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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.

Neuroplay Pull-Back Car Set
Item: 302048
Status: In Stock
$56.95
3 years & up. Ignite your child's imagination and learning with the Line & Learn Cars Set. This 32-piece set includes 20 vibrant pull-back cars that zoom into action while teaching essential skills such as color recognition, counting, and pattern matching. Ideal for sensory seekers, this set encourages sorting, organizing, and lining up-activities that promote focus, calm, and satisfaction through repetitive play. Crafted for durability and interactive fun, it's perfect for solo adventures or group races, supporting both cognitive and sensory development.
Translucent Building Plank Set - 54 Pieces
Item: 302057
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Bring light, color, and creativity together with this engaging translucent building set designed to inspire hands-on discovery and open-ended play. Encourages children to explore early STEM concepts while building vibrant structures that glow beautifully on a light table. Crafted from durable acrylic, each plank is perfectly sized for small hands and designed to support stacking, balancing, and imaginative construction. The five bold colors - red, yellow, blue, green, and aqua-invite children to experiment with color mixing, patterning, and visual exploration while strengthening fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Ideal for classrooms, STEM centers, and home learning environments, promotes collaborative play, problem-solving, and creativity.  Children will be captivated by the way light transforms their designs into glowing works of art.. Made from durable acrylic, each plank measures 3"L. Wash with soap and water. Storage case included.
Acrylic Rainbow Unit Blocks - Set of 16
Item: 303361
Status: In Stock
$94.95
2 years & up. Encourage children to explore structure, color and light while making realistic windows, glowing towers, and colorful architectural builds. Made to align with the same mathematical dimensions as traditional unit blocks, this set of sturdy blocks is crafted from solid, transparent acrylic. Set includes 16 blocks in 10 vibrant colors and 5 unit block aligned shapes to create a completely new play experience.
Acrylic Unit Block Panels - Set of 4
Item: 303362
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. These fully transparent acrylic building boards are the first of their kind. Children can build tall, multi-level creations that come to life when light passes through the floors. Imaginative builders will use these unique pieces as roofs, lids, platforms and more. Durable acrylic can be used with wooden unit blocks and colorful acrylic blocks during play. Set includes 2 large and 2 small building boards.
Wood and Acrylic Unit Window Block - 24 Pieces
Item: 303363
Status: In Stock
$124.95
2 years & up. Bring a whole new level of light, color and design to the classic unit block system with this set of wooden blocks and colorful acrylic pieces. Window cutouts in blocks allow for customization and control over creations. 24-piece set includes 12 wooden blocks in 3 shapes and 12 acrylic blocks in 3 shapes and 10 colors.
Gemstone Unit Blocks - Set of 10
Item: 303360
Status: In Stock
$74.95
2 years & up. Encourage children to explore structure, color and light with a unique set of beautiful Gemstone Unit Blocks. Custom-molded faceted acrylic gems embedded inside each block refract and reflect light, giving children hands-on experiences with early physics concepts through simple, joyful play. Set includes 10 blocks, each containing a gem in a different vibrant color.
Purrfect Stay Cat Hotel
Item: 303166
Status: In Stock
$55.95
3 years & up. Welcome to a charming Purrfect Stay Cat Hotel, where adorable cats and kittens enjoy the ultimate stay in dollhouse-sized luxury! Perfectly scaled for dollhouse play, this delightful set features nine cat breeds and kittens, each with its own unique personality and markings. Inside the cozy hotel, small play areas with soft beds and cushions provide ideal spots for lounging, playing, and napping. Includes essential accessories: two food bowls with fish, a water fountain, and a litter box to add realistic details that bring imaginative play to life. A special printed cat character booklet is also included, allowing children to record and keep track of their feline guests for even more storytelling fun.
LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Dinosaurs on Wheels - 10451
Item: 144907
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. Bring fun to playtime with the LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Dinosaurs on Wheels. Packed with creative play possibilities, this learn-through-play dinosaur toy comes with a range of colorful bricks to create 3 pairs of creative models. The 108 bricks and pieces in this set assemble in three different ways: as Diplodocus and T. rex, Triceratops and Stegosaurus, or Pteranodon and Parasaurolophus. Toddlers can add fun to their dinosaur figures by giving them a moving neck, articulated tail, flapping wings, or mouths that open and close. Preschool children can build their dinos on a wheelbase, adding an extra creative challenge. This 3-in-1 set has lots of opportunities for playful learning. It comes with easy-to-handle blocks that re simple to pull apart, teaching toddlers perserverance, focus, and imagination skills as they endlessly build and rebuild their dinosaurs. 108 pieces.
