erase boards on each side and two plastic trays. When children aren't painting, they can create imaginative drawings using dry erase markers. The boards adjust on legs from 36" to 48"H. Assembly is required. Cups, brushes and paper clip are sold separately. Assembly required.

3 years & up. Reinforce basic concepts and make learning fun with bingo! Create healthy habits and make learning about foods fun with this bingo game using real images of healthy foods and nutrition. Includes images of fruits, vegetables, sweets, drinks, and carbs. Up to 20 players can play with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

2 years & up. Taking care of dolls helps children learn to nurture and care for others. Children will experience caring for their dolls as they rock them to sleep in this old-fashioned cradle. Add this cradle to any dollhouse and encourage dramatic play. Just right for many different size dolls. Includes bedding: pad, comforter, and pillow. Assembly required. Styles of bedding may vary. Measures 22"W x 12"H x 14"D.

3 years and up. Turn the classroom into a marketplace with the Cash Register and Scanner. This play set has everything children need to buy and sell like adults. Children will see what it's like to pay a certain price for something and make sure a customer has enough money to buy something. All the while, they will cultivate critical math skills like counting and addition. 4 AA batteries are included.

2 years and up. Make diversity part of art with this set of Kaplan Multicultural Dough. The colors in this set represent a broad spectrum of ethnicities to make every child feel seen. Children can create a masterpiece that looks just like them, experiment with other colors to make something that looks like their friends, or just go wherever their imagination takes them. Includes 6 different colors and 6 tubes of dough in each color. Note: Product does not contain soy.

6 months and up. Introduce young learners to hands-on discovery with the Kaplan Sensory Balls Set of 6 - a thoughtfully curated collection that turns playtime into purposeful learning. Encourage sensory exploration and engage young ones with surface points inviting visual tracking and touch. Designed for infants and toddlers this set blends engaging tactile textures with vivid, nature-inspired colors to support early developmental milestones. These sensory balls invite children to bounce, roll, grasp, and explore, strengthening both motor skills and sensory awareness in a playful, classroom-tested format.

2 years & up. Toddlers and preschoolers love pretend play and taking care of little ones. This set of four includes a receiving blanket to swaddle your baby doll in comfort. Colorful one-piece outfits feature wide neck openings which makes it easy to slip over the baby doll's head. Outfits fasten between the legs. Doll sold separately.

2 years & up. This wooden board with colorful shapes come in graduated sizes. Children will find many ways to align these shapes and colors. Each row has shapes in one color to help children with color and shape recognition. With Match colors, shapes, and heights with 20 vivid pieces in four sizes, shapes, and colors. Encourages motor development, size progression, shape recognition, and understanding of patterns. 4"H x 10"L x 8.5"W.

6 months and up. The Shell Bell Shaker set is a beautiful, nature-inspired take on classic handheld bell shakers. The shakers' easy-to-grip handles and overmolded tactile elements combine with their natural color schemes and authentically inspired details to offer toddlers a cornucopia of sensory exploration and stimulation. A gentle wobble feature encourages focus, hand-eye coordination, and balance, while identical bell sounds inspire group play and auditory exploration. Measures 2.75" 2.75" x 4.75". Available as a set of 3 or set of 6.

3 years & up. Bring the stars down to Earth with these Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces. Like the universe, the possibilities for this set are vast. Children can connect the pieces to form shapes or conceive and execute their own designs. While they turn their imagination into reality, children will develop creative thinking skills, problem solving skills, and fine motor skills.

Add the convenience of washability to Kaplan's high-quality paint. It won't streak, crack, or rub off and dry to a satin finish, and they're so thick you may even want to add water for additional mileage. Kaplan Tempera Paints are non-toxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D436). Made in the USA.