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Outdoor Learning

Bring learning outdoors with Kaplan’s outdoor learning collection. From garden kits to active play and exploration tools, these durable, child-friendly resources encourage creativity, discovery, and skill-building through hands-on experiences in natural environments.

Sensory Play Stones: Foods of The World - 8 Pieces
Item: 35479
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Let children explore global food and bring awareness to different cultures and encourage imaginative play. The stones are made from a stone resin and are durable and easily cleaned making them perfect for mud kitchens and outdoor food adventures. Set includes 8 foods: bao bun, empanada, kalitsounia, pizza, samosa, spring roll, sushi, and taco. Measures 1.5" to 3".
Sensory Play Stones: Breads of The World - 8 Pieces
Item: 35480
Status: Out of Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Be inspired with the unique selection of breads from around the world. Children will enjoy turning the outdoor kitchen into a bakery and create their own bread delights! The stones are made from a durable stone resin and can easily be cleaned. The set of 8 includes: saffron, bun, pretzel, croissant, challah, bagel, fougasse, and poppy seed bread. Measures 2" to 3".
Sensory Play Stones: Threading Kebabs - 12 Pieces
Item: 35478
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Children will enjoy cooking up some tasty kebabs with this unique selection of fruit and vegetables. Just find a stick and thread chosen stones onto it, exploring food and patterns while strengthening fine motor skills. The pieces are made from a stone resin and are easily cleaned making them perfect for a mud kitchen. Set includes 12 pieces, 2 each of the following: watermelon, sweetcorn, pineapple, mushroom, zucchini, and banana. Pieces measure approximately 2".
Explore & Find Adventure Kit
Item: 302716
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Encourage early curiosity with the Explore & Find Adventure Kit! This hands-on science set invites little explorers to observe, discover, and investigate the world around them. The kit includes five durable, kid-friendly tools: binoculars, a magnifying glass, jumbo tweezers, a specimen jar, and a 3-in-1 discovery tool. Each item is perfectly sized for small hands and supports early science learning, fine motor development, and outdoor exploration. Whether children are searching for bugs, examining rocks, or collecting tiny treasures, this kit turns everyday moments into exciting learning adventures. Perfect for nature walks, classroom discovery centers, and open-ended play.
Carry and Discover Magnification Containers - Set of 2
Item: 300786
Status: In Stock
$42.95
18 months & up. Carry and Discover Magnification Containers are the ultimate adventure companion for children. Children can collect and closely observe natural materials, special treasures, and interesting specimens. A completely clear container and a magnifying top enhance possibilities for scientific discovery and nature-based exploration. Use this set of stacking, easy-to-clean containers during experimentation with wet and dry materials.
Adjustable Sand and Water Table and Accessories
Item: 92752P
Status: In Stock
$32.95 - $559.95
18 months & up. The natural color base and clear tub will fit in any classroom decor. Features a deep clear tub and adjustable legs from 19" to 25". Use Indoors or outdoors. Table has a 5 year warranty. Fabric Cover and Replacement Lid are also available, sold separately.
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Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags
Item: 302443P
Status: In Stock
$28.95 - $58.95
2 years and up. Encourage early language development, numeracy, and active play with this set of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags. Perfect for classroom games and activities, these beanbags help children build gross motor skills, spatial awareness, color recognition, and number literacy. Each beanbag features bilingual labeling to support early learners with colors or numerals, dots, and words presented in both English and Spanish. Whether tossing, sorting, or counting, children will enjoy physical and cognitive engagement with every game. Beanbags measure 4" x 4". Available individually or as a set.
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Toddler's Safety Helmet - Blue
Item: 99074
Status: In Stock
$25.95
2 years & up. Promote safety and protect your children's heads with this Comfortable Toddler's Safety Helmet for Protection During Outdoor Adventures. This safe, attractive helmet is complete adjustable chin straps. Go over bicycle, skateboard, tricycle, or scooter safety with children before they start riding. Features five vents and sturdy foam inside. Clean with mild soapy water. Fits most children with head sizes of 18" to 19.5".
Geometric Beanbags - Set of 12
Item: 301387
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years and up. Enrich play with mathematical learning using this set of Geometric Beanbags. Teachers can use these beanbags to design fun classroom games that get children moving and develop muscle strength and spatial awareness along with shape recognition skills. Children can throw certain shapes at specific targets, identify the shape of the beanbag before they throw it, or play in many other ways that strengthen mind and body. Each beanbag measures approximately 5".
Push and Pull Go Wheelie
Item: 63264
Status: In Stock
$25.95
2 years & up. Get the fun going and rolling! Push along the Go Wheelie that provides an engaging and safe way to support balance, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor function development. Use for playtime indoors and outdoors to encourage imaginative and open-ended play. Measures 23.5" high.
New Sprouts® Multicultural Foods
Item: 32250
Status: In Stock
$36.95
18 months & up. Children will enjoy preparing and serving some of their favorite foods while also being introduced to popular new cuisine. The authentic appearances of these foods invite children to share many meals and snacks with their friends. Bowl of rice measures 4" in diameter. 15 pieces.
