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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.

Vinnie Banana Slug 8" Plush
Item: 300930
Status: Only 18 left
$16.95
$14.95
2 years & up. Encourage an interest in science with Vinnie Banana Slug 8" Plush. Help children learn about different types of bugs, their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors with this cute and cuddly critter. For children who may feel fearful or apprehensive about insects, playing with Vinnie may help desensitize their fear and promote a more positive attitude towards these creatures. Vinnie Banana Slug is made with 100% recycled stuffing and covered in super soft plush.
Specimen Jar
Item: 302409
Status: In Stock
$10.95
2 years & up. Collect and observe bugs and natural specimens using this durable, easy-to-clean jar. Complete with a magnifying lid and a convenient carrying strap, this specimen jar makes the perfect companion for outdoor adventures, experimentation and exploration. Jar measures 3.4"L x 3"W x 3.75"H.
Jumbo Eyedroppers - Set of 3
Item: 302404
Status: In Stock
$6.95
2 years & up. Enhance the possibilities for scientific discovery by adding authentic, easy-to-use eyedroppers to your classroom. The perfect addition to science lessons, exploration and sensory play, these jumbo eyedroppers are made from easy-to-clean plastic. Children will have fun experimenting with cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills. Includes 3 droppers, each measures 4.6" long.
Sound and Play Toddler Loose Parts STEM Kit - 34 Pieces
Item: 302318P
Status: In Stock
$149.95 - $189.95
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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Number Stamping Stones - 10 pieces
Item: 302727
Status: In Stock
$28.95
2 years & up. Bring numbers to life with this set of Number Stamping Stones, perfect for hands-on math exploration. Featuring the digits 0-9, each durable stone is engraved for clear and consistent stamping in dough, sand, paint, and more. Whether children are learning to count, explore number formation, these stones offer a fun, tactile way to build foundational math skills. Ideal for indoor or outdoor learning environments, they're built to last through endless creative play. Set includes 10 stones, one for each number 0-9.