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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.

Sunny the Giant Sensory Sea Turtle Plush
Item: 302050
Status: In Stock
$415.95
2 years & up. Sunny the Giant Sensory Sea Turtle Plush is the ultimate companion for comfort and sensory support! Designed with soft, foldable arms for gentle hugs and a multi-textured shell for tactile exploration, Sunny offers deep-pressure stimulation to help children relax and self-regulate. Thoughtfully made for easy care, the entire turtle is machine washable. Unzip the covers, remove the single-piece stuffing pads, wash all components on a delicate cycle, air dry, and reassemble. Perfect for home, classroom, or therapy settings, Sunny provides soothing comfort, sensory play, and simple maintenance all in one cuddly friend. Measures 68.5"L x 38"W x 24"H x 38" Diameter.
All About Me Journals - Set of 10
Item: 89829
Status: In Stock
$23.95
3 years & up. Invite children to tell their story in their own individualized book with these journals for children. The 8.5" x 11" journals serve as wonderful self-discovery tools and provide a template for children to create their own self-portrait along with 8 writing prompts for kids to help them draw/write their own story. Set of 10. Great for back to school!
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.
Sense of Place Cozy Classroom Arch
Item: 300672
Status: In Stock
$545.95
Create a welcoming classroom that fosters a sense of belonging using unique furniture like the Sense of Place Cozy Classroom Arch. Gentle curves and nature-inspired textures in the rattan paneling enhance the beauty of the physical environment while creating warmth and comforting balance. Arrange soft elements like the Cozy Corner Couch inside the arch to create an inviting space for one child or multiple children who need a quiet moment of respite. Entire unit measures 48"W x 56"H x 21"D.
Career Dramatic Play Dress-Up - Set 1
Item: 32402P
Status: In Stock
$39.95 - $199.95
3 - 5 years. Inspire children to explore a variety of careers with these five career garments. Features hook-and-loop closures for easy dress up. Accessories and hats are included for all with the exception of the astronaut garment. 100% polyester. Soft, machine washable fabric. Includes: Mechanic, Construction Worker, Mail Carrier, Astronaut, and Chef. Available individually or in a set of 5.
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Yoga Mats
Item: 55568P
Status: In Stock
$15.95
Practice yoga and mindfulness to address stress and anxiety, and promote social and emotional learning, physical and emotional health and well-being. High performance, easy care, premium child yoga mat contains no pththalates or heavy metals. These mats will provide a stable, slip-resistant surface for a child's yoga practice. Measures 60"L  x 24"W and 0.125" thick. Available in three different colors.
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Career Dramatic Play Dress-Up  - Set 2
Item: 32403P
Status: In Stock
$39.95 - $199.95
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.
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How I Feel Dough Mats - Set of 20
Item: 37036
Status: In Stock
$24.95
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).
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.
Walk in My Shoes Mat with Printable Activities and Teacher Guide
Item: 32938
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. Model and practice empathy with the Walk In My Shoes Mat, Teacher Guide and Activity Card(s). Provide children with the emotional tools they need as you demonstrate and practice appropriate responses about feelings and emotions. Children will learn to be more empathetic and appreciate how different people express their feelings when they step into their classmate�s "shoes" and experience feelings from a new perspective. Features a printable teacher guide from social-emotional expert Dr. Angela Searcy. Mat measures 40"L x 60"W and rolls easily for storage.
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.
Identifying Feelings Classroom Set with Activities and Guide
Item: 63783
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Give the children in your classroom an opportunity to identify their personal feelings with 50 common life scenarios. Children may not always feel the same way as their peers in specific situations and life events. This set gives them the self-discovery tools needed to evaluate how they feel and to understand that others may not feel the same way. Includes a set of emotions tiles for 10 children (depicting 6 emotions each), instruction cards, and 50 activity cards.
Bilingual Emotion Puzzles with Real Images - Set of 8
Item: 71435
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Full color, photographic images help children to identify and label their emotions. Being able to identify their different emotions allows your child to develop an emotional vocabulary so they can talk about their feelings. These puzzles are a great way to discuss feelings and helps kids learn how to recognize other people's feelings through facial expressions. Each image has both English and Spanish. Puzzles measure 9" x 12".