Gas 'N Go Lawn Mower
Item: 93040
Status: In Stock
$49.95
18 months & up. Make mowing a family affair with the Gas 'N Go Lawn Mower. Complete with a gas can and starter chord, this child-size lawn mower gives children everything they need to cut the grass alongside their parents. This highly mobile play will strengthen children's gross-motor skills and teach them cause and effect as they hear the engine start when they pull the starter chord. Measures 20"L x 12"W x 21"H.
Sensory Play Stones: Flowers - 8 Pieces
Item: 301026
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years and up. This set of realistic flower heads will help grow children's curiosity about the natural world around them. Created from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used outdoors and are perfect for mud kitchen play, sand tables, and nature walks. These tactile stones encourage open-ended play and imagination. Set contains eight garden flowers: carnation, daffodil, dahlia, gerbera daisy, pansy, rose, sunflower, and tulip. Each flower stone measures approximately 2".
Tuff Spot Tray Black, Accessories  Available
Item: 302145P
Status: In Stock
$35.95 - $210.95
10 months & up. This tray serves as an excellent backdrop for small loose parts play, natural resources, or environmental art, encouraging creativity and exploration. A must-have for young children, it is designed with raised sides to help contain mess, making it ideal for heuristic play setups, messy play activities, and literacy or math invitations. Easy to clean and wipe down, it offers convenience for both indoor and outdoor use. Approx. 37.4" diameter. Stand color may vary.
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Tuff Tray Cover
Item: 301702
Status: In Stock
$35.95
The Tuff Tray cover is durable, lightweight, and water repellant with elastic edges that can easily be left outdoors. Measures 39"D.
Cozy Pumper - Gray
Item: 90469
Status: In Stock
$46.95
18 months - 3 years. The Cozy Pumper gives children all the elements of a gas-pumping experience, including a pump, a number pad, and the three octane levels. The dramatic-play experiences that this pump creates will strengthen communication skills as children ask for what they want and cultivate empathy as children enter the mindset of someone who actually gets gas. The Cozy Pump requires two AA alkaline batteries (not included). Measures 14L x 15W x 17.5H.
Little Tikes TotSports™ T-Ball Set
Item: 63690
Status: In Stock
$34.95
18 months & up. Encourage your future athlete with this exciting Little Tikes TotSports™ T-Ball Set for Gross Motor Skills. This T-Ball set is adjustable so that the height is at the perfect level for your little one. This activity helps improve batting skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Encourage your children to take turns hitting the ball. Measures 12"L x 11"W x 22"H.
Sensory Reflective Balls - Set of 4
Item: 32412
Status: In Stock
$46.95
Birth & up. A set of four reflective mirror surface balls provides a distorted fish-eye lens reflection in which children will want to observe. They will be fascinated to see items placed close to the mirrors including their own faces enlarged and close-up. Made from hard wearing stainless steel, these beautiful, smooth tactile balls are robustly constructed without being too heavy and therefore can be handled by young children with ease. They can be used indoors or outdoors and provides a focal point for displays. Sizes are approximately: 2.4", 3.2", 3.9", and 5.9" in diameter.
Stack of Baskets - Set of 4
Item: 30787
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Handy baskets sized right for toddlers. Use in the dramatic play area for fill-and-spill activities or colorful storage around the classroom. Baskets measure 4"H x 8.5"L x 7"W.
Fix It! My Very Own Tool Kit
Item: 30789
Status: In Stock
$29.95
2 years & up. A young fixer-upper needs the right tools to get the job done. This set of chunky, durable, soft plastic tools includes a saw, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drill (with sound), and toolbox measuring 9"L x 3.75"W x 5.5"H.
Color Lenses - Set of 5
Item: 61034
Status: In Stock
$44.95
2 years & up. Children can experience many fascinating optical discoveries about color, light, reflections, and more with these 5 easy to hold framed panels. Each durable plastic frame measures 7.75" x .625" and contains either an unbreakable mirror, see-thru acrylic colored panel in red, yellow and blue, or a multi-faceted panel for visual explorers. Includes activity guide.
Binoculars - Set of 3
Item: 302712
Status: Out of Stock
$44.95
2 years & up. Encourage curiosity and outdoor discovery with this set of 3 kid-friendly binoculars, perfect for classrooms, nature walks, and backyard adventures. Designed especially for young learners, each pair is lightweight, easy to hold, and built to withstand everyday use. These binoculars help children observe birds, insects, plants, and more-while supporting early science skills and outdoor exploration. Great for group learning and independent play, this set is an ideal addition to any STEM or nature-based program.
Mini Tuff Spot Tray, Accessories Available
Item: 302157P
Status: Out of Stock
$38.95 - $110.95
A compact tray designed for small spaces and quick setup activities. This versatile, open-ended tray offers endless play possibilities, from messy play and exploration to math, literacy, and sensory activities. Its convenient size makes it easy to clean, move, and adapt for use on the floor, a stand, or even in a vertical position. Stand not included. Measure 27.5" diameter. Tray stand and Mirror Insert sold separately
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Grow It! Garden Set
Item: 32248
Status: Out of Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Bring out the love of nature in toddlers with this garden full of imaginative play. Includes colorful mix-and-match flowers and vegetables along with essential gardening tools. Great for role-playing and early vocabulary and language development.