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Manipulatives

Encourage creative learning exploration opportunities with Kaplan’s selection of building manipulatives. 

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Image of Plus-Plus® Travel Case & Learn to Build  ABC & 123 Set - 500 Pieces
Plus-Plus® Travel Case & Learn to Build ABC & 123 Set - 500 Pieces
Item: 300150
Status: In Stock
$49.99
5 years & up. The Travel Case & Learn to Build ABC & 123 Set is a great way to get started with Plus-Plus®! Kids will learn to create in 2D or 3D, encouraging open-ended, creative play. It's a perfect STEM toy to develop fine motor skills, focus and patience! Set includes 400 pieces, 40 sturdy letter and number cards, travel case with an additional 100 pieces, and 1 white base plate. Made of BPA-free and phthalate-free plastic. Each Plus-Plus piece measures .75"L x .5"W.… More »
Image of Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo - 40 Piece Set
Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo - 40 Piece Set
Item: 300704
Status: In Stock
$93.95
3 years & up. Car-loving kiddos will surely enjoy the Magna-Tiles® Downhill Duo, the first fully magnetic racing adventure that's designed for little hands and big imaginations! Part of the new Magna-Tiles® In Motion collection, this set is ideal for inspiring creativity, building motor skills and supporting STEM learning. Set features 40 magnetic pieces including; 4 ramps, 2 vehicles, 2 figures, 6 road squares, 2 finish line rectangles, and 24 squares. Made of food-grade ABS (BPA Free)… More »
Image of Waffle Blocks Manipulative Set - 42 Pieces
Waffle Blocks Manipulative Set - 42 Pieces
Item: 300545
Status: In Stock
$39.95
12 months & up. Use your imagination and get creative with Waffle Blocks. This 42 piece set is made of safe, bendable material with a unique waffle shape that fit together easily. Pieces are easy to stack, build, connect, twist and snap together. Comes in its own container for easy clean up and storage. Each piece is brightly colored and measures 3.7".
Image of Nature Feel and Find - 24 Pieces
Nature Feel and Find - 24 Pieces
Item: 37638
Status: In Stock
$68.95
3 years & up. Engage children's senses and strengthen their memory while playing this nature-inspired version of a classic matching game. Pieces representing flowers, spider webs, ladybugs, turtle shells, eggs, pine cones and other naturally occurring materials children already relate to the outdoors, allow for easy recognition and recall during play. Over-sized, wood cookie bases will naturally wear over time, revealing cause and effect behaviors and natural evolution to children. Set includes… More »
Image of Wooden Mosaic Set with Grid
Wooden Mosaic Set with Grid
Item: 300567
Status: In Stock
$52.95
3 years & up. Children will love to create their own mosaic with the Wooden Mosaic Set with Grid! Use one of the 20 designs that are included in the set, or encourage them to design their own pattern. Set features a wooden grid to help keep the shapes in place. Includes 50 squares and 56 triangles made from FSC® certified beech wood, 1 wooden grid made from FSC® certified plywood, and 10 double-sided work cards. Wooden grid measures 10" x 10".
Image of Spaghetteez Flexible Construction & Building Set
Spaghetteez Flexible Construction & Building Set
Item: 300442P
Status: In Stock
$40.95 - $74.95
4 years & up. Set creativity free with the Spaghetteez Flexible Construction & Building Set! Spaghetteez are soft, flexible building sticks that easily click together to make colorful creations. Spaghetteez develop fine motor skills, encourage 3D insight, and stimulate creative thinking. Spaghetteez also make great fidget toys because they bend and twist without making noise. Set contains soft craft sticks in different lengths and colors (the longest stick is 12"), various accessories… More »
Image of Stretch Tubes & Connectors Set - 60 Pieces
Stretch Tubes & Connectors Set - 60 Pieces
Item: 300550
Status: In Stock
$65.95
12 months & up. The Stretch Tubes & Connectors Set is the ideal early STEM toy! This assortment of connectors and stretchy flexible tubes easily snap together, or into the holes on the connectors vertically, horizontally, or any angle imaginable, to create fantastic creations. Children will feel a real sense of accomplishment as they discover how to fit the tubes into the holes, or snap them together. Made of durable, safe plastic; stretch tubes and connectors come in a plastic stackable… More »
Image of Chunky Soft C Rings Manipulative Set - 60 Pieces
Chunky Soft C Rings Manipulative Set - 60 Pieces
Item: 300529
Status: In Stock
$65.95
12 months & up. The Chunky Soft C Rings Manipulative Set is ideal for imaginative play! The chunky building links are easy to connect from any direction. Ideal for small hands, this set is great for fine motor and manipulative areas and for the young architect who is just starting to build. Comes in its own stackable container for storage. Set contains 60 pieces in red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Each piece measures 2.2" x 2.2" x .75".
