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Play is one of the most powerful ways young children learn. The Purpose Meets Play Toolkit gives preschool teachers and childcare programs everything they need to support meaningful, standards-aligned learning through play. Designed specifically for early childhood classrooms, this all-in-one learning center helps teachers turn everyday play into intentional learning experiences. The toolkit includes scripted, easy-to-follow lessons across 8 key developmental areas, making it simple to guide student-led exploration while still meeting learning objectives. Whether children are exploring the seasons, sorting colorful manipulatives, or building with hands-on materials, teachers can confidently facilitate purposeful play all year long.<br /> <br /> Perfect for preschool classrooms, Pre-K programs, and childcare centers, this kit supports small-group learning while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and discovery.

2 years & up. Spark curiosity and early literacy skills with these versatile lowercase alphabet stamping stones. Perfect for encouraging exploration, investigation, and hands-on learning, children will love sorting, collecting, and using them to build simple words. Each durable stone is engraved for clear and consistent stamping in dough, sand, paint, and more. A great way to introduce letters and sounds through open-ended play. Set includes 26 durable stones, one for each lowercase letter.

2 years & up. Make early literacy hands-on and engaging with this set of uppercase alphabet stamping stones. Each durable stone features a clearly engraved uppercase letter, perfect for introducing children to the alphabet through play. Whether used in sand, dough, or paint, these versatile tools support letter recognition, phonics, and the foundations of word building. Designed to withstand outdoor and indoor learning, they encourage exploration and creativity across a variety of sensory-rich environments. Set includes 26 stones, one for each letter of the alphabet.

2 years & up. Bring numbers to life with this set of Number Stamping Stones, perfect for hands-on math exploration. Featuring the digits 0-9, each durable stone is engraved for clear and consistent stamping in dough, sand, paint, and more. Whether children are learning to count, explore number formation, these stones offer a fun, tactile way to build foundational math skills. Ideal for indoor or outdoor learning environments, they're built to last through endless creative play. Set includes 10 stones, one for each number 0-9.

Birth & up. Dig into hands-on learning with this multi-activity sensory toy! Designed with moms and a child physical therapist, it helps babies and toddlers build fine motor skills, coordination, and early problem-solving through Montessori-inspired play. Includes 7 soft, textured veggies, 3 crinkly seed packets, a garden puzzle base, and a built-in baby-safe mirror. Little ones can plant, pick, and sort while developing grasp-and-release skills and exploring colors, textures, and self-awareness-all in one engaging toy. Perfect for screen-free play and early learning at every stage.

18 months & up. Make early math extra fun with this first sorting kit! Packed with 132 chunky, easy-to-hold pieces - including colorful bears, fish, and basic shapes. This set is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. There are no small parts, so it's safe for young children to explore colors, counting, classifying, and sorting with confidence. Plus, it all packs away neatly with the handy lid when playtime is done!

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!

2 years & up. HUGIMALS™ are warm-able, weighted plushies that deliver soothing comfort like no other. Microwave-safe for cozy warmth, freezer-friendly for cooling relief, and perfectly weighted at 2.5 lbs., they help ease stress and anxiety for kids and adults alike. Their unique wraparound arms hug your neck like a comforting weighted wrap, staying in place even while you move. Designed with occupational therapists and made with mold-resistant clay beads and super-soft, hypoallergenic materials, HUGIMALS™ are safe, unscented, and always ready for a comforting hug.

36 months & up. Turn any space into a hub of hands-on fun with this versatile Starter Set! Perfect for messy muddling, creative crafting, painting, or whatever your little ones dream up, this set invites children to get curious and connect with the world around them. Fully adaptable and easy to expand, it opens up endless opportunities for imaginative play and outdoor learning - all while helping kids build new skills and a love for nature. This set includes 3 triangle-shaped tables with built-in plastic trays, plus two interchangeable playboards (Rainbow tray & Weaving frame).

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.

12 months & up. Meet Hugsy the Weighted Hedgehog! Hugsy is a cuddly, friendly hedgehog designed with comforting weight and engaging textures to support moments of calm and sensory exploration. The gentle 2 lb weight offers grounding input, while the playful textures and details invite little hands to explore, fidget, and discover. Hugsy's uniquely designed back also allows kids to intertwine their hands as they hug and hold him for added sensory engagement.

3 years & up. Build your own bustling magnetic metropolis with the City Center Set! Design vehicles of all kinds using the innovative wheel axle and car chassis. Perfect for trucks, cars, and more that cruise through your city streets. Open the double doors to the city center and let imagination lead the way as you create and explore a vibrant urban world. Add flair with microMAGS, inspiring fresh ways to build and play. Construct upwards with spiral staircases, classic stairs, and balconies that bring your skyline to life. Use road pieces to connect the city and fences to keep everything in place. With endless possibilities for creativity, this set is the ultimate magnetic adventure for builders of all ages!

3 years & up. Inspire hours of creative fun with sand art! The set of six one-pound tubs of vibrant colored sand in Bright Red, Orange, Bright Yellow, Vivid Green, Dark Blue, and Purple, provide plenty of material for classroom projects, art centers, or home activities. Also available are a variety of themed sand painting sheets - letters, numbers, and bugs - designed to engage children in hands-on learning. Each sheet features peel-and-sand sections that allow little hands to sprinkle, press, and brush away excess sand to reveal colorful designs, helping to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. Activa's high-quality colored sand is ACMI-approved and AP Non-Toxic, making it a safe and vibrant choice for young artists. Perfect for individual or group projects, this set provides endless opportunities for imaginative, educational play.

