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Social & Emotional

Nurture early social and emotional explorations with Kaplan’s range of inclusive social-emotional products designed to help young children understand social interactions, build meaningful connections, and express their emotions in a positive way. Create open and supportive spaces for little learners as they develop social-emotional skills with Kaplan’s selection of therapeutic toys, books, mindfulness materials, blocks, and other social-emotional tools.

Mindfulness Mat Kit
Item: 33590
Status: In Stock
$153.95
3 years & up. Bring mindfulness into your environment and enjoy the benefits the practice brings with the Mindfulness Mat and accompanying guide and activity card(s). Mindfulness helps increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression and can help us focus our attention, as well as, help us center our thoughts and feelings in an intentional way. Measure 60"L x 60"W.
Social Emotional Carpet - 4' x 6' Oval
Item: 301337
Status: In Stock
$184.95
Encourage children to identify and relate to different emotions by using an illustrated carpet. By incorporating this carpet into your classroom, you provide a comforting place for children to express themselves and build relationships between feelings and their actions. Serge stitching provides tough edges that stand up to the rigorous classroom environment. Treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains and static shock, the Social Emotional Carpet can endure years of continued use. Carpet depicts ten feelings including shy, surprised, confused, scared, angry, happy, worried, embarrassed, sad, and proud.
Sense of Place Hex Wall System - Frames and Mirrors
Item: 302180
Status: In Stock
$169.95
Reassure children that they are important, loved and part of their classroom community using this wall system of frames and mirrors. Hang photos or drawn self-portraits of students in the included frames. Included mirrors encourage observation and self-awareness. When used together, the photos and reflections inspire conversation, interaction and a sense of belonging. Set includes 6 frames and 4 mirrors that easily affix to the classroom wall or chalkboard. Each piece measures 10"L x 9"W x 1.2"H.<br />\n\n 
When I Grow Up Career Toddler Shirts - Set of 6
Item: 90212
Status: In Stock
$179.95
18 - 36 months. What do you want to be when you grow up? Children will pretend to be a race car driver, construction worker, zookeeper, pilot, astronaut, or veterinarian while wearing these detailed dress-up shirts in the dramatic play center. Each of the shirts have printed designs representing each occupation. Hook-and-loop closures allow children to practice dressing and undressing, encouraging independence. Promote an understanding of different careers in the classroom by encouraging dramatic play for toddlers with these fun, engaging costumes. Machine washable.
Community Helper Pre-School Dress-Up Shirts - Set of 6
Item: 90233
Status: In Stock
$139.95
3 years & up. What do you want to be when you grow up? This set includes many of the men and women you see in your city or town working hard to keep everyone safe and healthy. The community helper shirts have printed details and silk-screened accents that represent each career. The careers featured include a doctor, chef, mail carrier, construction worker, police officer, and firefighter. Each shirt opens in the front and has hook-and-loop closures. They would make a great addition to the dramatic play center and can also help establish dramatic play themes in the classroom. Machine washable.
When I Grow Up Career Preschool Shirts - Set of 6
Item: 90224
Status: In Stock
$149.95
3 - 5 years. What do you want to be when you grow up? This set of 6 pretend play career shirts includes an astronaut, veterinarian, race car driver, construction worker, zoo keeper, and pilot. Each shirt is designed with fun graphics, representing each of the careers. The 100% polyester shirts open in the front and have easy hook-and-loop fasteners. Perfect for the dramatic play center! Machine washable.
Emotion Floor Cushions - Set of 6
Item: 34250
Status: In Stock
$149.95
3 years & up. Each cushion is printed with facial expressions to encourage children to identify and express their emotions. Children can sit on different cushions throughout the day or week to define their emotions. These Social Emotional Cushions are made of durable wipe clean vinyl. Set of six cushions. Each cushion measures 16" diameter. One year warranty.
Carolina Connections Explorer Rail
Item: 301304
Status: In Stock
$134.95
3 years & up. Children can move through a space at their own pace when provided with the right affordances. Create smoother transitions between areas in the classroom, in hallways, and in transitional spaces like entryways using The Carolina Connections Explorer Rail. Curved rails at two different heights support children who are sitting or standing, offering increased mobility and inclusive experiences. Unit features a plywood back panel and an easy-to-clean, heavy-duty plastic rail, making this sturdy rail durable enough for continued use in children's learning spaces. Rail measures 47.5"W x 6"H x 6"D.
Occupation Puppets - Set of 8
Item: 46167
Status: In Stock
$134.95
12 months & up. Inspire imaginative play and early learning with this Community Helpers Hand Puppet Set! Excellent for creative role-play, career exploration, and cultural awareness activities, these 8 soft puppets feature realistic outfits that represent familiar occupations. Children can act out real-world scenarios while learning about the important roles people play in their communities. <br /> Perfect for home and classrooms, this engaging puppet set encourages children to develop social-emotional, language, and communication skills through storytelling and cooperative play. An ideal addition to any dramatic play or career exploration learning center. Set includes: doctor, chef, firefighter, postal worker, construction worker, farmer, veterinarian, and police officer. Each puppet measures 12"L and is perfectly sized for little hands.
Children's Books That Promote Resilience - Set of 14
Item: 46793
Status: In Stock
$160.95
3 years & up. Set of 14 children's books that help promote resilience. Please note: book titles may change due to availability. We will only substitute book titles of the same value and purpose.
My Feelings Carpet - 4' x 6' Oval
Item: 62919
Status: In Stock
$184.95
Encourage children to identify their feelings and understand the relationship between their actions and other's responses with the My Feelings Carpet. Children will be able to relate to each of the ten emotions (happy, embarrassed, surprised, worried, angry, proud, shy, confused, scared, and sad). Measures 4' x 6'.
Infant Photo Mat
Item: 55598
Status: In Stock
$179.95
Birth & up. Young children will enjoy looking at images of themselves, friends, and family in this soft and durable photo mat. Photos often contain a variety of colors and shapes, which can help infants develop their visual discrimination skills. Viewing photos helps infants build their memory skills as they begin to recognize familiar faces, objects, and settings. Photos that capture different facial expressions and emotions can help infants begin to understand and recognize various emotional cues. Contain 8 vinyl pockets to insert 8 1/2" x 11" pictures or photos. Surface washable. Mat measures 51"L x 51"W x 1"H. One year warranty.
Social-Emotional Learning Kit for Preschool
Item: 63055
Status: In Stock
$149.95
3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Social-Emotional Learning Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage rich dialogue about feelings and self. Kit includes: 12 Emotion Stones, Know Your Emotions Book Set (4 Books), Photo Display, and 2 Emotion Mirrors.