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Spark curiosity and inspire discovery with science resources from Kaplan designed for hands-on exploration. From life science and physical science materials to observation tools, experiments, and STEM activities, these engaging learning resources help children develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a deeper understanding of the world through meaningful scientific investigation.

Lifecycle Puzzles - Set of 3
Item: 300655
Status: In Stock
$69.95
2 years & up. Explore how a frog, butterfly, and turtle change through different life stages with three nesting puzzles. Smooth-sanded pieces stack into a larger wooden base, with printed illustrations that show each creature from egg to adult. Each puzzle has three removable pieces; when they are all lifted out, the egg stage appears on the base. Children can handle, nest, and sequence the pieces while talking about what they notice, creating opportunities for hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, spatial awareness, and early problem-solving. The nature-based puzzles are made from plywood. Each stacked puzzle measures 6.5"W x 1.8"H x 6.5"D.
Explore and Discover 3-Section Root View Planter
Item: 300661
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 years & up. When children are provided with rich materials and authentic science tools, their desire for discovery flourishes. The Explore and Discover 3-Section Root View Planter gives young children a chance to grow their own plants, and observe, measure, and track their progress from seedling to full-grown plant. Store the included tools conveniently in the compartment under the planter when not in use. Planter features 3 sections for 3 different plants, or a comparison of 3 of the same plants with different variables for enhanced experiments. Easily remove the planter from the convenient stand for hands-on activities. Measures 14"W x 11"H x 4"D.
Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle - Butterfly
Item: 301320
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Explore butterfly metamorphosis one stage at a time with this hands-on specimen puzzle. Each chunky piece displays a real specimen from a butterfly life stage, and children connect the pieces in the correct sequence to see the life cycle unfold. The durable, graspable forms invite careful observation and early science conversation while their arrangement gives children a reason to think about order and change. The largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; the smallest measures 1.25"W x 0.6"H x 1.4"D. An educator can invite children to describe what they notice on each specimen before asking which stage should come next. Rebuilding the sequence creates another opportunity to talk about how a butterfly changes. The real specimens provide a close-up view of the stages within a tactile puzzle format.
Specimen Life Cycle Puzzles - Moth
Item: 301328
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years and up. Put nature in children's hands with the Moth Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each acrylic piece in this puzzle displays a different stage of the moth's life cycle. Children must correctly connect the pieces together to see the whole life cycle. As they investigate how a moth becomes a moth, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W x .6"H x 1.4"D.
Design and Drill Robot Workshop XL - Build 6 Robots - 150 Pieces
Item: 301665
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years and up. Give young engineers a space where they can blossom. The Design & Drill® Robot Workshop equips young children with everything they need to build multifaceted, mobile robots. Playing with robots helps young children explore concepts of engineering, coding and math in an engaging way. The collection's many interchangeable pieces empower children to construct any kind of robot that enters their imagination. Set includes 150 pieces, enough to build 6 different robots.
Specimen Life Cycle Puzzles - Honey Bee
Item: 301329
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years and up. Bring in-depth nature exploration to the classroom with the Honey Bee Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Using 4 acrylic pieces, this puzzle shows the honey bee's life cycle from start to finish. To see the whole cycle, children must correctly arrange and connect the pieces. As they put the puzzle together, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1" W x 1"H x 2.4"D ; smallest piece measures 1.25"W x .6"H x 1.4"D.
Branches and Leaves Stamps - Set of 18
Item: 302267
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Encourage artistic expression and natural discovery with this beautifully crafted set of 18 branches and leaves stamps. Perfect for preschool and early learning environments, these stamps feature chunky, easy-grip handles and durable rubber surfaces that create clear impressions. Children can explore textures, patterns, and nature-inspired designs while learning about different types of trees, leaves, and branches. Each stamp includes a printed image for easy identification, helping young learners connect visual recognition with hands-on creativity. Ideal for art centers, sensory tables, and STEM activities, this versatile set supports fine motor development, creativity, and early science exploration through open-ended play. Set includes 18 stamps, each with a printed image on one side and clear patterns on the other, and a leaflet with additional information. Largest stamp measures 2.75"L x 2.75"W x 1.2"H.
Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle - Ammonite - 6 Pieces
Item: 300798
Status: In Stock
$59.95
3 years & up. Inspire a deeper interest in science, extinct creatures and basic geology principles through this Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle. Chunky pieces feature interesting textures and a subdued natural color scheme. A satisfying magnetic click will indicate a correct match-up of pieces, encouraging children to complete the puzzle and create a realistic replica of an Ammonite.
Super Shark Teeth Set - 40 Pieces
Item: 300586
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Encourage exploration and discovery with this authentic set of replica Super Shark Teeth. Providing children with replica shark teeth allows them to touch, examine and compare the size, shape and texture of different teeth. Inspire imaginative play as children pretend to excavate fossils or be marine biologists studying sharks, encouraging creativity, storytelling, and role-playing skills. Designed for children, this 40-piece set features a variety of sized teeth from a range of shark species. Use during loose parts play and in conjunction with relevant science lessons to spark a desire for deeper learning.
Big Bones Set - 20 Pieces
Item: 300654
Status: In Stock
$54.95
2 years & up. Invite hands-on discovery with 20 smooth, weighted bone replicas for indoor loose parts play or outdoor exploration. The pieces have inset steel weighting and come in three lengths: ten 3" bones, five 4.5" bones, and five 6" bones. Children can compare sizes, count, and make patterns while investigating their resemblance to dinosaur or animal bones. The easy-to-clean set can be used outside with dirt, mud, or water, or brought into science and storytelling activities indoors. These tactile pieces offer a concrete way to spark questions about animals, history, and the natural world. Try placing the three lengths together for sorting and comparison, then invite children to make a repeating pattern or count how many bones are in each group. In an outdoor setting, the pieces can be explored with messy materials named on the product listing. Their weighted feel provides a different tactile experience from lightweight loose parts.
Magnetic Matching Fossil Stones  - 6 Early Science and Stem Fossils
Item: 300656
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Children can learn through play with the Magnetic Matching Fossil Stones set. Interesting textures, a subdued natural color scheme, and authentic replicated fossils will spark a deeper interest in science activities inside and outside the classroom. Set features 6 matching sets of fossil stones, that when opened, reveal a fossilized imprint of a different species; Megalodon Tooth, Tyrannosaurus Rex Claw, Ammonite, Trilobite, Gastropods, and Velociraptor Claw. Encourage color matching and shape recognition while children learn about extinct species. A satisfying magnetic click will indicate a correct match has been made. Each matching fossil measures 3.03"W x 3.41"H x 1"D.
Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle - Trilobite - 6 Pieces
Item: 300799
Status: In Stock
$59.95
3 years & up. Inspire a deeper interest in science, extinct creatures and basic geology principles through this Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle. Chunky pieces feature interesting textures and a subdued natural color scheme. A satisfying magnetic click will indicate a correct match-up of pieces, encouraging children to complete the puzzle and create a realistic replica of a Trilobite.
Nature-Inspired Loose Parts - 54 Pieces
Item: 301759
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years and up. Journey through the natural world with this set of Nature-Inspired Loose Parts. The stones in this collection focus on three distinct natural environments: the sea, the forest, and the winter landscape. This variety gives children tremendous freedom to engage with whichever environment they choose. They can also mix the stones to create a snowy sea or a wintry forest. The choice is theirs!
Click Builders Classic Prism - 1,000 Pieces
Item: 63675
Status: In Stock
$64.95
3 years & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. 1,000 pieces in different sizes and colors.
Acrylic Specimen Stones: Plants - 9 Stones
Item: 38035
Status: In Stock
$54.95
2 years & up. Durable set of plant specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; rose, rice, fibrous root, taproot, clover, wheat, maple leaf, daisy and fern frond. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).
Ramptastic STEM Ramp - Explore Speed, Textures, and Velocity
Item: 63780
Status: In Stock
$76.95
3 years & up. Turn curiosity into hands-on discovery with the Ramptastic STEM Ramp for Testing Velocity. This sturdy wooden incline ramp features six different surface textures, inviting children to predict, test, and compare how objects move across different surfaces. As children investigate the effects of texture and weight on speed, they explore early science concepts such as friction, motion, and inclined planes. Encourage children to ask questions, repeat experiments, and describe what they observe while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific vocabulary. Shared investigations also offer opportunities to take turns, discuss predictions, and compare results with classmates. Included activity cards guide exploration, making this preschool STEM ramp a useful addition to your science centers and hands-on learning activities. Cars sold separately. Measures 12.5"L x 4.75"W x 4.25"H.
