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Create enriching, hands-on sensory experiences for the learners in your care. From sensory tables and kinetic sand to colorful beads and stones, Kaplan’s multi-sensory toys and tools are the perfect way to bring fun sensory experiences into your classroom.

Sensory Balls - Set of 6
Item: 301371
Status: In Stock
$49.95
6 months and up. Introduce young learners to hands-on discovery with the Kaplan Sensory Balls Set of 6 - a thoughtfully curated collection that turns playtime into purposeful learning. Encourage sensory exploration and engage young ones with surface points inviting visual tracking and touch. Designed for infants and toddlers this set blends engaging tactile textures with vivid, nature-inspired colors to support early developmental milestones. These sensory balls invite children to bounce, roll, grasp, and explore, strengthening both motor skills and sensory awareness in a playful, classroom-tested format.
Jumbo Sensory River Stones - 10 Pieces
Item: 37307
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Smooth-sanded, over-sized beechwood Jumbo Sensory River Stones feature inset, nature-inspired textures. Children can engage in sensory play while practicing stacking and balancing and strengthening their tactile differentiation. A beautiful, subdued color palette furthers the possibilities for organic connections during natural play. Smallest stone measures 5.125"W x 2.5"D x 1.125"H, largest stone measures 7.625"W x 3.75"D x 1.75"H.
Sensory Surprise Tissue Box
Item: 300577
Status: In Stock
$32.95
12 months & up. Encourage innate play patterns, early exploration, and fine motor development with this stimulating Sensory Surprise Tissue Box. The iridescent tissue box and varying, colorful fabric cloths create a delightful discovery game that kids can use over and over. Toddlers can identify colors, guess which fabric "tissue" will be next, and hide the fabrics inside the tissue box. Spot clean only.
Sensory Egg Shakers - Set of 6
Item: 300582
Status: In Stock
$39.95
12 months & up. Children can explore sound and cause and effect relationships using this set of Sensory Egg Shakers. Each naturally-colored egg is filled with a different material, creating different sounds and various weights for toddlers to explore. Sized just right for little hands, these textured eggs also provide opportunity for tactile exploration.
Sense of Place Textured Sensory Floor Mats - Set of 6
Item: 302179
Status: In Stock
$169.95
Designed to support sensory needs, this set of textured, colorful mats is the perfect addition to classrooms for infants or young children. Each carpet is a perfect seat on the floor for sensory input, or for crawlers to explore with their hands and feet. Conveniently store machine washable carpets in the included fabric basket when not in use. Each carpet measures 24" in diameter.
Sensory Seek & Find Box
Item: 301896
Status: In Stock
$49.95
3 years & up. Provide children with an interesting tactile experience using the Sensory Seek & Find Box. Place different loose items (sold separately) of varying shapes, textures, and sizes to encourage object discrimination. An easy-to-clean whiteboard on top encourages literacy and extends possible play experiences. Measures 10.75"L x 7.75"W x 6"H.
Tactile Squeaky Balls - Set of 6
Item: 83559
Status: In Stock
$37.95
12 months & up. This ball set is perfect for alternative sensory play. Bright vivid colors will aid in the development of visual tracking and three alternating textures will provide necessary mental stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. All six balls included squeak when squeezed, giving multiple sensory alleviation options for children and adults of all ages.
Carolina Connections Inclusive Mats - Set of 2
Item: 301309
Status: In Stock
$74.95
Create an inclusive, accessible classroom environment through thoughtful details like the Carolina Connections Inclusive Mats. These easy-to-clean, flexible plastic mats can be used with a variety of sensory-based materials to provide additional stability while making the tops and inside of storage shelves interesting play spaces. Padded material reduces noise pollution during play, creating a less stimulating environment for children who may need it. The visual contrast of mats on natural wooden shelves increases visibility, allowing children with diverse strengths the ability to engage and interact with materials easily. Set of 2 mats. Each mat measures 23"W x 1"H 13"D.
Indoor/Outdoor Sand and Water Table and Fabric Cover
Item: 300449P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $725.95
18 months & up. Encourage sensory exploration, science experimentation and dramatic play both inside and outside the classroom with this durable, mobile Indoor/Outdoor Sand and Water Table. Made from a combination of Poly+, a composite material made from 30% less plastic, polycarbonate plastic, and stainless steel hardware, this durable table is designed to be used continuously with messy, wet materials. Sturdy locking casters allow for easy maneuverability around the classroom and between environments. A secure lid keeps materials contained when not in use, while the outdoor cover (sold separately) protects the table from weathering. Easy to assemble. Tub is 9" deep.
