Life Science
Help children explore living things with life science materials that support observation, inquiry, and hands-on discovery. Kaplan’s selection includes life cycle kits, specimen sets, x-rays, figurines, posters, puzzles, terrariums, feeders, egg incubators, stamps, and nature tools that help educators teach plants, animals, habitats, metamorphosis, classification, vocabulary, and meaningful STEM exploration.
Item: 32446
Status: In Stock
$44.95
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".
Item: 38012P
Status: In Stock
$299.95 - $329.95
18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Light and Color: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore various shapes of different colors that enhance light play.
Item: 142709
Status: In Stock
$29.95
These cute little owls are a great addition to a child's toy collection! Encourages dramatic play and imagination. Learn about different types of owls and their habitats with cute cuddly stuffed animals. Set includes 3 cuddly owls measuring 4.5 " each. Perfect size for little one's to cuddle with, not only at home, but on the go as well!
Item: 63574
Status: Out of Stock
$42.95
18 months & up. This set of five vibrant and chunky garden insects introduces children to common bugs found outside. This set of easy to grip critters includes matching photo activity card(s) with real images and fun facts about each insect. To take learning outside, have children look around their environment and spot some of the insects on their cards. Use these award-winning insects for dramatic play as well. Insects measure 5" each.
Item: 303184
Status: Out of Stock
$46.95
Birth & up. Discover who's hiding in the garden with this delightful set of double-sided wooden puzzles designed for curious little learners. Set includes four two-piece puzzles featuring chunky, raised bug pieces that fit neatly into matching habitat bases, making them easy for small hands to grasp and place. Children will enjoy matching a butterfly to a flower, a honeybee to a honeycomb, a ladybug to a leaf, and a spider to a web, while building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The outer puzzle piece shows the garden habitat, while the inner piece completes the scene or flips to reveal the hidden creature inside, adding an extra element of surprise and discovery. Perfect for hide-and-seek play and early storytelling, the sturdy pieces can also stand upright to inspire imaginative play. Made from FSC-certified wood. Each puzzle measures 4.75" x 4.75".
Item: 303183
Status: Out of Stock
$46.95
Birth & up. Who's hiding in the woods? These beautifully illustrated, double-sided wooden puzzles provide a fun and engaging way for young children to discover woodland animals and their homes. The set includes four simple two-piece puzzles, each featuring a chunky, raised animal piece that fits neatly into a matching habitat base, making them easy for little hands to grasp and place. The outer piece shows a detailed habitat scene, while the inner piece either completes the environment or flips over to reveal the hidden animal inside. As children place a bird in a nest, a frog on a lily pad, a rabbit in a burrow, and a squirrel in a tree, they build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early problem-solving abilities through hands-on play. Made from FSC-certified wood. Each puzzle measures 4.75' x 4.75".