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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.

Jurassic Adventure STEM Learning Interactive Take Home Activities Kit
Item: 63629
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Bring dinosaurs to life through hands-on STEM exploration and literacy-rich learning. The Jurassic Adventure STEM Learning Interactive Take-Home Activities Kit invites children and families to explore fossils, prehistoric life, and early science concepts through engaging, play-based experiences. This comprehensive learning kit combines storytelling, tactile exploration, and interactive activities to build early literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Children discover how fossils are formed, examine dinosaur skulls, and participate in matching and inquiry-based activities that encourage observation and discussion. Designed for both classroom and home use. Packed in a convenient backpack for easy transport, this STEM kit fosters curiosity about the natural world and early scientific discovery.  The kit includes a book, learning materials, and activity cards.<br /> <br />  
Animal Adventure STEM Learning Kit
Item: 63630
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Bring the adventure indoors with this engaging Animal Adventure STEM Learning Kit. This take-home STEM kit promotes literacy, dexterity, fine motor skills, color recognition, and collaborative learning. The adventure kit invites families to participate in enjoyable STEM based learning together. Activity card included. Contents may vary slightly.
Wooden Block Balance Scale
Item: 63232
Status: In Stock
$34.95
This 17-piece Wooden Block Balance set provides a hands-on STEM experience featuring cubes, rectangles and notched squares to creatively stack on the curved balance board. Explore and experiment by arranging the blocks on each side of the board to evenly distribute weight to achieve a balanced result. Children will develop STEM-based skills such as spatial sense, estimation, reasoning, probability, and the concepts of none, more, less, most, smaller, smallest, bigger, biggest. Included: Balance Board, 8 Cube Blocks, 4 Rectangle Blocks, and 4 Notched Square Blocks.
STEM Builder Series Build a Waterway
Item: 63198
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. This 90-piece set includes a variety of items to create working waterways. Children can experiment with the effects that construction, gravity, and distance have on water pressure and flow as they create endless waterway configurations. Materials are transparent to allow for easy viewing of water flow. The Build a Waterway STEM Kit builds on children's natural curiosity by providing the materials and freedom to explore. The funnels, measuring pitchers, connector tubes, blockers, and water wheel provide endless opportunities for child-guided learning. Children should be encouraged to build, create, and invent on their own. Experimentation and use of the included materials can be encouraged at the water table, in small groups, and for independent learning. Activity card(s) included.
Loose Parts Number Trays - Set of 10
Item: 301408
Status: In Stock
$49.95
18 months & up. Combine loose parts activities and numeracy skills with the Loose Parts Number Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to any loose parts play environment. The trays' see-through plastic keeps items visible, accessible, and organized while also encouraging sorting, seriation, counting, and more! Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration by shining a light source through the clear plastic. Smallest tray measures 6"L x 1.4"W x 1"H. Largest tray measures 6"L x 4.3"W x 1"H.
Number and Color Counting Tree
Item: 81891
Status: In Stock
$36.95
18 months & up. This exciting manipulative is sure to have children interested in math. Children will start to grasp concepts of numerical value when they count the numbers of leaves and place them on the appropriate branch. Each of the four colors of leaves represents a different numeral that matches the corresponding number of leaves. Incorporate a math activity to encourage the development of STEM skills. The vinyl material is easy to clean.
Wooden Colorful Shapes and Sizes Geo Forms
Item: 42802
Status: In Stock
$46.95
2 years & up. This wooden board with colorful shapes come in graduated sizes. Children will find many ways to align these shapes and colors. Each row has shapes in one color to help children with color and shape recognition. With Match colors, shapes, and heights with 20 vivid pieces in four sizes, shapes, and colors. Encourages motor development, size progression, shape recognition, and understanding of patterns. 4"H x 10"L x 8.5"W.
Click Builders Prism Jr. - 72 Pieces
Item: 63679
Status: In Stock
$36.95
18 months & up. Turn building into a colorful, hands-on discovery with Click Builders Prism Jr. This 72-piece set of transparent connecting builders lets young children combine pieces into structures of their own design. Blue, green, yellow, and other colors invite color-pattern exploration, especially when the pieces are used on a light table. As children connect, balance, and rebuild, they can explore shapes, sizes, symmetry, and different ways to solve a building challenge. The smallest block measures 1.25". Open-ended construction creates opportunities for fine motor practice, creative thinking, and patient experimentation as children try a new arrangement and see what happens.
