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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.

STEM Journals - Set of 10
Item: 86303
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.
52 STEM Family Engagement Ideas - 5" x 5" Activity Cards
Item: 63785
Status: In Stock
$18.95
3 years & up. This set of 52 activity card(s) will provide classrooms with a year's worth of interactive STEM activities for children and their families. These simple and straightforward STEM-themed family engagement ideas are enjoyable for teachers, families, and children alike. Activity card(s) measure 5" x 5" and store in a sturdy plastic container.
STEM Concepts Posters- Set of 12
Item: 89773
Status: In Stock
$21.95
Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.
Jumbo Eyedroppers - Set of 3
Item: 302404
Status: In Stock
$7.95
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.
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.
Backpack Bear Counters with Sorting Bowls
Item: 91034
Status: In Stock
$22.95
3 years & up. Provide your children with an exciting sorting activity with these textured Backpack Bear Counters with Sorting Bowls. These friendly bears are great for introducing matching, math skills, color recognition, critical thinking, and sorting to your children. Encourage your children to sort the bears into the bowl that matches their color. Have them call out the colors as they sort them. Includes 6 bowls and 102 teddy bears. Bowls measure 6"D x 1"H.
Match It®! Early Math Skills
Item: 30610P
Status: In Stock
$14.95 - $46.95
3 years & up. Excellent and fun way to introduce early math skills. Each game has its own unique challenges, whether it is working on problem solving skills, memory, counting and number recognition, there is something for every child's level. The puzzle games include 20-30 self-correcting cards in different levels of play.
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Plastic Sorting and Mixing Bowls - Set of 6
Item: 91031
Status: In Stock
$8.95
3 years & up. Use these Hard Plastic Bright Colored Sorting and Mixing Bowls for Manipulatives and More for different color recognition activities. Children will enjoy sorting materials by color, texture, shape, size, and more. For a fun activity, encourage children to sort the items into the bowl that match the color. These bowls can also be used in sand and water tables, and during arts and crafts to mix materials. Measures 6"D x 1"H.
Bug Counters - 108 Pieces
Item: 31169
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. These colorful insects teach color recognition. The different insects will help with insect names and recognition. Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills will be enhanced as children make up different activities. Great for building fine motor skills and reinforcing counting, sorting, patterning and other early math skills. Includes 108 counters in 6 colors.
Kinetic Sand™ 2.2 lbs
Item: 302767P
Status: In Stock
$21.95 - $42.95
3 years & up. Kinetic Sand is non-toxic, gluten-free, and crafted from 98% pure sand blended with 2% magic. Mold it, squeeze it, or shape it any way you like then poke it and watch as it slowly melts back to its original form. A calming, hands-on activity for all ages. Explore engaging teaching and educational activities by simply scanning the QR code on the package for instant access to helpful guides anytime!
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Multi-Color Linking Cubes with Jar - 150 Pieces
Item: 82150
Status: In Stock
$19.95
3 years & up. Add a math element to your classroom with these Multi-Color Linking Cubes with Jar. Your children will enjoy stacking, sorting, counting and more! These durable plastic cubes promote early math skills such as color recognition, counting and patterning. This jar includes 150 cubes in ten different colors. The pieces store in a convenient jar with screw-on lid and handle. Cubes measure 8".
Fruit Counters - 108 Pieces
Item: 31164
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Develop your childrens counting skills with these exciting Colorful Fruit Counters with Container for Practicing Early Math Skills. These counters represent a variety of healthy fruits in different colors. Children will love learning about healthy eating while building early math skills. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. For a combination activity, have children count out how many of each fruit they're supposed to eat each day. Includes 108 counters and a container for easy storage.
Comfortable Deluxe Stereo Headphones with 3.5mm Plug
Item: 63308
Status: In Stock
$19.95
3 years & up. Give your children an audio option that fits snuggly with these Comfortable Deluxe Stereo Headphones with 3.5mm Plug & Volume Control. These deluxe headphones feature a high-quality sound, noise-isolation, and a closed-back design that features unique 6'L Dura-Cord™. The Dura-Cord™ is chew, kink and knot resistant and designed to be durable and reliable. Use these headphones for individual interactive reading activities and more. .
Sea Life Counters - 84 Pieces
Item: 31161
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Dive into learning with the help of these colorful sea creatures! This engaging set features 14 different sea creature counters in six different colors. Use this set in your classroom for a lesson about the many different sea creatures. Have children point out their favorite sea creatures and describe the details. Includes a starfish, penguin, turtle, frog, lobster, stingray, dolphin, whale, shark, seahorse, seal, crab, octopus, and ocean fish. Includes 84 counters.
