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Social & Emotional

Support healthy emotional development with Kaplan’s social-emotional learning resources. From feelings and behavior tools to calming spaces and cooperative activities, these classroom-ready materials help children build self-awareness, empathy, communication, and positive relationship skills through meaningful, play-based experiences.

Pull, Push, and Pop Toy
Item: 302030
Status: Out of Stock
$14.95
10 months & up. Bring a world of enriching sensory experience to your little one with the Pull, Push, and Pop Toy. This toy has 4 buttons and 6 strings that toddlers can pop, pull, and push to their heart's content. As they play, toddlers will receive tactile stimulation from the different textures on each string and button as well as visual stimulation from the variety of colors. Measures 7.87"L x 5.7"W x 5.11"H.
Easy Grip Emotion Stampers & Jumbo 6-in-1 Skin Tone Ink Pad
Item: 300303P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $42.95
3 years & up. Help children get a better understanding of all emotions with this Easy Grip Emotion Stampers & Jumbo 6-in-1 Skin Tone Ink Pad Set! Mix and match the stamps to create a variety of emotions and characters with the 12 emotion-themed stampers with 8 faces and 4 diverse hair styles with included skin tone ink pad. These stampers feature round, easy-to-grip handles that nest comfortably in small hands. An ideal tool for toddlers and special needs children, these stampers set provides greater fine motor control as children make patterns in clay, dough or paint. Encourage children to express their emotions and feelings with this hands-on, social-emotional resource, as well as provide an opportunity to open discussions about inclusion and diversity through play. Stamping is a fun way to develop fine motor skills and foster creative expression. The stampers are packaged in a plastic jar with carry handle. Stampers each measure 1.75"H x 1.5".
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Silicone Splash Buddies
Item: 302031
Status: In Stock
$22.95
3 months & up. Give babies the perfect water play companions with Silicone Splash Buddies. These small, easy-to-hold animals feature holes that spout water, allowing babies to see how water responds to their movements and actions. As they hold, pull, and squeeze the animals, babies will strengthen their muscles and develop fine motor skills. Each animal measures 2.2"L x 2.2"W x 3.6"H.
Bilingual Self-Calming Cards
Item: 29718
Status: In Stock
$16.95
2 years & up. This set of 24 cards are a fun way to teach kids what to do when they're angry, anxious, or frustrated. Each of the 24 illustrated cards describes how to soothe using a different method: physical, auditory/verbal, visual, creative, self-nurturing, and humor. Other cards are provided and show step-by-step instructions for games and activities to use with the calming cards. Written in both English and Spanish, these cards and the accompanying instruction sheet explain how therapists, teachers, and parents can introduce the cards and the concept of self-calming. Each calming method includes suggested activities for a range of ages, from toddler to adult.
Community Workers 3" Tall - 8 Pieces
Item: 30824
Status: Out of Stock
$24.95
18 months & up. From a firefighter to a caring doctor, this set of eight community workers represents many of the occupations children see throughout their community. These figures are easy to grip and perfect for an interactive lesson about careers. Children will delight as they identify familiar faces from their community, some they may know personally. These Community Workers are the perfect way to have a conversation about children's future occupations all while promoting fine motor skills and dramatic play! The soft plastic figures measure 3"H. 8 pieces.