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Sensory Integration

Support sensory exploration with sensory integration materials that invite children to touch, observe, compare, imagine, and communicate. Kaplan’s selection includes sensory balls, texture dominoes, tactile blocks, sand and water tables, sensory stones, and hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, fine motor development, vocabulary, storytelling, self-regulation, and meaningful discovery in inclusive early learning environments.

Fidget Fun Kit - 7 Pieces
Item: 37361
Status: In 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.
Kaplan Dough Counting Mats - Numbers 1-10
Item: 86302
Status: In Stock
$19.95
3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11".
Kaplan Dough Literacy Mats - Set of 26
Item: 86301
Status: In Stock
$32.95
2 years & up. Children can create dough objects to put on the dough mats! Each mat has a letter and corresponding object for children to make and place on the mat. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate literacy and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 26.
Tactile Squeaky Balls - Set of 6
Item: 83559
Status: In Stock
$37.95
12 months & up. This ball set is perfect for alternative sensory play. Bright vivid colors will aid in the development of visual tracking and three alternating textures will provide necessary mental stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. All six balls included squeak when squeezed, giving multiple sensory alleviation options for children and adults of all ages.
Sound and Sort Stackers - 18 Pieces
Item: 63687
Status: In Stock
$34.95
18 months & up. Children will delight in all the fun and engaging learning opportunities available with the Sound and Sort Stackers. Multiple senses are engaged while children listen, look, sort, and stack these 18 captivating pieces. Encourage color recognition and fine motor development. A set of activity card(s) is included listing all of the benefits and many hands-on activities.
Sensory Literacy Kit
Item: 53681
Status: In Stock
$140.95
Grades PreK & Up. Students learn through touch and the Sensory Literacy Kit gives you great resources for tactile literacy activities. The kit includes The Phonic Pebbles help children recognize and understand 44 phonemes through tactile engagement, reinforcing letter-sound relationships in a multisensory way. Also included is a set of Sight Word String Ups which combines fine motor development and sight word recognition with over 200 sight words! The Sight Word String Ups encourage children to physically string together words, promoting both hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity, which are essential for writing skills. Combining play-based learning with phonics and sight word recognition makes reading practice more enjoyable, increasing retention and motivation in young learners.
Sensory Processing Support Kit
Item: 35103
Status: In 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.
Carolina Connections Inclusive Mats - Set of 2
Item: 301309
Status: In Stock
$74.95
Create an inclusive, accessible classroom environment through thoughtful details like the Carolina Connections Inclusive Mats. These easy-to-clean, flexible plastic mats can be used with a variety of sensory-based materials to provide additional stability while making the tops and inside of storage shelves interesting play spaces. Padded material reduces noise pollution during play, creating a less stimulating environment for children who may need it. The visual contrast of mats on natural wooden shelves increases visibility, allowing children with diverse strengths the ability to engage and interact with materials easily. Set of 2 mats. Each mat measures 23"W x 1"H 13"D.
Waterworks Play Kit - 70 Pieces
Item: 16378
Status: In Stock
$109.95
3 years & up. This Waterworks Play Kit is a great way to introduce children to water properties and makes a great addition to any water table. Encourage children to splash around and explore how each piece reacts with water. For extra STEM learning create an activity to teach children about buoyancy using these exciting pieces. This kit includes boats and corks for floating, sea animals for swimming, funnels, tubes, measuring cups, pipettes, plastic tubes, and a storage container. Items in kit may vary slightly from those pictured.
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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Rainmakers
Item: 94453P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $31.95
6 months & up. Bring the sound of rain indoors with this Rainmaker set. A simple turn of the Baby Rainmaker creates a combination of sound and color that will captivate inquisitive young ones. Watch and listen as a rainbow of colored beads cascade through the tube recreating the soft sound of gently falling rain. Colors will vary. Each measures 8'H. Available individually or as a set of 2.
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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.
12 lb Bucket Colored Sand
Item: 302905P
Status: In Stock
$37.95
3 years & up. Bring hands-on fun to classroom activities and playtime with our vibrant, dust-free colored sand! Available in a variety of bright hues, this safe, USA-made sand is perfect for sand and water tables, arts and crafts, and sensory exploration. Encourage creativity and imaginative learning with every colorful scoop!
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Teachable Touchables® Texture Squares
Item: 81682
Status: In Stock
$35.95
3 - 5 years. Teachable Touchables® Texture Squares is a fun, hands-on way to encourage young learners' awareness of their sense of touch. As children enjoy examining and talking about the squares--scratchy, slippery, silky, or soft--they are building their descriptive vocabulary. Includes 20 pillows and patches (10 different pairs), drawstring storage bag, and an activity guide. Each textured pillow or patch measures 2" - 3".
