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STEM Learning for Early Childhood

Inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery with Kaplan’s STEM learning resources. From science exploration to engineering, math, and robotics, these classroom-ready tools help children build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through engaging, play-based learning experiences.

Sound and Play Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit - 34 Pieces
Item: 302318P
Status: In Stock
$149.95
18 months & up. Encourage toddlers to explore sound, movement, and discovery with the Sound and Play Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit. Designed for curious young learners, this engaging loose-parts set invites children to shake, tap, scrape, and crinkle materials to create unique sounds while building early STEM skills. The open-ended pieces inspire experimentation, sensory exploration, and hands-on learning both indoors and outdoors. Perfect for early learning environments, the kit promotes creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while strengthening fine motor development. Toddlers become little sound scientists as they investigate how different materials interact and produce new auditory experiences.
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Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit
Item: 38010p
Status: In Stock
$159.95 - $169.95
18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Container Play: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore loose parts that will inspire sorting, seriation, and innate patterns of play.
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Nature's Geometry: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit
Item: 38009P
Status: In Stock
$169.95
18 months & up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Nature's Geometry: Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the relationships in nature and investigate natural items. Children will explore natural loose parts like a faux turtle shell, wood varieties, gourds, and more. The kit includes a felt tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.6"L x 12.6"W x 3"H.
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Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays - Set of 3
Item: 37867
Status: In Stock
$129.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities using found loose parts with these substantial, solid wood Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays designed as recognizable natural icons. Each curved tray is divided into compartments of various sizes, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. These durable trays also serve as beautiful storage for loose parts between activities. Set includes one of each of the three shapes. Largest tray measures 14.8"L x 14.8"W x 1.3"H. Contents not included.
Draw and Play Standing Magnetic Board
Item: 37997
Status: In Stock
$199.95
2 years & up. Inspire creativity and vertical building with this all-in-one Draw and Play Standing Magnetic Board. Children can stand to draw on the write-on/wipe-off board while simultaneously using magnetic play pieces, taking creations and basic STEM activities to a whole new level. Storage at floor level on either side of the board keeps magnetic toys, dry-erase markers and play essentials organized and accessible. A sturdy birch frame makes this unique play board durable enough for continued use in the classroom. Measures 26"L x 16"W x 36"H.
Wooden Exploration Set - 50 Pieces
Item: 63290
Status: In Stock
$136.95
18 months & up. The Wooden Exploration Set encourages independence and self-directed exploration. The open-ended components of this award-winning wooden set will inspire children's natural curiosity and joy of learning. Young children instinctively investigate objects that interest them and make discoveries through taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight.Toddlers crave new experiences while enjoying the comfort of the familiar. With opportunities to manipulate the objects over and over, young children will follow their natural curiosity and love of repetition to engage all of their senses. Providing new opportunities and challenges nurtures a child's growth, development, and understanding of the environment. Children will independently and instinctively explore, experiment, and solve problems which leads to self-confidence, creativity, and strong reasoning skills. Set of 50. Sturdy bag included.