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Help children develop their fine motor skills with Kaplan's extensive collection of activities and games. Products include paint sets, pegboards, modeling dough, trace cards, pencil grips, and other writing tools.

Do-A-Dot Paint Markers Classroom Pack - Set of 25
Item: 300381
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. The Do-A-Dot Paint Markers Classroom Pack features easy to grasp paint markers ideal for class art projects. Easy to use, dot art markers with sponge top applicators provide creative, clean fun! Children can simply twist off the cap and enjoy stamping the wonderful colors across their papers. Encourage children to make patterns and identify the colors they're using. No cups or brushes to set up or clean up. The special non-clog formula will not dry out if left uncapped. Perfect for fostering creativity, sparking imagination, and discovering self-expression through art. Set includes rainbow, brilliant, royal and ultra shimmer colors. Non-toxic. Made in the USA. Measure 2.5 oz each.
Safety Scissors
Item: 302359P
Status: In Stock
$14.95 - $29.95
4 years & up. Help children safely learn and practice cutting skills with these Safety Scissors. Designed for young learners, the scissors feature blunt tips and comfortable handles sized for small hands. This allows children to cut with confidence during art projects or everyday activities. The ambidextrous design makes them suitable for both right- and left-handed children. Ideal for classrooms, art centers, and group activities, this set supports the development of fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and independence. Measures 5.5" long. Available as a set of 12 or 24.
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Safety Scissors
Item: 4839P
Status: In Stock
$1.60 - $15.95
4 years & up. 5.5" scissors for right or left-handed children.
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Kaplan Finger Paint - 16 oz.
Item: 8640P
Status: In Stock
$3.95 - $23.95
This paint has a heavy-bodied, vivid consistency ideal for learning finger painting techniques or experimenting with color and texture. Painting develops creativity, arts and crafts, gross motor skills, imagination, and hand-eye coordination. Encourage your children to mix paint to find new colors! All Kaplan Finger Paints are non-toxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D4236). Made in the USA. Available individually, in a set of six, or a set of 6.
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Preschool Training Scissors
Item: 40333P
Status: In Stock
$5.25 - $54.95
3 years & up. Blunt, safe blades cut paper and blunt tips provide added safety in the hands of children. Training lever opens the blades after each cut to safety teach preschoolers how to open and close scissors. Once the child has mastered opening and closing the blades, the training lever can be flipped up for traditional cutting action. The large finger loops offer control and comfort no matter how children hold the scissors. Antimicrobial handle protection inhibits growth of bacterial odors and helps prevent product deterioration. Colors will vary.
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Safari Wooden Lacing Animals - Set of 5
Item: 33144
Status: In Stock
$67.95
2 years & up. Lace, wrap and twist realistic or abstract animal patterns on large, animal-shaped wooden boards. Simple, screened faces encourage dramatic play without distracting from the colorful lace creations. Includes set of 10 double-sided, matte pattern cards for suggested designs. Five laces feature a wooden tip to support fine-motor skill development. Giraffe measures 7"W x 12"D x 10"H.
Do-A-Dot Brilliant Color Paint Markers - Set of 6
Item: 87981
Status: In Stock
$21.95
3 years & up. You can never get enough dots with these colorful Do-A-Dot Brilliant Color Easy to Grasp Paint Markers for Art Projects. These markers are easy to use! Simply twist off the cap and create hundreds of dots on your art projects. Children will enjoy stamping the wonderful colors across their papers. Encourage your children to make patterns and identify the colors they're using. This set includes an idea sheet and six brilliant colors; pink, violet, teal, brown, sunflower yellow, lime green, and pink. Non-toxic. Made in the USA. Measure 2.5 oz each.
Differing Abilities Puzzles - Set of 4
Item: 63181
Status: In Stock
$53.95
3 years & up. Promote inclusion in a fun, engaging way with this set of Differing Abilities Puzzles. Each puzzle depicts real children with differing abilities so that children can begin to understand and accept that not everyone is like them. The puzzles will also help children develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Puzzles each have 14 pieces and measure 9" x 12".
Do-A-Dot Rainbow Paint Markers - Set of 6
Item: 47336
Status: In Stock
$20.95
3 years & up. No cups, no brushes, just twist off the top and design with dots! The rainbow set includes red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Non-toxic colors in no spill, no splash bottles. Give children a blank piece of paper and let them create expressive art, develop hand eye coordination and color recognition. Set of 6 bottles, 2.5 oz. each. Made in the USA.
Liquid Watercolor Assortment
Item: 97268
Status: In Stock
$32.95
An innovation in watercolors. Use directly from the bottle for intense color, or dilute for wash effect. This WaterColor Magic Assortment contains 6 eight oz. bottles (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple).
Large Gel Writing Boards 8.5" x 7" - Set of 6
Item: 21131
Status: In Stock
$62.95
It's magic! Just write and erase with the magic stylus and watch the writing disappear. No more messy clean-up! These large gel writing boards promote dexterity and fine motor skills. Use them over and over again to practice math skills, handwriting, spelling, and sight word practice or just doodling. Have all the fun of a dry erase board without erasers or the smell of the marker. Set of 6 boards and styluses. Made in the USA.
Gel Writing Boards - Set of 12
Item: 47526
Status: In Stock
$92.95
4 years & up. These gel writing boards are a fun way to practice ABC's, reading and writing, or doodling! Just draw and then erase with the magic stylus. These boards make it fun for children to answer questions and spell new words. These writing boards are a great way to practice penmanship over and over again. This set promotes dexterity and fine motor skills. The set includes 12 boards with stylus pens. Each board measures 4"L x 8.5"W. Made in the USA.
