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Gross Motor

Support active play with gross motor materials that help children build balance, coordination, mobility, confidence, and body awareness. Kaplan’s selection includes parachutes, step-a-logs, bouncing balls, balance boards, river stones, and movement supports that encourage physical activity, spatial awareness, cooperation, and inclusive participation in classrooms, therapy spaces, gyms, playgrounds, and early learning environments.

The Anywhere Silent Basketball - 9.5"
Item: 302131
Status: In Stock
$30.95
3 years & up. Take your game indoors without the noise with The Anywhere Silent Basketball! Designed for silent indoor training, this airless, high-density foam basketball allows you to practice dribbling and shooting drills without disturbing others. Despite its soft construction, it delivers a realistic bounce, mimicking the feel of a traditional basketball for an authentic playing experience. Measuring 9.5 inches (Official Size 7), this basketball is perfect for all skill levels and standard training exercises. Whether you're working on ball handling, improving your shot, or simply enjoying a game indoors, The Anywhere Silent Basketball is the perfect solution for quiet, effective practice anytime, anywhere!
Moon Balls Bouncy Sensory Balls - Assorted Colors
Item: 148316P
Status: In Stock
$10.95 - $47.95
5 years & up. Bring active play to the playground, backyard, gym, basement, or special needs setting with Moon Balls - Assorted Colors. These lightweight sensory balls are engineered for a gravity-defying bounce, bouncing over 100 feet while making a unique 'Pop!' sound when they hit pavement. The high-bounce design and dynamic spin turn familiar games into engaging movement challenges that support hand-eye coordination, gross motor activity, visual tracking, and sport training practice. Use them for indoor and outdoor games that encourage movement, focus, reaction time, and playful problem-solving. Colors may vary. Available as a single Moon Ball, set of 3, or set of 5. Size: 2.48".
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Gradient Moon Ball - Assorted Colors
Item: 148315P
Status: In Stock
$10.95 - $47.95
5 years & up. Add color, movement, and challenge to active play with the Gradient Moon Ball - Assorted Colors. This lightweight sensory ball features gravity-defying bounce, high-flying action up to 100 feet, and a unique 'Pop!' sound when it hits pavement. The unpredictable bounce and dynamic spin help young children strengthen hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, reaction time, and gross motor skills while turning routine games into active indoor or outdoor experiences. Use for playground, backyard, gym, basement, sport training, or special needs activities. Colors may vary. Warning: Choking Hazard - This toy is or contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Size: 2.48".
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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.
Parachutes
Item: 3570P
Status: In Stock
$21.95 - $145.95
18 months & up. Parachute activities promote gross motor functions and imagination. The durable parachute is made of rip-stop nylon fabric, and sewn to last through the toughest play times. Each size includes storage bag. Available in 12' with 8 Handles, 20' with 16 Handles, 24' with 20 Handles, and 6' with 9 handles.
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Preschool Educational Activity Mats - Active Movement, Counting, Math, Phonics & Early Literacy
Item: 301271P
Status: In Stock
$429.95 - $1,599.95
The Action Mats encourage purposeful movement, active play, body awareness, and coordination through fun physical activities. The Mini Math Mats introduce essential early math concepts, including counting, number recognition, number sequencing, quantities, comparing numbers, and understanding numerical values. The Communication Mats support early language and literacy development by building vocabulary, encouraging descriptive language, strengthening listening and speaking skills, and introducing initial letter sounds and phonics. Together, these educational activity mats provide teachers and childcare providers with versatile resources for individual practice, small-group instruction, and whole-class activities. Included learning activities and lesson plans help educators integrate movement and academic concepts into everyday classroom routines.
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Carolina Connections Explorer Rail with Mirror
Item: 301305
Status: In Stock
$274.95
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. The addition of a mirror helps children increase their spatial and self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, and cognitive skills. Unit features a plywood back panel and an easy-to-clean, heavy-duty plastic rail, and a shatter-resistant mylar mirror making this sturdy rail durable enough for continued use in children's learning spaces. Measures 47.5"W x 21.5"H x 6"D.
HOP! Balls
Item: 40798P
Status: In Stock
$35.95 - $37.95
Get children moving, bouncing, and building confidence with HOP! balls. Designed to support active gross motor development, these vinyl hopper balls encourage children to strengthen balance, coordination, core stability, and body awareness through energetic movement and play. Featuring easy-grip handles molded directly into the ball, HOP! balls provide children with an engaging way to stay active indoors or outdoors. Whether children pretend to hop like frogs, rabbits, or crickets, these movement-based play experiences help promote physical fitness while supporting imaginative play and sensory engagement. The valve allows for quick inflation with a hand or foot pump, while the durable vinyl construction stands up to repeated use. When being used, it is recommended to use on a surface free of objects that could pop the ball.
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GONGE River Stones - Set of 6
Item: 61444
Status: In Stock
$92.95
2 years & up. The River Stones are designed to improve coordination and balance. Jumping or stepping from stone to stone developes a child's confidence in their ability to judge distances. The side of each triangular block varies in steepness and difficulty, and the layout can be changed to make a pathwat more or less challenging. Each stone has a non-slip rubber rim that helps with stability during play, which also protects indoor surfaces. River Stones can be conveniently stacked for storage. Each set includes 6 stones in 6 colors: three measuring 14.96" x 14.56" x 3.35" and three measuring 10.23" x 10.23" x 1.77".
Bilibo
Item: 22118-MT
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Bilibo's unique conic shell shape and bright colors immediately appeal to children of all ages who will intuitively create games. Bilibo is anything a child can imagine. A turtle shell. A sand scooper. A water bucket. A rescue helmet. A hero mask. A wobbly, spinning seat. A stool. A stepping stone. A cradle for dolls. A snowman mold. A giant cereal bowl. An impenetrable home base for action figures. The bilbo is meant to be played with. It's made of high-density polyethylene so it's shock-resistant, weather-proof, food-safe, and completely recyclable. Plus, its rounded, friendly shape is designed to spark curiosity and inspire the imagination. Developed by Zurich University's children's hospital to engage imagination and stimulate the senses and encourage creativity. Use indoors and out, right side up and upside down. Color may vary. Bilibo measures 15.5"L x 15.5"W x 8.6"H.
GONGE Tactile Discs - Set of 10
Item: 61445
Status: In Stock
$145.95
2 years & up. An inviting tactile material that challenges children's sense of touch on both hands and feet. At the same time, it develops the ability to describe sense impressions verbally. The tactile discs, made of nice-to-touch synthetic rubber, contain different tactile structures, each with its own color. Each of the tactile structures can be found on a large disc for positioning on the floor, as well as on a small disc that the child will be able to hold in his/her hands. In terms of playing, the discs offer innumerable possibilities ranging from a fundamental sensing of the tactile structures to blindfold games based on memory and recognition. The games can be adjusted, so that they fit the child's age and level of functionality. Discs measure 4.3" - 10.6". Weight Capacity: 220.5lb.
Step A Logs For Children
Item: 81900
Status: Only 17 left
$89.95
3 years & up. Watch balance skills improve after a few trips around the Step-A-Logs! Begin by organizing logs in a straight line then move on to curves and more challenging log placement. Logs feature raised dots for safety and tactile stimulation. Logs extend over 15 feet and can be moved from straight to curved position, increasing the challenge. This game allows for physical activity as well as improving the sense of balance. The six, brightly-colored Step-a-Logs are made from strong, durable polypropylene. Each platform measures 19.75"L x 5.5"W x 4"H.