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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.
Washable Wicker Mirrored Table
Item: 300601
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Create a peaceful oasis with easy-to-clean furniture that features nature-inspired textures and curves. A lightweight yet durable construction make the Washable Wicker Mirrored Table an ideal addition to any indoor or outdoor learning environment. An inset mirror will support children's self-awareness while also enhancing sensory experiences and loose parts play. Combine with the Kids' Washable Wicker Chairs (sold separately, 300603) to create a cohesive aesthetic. Table measures 25.4"W x 20"H x 25.4"D.
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!
Kaplan Playground Balls - Set of 6
Item: 40836
Status: In Stock
$51.95
Encourage children to recognize colors and numbers while actively playing. Children will enjoy rolling, bouncing, or tossing these 8.5" rubber balls. Set of 6 numbered balls (red, yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple). Watch their imagination go wild as they take part in games they have created all by themselves! Balls ship deflated.
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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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.
Step A Logs For Children
Item: 81900
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. Watch balance skills improve after a few trips around the Step-A-Logs! Begin by organizing logs in a straight line then move on to curves and more challenging log placement. Logs feature raised dots for safety and tactile stimulation. Logs extend over 15 feet and can be moved from straight to curved position, increasing the challenge. This game allows for physical activity as well as improving the sense of balance. The six, brightly-colored Step-a-Logs are made from strong, durable polypropylene. Each platform measures 19.75"L x 5.5"W x 4"H.
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.
Gross Motor Hoops
Item: 0755P
Status: In Stock
$56.95 - $66.95
3 years & up. Get children moving with Gross Motor Hoops. These hoops have all sorts of developmental potential. Children can strengthen their gross-motor skills by using them as hula hoops or tossing them over cones, while teachers can strengthen children's hand-eye coordination by making the hoops targets or placing them in an obstacle course. The possibilities are endless!
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Teeter Popper Balance Board - Green
Item: 142233
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Stand, sit, rock, wiggle, spin and Pop as you wobble, tilt and twirl! This fun activity toy pops like bubble wrap with each move. No special skills needed! In playful exploration, the Teeter Popper improves core strength, stability, leg strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. Curiosity wakes up, senses come alive, imagination engages, and creativity gets moving! Keep your child active with hours of silly, giggling fun. Measures approximately 30" x 18" and features fourteen Squig-sized suction cups.
Backyard Paperback Books - Set of 8
Item: 24222
Status: In Stock
$71.95
3 years & up. In Backyard Bugs books, emergent readers learn about a variety of insects that can be found right outside. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. With beautifully illustrated books, children see close up pictures of all the insects and their surroundings Students compare the similarities and differences as they learn about the life cycle of these insects. Each book describes how they hatch, develop, and live in their environment. Set of 8 paperbacks.
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".
Ready, Set, Move Activity Set
Item: 26535
Status: In Stock
$51.95
4 years & up. Take active learning to a whole new level! Stand on the colored circle mats, then roll the jumbo cubes to see which exercise to do and how many times to do it. Supports classroom management and encourages student response as you use versatile mats to create small groups. Features 25 durable foam circle mats (10"), 3 inflatable cubes (5"), and an activity guide.
Can Shaped Platform Stilts with Adjustable Hand Cord - 6 Pair
Item: 91107
Status: In Stock
$57.95
3 years & up. Help your children practice balance with these fun stilts with adjustable cord. This activity promotes balance, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor skills. This set comes with an adjustable hand cord and non-marring rubber base rim. Supports up to 175 lbs. Set of 6 pairs in 6 different colors. Size 14" x 9.5" x 9.5".
8' Confetti Multicolor Jump Ropes - Set of 4
Item: 46513
Status: In Stock
$51.95
4 years & up. Your children will jump for joy with these bright 8' Confetti Multicolor Jump Ropes. Jumping rope promotes gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, collaborative play, muscle development, and endurance. These durable ropes will not kink, so handles are not needed. Jump ropes are washable and color fast. Includes 4 jump ropes and the colors will vary. Jump ropes measure .375"D x 8'L each. Set of 4. Made in the USA.
My First Toy Pet Stroller
Item: 301750
Status: In Stock
$60.95
3 years & up. Encourage nurturing play, imagination, and social-emotional development with the My First Toy Pet Stroller. This child-sized stroller allows little caregivers to take their favorite dolls, stuffed animals, or toy pets on imaginative adventures throughout the classroom or home. As children engage in role-play scenarios, they develop empathy, communication skills, creativity, and an understanding of caring relationships. The lightweight design and easy-to-push frame support independent play while helping strengthen coordination and gross motor skills. And the removable carrier enables children to explore even more places with their favorite friend. Ideal for dramatic play centers, preschool classrooms, or home, this toy stroller inspires meaningful pretend play experiences that encourage storytelling, cooperation, and self-expression. Stroller measures 15.25"W x 24"H x 22.75"D.
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.