Image of Large Connecting Cubes Manipulative Set - 48 Pieces
Large Connecting Cubes Manipulative Set - 48 Pieces
Item: 300546
Status: In Stock
$48.95
12 months & up. The Jumbo Linking Cubes Manipulative Set is the ideal early STEM toy! This set of 48 cubes feature grooves and ridges that easily slide and link together to form imaginative structures. Cubes can link horizontally, or vertically in endless combinations. Little ones will explore color and shape recognition, spatial relations and early engineering concepts. Sized perfectly for little hands, cubes are made of durable, safe plastic and feature rounded edges. Linking Cubes come in… More »
Image of Jumbo Hexagon Manipulative Set - 48 Pieces
Jumbo Hexagon Manipulative Set - 48 Pieces
Item: 300549
Status: In Stock
$45.95
12 months and up. The Jumbo Hexagon Manipulative Set is the ideal early STEM toy! This set of 48 jumbo hexagon pieces feature knobs that can easily snap into place to form imaginative structures. Little ones will explore color and shape recognition, spatial relations and early engineering concepts. Sized perfectly for little hands, set comes inside of a stackable storage bin with locking lid. Pieces come in 6 bright colors; red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and purple. Hexagon pieces each measure 4" x 4".
Image of Jumbo Star Connectors Manipulative Set - 24 Pieces
Jumbo Star Connectors Manipulative Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 300530
Status: In Stock
$39.95
12 months & up. Ideal for imaginative play. Extra-chunky jumbo star connectors are easy to connect from any direction. Stack, build, connect, twist and snap the Jumbo Star Connectors together. The jumbo-size shapes are ideal for small hands. A great set for fine motor and manipulative areas and for the young architect who is just starting to build. Easy to clean and sanitize. Includes its own container for storage. Set contains 24 pieces in 5 different colors. Each piece measures 4.75" in diameter.
Image of Magic Connectors Building Set - 90 Pieces
Magic Connectors Building Set - 90 Pieces
Item: 86913
Status: In Stock
$37.95
3 years & up. Magic Connectors feature brightly colored pieces that snap together to create fun, free-form designs and letter shapes. These uniquely-shaped connectors enhance gross and fine motor skills through the creative building. Encourage children to build their own unique figures. Use these pieces in a lesson about shapes, and assign children a shape to build afterward. Longest piece measures 3". Included: 75 Connectors, 6 Wheels, 9 Spokes, and Storage Box.
Image of Transparent Light and Color Blocks - 108 Pieces
Transparent Light and Color Blocks - 108 Pieces
Item: 31535
Status: In Stock
$71.95
3 years & up. A rainbow assortment of 6 different colors and 6 different shapes make up this set of plastic translucent building blocks. These colorful Transparent Light and Color Blocks area great way to promote creativity. They also make a perfect accessory for a light table. Encourage children to get creative and build a unique block structure. For further learning encourage children to identify the colors and shapes of the blocks they are using. Largest block measures 3.9" x 1.3". 108 piece set.
Image of Nuts and Bolts - 72 Pieces
Nuts and Bolts - 72 Pieces
Item: 86923
Status: In Stock
$37.95
3 years & up. Give young children an easy, fun way to develop their fine-motor skills. This set contains nuts and bolts that pair with one another by both color and shape. Encourage children to match the nuts and bolts and then twist the nut onto the corresponding bolt. In addition to building fine-motor skills, this fun activity will strengthen shape and pattern recognition. Bolts measure approximately 2.5". Includes 72 Plastic Nuts and Bolts Pieces and Storage Box.