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books are sure to brighten any day! In the Black and White Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on musical adventures with 6 high-contrast images and 6 lovable animal sounds. In the Touch the Colors sound book, explore 5 colorful illustrations paired with real-life sounds and 5 sensory elements, like a shiny red firetruck, a fluffy yellow canary, or a rough green tractor. These touch-and-feel elements encourage sensory exploration, support fine motor development, and help children connect what they see, hear, and feel. Each book features a new volume control, improved speaker quality, and a fast, rechargeable USB-C battery providing up to 9 hours of playtime. Please note: USB-C cable not included.

6 months & up. These Soft Stack Baby Bricks are the perfect way to introduce infants to blocks. Infants can interact with these bricks in all kinds of ways because their soft outer material and firm, plastic construction make them both pleasant to hold and able to withstand the rigors of infantile sensory exploration. The bricks also connect to one another very easily, so infants may even build something while they play! Includes a zip bag for easy cleanup and storage. Set includes 28 blocks.

3 years & up. The Melissa & Doug Land of Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle brings prehistoric adventures to life with stunning original artwork featuring favorites like a mighty T. rex and soaring pterodactyls. This jumbo 48-piece puzzle stretches to over 4 feet when assembled, and its extra-thick, easy-to-clean pieces are designed for lasting play. As kids put the scene together, they'll strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, and early critical thinking. FSC-certified.

6 months & up. This spinning wheel can do it all! This multisensory toy has activities that support the needs of developing infants. The rolling middle features a side with a mirror and sensory textures, while the other has a mini activity box. Perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and tummy time. Rolls easily to encourage crawling.

3 years & up. Get ready for a fabulous day at the salon! The Snip & Style Hair Salon Kit lets little stylists explore the world of barbering through imaginative play. This fun and interactive set includes a battery-powered toy hair clipper (requires 2 AAA batteries) that makes realistic buzzing sounds, along with a collection of wooden play accessories to complete the experience. Kids can trim, style, and shave using a mirror, shaving soap, comb, scissors, razor, and even felt mustaches and beards they can wear for endless creative fun! All the accessories neatly fit into a handy fabric storage bag, making cleanup easy and ensuring everything stays organized for the next styling session. Perfect for little barbers and hairstylists, this set encourages role-play, creativity, and fine motor skills--all while having a blast!

12 months & up. Introducing the Happy Splashers Seal Jug, a delightful and versatile companion designed to make water play both fun and educational for your little one! This charming seal-shaped jug serves as an interactive bath toy, a gentle rinser for washing off soap, and even transitions into a watering can for outdoor adventures as your child grows. Crafted with a wide opening for easy filling and a curved handle for a comfortable grip, making it perfect for little hands to hold and pour. Encourages hand-eye coordination and introduces the concept of cause and effect as children aim the water stream at floating bath toys or rinse themselves. Designed to tip and "swim" across the water's surface, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to bath time. Features unique water filter holes that mimic a shower head, creating a delightful water spray that captivates and entertains children. Made from high-quality, child-safe materials, ensuring durability and safety during play.

3 years & up. Get ready for a fun adventure with the Super Smile Dental Clinic Set! This 33-piece set is the ultimate pretend play experience, helping little ones learn about dental care while having fun. The set includes a mouth model that comes to life with fun sounds when wooden food pieces are placed on the tongue - powered by 2 AAA batteries. The set also features a powered toothbrush that vibrates when the cord is pulled and includes interchangeable brush heads for added playtime variety. The accessories include wooden pliers, stickers, Visaline, braces, and more to give kids everything they need to be a dental pro. For easy storage, everything fits neatly into the included carrying bag, so the dental fun can go wherever they do. Perfect for teaching about dental hygiene, this set promotes imaginative play, fine motor skills, and health awareness in a creative and engaging way.

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.

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!

2 years & up. The Rainy Ranch Game is a fun and educational activity that helps children develop essential skills, including fine motor skills, color matching, shape recognition, following directions, and taking turns. With its flexible gameplay, the game can be adapted to suit your child's growing abilities, offering long-lasting entertainment and value. The high-quality components include a symbol die, color die, cloud, raindrops, barn scene, 12 animal puzzle pieces, and clear instructions for easy-to-follow gameplay. The playful animal pieces and oversized dice double as imaginative toys, encouraging creativity and extending the fun. Whether playing alone or with friends, Rainy Ranch Game offers a delightful mix of learning and play for children.

3 years & up. Take your game indoors without the noise with The Anywhere Silent Basketball! Designed for silent indoor training, this airless, high-density foam basketball allows you to practice dribbling and shooting drills without disturbing others. Despite its soft construction, it delivers a realistic bounce, mimicking the feel of a traditional basketball for an authentic playing experience. Measuring 9.5 inches (Official Size 7), this basketball is perfect for all skill levels and standard training exercises. Whether you're working on ball handling, improving your shot, or simply enjoying a game indoors, The Anywhere Silent Basketball is the perfect solution for quiet, effective practice anytime, anywhere!