How Do I Feel Journals - Set of 10
Item: 36995
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. Children will be able to express their feelings and emotions by using the How Do I Feel Journal. Each journal contains 16 pages with alternating writing prompts on each page and a large area to draw. These journals are great for children who are learning to tell their story through pictures, are beginning writers or have been writing for a while. Set of 10. Each journal measures 8.5" x 11".
Mindfulness Learning Kit
Item: 36517
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Families, children, and teachers will enjoy this Mindfulness Learning Kit as children learn to regulate their emotions, techniques to relax, and how to keep their mind and body healthy. The 'Ready to Read' My First Yoga Class book includes a special section of step-by-step instructions for basic yoga poses with adult supervision. The mindful maze boards provide a screen-free way to teach kids how to soothe themselves! With these hands-on breathing boards, children can build social-emotional coping skills by providing cues and physical objects to guide them through breathing exercises. Activity card(s) included. Note: Components may change occasionally due to availability. We will only substitute developmentally appropriate items for the purpose for which they were intended.
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.
Understanding Feelings Learning Kit
Item: 63628
Status: In Stock
$42.95
3 years & up. Help young children grasp the complex world of emotions with the Understanding Feelings Learning Kit. Understanding terms like "happy," "sad," "angry," and "scared" helps children articulate their experiences and communicate their needs to others. This kit teaches children about emotions in a variety of ways including cards, figures, and a book. The materials in this kit will empower caregivers to create solid social-emotional foundations within their children. The kit includes a book, learning materials, and an activity card(s). Components may change occasionally due to availability. We will only substitute components with developmentally appropriate items that serve the same purpose.
Emotion Sorting Boxes
Item: 63794
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. Kaplan's Emotion Sorting Boxes help children identify and sort through their feelings. The set includes 20 scenario tiles and 4 emotion boxes with 4 different expressions. Children will choose a tile, identify what is happening in the picture and how they would feel if they experienced that scenario, and then place their tile in the box that best represents that emotion. Makes a fantastic children's emotional health activity!
Carolina Connections Cove
Item: 301712
Status: In Stock
$674.95
3 years & up. Provide a comfortable space for moments of respite in your classroom with the Carolina Connections Cove. The curved, semi-enclosed design and comfortable seating area foster belonging and invite children to find a sense of calm, while also creating a pathway between spaces in the classroom. Incorporate sensorial elements into the built-in rungs along the canopy to enhance play experiences for children. Made using durable birch plywood and an easy-to-clean vinyl cushion, this unit is designed to withstand the rigors of continued use. Measures 41"W x 44"H x 23"D.
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.
Fidget Fun Kit - 7 Pieces
Item: 37361
Status: Out of Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. Help children stay calm and focused with the Fidget Fun Kit. The wide variety of shapes, textures, and colors in this kit will reduce stress and anxiety as well as provide the sensory stimulation necessary for children to stay focused. The pieces' fun designs will also ensure that children have fun while maintaining their social-emotional health. Item styles and colors will vary, 7 piece set.
Sensory Processing Support Kit
Item: 35103
Status: Out of Stock
$329.95
4 years & up. Perfect for those working with children who have sensory processing disorder (SPD), this set has everything you need to understand and support children with SPD as well as build a sensory-friendly environment for all children. The set features "Wired Differently: A Teacher's Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges," a 2.5 pound weighted lapdog, three textured fidgets, four liquid visual timers, flexible wiggle seats, mindfulness activity cards, and more! Chair pictured in image is not included. Contents may vary.
Social and Emotional Foundation Kit - 40+ Pieces
Item: 63776
Status: Out of Stock
$710.95
3 years & up. Invite children into a safe place to sort, share, and work through their emotions. This area provides a comfortable place to use a variety of engaging social and emotional materials and self-discovery tools that encourage children to identify what they are feeling and find appropriate ways to handle their emotions. While sitting in the Comfort Zone, children can choose from the included Baby Monster Puppet, 10 books, 12-piece poster set, 8 puzzles, 6 self-reflective mirrors, 3 huggers, and the complete Flower Feelings Learning Kit. Comfort Zone measures 48"L x 29"W x 12"H. Items may vary.