Image of Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces - 480 Pieces
Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces - 480 Pieces
Item: 86918
Status: In Stock
$37.95
3 years & up. Bring the stars down to Earth with these Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces. Like the universe, the possibilities for this set are vast. Children can connect the pieces to form shapes or conceive and execute their own designs. While they turn their imagination into reality, children will develop creative thinking skills, problem solving skills, and fine motor skills.
Image of Click Builders Classic Prism - 1,000 Pieces
Click Builders Classic Prism - 1,000 Pieces
Item: 63675
Status: In Stock
$61.95
3 years & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns–especially if they play with these builders on a light table. 1,000 pieces in different sizes and colors.
Image of Click Builders Prism Jr. - 72 Pieces
Click Builders Prism Jr. - 72 Pieces
Item: 63679
Status: In Stock
$36.95
18 months & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. This set universally connects with other builders. Smallest block size is 1.25". 72 piece set.
Image of Porcupine Blocks - 216 Pieces
Porcupine Blocks - 216 Pieces
Item: 32050
Status: In Stock
$61.95
3 years & up. Imagine, build, and create with this colorful set of interlocking Porcupine Blocks. The soft-bristled pieces encourage tactile, sensory, block, and creative play. Simply press the blocks together to attach them. These textured blocks come in four colors and in multiple shapes and sizes. Encourage children to build vehicles, airplanes, buildings, boats, or even animals. Their imaginations are the limit with these engaging blocks. This set is perfect for individual or group play. Set of 216 pieces.
Image of Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Item: 91332
Status: In Stock
$46.95
3 years & up. Give block play a natural feel with our Branch Blocks. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. These blocks empower children to construct all sorts of structures and develop key STEM skills such as sorting and stacking. The blocks' nature-inspired design will also deepen childrens’ appreciation of nature and may even make them feel like they are constructing their own habitats. Includes 36 wood pieces.
Image of Clip Sticks & Connectors - 460 Pieces
Clip Sticks & Connectors - 460 Pieces
Item: 31497
Status: In Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. From simple designs to more engineering marvels, these simple sticks connect from end to end or along any side. Add rings to make movement and added interest, the possibilities are endless.This large set includes 36 sticks (2.75"L) in 10 colors, 4 large rings (2" in diameter) and 6 small rings (1.5" in diameter) in 10 colors. 460 pieces.
Image of Junior Engineer Creative Building Set
Junior Engineer Creative Building Set
Item: 86908
Status: In Stock
$37.95
3 years & up. Design all types of construction vehicles with our engineering set. Perfectly sized for small hands, children can connect the chunky bolts, wheels, and joints. As children build, they boost planning and motor skills. A total of 210 pieces in a stackable plastic container.
Image of Jumbo Lacing Beads - 360 Pieces
Jumbo Lacing Beads - 360 Pieces
Item: 86909
Status: In Stock
$37.95
3 years & up. Our jumbo-sized beads are just the right size for small hands and they're made of unbreakable plastic, so they'll stand up to years in the classroom. 360 chubby beads come in 6 shapes and 6 colors and have extra-big holes for no-fail stringing. Beads come in our plastic container and the round bead measures is .75".
Image of Connecting Balls Building Set - 140 Pieces
Connecting Balls Building Set - 140 Pieces
Item: 30647
Status: In Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. Endless construction possibilities, bright fluorescent colors, easy-to-connect pieces, all add up to fun. This 140 piece set consists of 5 different shapes in 5 assorted colors. Includes a sturdy, stackable container that measures 12"L x 7" W" x 6"H.
Image of Translucent Connecting Tubes
Translucent Connecting Tubes
Item: 30641
Status: In Stock
$37.95
3 years & up. These easy-fit tubes are a wonderful manipulative to use alone or add extra excitement by introducing them to the light table or sand and water table. Just add a child's imagination and their natural desire to explore and see what happens! Stored in a sturdy, stackable container that measures 12"L x 7"W x 6"H. 80 pieces included.