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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.

Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set - 42 Pieces
Item: 301420
Status: In Stock
$69.95
2 years & up. Original and unique, the Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set will challenge creative minds. The translucent-colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people, and more! The poles can be used for both, building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Made of 4 vibrant translucent colors, the octagonal pieces each measure 4.7" x 4.7". Set includes 42 octagonal pieces, 2 poles, and a model guide.
Dramatic Play Stainless Steel Kitchen Set with Utensils - 12 Pieces
Item: 300565
Status: In Stock
$70.95
2 years & up. Bring on the cooking! The perfect addition for all classroom dramatic play kitchens and outdoor mud kitchens. Beautiful cooking set made of robust stainless steel with true-to-detail design for more role-play fun. Features 12 pieces: large mixing bowl, skillet, wok, strainer, colander, stock pot with lid, pitcher, and 5 cooking utensils.
Acadia Outdoor Balance Beam Set (Ready to Assemble)
Item: 302644
Status: In Stock
$99.95
2 years & up. Encourage outdoor movement, coordination, and confidence with the Acadia Outdoor Balance Beam Set. Designed to promote gross motor development through open-ended, active play, this versatile set includes two wooden beams that offer both standard and challenging configurations to help children develop skills and confidence. Crafted from weather-resistant acacia wood, the beams are built to withstand the elements and provide a sturdy, safe path for walking, stepping, and balancing. Acacia wood naturally ages to platinum-gray finish over time. While color change doesn't affect the durability of the product, regular maintenance is key. To care for acacia wood furniture, clean it regularly with mild soap and water, reseal occasionally with a weather-resistant sealant. Acacia wood is naturally durable and moisture-resistant, but these steps will help preserve its beauty and extend its lifespan. Each beam measures 46" L x 8.5" W x 5" H. Ready to assemble.
Seed To Sprout Raised Garden
Item: 302509
Status: In Stock
$95.95
2 years & up. Inspire a love of nature and hands-on learning with this raised patio garden made just for kids! Designed for first-time gardeners, it's the perfect way for children to explore how plants grow-from sun and soil to water and care. Whether growing flowers, vegetables, or fruit, kids will enjoy nurturing their own garden with tools and accessories sized just right for small hands. A fun and educational way to bond with family, develop responsibility, and test those green thumbs!
Traveling Treasures Discovery Lab
Item: 301349
Status: In Stock
$64.95
2 years and up. Enhance scientific exploration with the Traveling Treasures Discovery Lab. This lab is a great portable storage unit for natural materials, bugs, sensory objects, and anything else young children find fascinating and want to examine more closely. The magnifying lids, tweezers, and additional handheld magnifier help children investigate the items in the natural environment or in the classroom.
World Landmarks - Set of 8
Item: 32431
Status: In Stock
$61.95
$56.95
18 months & up. Take children on a global adventure with these world landmarks. This set features detailed replicas of some of the world's most iconic structures, including the Great Wall of China, the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, Mount Rushmore, the Sphinx, the Moai on Easter Island, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and the Temple of Inscriptions. These durable figures bring geography, history, and culture to life through hands-on exploration and imaginative play. Perfect for block play, STEM centers, and social studies lessons, these landmark models encourage children to build, recreate, and explore famous places from around the world. As children interact with the figures, they strengthen language development and expand vocabulary related to geography, architecture, and world cultures. The open-ended nature of the set also promotes storytelling, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning as children discuss where these landmarks are located and why they are important.
Soft Durable Comfort Pillow
Item: 62401P
Status: In Stock
$79.95 - $319.95
2 years & up. The weather-resistant nylon material makes these pillows perfect for outdoor learning activities. The cover zips off for cleaning and a sturdy handle makes these easy to carry. Measures 27" square. Available individually or as a four piece set. Four piece set includes one each of the following colors: Berry, Ocean, Aqua, and Amethyst. One year warranty.
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Shopping Cart
Item: 39151
Status: In Stock
$60.95
18 months & up. Pretend shopping is learning through role-play. This durable shopping cart will hold a basket full of play food and other important items that make up the shopping list. Special wheels won't scuff the floors and can be used inside and out. Shopping cart measures 9.4"W x 22.4"H x 15.9"D. Play food and accessories sold separately.
