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Block Play

Block play offers a rich opportunity for early math and science learning and the development of social, emotional, language, motor and cognitive skills. Kaplan offers a variety of unit blocks, hollow blocks, foam blocks, and cardboard blocks.

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.
Friends with Special Needs - Set of 5
Item: 63572
Status: In Stock
$37.95
18 months & up. This set of five friends represents various abilities, ethnicities, and genders illustrating that everyone is unique and special in their own way. These friends make the perfect addition to any dollhouse and are able to teach so many about different types of people. Figures measure 5" tall. Blocks not included. BPA free.
Friends Around the World - 20 Pieces
Item: 300572
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Promote dramatic play, storytelling, and exploration during block play using this beautiful set of wooden figures. The 20-piece Friends Around the World set features a culturally diverse array of children dressed in traditional attire. Combine this double-sided set of colorful, detailed blocks with lessons about diversity, inclusion, and the way people live around the world. Each chunky wooden block is sized to be used in conjunction with traditional unit blocks, enhancing block play in a unique way.
Around the World Dolls - 8 Pieces
Item: 63440
Status: In Stock
$49.95
18 months & up. Children can engage in a historic cultural journey while playing with the eight Around the World Dolls. These 5" figures represent four males and four females dressed in traditional clothing from seven various cultures distinctly represented in this set of dolls. These dolls are great for storytelling and will help children introduce diversity to pretend play by exploring a different culture. 8 pieces.
Family Sets - 4 Pieces Each
Item: 63502P
Status: In Stock
$33.95 - $126.95
18 months & up. These chunky figures were designed for small hands and allow for easy gripping during play. This charming family set will have young children engaged in meaningful dramatic play either independently or with friends. Each family includes an adult male and female and a male and female child. Father measures 5.75"H and child 4"H. Each set has 4 pieces.
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Wooden Family Playset
Item: 302290
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Bring play to life with a set of wooden play people and pets. Complete with figurines to represent a family of 4 and their pet dog, the Wooden Family Playset is the perfect addition to dollhouses and pretend play zones. Rounded edges and a natural wooden color provide a beautiful, subtle way for children to engage in play. Set includes two adult-sized figures, two child-sized figures and one dog.
Bark Block Alphabet Letters - 36 Pieces
Item: 301409
Status: In Stock
$34.95
$27.95
18 months & up. Identify letters, make simple words, and build motor skills with the block-like shapes in the Bark Block Alphabet Letters set. Includes the 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 others commonly used in words. Made from Poly+, these letters are durable enough for both indoor and outdoor play and play with sand, dirt, water, and other messy substances. Includes 36 faux bark pieces. Each letter measures approximately 2"L x 2"W x .5"H.
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.
North American Wildlife - Set of 13
Item: 81978
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. These thirteen detailed vinyl animals are represented in authentic natural poses specific to the species. Animals such as the bald eagle, elk, buffalo, fox, and black bear are included to represent North American wildlife found in the mountains, woodlands, and lakes of the United States. The tallest animal is approximately 5" H and the longest one is approximately 5"L.
Jungle Animals - 8 Pieces
Item: 32270
Status: In Stock
$35.95
18 months & up. The wild animals in this set are detailed in texture, traits, and size. Children will enjoy learning about each of the animals through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Each set comes with eight animals and an activity guide.
Discovery People - Natural - 16 Pieces
Item: 37901
Status: In Stock
$39.95
$29.95
2 years & up. Bring life to any block play community with the vibrant Discovery People - Natural. With a natural gradated color scheme, these simplified people shapes will enhance dramatic play opportunities during traditional block play and seamlessly complement the rest of the Discovery collection during light and sensory exploration. Each set includes 16 solid figures: 8 tall figures and 8 short figures in assorted colors. Taller figures measure 1.3"W x 2.8"H.
Wood Stackers: River Stones - 20 Pieces
Item: 32426
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Cultivate children's love of nature alongside their love of block play with this Wood Stackers Set. Inspired by the natural, polished shapes of river stones, these stones encourage children to build structures that resemble what they see when they explore nature. The stones are sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the wood pieces. The variety of sizes will also help children understand concepts like weight, dimension, and balance. 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. 