Loose Parts Sorting Trays - Set of 4 - Clear
Item: 37866
Status: In Stock
$99.95
$76.95
2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this set of 4 clear Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities in the classroom and outside. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while developing spatial relationships and strengthening their fine motor skills. Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration using a light source through the clear plastic. Each tray measures 1.6"H x 15" Diameter. Contents not included.
Light Table Accessory Kit
Item: 63270
Status: In Stock
$75.95
3 years & up. Introduce early math, science, and literacy concepts, as well as fine motor skills, in a fun and engaging way by utilizing included materials on your light table. Over 200 pieces including transparent numerals, 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, circular dots, and bead-filled shapes - all in a variety of colors! Three sorting trays and an activity card(s) are also included.
Magnetic Matching Aquatic Life Fossil Stones - Set of 8
Item: 302268
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Ignite scientific curiosity with the Magnetic Matching Aquatic Life Fossil Stones - Set of 8 from Kaplan Early Learning Company - a hands-on STEM learning activity that combines tactile play and discovery. Designed for young explorers ages 2+, this educational set features 8 pairs of magnetic stones that open to reveal lifelike fossil imprints of aquatic species. Kids build early science skills like shape recognition, matching, fine motor coordination, and scientific vocabulary while engaging with realistic textures and a naturalistic color palette. Perfect for classrooms, science centers, and home learning environments.
Acrylic Nature's Cross Sections
Item: 302266
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years & up. Spark curiosity and give children an up-close view at the cross-sections of beautiful, natural fruits, plants and creatures. Authentic specimens encased in durable, shatter-resistant acrylic give children a unique view into nature and encourages deeper exploration. Set comes complete with 9 cross sections and double-sided informational cards to foster meaningful learning experiences. Largest stone measures 5.5"L x 2.5"W x .5"H.
Liquid Tile Mats
Item: 145753P
Status: In Stock
$52.95 - $219.95
3 years & up. Transform any classroom, hallway, or sensory space into an interactive learning environment with Liquid Tile Mats. Each tile is filled with non-toxic, colorful cosmetic liquid that swirls and moves with every step, handprint, or touch, encouraging children to explore movement, cause and effect, and sensory experiences through active play. These engaging tiles support sensory exploration, visual tracking, balance, coordination, and gross motor development while creating opportunities for movement breaks, calming activities, and imaginative play. Designed with a durable, slip-resistant surface for everyday use, the mats are easy to incorporate into classrooms, therapy settings, and sensory spaces. Available in blue, green, orange, and purple, or as a set of 4. No weight limit. Mat measures 19.5" x 19.5". Please note: Mats need to be placed on an even surface and handled with care; they may break if dropped. Do not adhere the mat to the floor.
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All-Weather Tabletop Magnifier - Set of 2
Item: 37851
Status: In Stock
$54.95
18 months & up. Bring small details into view with the All-Weather Tabletop Magnifier Set. Two tabletop magnifiers invite children to look closely at objects during indoor and outdoor discovery. Each solid glass lens magnifies five times and is scratch-resistant. Soft-touch plastic overmolding helps protect the lens, while the lens has a realistic weight and feel similar to a scientific tool. Waterproof Poly+ construction supports exploration in different environments; Poly+ is a composite made with 30% less plastic. The set includes two magnifiers, each measuring 7.3" x 7.3" x 6.1". Minor assembly is required.
Loose Parts Sorting Trays - Set of 4 - Earth-toned
Item: 37865
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this matte set of 4 Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from a new UV-resistant composite material, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities indoors or outdoors. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while children develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Each tray measures 15" Diameter x 1.6"H. Contents not included.
Four Seasons Puzzles - Set of 8
Item: 63548
Status: In Stock
$91.95
3 years & up. Help children to identify the four seasons with this engaging puzzle set. These 12 piece jigsaw puzzles are vivid, real-life images of children and families enjoying all the seasons. This set promotes fine motor and problem-solving skills. Have children identify which season is being shown as they complete the puzzle. Features two puzzles for each of the four seasons. Pieces are raised for easy gripping. Each 12-piece puzzles measure 9"L x 12"W.