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Fine Motor & Manipulatives

Support creative explorations, fine motor skills, and dramatic play with our selection of engaging manipulatives. From diverse play sets and wooden stackers, to squeezable animals and eco-friendly blocks, Kaplan has everything you need to create rich, hands-on environments for your littlest learners.

LEGO® Creator Beautiful Horse - 31166
Item: 144928
Status: In Stock
$70.95
9 years & up. Gallop into creative adventure with the LEGO® Creator 3-In-1 Beautiful Horse building set. Using the same collection of bricks, young animal lovers can build three different, detailed, and posable creatures. Start with an articulated horse featuring movable head, neck, hips, ankles, tail, and knee, displayed on a grass-effect base and posed standing, balancing, or rearing on its hind legs. When ready for a new challenge, rebuild it into a powerful bear with a waterfall backdrop or an elegant deer with movable features. Each model encourages imaginative storytelling while helping develop building skills. Perfect for animal enthusiasts and aspiring veterinarians, this versatile 685-piece set makes a great birthday gift and delivers hours of evolving pretend play.
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.
LEGO® Creator 3-In-1 Wild Animals: Panda Family - 31165
Item: 144929
Status: In Stock
$51.95
8 years & up. Animal lovers will enjoy building and rebuilding with the LEGO® Creator Wild Animals: Panda Family 3-in-1 Set. This 626-piece building kit lets kids create three different posable animal families using the same bricks: a panda with its cub beside bamboo, an orca with its calf, or a penguin with its chick on an icy patch. Each model encourages imaginative storytelling and creative play, which can then be taken apart and rebuilt into a new animal adventure for extended fun. Please note that only one model can be built at a time.
LEGO® DUPLO® Interactive Adventure Train - 10427
Item: 144925
Status: In Stock
$95.95
2 years & up. Embark on a fun-filled adventure with the LEGO® DUPLO® Interactive Adventure Train. This build-and-rebuild set sparks creativity and imaginative play, allowing preschoolers to create scenes with a park, beach, train station, or family home using detailed building blocks. Interactive lights and sounds bring the train to life, while 3 action bricks let kids make realistic noises, record and play their own sounds, and even drive the train through the LEGO® DUPLO® Interactive Trains app. This educational 57-piece set helps develop focus, patience, fine motor skills, and creativity as children explore building and planning their train routes.
LEGO® Botanicals Tulip Bouquet - 11501
Item: 144922
Status: In Stock
$77.95
18 years & up. Create a beautiful floral display with the LEGO® Botanicals Tulip Bouquet building kit. Inspired by the beauty and optimism of spring, this set features five varieties of tulips in vibrant colors and different stages of bloom, including green buds, purple closed tulips, and red, yellow, pink, and orange open tulips, along with detailed green leaves for a realistic touch. Adjustable stems allow you to arrange the flowers into a customized bouquet, which becomes a striking piece of home décor once completed. Set includes 576 pieces.
LEGO® Technic™  Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport - 42222
Item: 144921
Status: In Stock
$90.95
9 years & up. Give racing fans a thrill with this LEGO® Technic™ Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hypercar. The car has lots of neat features for vehicle fans to explore. Steer using the knob on top of the hypercar model, then check out the W16 engine, opening doors, and opening hood. The set comes with a redeemable code to unlock a digital version of this LEGO® Technic car in the ASPHALT LEGENDS online video game. LEGO® Technic sets feature realistic movements and mechanisms that introduce young LEGO® builders to engineering in an approachable and realistic way. Set contains 771 pieces.
LEGO® DUPLO® Peppa Pig Family House - 10467
Item: 144906
Status: In Stock
$83.95
2 years & up. Toddlers can play out routines alongside their favorite TV characters with the LEGO® DUPLO® Peppa Pig Family House. Just like in the show, this 2-level house has separate rooms for George and Peppa Pig, a kitchen, bathroom, and lounge. This pretend-play house encourages young children to recreate scenes from the show or routines from their own home, such as getting ready for bed or having family breakfast. Toddlers can grow their emotional intelligence as they imagine having a new family member. Packed with accessories for imaginative play, this set lets little builders imagine caring for the baby by taking her for a walk in the stroller, feeding her with a bottle, or giving her a bath. Includes 5 figures: Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George, Evie, and Peppa Pig. 84 pieces.