Discovery People - Rainbow - 16 Pieces
Item: 37902
Status: In Stock
$39.95
$29.95
2 years & up. Bring life to any block play community with the vibrant Discovery People - Rainbow. With bright rainbow hues, these simplified people shapes will enhance dramatic play opportunities during traditional block play and seamlessly complement the rest of the Discovery collection during light and sensory exploration. Each set includes 16 solid figures: 8 tall figures and 8 short figures in assorted colors. Taller figures measure 1.3"W x 2.8"H.
Vinyl Dinosaurs - 11 Pieces
Item: 48098
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. Watch your child immerse themselves in adventures and pretend play while creating a prehistoric world! This 11-piece Dinosaur set is made of heavy vinyl with realistic details and measure approximately 3 to 9 inches each, great for play and exploring. Various dinosaurs are included but not limited to the Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and more! 11 pieces.
Mini Wooden Vehicles - 10 Pieces
Item: 33940
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Give context to architecture and communities with hand-held, birch plywood trucks. Each features natural-toned, heat-transfer designs to associate seamlessly with traditional unit block play. Give roadways and block buildings purpose and develop group play skills with 10 pieces to share. Vehicles include: cement mixer, fire truck, police car, taxi car, school bus, dump truck, ambulance, fork lift, front loader and farm truck. Average vehicle size is 4"L x 1.38W x 2.5"H.
Zoo Animals and Babies Mini Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 89520
Status: In Stock
$29.95
3 years & up. Childen will love the small size and variety of animals. Perfect to use with unit blocks or small enough for table blocks. Animals range from 1.5" to 3".
Magic Shapes - 108 Pieces
Item: 46260
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Bring new life to your child's block set with these unique magnetic construction blocks. The colorful shapes and colors that make up this block set are magnetic, allowing for endless creations of the imagination. Blocks comes with a clear plastic jar. Includes 108 pieces in 6 colors: teal, red, yellow, light green, purple, and blue.
Wooden Police Car
Item: 33938
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. This durable plywood truck is a great addition to any classroom, playroom or block play area. Large birch plywood vehicle features natural-toned, screened artwork and soft plastic, non-skid wheels. Easily incorporate this durable truck into any block play area for enhanced dramatic play and builds. Ships fully assembled. Truck measures 7"L x 9.5"W x 5.25"H.
Wooden Garbage Truck
Item: 33936
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. This durable plywood truck is a great addition to any classroom, playroom or block play area. Large birch plywood vehicle features natural-toned, screened artwork and soft plastic, non-skid wheels. Easily incorporate this durable truck into any block play area for enhanced dramatic play and builds. Ships fully assembled. Truck measures 7"L x 9.5"W x 6"H.
Wooden Fire Truck
Item: 33937
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. This durable plywood truck is a great addition to any classroom, playroom or block play area. Large birch plywood vehicle features natural-toned, screened artwork and soft plastic, non-skid wheels. Easily incorporate this durable truck into any block play area for enhanced dramatic play and builds. Ships fully assembled. Truck measures 7"L x 9.5"W x 6"H.
Wooden School Bus
Item: 33939
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. This durable plywood truck is a great addition to any classroom or playroom block play area. Large birch plywood vehicle features natural-toned, screened artwork and soft plastic, non-skid wheels. Easily incorporate this durable truck into any block play area for enhanced dramatic play and builds. Ships fully assembled. Measures 7"L x 9.5"W x 5.75"H.
Wooden Front Loader
Item: 33934
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. This durable plywood truck is a great addition to any classroom, playroom or block play area. Large birch plywood vehicle features natural-toned, screened artwork and soft plastic, non-skid wheels. Easily incorporate this durable truck into any block play area for enhanced dramatic play and builds. Ships fully assembled. Truck measures 7"L x 9.5"W x 6"H.
Wooden Dump Truck
Item: 33935
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. This durable plywood truck is a great addition to any classroom, playroom or block play area. Large birch plywood vehicle features natural-toned, screened artwork and soft plastic, non-skid wheels. Easily incorporate this durable truck into any block play area for enhanced dramatic play and builds. Ships fully assembled. Truck measures 7"L x 9.5"W x 6"H.
Polar Animals - 6 Pieces
Item: 32271
Status: Out of Stock
$29.95
18 months & up. The arctic animals in this set are detailed in texture, traits, and size. Children will enjoy learning about each of the animals through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Each set comes with six animals and an activity guide. The animals range in size from approximately 2" to 3" in height, 3" to 6" in length and 1" to 3" in diamater. Animals are made of non-phthalates PVC.