Sensory Glitter and Sparkle Storm Set - Set of 3
Item: 63830
Status: In Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. Your children will be amazed as they shake and watch this Sensory Glitter and Sparkle Storm Set. Turn them over to observe the sensory glitter storm. This set provides a great calming activity for children as they watch the swirls of glitter move up and down the large glass cylinders. This activity promotes mindfulness, color recognition, and curiosity. Encourage children to identify the colors they see in the cylinders. This includes three cylinders containing gold, silver, and blue glitter in clear liquid. Each tube measures 5.5"L and 2" in diameter.
Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes
Item: 301601
Status: In Stock
$27.95
3 years and up. Bring all four seasons into children's hands with this collection of Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes. These tubes are an excellent way for children to investigate how the seasons change the environment. Each tube has a tree, so children will see what happens to that tree throughout the year from the buds of spring to the snow of winter.
Letter Formation Sand Tray
Item: 21065
Status: In Stock
$29.95
Practice letter writing with this solid 8" x 8" wooden box. The contrasting dark blue laminate bottom makes letters stand out clearly. Includes lid and fine grain sand.
Sensory Play Stones: Fish - 8 Pieces
Item: 302001
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of 8 beautiful, tactile fish. With their realistic markings and textures, these fish encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play as children tell stories about the watery habitats they create. Made from a durable stone resign, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand, and are easy to clean after a day of nautical adventures. The markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints of the fish in play dough, sand, or clay. Set includes 8 fish with stunning details: Blue Tang, Golden Butterfly Fish, Blue Spotted Ray, Plaice, Peppermint Angel Fish, Jewel Cichlid, Clown Fish, and Sergeant Major Fish. Each stone measures between 2.5" - 3.5".
Wobble Pad Sensory Cushions
Item: 301246P
Status: In Stock
$30.95 - $59.95
5 years & up. Allow children to wiggle while they work with the Wobble Pad Sensory Cushions. Encourage movement without disrupting peers with the square seat cushion that fits any chair. The smooth surface on both sides provides tactile stimulation for children who aren't comfortable with the bumps or nubs found on most adaptive seating. Wobble Pad Sensory Cushions encourage weight shifting and movement which enables kids to expel excess energy and increase concentration. Sensory input engages the core, and the ergonomic square causes the body to stabilize itself, improving posture. Cushions each measure 11.8"L x 11.8"W and hold a maximum weight of 350 lbs. Available individually or as a set of 2.
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Tactile Facial Expressions Emotion Stones - 12 Pieces
Item: 62918
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. This beautifully crafted set of tactile stones is engraved with faces showing 12 common emotions. Children learn about feelings by watching others. Using these emotion stones give children an activity to promote emotional development. These stones include happiness, fear, sadness, surprise, anger, confused, shyness, and more. These stones are durable in sand and water, indoors and out, providing opportunities to explore emotions across different environments. Set of 12 stones measure 2.25" L x 2.0 W each.
Baby Touch & Feel Board Books - Set of 7
Item: 92756
Status: In Stock
$55.95
12 months & up. Introduce new sensory elements into reading time with this wonderful Baby Touch & Feel Board Book Set with Various Textures and Themes. This set is complete with padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures. These books will immediately capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat over and over again. This set of books promotes literacy and sensory learning. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for small hands to turn.
Peek-a-Boo Cloth Books - Set of 4
Item: 85149
Status: In Stock
$59.95
6 months & up. Encourage little ones to enjoy reading with these delightful cloth books. Each book is interactive with soft textures, crinkles, and sounds. Each book presents appropriate activities that promote curiosity, self-discovery and fine motor skills. Contents may vary.
Touch-and-Feel Board Books - Set of 8
Item: 38910
Status: In Stock
$57.95
12 months & up. Sturdy pages, interesting textures, simple text, and bright pictures make these books ideal for children. Toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages, and will want to touch, feel and explore every one. Set of 8 board books.
Chloe the Weighted Comfort Cat
Item: 37272
Status: In Stock
$74.95
3 years & up. Plush weighted Chloe is a comforting companion who helps with sensory processing, stress and anxiety. Her floppy body can lie across laps or shoulders to help sharpen focus. Fur, ears, eyes, nose and weighted paws all provide unique textures for tactile exploration. The hook and loop pocket in her tummy holds a pouch of ceramic beads that emits a gentle lavender aroma. Remove the pouch to heat in the microwave or chill in the refrigerator. Measures approximately 16" from head to tail and weighs 2.5 pounds.