The Stables Horse Playset
Item: 303164
Status: In Stock
$63.95
3 years & up. Care for and groom your ponies with the charming wooden Stables Horse Playset. This beautifully crafted working stable provides the perfect place for young animal lovers to brush and care for their ponies. The set includes a brush and two cozy blankets for grooming time, along with a bale of hay and a nose bag to keep the ponies well fed. Children can keep the stable neat and organized using the included bucket, spade, and broom, which hang conveniently on hooks along the inside wall. Designed to encourage imaginative storytelling and nurturing role play, this delightful playset invites kids to create their own farm adventures while developing creativity and responsibility.
LEGO® Friends Animal Vet clinic - 42696
Item: 144917
Status: In Stock
$38.95
4 years & up. Encourage children to create their own stories with the LEGO® Friends Animal Vet Clinic playset. This detailed vet-themed set has everything preschoolers need to role-play caring for animals, including a horse stable, examination room, pet beds, food, veterinary equipment, and a pet playground. The set comes with Zac and Valeria minidolls, a horse, a dog, a bunny, and two cat figures. Vet accessories like a syringe, thermometer, and clipboard spark imaginative play, while horse accessories, including a saddle, hay, brush, carrot, water, helmet, and even horse poop, bring realistic details to the fun. Perfect for preschoolers who love animals, the 141-piece set features LEGO® 4+ quick-start elements with larger pieces to help kids begin building right away.
LEGO® City The LEGO® Van - 60500
Item: 144909
Status: In Stock
$38.95
6 years & up. Deliver endless hours of fun with the LEGO® City The LEGO® Van. Children can fold up the sides of the delivery van to access its cargo area, lift the hood to view the engine bay, and open the rear doors. The set also includes a hand trolley, a pallet, and 4 miniature toy boxes, plus driver and worker figures for imaginative play. 276 pieces.
LEGO® City Blue Monster Truck - 60402
Item: 144910
Status: In Stock
$20.95
5 years & up. Experience the thrill of driving with the LEGO® City Blue Monster Truck. This rugged off-road vehicle boasts huge rubber tires and a sturdy design that can handle action-packed play. Children will have a blast zooming around and taking on daring jumps with this monster truck. Climb behind the wheel with the included driver minifigure and head to the nearest stadium for epic driving displays that will leave the crowds cheering for more. 148 pieces.
LEGO® City Snowplow - 60490
Item: 144908
Status: In Stock
$36.95
6 years & up. Winter weather ahead! Mobilize the LEGO® City Snowplow. This powerful machine is perfect for clearing snowbound roads and runways. Children can tilt, raise, and lower the front plow, load LEGO® salt elements into the hopper, and push the truck along to activate the salt spreading function. This truck features a 2-seat cab that tilts for access to the engine, plus side storage boxes for the pretend salt and clips for holding tools. Just add the driver minifigure for exciting winter cleanup adventures. It's all hands on deck for this chilly adventure! 263 pieces.
LEGO® Friends Axolotl Adventure Boat - 42681
Item: 144915
Status: In Stock
$12.95
5 years & up. Inspire children to create fun stories with the LEGO® Friends Axolotl Adventure Boat. This 95-piece set includes 1 minidoll, 1 microdoll, 2 mini axolotls, and playful accessories to spark imaginative play. Children can explore the axolotl-themed boat, complete with a friendly face, wobbling tail, seats for the characters, oars, and life vests. The additional side build features plants, flowers, and water, letting children create a natural habitat for the axolotls. Perfect for animal lovers.
Kindertown Buildings and Roads - Wooden Construction Sets
Item: 302051P
Status: In Stock
$95.95
3 years & up. Build and explore a lively town with the Kindertown Buildings and Roads sets. These interactive sets let kids design roadways and construct buildings, fostering creativity. With easy-to-connect road pieces and over 40 wooden building panels - including detailed storefronts, archways, and walls - children can craft unique layouts for cars, trucks, or pedestrians. Perfect for imaginative play, these sets promote spatial reasoning and fine motor skills while encouraging storytelling and exploration. Whether crafting winding roads, busy intersections, or bustling storefronts, Kindertown Buildings and Roads makes every play session a new adventure!
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LEGO® City Tractor - 60498
Item: 144885
Status: In Stock
$25.95
6 years & up. Fuel kids' creativity with the LEGO® City Farm Tractor, a fun and impressive farm vehicle that features a striking teal color scheme, four large rubber tires, a removable cab roof to seat the farmer minifigure, and an opening hood to check out the engine before setting off on countryside adventures. Young builders can use the LEGO® Builder app for an intuitive building experience, complete with 3D zoom and rotation tools and progress tracking. When built, the set measures 4"H x 5"L x 3.5"W. Set includes 204 pieces.
LEGO® DUPLO® Bluey's Family House with Me - 10459
Item: 144891
Status: In Stock
$97.95
3 years & up. Double the fun with the LEGO® DUPLO® Bluey's Family House with Memory Game, an engaging preschool building set that combines imaginative play and early learning. Children can build the colorful Heeler home, complete with opening windows, a dining table, chairs, and Floppy the rabbit, and create endless adventures with Bluey, Bingo, and Mum. When it's time to learn, little ones can use the included spinner game to practice memory and matching skills by finding hidden bricks behind the windows. These activities help develop key skills like communication, comparison, creativity, and fine motor coordination. Includes 83 pieces.
LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Construction Site and Vehicles - 10476
Item: 144873
Status: In Stock
$108.95
3 years & up. Spark toddlers' imaginations with the excitement of a construction site! Little builders can create and recreate their favorite construction vehicles, from bulldozers and dump trucks to cranes, and even design structures for their vehicles to navigate. The set also includes 2 figures who can drive, operate, and direct the machinery, helping toddlers bring their construction adventures to life. Set includes 84 pieces.
LEGO® Classic Creative Suitcase - 10713
Item: 144893
Status: In Stock
$26.95
4 years & up. Unleash creativity on the go with the LEGO® Classic Creative Suitcase, a smart and convenient building set for kids. Packed with brightly colored bricks, eyes, wheels, and fun shapes, this set lets children build everything from houses and vehicles to imaginative creatures and unique creations. The yellow suitcase opens to reveal multiple compartments, making it easy to organize and store LEGO® pieces neatly. With simple, age-appropriate building instructions included, kids can explore their own creative skills while enjoying hours of hands-on play at home or on the move. Suitcase measures over 10"H x 11"W x 2"D.
LEGO® Classic Creative Food Friends - 11039
Item: 144892
Status: In Stock
$13.95
4 years & up. LEGO® Classic Creative Food Friends is a versatile and imaginative building set, perfect for sparking creativity and pretend play. This colorful set lets children build four adorable Food Friend characters: a cupcake, ice cream, avocado, and taco, using a mix of standard bricks and fun decorative pieces like eyes and mouths. The fun doesn't stop there: kids can remix the bricks to create new treats, such as a cake with sprinkles, a bubble tea, a pear, or a panini, and follow the intuitive guide to change expressions, shapes, and colors for endless variations. With additional building ideas, this 150-piece set encourages open-ended play and fine motor skill development.
LEGO® Classic White Baseplate - 11016
Item: 144890
Status: In Stock
$10.95
4 years & up. Unleash limitless creativity with the LEGO® Classic White Baseplate. This 32x32-stud building surface provides a sturdy and durable foundation, giving kids a reliable grip for all their LEGO bricks. The bright white backdrop inspires endless play possibilities-from frozen lakes and Arctic landscapes to sunny ski slopes and magical winter wonderlands. Measuring over 9.5 in. square, there's plenty of space for building projects, imaginative displays, and storytelling adventures. No instructions or batteries are needed-just kids' creativity and imagination. This baseplate helps develop physical and creative-thinking skills while ensuring hours of open-ended play. Baseplate measures 9.5" x 9.5".
LEGO® Bluey's Family House - 11203
Item: 144878
Status: In Stock
$97.95
4 years & up. Bring Bluey's beloved home to life with the LEGO Bluey''s Family House playset! This colorful building kit recreates the iconic house from the hit TV show, complete with detailed rooms, familiar characters, and lots of play accessories. The modular multi-room playhouse features detachable spaces for endless configuration options, including the playroom with dollhouse, piano, and food stall; the kitchen with fridge, oven, and dining table; Mum and Dad's bedroom; the bathroom; and Bluey and Bingo's attic bedroom with Chattermax. The set includes all four family minifigures - Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chilli), and Dad (Bandit) - plus Jeremy the gnome and accessories like a rainbow cape, teapot, and pretend food. Contains 382 pieces.
LEGO® Friends City Candy Store - 42649
Item: 144876
Status: In Stock
$39.95
6 years & up. Kids will delight in the LEGO Friends Heartlake City Candy Store! This candy shop-themed set is packed with playful features, including a pick 'n' mix selection, giant lollipop, gumball machine, and candy-making stations with ingredients and a cooking pot. Children can also meet the store's two mascots - a chocolate bar and a wrapped candy! The set includes 2 minidolls, a micro-doll, a cat figure, and plenty of accessories for imaginative play. Young builders can enjoy pretend play, practice social interactions, and create stories with Leo and his younger sister, Alba. Set contains 376 pieces.
LEGO® Disney® Toy Story Celebration Train & RC Car - 43264
Item: 144881
Status: In Stock
$55.95
4 years & up. Celebrate 30 years of Toy Story with the LEGO Disney Toy Story Celebration Train & RC Car! This engaging building set brings Woody, Jessie, Bo Peep, and Buzz Lightyear together in a western-themed parade adventure. Little builders can construct a colorful train engine with two themed floats - one featuring a working seesaw and the other a spaceship with an opening cockpit, plus RC's iconic race car. Three Starter Brick elements provide stability for small hands, and separate character bags allow play to start right away. Contains 206 pieces.