Abacus Counting Tool
Item: 31158
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. Build foundational math skills through hands-on exploration with this abacus. This classic math manipulative helps children develop number sense, counting skills, pattern recognition, and early arithmetic concepts through tactile learning experiences. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms, the abacus provides a way for children to visualize mathematical relationships and build confidence in numeracy. Featuring colorful beads that slide smoothly along sturdy rods, the abacus encourages children to practice counting, sorting, addition, subtraction, and sequencing. As children move the beads, they strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. Ideal for math centers, small-group instruction, and independent exploration, this durable abacus promotes active learning and mathematical discovery.
Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light - Set of 3
Item: 71411
Status: In Stock
$24.95
$14.95
3 years & up. Take a closer look and explore the world around you with the Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light! This set of three magnifiers feature 3x to 5x magnification of objects. Turn on the built-in light to improve visibility. Magnifiers measure 5.75", 6", and 6.75" long. Each individual magnifier requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).
Picoo Interactive Play System
Item: 300528P
Status: In Stock
$19.95 - $2,499.95
4 years & up. Welcome to Picoo! With 12 hand-held controllers you can play with indoors or out. Picoo is unique in that it promotes physical activity and social interaction among children. Children can use technology while interacting with their friends. And best of all, there is no screen. Picoo's 15 games are fun and easy to play. Picco takes classic childhood games and gives them a modern twist. Each controller has lights, sounds, and vibrations. Picoo simplifies classroom management by choosing teams for you, facilitating game play and duration with sounds and lights in the controllers. Use the included Smartsleeves to play different games or create your own lesson material. The Piccos come in a carrying case so you can charge them all at once.
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Wooden ABC & Numbers Puzzles
Item: 302511P
Status: In Stock
$19.95 - $36.95
$17.95 - $33.25
3 years and up. The Wooden Numbers and ABC Puzzles are designed to empower kids to learn independently and at their own pace. Crafted from durable wood, each piece features a unique one-match design, allowing children to enhance number recognition, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination as they play! These puzzles will strengthen number-recognition, letter-recognition skills, vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
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Color Mixing Glasses
Item: 91172
Status: In Stock
$12.95
4 years & up. Unique child-size glasses feature easy-to-change lenses -- 2 each of red, yellow, blue and distortion lenses. Combine up to 2 lenses per side to teach color mixing (secondary colors). Overlap lenses without their durable plastic frames for kaleidoscope fun! Single lenses teach primary color identification or serve as great early science tools for observation. Color mixing guide included.
Primer Practice Balance With Clear Buckets
Item: 47875
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Help your children count and sort with this Primer Practice Balance With Clear Buckets for Developing Math Skills. Children will exercise their critical thinking skills as they count out pieces to achieve equilibrium. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and discovery. Great for individual or small group play. Includes removable, transparent .5-liter buckets for comparing liquids or solids. One gram sensitivity.
Wild Animal Counters - 60 Pieces
Item: 31165
Status: In Stock
$22.95
3 years & up. Develop your children's counting skills with these exciting Colorful Wild Animal Counters with Container for Practicing Early Math Skills. These counters represent wild animals from all over the world in different colors. Children will love counting with their favorite friendly animals. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. Have children identify the color and animal as they count. Includes 60 counters and a container for easy storage.
Student Magnifiers - Set of 12
Item: 90565
Status: In Stock
$15.95
3 years & up. Student Magnifiers feature dual lenses with 3X and 6X magnification. Each measures 2"W x 0.25"H x 4.5"L. Set includes 12 student magnifiers
Magnetic Match Rings
Item: 62578
Status: In Stock
$15.95
3 years & up. Learn about magnetism, develop visual matching skills, and improve eye-hand coordination. Each ring is magnetic -- one side positive and the other negative. When the rings are stacked, they either attract the next ring and pull them together, or repel it and cause it to float. Includes 40 pattern match challenges, 10 magnetic rings, a stand, and a storage bag.
Animal Skin Picture Cards
Item: 62613
Status: In Stock
$19.95
3 years & up. Help your children identify these great creatures with these high quality Animal Skin Picture Cards Matching and Identifying Activity. These cards are perfect for children to identify animals they've learned about. Is it a cow, giraffe, or elephant? Use the close up cards to match the skin to the full picture of the animal. These cards promote problem solving, identifying, and critical thinking. Includes 50 cards.