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Liquid Tile Mats
Item: 145753P
Status: In Stock
$52.95 - $219.95
3 years & up. Step on and watch it move! Create a colorful floor space with this bright, futuristic Liquid Tile Mat. Made from super durable, leakage-proof material and filled with non-toxic, cosmetic liquid. Features an anti-slip back side and easily wipes clean. No weight limit. Mat measures 19.5" x 19.5". Please note: mats need to be placed on an even surface and handled with care, may break if dropped. Do not adhere mat to the floor.
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Playfoam Pluffle™ Jumbo Pack - Green and Blue
Item: 301639
Status: In Stock
$199.95
3 years and up. Fill your classroom with foamy fun! This 2-pack of Playfoam Pluffle™ brings a world of sensory play possibilities to center time, playtime, or any other appropriate place. The foam will cluster in children's hands when they squeeze it and immediately expand after they let it go. This play experience will give children both rich tactile stimulation and a dependable source of calm. Includes one 2 lb. bag of each color, blue and green.
Carolina Connections Rhythm Seating
Item: 301866
Status: In Stock
$489.95
3 years & up. Create an interesting sensory experience in the classroom with the multipurpose Carolina Connections Rhythm Seating. The gentle curve of the seat creates visual interest as well as a pathway using the organic shapes found in nature. Securely attach entire seat to shelving units or use individually to create multiple configurations and places for exploration in the classroom. The durable foam seating pad is textured to provide comfort and sensorial input for children who may be seeking it. Remove the cushion for use on the floor and create even more opportunities for sensory play and engagement! Sturdy unit features a durable construction from birch plywood and additional storage below the seat. Measures 32" x 16.5" x 18".
Carolina Connections Discovery Tables
Item: 301865
Status: Out of Stock
$874.95
3 years & up. Create the ultimate sensory experience for children using the Carolina Connections Discovery Tables. Curved tables can be configured and attached in a variety of ways to suit the needs of your space and the children utilizing it. Each tabletop of the included 3 tiered tables features a different engaging way to play. A mirrored tabletop fosters a child's self-awareness, self-esteem, intellectual curiosity and cognitive development. A deep play tray provides the perfect place surface for sensory materials like kinetic sand and natural materials. Encourage children's innate curiosities with a tabletop that includes an LED light source. Children will explore independently and collaboratively across levels with materials that interest, challenge and invite them. Light Table measures 34"W x 30"H x 15"D Sensory Tray Table measures 33"W x 24"H x 15"D Mirror Table measures 31"W x 18"H x 15"D.
Natural Sorting Stones - Nature Collection - 36 Pieces
Item: 301758
Status: Out of Stock
$85.95
2 years and up. Give children a smooth, solid play experience with this collection of Natural Sorting Stones. These stones are perfect open-ended play companions. Children can examine their colors, shapes, and textures; use them to create a stony structure; or do anything else their imagination dictates. The smooth surfaces of these stones will make children think they are getting one right out of a stream. Stones come in 3 different sizes. Largest stone is 3.25".
Fidget Fun Kit - 7 Pieces
Item: 37361
Status: Out of Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. Help children stay calm and focused with the Fidget Fun Kit. The wide variety of shapes, textures, and colors in this kit will reduce stress and anxiety as well as provide the sensory stimulation necessary for children to stay focused. The pieces' fun designs will also ensure that children have fun while maintaining their social-emotional health. Item styles and colors will vary, 7 piece set.
Sensory Processing Support Kit
Item: 35103
Status: Out of Stock
$329.95
4 years & up. Perfect for those working with children who have sensory processing disorder (SPD), this set has everything you need to understand and support children with SPD as well as build a sensory-friendly environment for all children. The set features "Wired Differently: A Teacher's Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges," a 2.5 pound weighted lapdog, three textured fidgets, four liquid visual timers, flexible wiggle seats, mindfulness activity cards, and more! Chair pictured in image is not included. Contents may vary.
Sensory Literacy Kit
Item: 53681
Status: Out of Stock
$140.95
Grades PreK & Up. Students learn through touch and the Sensory Literacy Kit gives you great resources for tactile literacy activities. The kit includes The Phonic Pebbles help children recognize and understand 44 phonemes through tactile engagement, reinforcing letter-sound relationships in a multisensory way. Also included is a set of Sight Word String Ups which combines fine motor development and sight word recognition with over 200 sight words! The Sight Word String Ups encourage children to physically string together words, promoting both hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity, which are essential for writing skills. Combining play-based learning with phonics and sight word recognition makes reading practice more enjoyable, increasing retention and motivation in young learners.