LEGO® Botanicals Magnolia Branches - 11510
Item: 144924
Status: In Stock
$64.95
18 years & up. Bring the beauty of nature indoors with the LEGO® Botanicals Magnolia Branches building set, designed for adults. Relax and enjoy crafting a detailed floral display featuring 5 magnolia branches with petals in two shades for realistic depth. Unique details include cupcake pieces for the flower carpels, brown frogs representing wood knots, egg-shaped buds, and ice cream swirl elements for furled bud tips. Once assembled, the flowers make stunning decor. This set features 435-pieces.
LEGO® Technic™ Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon SUV - 42227
Item: 144919
Status: In Stock
$90.95
10 years & up. Fuel open-road adventures with the LEGO® Technic™ Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon SUV. This detailed model lets boys and girls explore realistic features such as steering, suspension, and a V6 engine. Just like the real Jeep, it's full of personality, including a removable surfboard, an opening hood with support rod, and a fun "toy duck" to follow the Jeep tradition. LEGO Technic™ introduces young builders to engineering concepts through authentic movements and mechanisms. This 723-piece set is a perfect gift for car enthusiasts and aspiring engineers alike.
LEGO® Friends Friendship Tree House Hangout - 42652
Item: 144918
Status: In Stock
$90.95
8 years & up. Children can use creativity and teamwork to build the LEGO® Friends Friendship Tree House Hangout, a detailed playset. The set includes 4 minidolls; Liann, Autumn, Leo, and Zac, a dog figure, a raccoon figure, and a buildable workbench with tools. Children can personalize the tree house with special tiles and an interchangeable window to make it truly their own. The playset features spaces for cooking, sleeping, and playing, plus a veggie patch with carrots to harvest. Children can invent their own friendship adventures as the characters enjoy time together in the tree house they built, fostering storytelling, social skills, and imaginative play.
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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Rustic Textured Sorting Stones
Item: 302699
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a beautifully crafted tactile resource designed to support early math and sorting skills through hands-on exploration. This 20 piece set includes four natural-toned bowls, each paired with four uniquely textured stones in matching colors. Children are invited to explore color, texture, and patterns as they sort, match, and organize each stone into its corresponding bowl. Perfect for encouraging foundational math concepts such as classification, one-to-one correspondence, and early pattern recognition, this set also supports sensory development through rich textures and earthy aesthetics. Ideal for open-ended play, Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a calming, engaging tool that blends math learning with mindful exploration.
LEGO® DUPLO® 3-In-1 Modern Family House with Figures - 10470
Item: 144874
Status: In Stock
$96.95
2 years & up. Discover everyday family life with your toddler using this build-and-rebuild house set. Encourage little ones to role-play daily routines, from caring for a child to imagining life as a brother or sister. With endless ways to rebuild the house, playtime stays creative, engaging, and full of fun! Set includes 166 pieces.
LEGO® City Cement Mixer - 60478
Item: 144886
Status: In Stock
$52.95
7 years & up. Construction-loving kids will get a kick out of the LEGO® City Cement Mixer. This realistic concrete mixer truck features eight rubber tires and a large rotating drum with an Archimedes' screw mechanism. Kids can turn the dial to mix the LEGO® cement and pour it through the adjustable chute, just like a real truck. The tilting driver's cab reveals the engine, and the set includes fun accessories like a wheelbarrow, road sign, and two barriers, plus driver, construction worker, and architect minifigures to spark imaginative role-play. Kids can also use the LEGO® Builder app for an intuitive, guided building experience with 3D zoom, rotation tools, and progress tracking. Includes 371 pieces. When built, Cement Mixer measures over 9"L.
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.
Sorting & Counting Set
Item: 302641
Status: In Stock
$59.95
3 years & up. Make early math fun with this hands-on learning set! Kids can sort, count, stack, build patterns, compare, measure, explore shapes, practice adding and subtracting, and boost their logic and reasoning skills-all through active play. This set is packed with goodies: 60 links, 6 sorting bowls, 2 clear spinners, 36 transport counters, 36 silly monster counters, 72 stacking counters, 50 GeoStix, 60 linking cubes, 60 pattern blocks, 2 tweezers, 12 double-sided activity cards, and an activity guide full of ideas to get started!