Wood Stackers River Stones - 20-Piece Wooden Balancing Set
Item: 32426
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Invite children to explore nature-inspired construction with the Wood Stackers River Stones. This set includes 20 smooth wooden pieces modeled after the organic shapes of polished river stones. The varied sizes encourage children to investigate weight, dimension, balance, and stability as they stack, arrange, and combine the pieces in creative ways. Inspiration cards provide building ideas, while open-ended play supports original designs.This set strengthens fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, persistence, and early problem-solving. A convenient storage box is included. Wipe clean, do not use bleach. Set of 20. Smallest stone measures 1.75"L x 1.5"W x 0.75"H. Largest stone measures 5"L x 2.5"W x 1"H. 
Wood Stackers Standing Stones - 20-Piece Wooden Balancing Set
Item: 32427
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Encourage thoughtful construction and early STEM exploration with the Wood Stackers Standing Stones. This set of 20 smooth wooden pieces features varied geometric forms that inspire children to build towers, sculptures, and structures resembling ancient landmarks. As children test different arrangements, they explore weight, dimension, balance, stability, and spatial relationships through hands-on discovery. Inspiration cards offer building ideas while leaving room for creativity and experimentation. This open-ended set develops fine motor skills, concentration, planning, persistence, and problem-solving. A storage box is included for convenient organization. Wipe clean, do not bleach. Set of 20.
Our Five Senses Interactive Game
Item: 70470
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Encourage children to explore the five senses with this interactive, easy to follow game. This game will also help children with identifying facial expressions and parts of the body. Use this game in an interactive lesson about the five senses and how they help us function. Includes 2 game boards, 40 laminated game pieces, and a draw-string bag for easy transportation and storage. Made in the USA.
Let's Size It! Game
Item: 71247
Status: In Stock
$30.95
3 years & up. Prepare children to problem solve as they use observation and size-relation skills to group the sturdy cards by size, subject, or color. This hands-on educational game encourages children to observe, compare, and group sturdy picture cards by size, subject, or color. As children decide which cards belong together, they practice important early math concepts such as small, medium, and large, while also developing logical thinking, attention to detail, and reasoning skills. With engaging images featuring familiar animals from the farm, pets, and sea life, children can strengthen visual discrimination and classification skills through playful learning. Contains 24 cards (8 subjects) measuring 3" x 5".
Waterway Block Set - 15 Pieces
Item: 301730
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years and up. An innovative take on the classic marble run, the Waterway Block set allows children to combine building activities with sensory exploration! While sending balls down the set's routed paths, children can begin early explorations in architectural design, physics, and other STEM concepts. The set's foam construction and water wheel make it perfect for both indoor and outdoor sensory play. Includes 15 pieces that enable multiple arrangements and building possibilities. Base measures 12"L x 12"W x .5"H.
Shadow Matching and Memory Game
Item: 70834
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Strengthen memory, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with the Shadow Matching and Memory Game. This engaging game encouages children to match familiar objects to their corresponding shadows while building important cognitive and visual discrimination skills. As children compre shapes, identify silhouettes, and make visual connections, they develop critical thinking, concentration, memory retention, and observation skills through hands-on gameplay. The interactive matching format encourages children to think carefully about object characteristics and visual differences. Perfect for individual exploration or small-group learning, this game supports collaborative play, turn-taking, and communication skills. The set includes 2 double-sided boards and 36 matching tiles, perfect for use with 3-4 players.
Insect Life Cycle Game - Investigate Bees, Ants, Butterfly and Firefly
Item: 70502
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Instant activity center for children to learn and begin to understand step by step the sequencing life cycles of 5 different insects. Game includes 2 laminated activity game boards along with 4 life cycles cards for each insect. An activity guide is included to show the many different ways to play the game and to get kids interested in the life cycle process.
Recycling Zone - Learn What Materials Can Be Recycled
Item: 70482
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Introduce conservation practices to your children with this descriptive Recycling Zone Learn What Materials Can Be Recycled. This poster promotes environmental awareness, community, and earth conscientiousness. Children will learn what common materials from their home can be recycled. For an after lesson game, divide your class into four teams, and have them discuss what should be recycled. Afterward, have them place the tiles under the correct zone. Includes one large board and 20 tiles.
Number Stamping Stones - 10 pieces
Item: 302727
Status: Out of 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.
Super Geodes - Set of 10
Item: 86107
Status: Out of Stock
$27.95
3 years & up. Geology gets exciting when you break open these geodes and find crystal treasures. These large size geodes break open easily. They will amaze and delight your little scientist. Hollow in the center due to crystal formations, each one contains clues about the mystery of the formation of our earth. This hands-on earth science experiment is sure to please. Each piece measures approximately 1 - 1.5" diameter. Includes 10 geodes.