The Pencil Grip™ - Set of 3
Item: 22318
Status: In Stock
$7.95
This versatile pencil grip will stretch to fit over large pencils and paint brushes. Ergonomically correct for both left and right-handed users. Colors may vary.
Wikki Stix® - Primary Colors
Item: 30107
Status: In Stock
$8.95
3 years & up. Children will have fun creating with Wikki Stix®! They are great for hands-on fun and traditional play, and perfect for educational activities and class projects. Package contains 48 eight-inch Wikki Stix® (a combination of wax and yarn) in a variety of colors. Illustrations, play and craft ideas are on the package. Wikki Stix® conform to ASTM D-4236, and all CPSIA safety regulations. Available in Primary and Neon colors.
Wikki Stix® Alphabet With Upper & Lowercase and Numbers
Item: 147810P
Status: In Stock
$17.95 - $38.95
3 years & up. Hands-on learning that's easy, educational and fun! Colorful individual cards teach letter and number formation as children develop the fine motor skills necessary to learn to write letters and numbers. Also included in the Numbers & Counting set, are early educational activities such as counting, math concepts and simple shapes. Twist, bend, or simply press down -- no glue, no mess, and endlessly reusable! Buy the individual card sets, or buy both sets together, as a kit. Scent-Free. Made in the USA.
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SmartMax® My First Sounds & Senses Magnetic Discovery Building Set
Item: 300972
Status: In Stock
$28.95
12 months & up. Toddlers can safely discover the magic of magnetism with the SmartMax® My First Sounds & Senses Magnetic Discovery Building Set. Unique sounds and faces that portray various emotions bring each magnetic ball to life, enabling toddlers to learn about emotions while they create a wide assortment of different shapes and designs. The set will also help toddlers develop color and shape recognition and fine motor skills. Set includes four tactile bars and four balls with different color outlines and faces.
Wikki Stix® - Triple Pak - Nature, Primary, Neon - 144 Pieces
Item: 147773
Status: In Stock
$28.95
Ages 3 years and up. Wikki Stix® Learning Toys are the original - trusted by parents, schools, and teachers everywhere. Wikki Stix® are more than a craft toy and more than a learning toy, they're a fun interactive teaching tool! Soft and pliable, Wikki Stix® are easy to use and do not contain gluten, latex, nor any nuts or nut by-products. They are made of non-toxic wax, like that found in bubble gum and lipstick, along with basic hand-knitting yarn. This set includes 3 packs of Wikki Stix®; Nature Pak, Primary Pak, and Neon Pak. Each pack consists of 48 individual pieces.Includes illustrations, play and craft ideas on the back.
Gel Writing Boards Stylus - Set of 6
Item: 21132
Status: In Stock
$17.95
Extra styluses for Gel Writing Boards (sold separately). Gel Writing boards not included, only the writing styluses. Made in the USA.
Stetro™ Pencil Grip - 36 count package
Item: 22319
Status: In Stock
$15.95
Recommended for beginner writers by teachers, this pencil grip ensures correct finger positioning, provides maximum control and is perfect for both left and right-handed users.
Silicone Splash Buddies
Item: 302031
Status: In Stock
$22.95
3 months & up. Give babies the perfect water play companions with Silicone Splash Buddies. These small, easy-to-hold animals feature holes that spout water, allowing babies to see how water responds to their movements and actions. As they hold, pull, and squeeze the animals, babies will strengthen their muscles and develop fine motor skills. Each animal measures 2.2"L x 2.2"W x 3.6"H.
Gyrobi Fidgets - Set of 6
Item: 145615
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years & up. Fidget to focus! Calling all kinesthetic learners! If your child or anyone else you know has trouble staying focused enough to learn without doing something with their hands, this is the perfect little gadget for them to fidget with. This gyroscope inspired fidget by The Pencil Grip™ twists, spins, and rotates at the slightest manipulation of your fingers. It will not only help focus your floating attention when you need to, it's also a fun way to pass the time in any situation where you are forced to wait. Made from durable, non-toxic materials. Features 4 different color, interconnected rings that spin and rotate like a gyroscope. Colors will vary. Set of 6. Size: 3.5" Diameter.
Do-A-Dot Art Mini Dots Paint Markers - Set of 6
Item: 87983
Status: In Stock
$21.95
3 years & up. You can paint, dot and doodle with this set of easy flow painters. No cups, brushes, or clean-up necessary. Just twist off the cap and let your creative juices flow! Colors include diamond pink, ruby red, golden yellow, emerald green, sapphire blue, and onyx black. Non-toxic. Made in the USA.
Squeezy Tweezers™
Item: 31224
Status: In Stock
$16.95
3 years & up. Squeeze this tool in the middle to open the tweezers and strengthen muscles in little hands and fingers! A perfect picker-upper that also builds the hand strength necessary for good fine-motor skills. Includes 6 tweezers in 6 different colors.
Eco Friendly Beehives Sorting and Stacking Game
Item: 98305
Status: In Stock
$41.95
3 years & up. Develop fine motor skills by matching a bee to it's hive using pincers or tongs. With colorful bee hives and cute bumble bees, children move them around using a wooden pincher. This item reinforces color recognition and counting. Contains 6 honeycombs, 6 bees, tongs, and activity guide. Product is made using chemical free, kiln-dried recycled rubberwood and designed with water based non-toxic colors as accent. Each hive measures 2.0" x 2.2" x 1.8".