Jumbo Lacing Leaves
Item: 302506
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 years & up. Explore how leaves change with the seasons while building fine motor skills and sequencing practice. Kids can lace leaves by color or type, sort them, or create colorful garlands to hang or display. Each leaf can also stand upright for added play options. Set includes 20 leaves in 5 colors and 5 cotton laces with chunky aglets for easy threading. Leaf shapes include Maple, Oak, and more-crafted from FSC® certified plywood for durability and sustainability.
MAGNA-TILES® Fire Station with Lights & Sounds - 50 Piece Set
Item: 302861
Status: In Stock
$91.95
3 years & up. Step into action with the MAGNA-TILES® Fire Station Set! Build custom rescue vehicles using the modular Fire Truck, complete with an extendable ladder to reach towering blazes. Bring play to life with the Light & Sound Tile, featuring flashing lights and a real siren for an authentic firefighting adventure. The set includes a Firefighter Figure and their loyal magnetic Dalmatian, plus microMAGS Cubes, attachable Fire Tiles, ladders, and fences to create dramatic rescue scenes. Spark imagination as kids become heroes in their MAGNA-TILES® world. Pair it with the Police Station Set for even more teamwork and adventure!
MAGNA-TILES® Police Station with Lights & Sounds - 35 Piece Set
Item: 302860
Status: In Stock
$68.95
3 years & up. Lights flash and sirens sound - the MAGNA-TILES® Police Station Set is on the scene! Little heroes can race to the rescue with the Pullback Chassis for high-speed fun, while interchangeable vehicle attachments and updated magnetic figures inspire endless mix-and-match play. Add excitement with the Light & Sounds Tile, featuring real flashing lights and sirens for an authentic police experience. Younger builders will love the easy-to-stack microMAGS Cubes, perfect for building and exploring. Packed with action, imagination, and magnetic magic, this set lets kids build, play, and save the day again and again!
LEGO® Friends Friendship Camper Van Adventure - 42663
Item: 144877
Status: In Stock
$78.95
7 years & up. Children can embark on an exciting road trip with the LEGO Friends Friendship Camper Van Adventure building set! This detailed set features a buildable camper van, three mini-dolls, and a playful ferret figure. Kids can create their own campsite and imagine a night under the stars sharing stories, exploring nature, and enjoying the outdoors. The RV is packed with essentials, including a kitchen, cooking gear, and a toilet, plus fun extras like a bike, picnic table with chairs, outdoor shower, and camping accessories such as a compass, wrench, and binoculars. With 778 pieces, this set offers hours of creative, interactive play.
LEGO® Technic™ Ford Bronco® SUV - 42213
Item: 144887
Status: In Stock
$90.95
9 years & up. Hit the trails with the LEGO® Technic Ford Bronco SUV, a 943-piece building set that captures the rugged spirit of the legendary off-roader. This advanced model features working suspension with front and live rear axles, a detailed V6 engine under a lift-up hood, and doors that really open. Builders can steer the vehicle using the functional spare wheel on the back, then load up the roof rack and removable traction boards for make-believe wilderness adventures. With its striking red-and-black color scheme and realistic engineering, this hands-on STEM toy teaches mechanical principles while delivering hours of creative play.
LEGO® Technic™ Aston Martin Valkyrie - 42208
Item: 144888
Status: In Stock
$90.95
9 years & up. Young auto enthusiasts can build a British automotive legend with the LEGO® Technic Aston Martin Valkyrie model car kit. Inspired by the real-life supercar's sleek aerodynamics and racing pedigree, this set delivers an engaging, hands-on construction challenge. Builders assemble impressive mechanical features such as functional steering controlled by a top-mounted knob, signature gullwing doors that open realistically, and a detailed V12 engine visible beneath the lifting hood and engine cover. As kids turn the driver's side wheel, they can watch the pistons move and explore the working differential to understand real gear mechanics-an exciting STEM learning opportunity. Perfect for car lovers and future engineers! Set includes 707 pieces.
LEGO® Friends Pet Accessories Shop - 42650
Item: 144875
Status: In Stock
$52.95
6 years & up. Animal-loving kids will love the LEGO Friends Pet Accessories Shop! Set includes 3 minidolls, plus dog, cat, and bunny figures. Take pets to the grooming area with an elevator and conveyor belt for washing, drying, and soaping. Explore hats and accessories in the shop, then check out at the cash register! With 375 pieces, this set sparks creativity and imaginative play.