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Block Play

Support hands-on STEM learning with block play materials that help children build, stack, design, problem-solve, and collaborate. Kaplan’s selection includes wooden blocks, unit blocks, soft blocks, plastic blocks, oversized building sets, vehicles, people and animal figures, storage, and tables that encourage spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, creativity, storytelling, and meaningful construction play in early learning classrooms.

Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Item: 91332
Status: In Stock
$49.95
$39.95
3 years & up. Give block play a natural feel with our Branch Blocks. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. These blocks empower children to construct all sorts of structures and develop key STEM skills such as sorting and stacking. The blocks' nature-inspired design will also deepen childrens' appreciation of nature and may even make them feel like they are constructing their own habitats. Includes 36 wood pieces.
Unit Blocks - Basic Classroom Sets
Item: 13904P
Status: In Stock
$145.95 - $921.95
$135.95 - $810.95
3 years & up. Bring an architectural element to block play with these wonderful Unit Blocks. Children will love building up structures and knocking them down to create more! Encourage your children to use their imagination to build unique structures or to recreate their favorite buildings. Have them identify the familiar shapes as they build. This set promotes fine motor skills, strategic thinking, collaborative play and creativity. Made of hardwoods with sanded smooth, beveled edges and are available in different sizes and shapes.
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Worldwide Animals - 21 Pieces
Item: 30905
Status: In Stock
$89.95
$74.95
3 years & up. Introduce children to global wildlife while strengthening early learning and motor skills with the Worldwide Animals, 21 Piece animal set. This engaging resource of animal figures from around the world invite children to explore animal characteristics, and make meaningful connections through dramatic play. Perfect for classroom block centers, preschool activity areas, or dramatic play spaces, the set encourages collaborative play, imaginative storytelling, and early understanding of biodiversity and habitats. Designed to withstand daily use in early learning environments, these sturdy, lightweight pieces support joyful learning and discovery in every play session. Measure from 3.5" x 1.5" to 7.5" x 9.5".
Wooden Transportation Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 30981
Status: In Stock
$104.95
$85.95
3 years & up. Fuel children's imaginations with the Wooden Transportation Set. This set features a variety of vehicles that travel on land, in the air, or on water, so children can reach any destination they want. From race cars and school buses to helicopters and police vehicles, the variety of options encourages open-ended storytelling, imaginative play, and real-world connections. The durable wooden vehicles feature smooth finishes and rubber tires that glide across floors, block structures, and play surfaces. As children push and maneuver the vehicles, they strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and finger dexterity while exploring concepts like cause and effect. The assortment pairs perfectly with block play, allowing children to build cities, roads, airports, and harbors that expand creative learning opportunities. Vehicles measure from 2.125" to 5.125" long. Set of 24.
Unit Bricks®
Item: 22174P
Status: In Stock
$379.95 - $719.95
3 years & up. These hand carved wooden bricks help children create realistic buildings from their communities. They help children develop cooperation, patterning and fine motor skills and lay the foundation for early mathematical skills. Includes half units, units, half pillars, pillars, half columns, columns, gothic arches, buttresses, corners, roman arches, half circles, quarter circles, triangles, large triangles, triangle roofs, circle curves, thin quarter units, thin half units, and thin units.
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