TotSports™ Easy Score™ Basketball Set
Item: 62210
Status: In Stock
$58.95
18 months & up. This Little Tikes Totsports® Easy Score™ Basketball set is adjustable and encourages active play. The Easy Score™ Basketball set introduces children to competitive play in a way that allows them to succeed with the right amount of challenge. Adjusts to six heights, from 2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversized rim and a junior sized basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22"L x 23.75"W x 61"H. Assembly required. Made in the USA.
Easy Grip Textured Balls - Set of 4
Item: 32877
Status: In Stock
$59.95
Birth & up. Rubber balls with a honeycomb pattern surface which aids grip. Set includes one each of red, green, blue and yellow. Improves hand-eye coordination and ball skills. Supports collaborative and sensory play and development of gross motor skills. Ships deflated and includes inflation needle. Great for individual play or group activities. Each ball measures approximately 10" in diameter.
Mystery Sensory Balls - Set of 6
Item: 32411
Status: In Stock
$74.95
Birth & up. This set of six reflective mirror balls all look identical, but have individual characteristics. Some wobble when rolled, or turn and won't roll in a straight line, some feel funny when twisted, spun or shaken and others make different shaker or rattle sounds. The shiny mirror surface provides a distorted panoramic lens reflection which is fascinating for children to observe. They are robustly constructed from hard wearing stainless steel, are lightweight, smooth and tactile to handle and can be of particular appeal to children with special needs, or for those requiring inspiration in creative language. Each ball approximately 4" in diameter.
Sensory Leaf Tiles - Set of 12
Item: 32446
Status: In Stock
$52.95
18 months & up. Explore shapes and patterns in nature with this set of 12 wooden leaf tiles. Bring the outside in by using the tiles to make leaf rubbings, printings and molds of each leaf species. Includes 2 tiles of 6 different leaf patterns: oak, birch, aspen, maple, sweet chestnut and beech. Made from sustainably sourced beechwood. Tiles measure 2.5".
Sports-Tastic Activity Center™
Item: 146901
Status: In Stock
$76.95
12 months & up. With a fun variety of sports to choose from and a fun slide too, your little champion will have a blast with the Sports-tastic Activity Center! Introduce basketball, baseball, and soccer in a simple and fun way. Children will climb up the stairs and slide down the slide again and again. Size: 29"L x 27"W x 15.5"H. Made in the USA. Holds up to 45 lbs. Included: Activity Center with stairs and slide, built-in swiveling baseball, baseball bat, built-in basketball hoop, and basketball.
Bright & Bold™ Table and Chair Set
Item: 31441
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years & up. A durable plastic table and chair set for children to use for many fun activities. The seamless, one-piece top makes clean-up a breeze. Seat height is approximately 10.5" and holds 70 lbs. per chair, and designed with rounded corners and eased edges. The table is 18" high and 24" diameter. Fully assembled. Made in the USA.
Pewi Elite™ Riding Toy - Blue
Item: 63115
Status: In Stock
$89.95
9 - 36 months. This innovative foot-to-floor ride-on performs double duty as a push walker. The multidirectional caster wheels allow a child to easily control the Pewi Elite™ in any direction. Use outside or in the classroom -- the non-marking rubber wheels will not damage floors. Ideal for early stage balance and motor skill development. Measures 21.6"L x 17.5"W x 17.3"H. Weight capacity: 44 lbs.
Acadia Outdoor 36" Bench (Ready to Assemble)
Item: 302652
Status: Coming Fall 2026!
$85.95
2 years & up. The Acadia Outdoor Benches are designed to encourage collaboration, connection, and shared discovery in open-air play and learning environments. Whether used during lessons, projects, or outdoor meals, these benches invite children to gather and engage with one another in meaningful ways. Made from naturally weather-resistant acacia wood, the benches are built to withstand years and seasons of outdoor use. The ergonomic 14" seat height offers a comfortable space for children to sit together, talk, and learn side by side. The Acadia Outdoor Benches are available in two lengths to pair perfectly with Acadia Outdoor Tables and to create a flexible layout that supports cooperation and creativity in any setting. Acacia wood naturally ages to a platinum-gray finish over time but doesn't affect the durability of the product. Ready to assemble.