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Engineering Some Technology Fun!

19 Oct

From building batteries to constructing potato clocks, this collection of technology toys is perfect for boys and girls of all ages!

K’Nex Discovery Set

Introduce children to the K’Nex spatial building system with this set of 259 K’Nex Rods and Connectors. Students can build 20 different models from color-coded building instructions or create models from their own imaginations!

Enviro Battery

Use household materials like mud, lemons, and water to light a bulb, power a watch, and activate a music chip!

Potato Clock

Generate enough electricity to run a digital clock powered by potatoes with this fun kit!

K’Nex Intro to Simple Machines: Gears

Build crank fans, egg beaters and more, while learning simple engineering concepts such as gearing up/down and increasing speed/force!

ZOOB-BOT

Now you can build your very own robot with a pull-back motor and eyes that light up as it rolls! Build four different designs of ZOOB-BOTS or create your own! Ideal for children 6 years and up.

 

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Our “Go Green” Favorites: Mother Nature Would Approve!

29 Mar

What better time is there to “Go Green” than spring? Choose toys that are good for your kids, the world around them, AND your budget with a few of these favorites from Kaplan Toys!

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Eco Friendly Creative Peg Board

Teach children about colors, sorting, and patterning with this bamboo peg board with 2 different sized pegs for varying degrees of difficulty. Contains 25 large and 25 small pegs in 5 different colors, 3 full-sized activity cards, pegboard, and activity guide. 3 years & up.

98303 | $32.95 | Plan Toys

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Eco Friendly Stacker

This unique stacker has no center post, stacks in any order and contains no BPA, PVC or phthalates.This Stacker is made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers which save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. 8 nesting pieces. 6 months & up.

89565 | $13.95 | Green Toys

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Eco Friendly Plastic Tea Set

Invite friends to a make-believe tea party and brew up an imaginary pot of tea. 17 piece set includes tea pot with lid, sugar and cream bowls, 4 cups and saucers and 4 teaspoons. Made from recycled milk jugs, non-toxic and meets FDA requirements for food contact. 3 years & up.

85878 | $27.95 | Green Toys

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Eco Friendly Forest Mobile

Bring a bit of nature to the classroom with this whimsical mobile. All-natural from start to finish, this certified organic cotton mobile is eco-friendly and uses only plants and minerals to create a soothing color palette.

62272 | $49.95

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Eco Friendly Balancing Monkeys

Helps develop mathematical skills through discovery play as children move the monkeys around to keep the tree balanced. Includes one tree and 6 monkeys. 3 years & up.

98325 | $22.95 | Plan Toys

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Eco Friendly Fire Truck

Solidly constructed from 100% recycled plastic milk containers, this fire truck features a sturdy roof ladder that pivots vertically and rotates 360 degrees, two removable ladders and no metal axles. 1 year & up.

89272 | $27.95 | Green Toys

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Kettler® Go Green Folding Trike

With over 95% of the plastic parts made from recycled material, this trike is as eco-friendly as it is unique. The folding frame allows for easy storage and one-button assembly. Features removable rear bucket and multi-position adjustable seat to comfortably accommodate toddlers. Maximum weight 50 lbs. 18 months – 4 years.

62227 | $79.95 | Kettler International Inc.

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LEGOS for One, LEGOS for All!

23 Feb

For bakers…

DUPLO® Creative Cakes

Item #: 141020

Price: $28.95

Build delicious DUPLO® cakes of all shapes and sizes with the Creative Cakes building set. Share them with your friends at a fabulous tea party! Set includes 2 muffin cups, 3 muffin tops, 3 candles, 2 meringues, flowers, and assorted DUPLO® bricks. The storage box lid can be used as your serving tray! Also includes inspirational building recipes. Set contains 55 pieces. For ages 2 – 5.

For builders…

LEGO® Technic Tracked Crane

Item #: 141057

Price: $22.95

Building skyscrapers is an easy job with this crane. Features rotating superstructure, moving tracks, raising boom, extending arm, and raising/ lowering hook. Rebuilds into a bulldozer with a lowering blade and ripper! The Tracked Crane measures 12″H x 4″W x 11″D and the bulldozer measures 3″H x 4″W x 6″D. 218 pieces. For children 8 years & up.

For Star Wars fans…

LEGO® STAR WARS Tie Fighter

Item #: 141050

Price: $69.95

Open the cockpit of the TIE Fighter, place in the pilot and pretend to fight the Rebels using your dual flick missiles! Includes TIE Fighter Pilot, Imperial Officer, Death Star Trooper, R5-J2 Droid, TIE Fighter and 1 blaster. The TIE Fighter features opening cockpit and dual flick missiles. TIE Fighter measures over 9″ tall. 413 pieces. For children 8 – 14 years.

For those who love cars…

LEGO® CARS Red’s Water Rescue

Item #: 141045

Price: $23.95
Help Red put the fires out that Acer started with his water gun! Set includes vehicles Red and Acer. Features include flick missiles, elevating ladder, welding equipment, and protective glasses. Red measures over 5″ long and Acer measures over 3″ long. 199 pieces. For children 5 years & up.

LEGO® Fun with Vehicles Set

Item #: 141023

Price: $34.95

Build your dream vehicle with LEGO® vehicle building! Create cars, trucks, racing cars, and much more! Set Includes 2 mini-figures, lots of wheels, a windshield, workshop tools, lots of color-coded basic elements, and LEGO® brick separator. 525 pieces. For children 4 years & up.

And even for toddlers…

LEGO® DUPLO® Creative Sorter

Item #: 141019

Price: $22.95

Illuminate your child’s mind with this LEGO® DUPLO® Creative Sorter set. This set includes an assortment of color-coded basic and rounded DUPLO® bricks. Your child can sort the shapes needed to build a parrot, elephant and giraffe on the blue, yellow and red sorting plates. The sorting plates double as a lid for the sturdy plastic storage box. 23 pieces. For children 18 months – 5 years.

DUPLO® Pink Brick Box

Item #: 141021

Price: $17.95

Young minds pretend with this cute starter set that features rabbits, carrots, flowers, house elements, and an assortment of basic DUPLO® bricks in both pink and classic colors. This set comes in a sturdy brick storage box and includes an idea booklet to encourage creative play. DUPLO® products are fun and safe for younger hands. 30 pieces. For children 18 months – 5 years.

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Love and Your Little One: Children’s Books About Love

14 Feb

Teaching children about love and what it means to be loved is very important! Celebrate the magical spirit of St. Valentine’s Day by cuddling up with your young one(s) and reading together. But first, join us as we count down our favorite children’s books about L-O-V-E!

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Taggies™ I Love You

By Scholastic

Book Description: Curious babies will love to touch and tug on the TAGGIES™ fleece blanket that covers this special book. The soon-to-be favorite of your baby also features eight colorful tags made for small fingers. The adorable bears illustrated in pastels make perfect daytime or bedtime companions. Machine washable. 3 pages. Cloth book. Birth & up.

Item#: 88268

Price: $12.99

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One Hundred Is A Family

By Pam Muñoz Ryan

Book Description: Counting first from one to ten and then by tens to one hundred, this picture book celebrates the many meanings of family. The people connect in ever-widening circles, creating families of community, heritage, and simple love and friendship. 32 pages. 4 – 8 years.

Item#: 46702

Price: $7.99

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My Monster Mama Love Me So

By Laura Leuck

Book Description: At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs.

Item #: 46442

Price: $3.50

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Only One You

Book and Puppet Set

Book by Linda Kranz

Book Description: This inspirational book emphasizes how important each individual is to the world around them.

Item #: 91232

Price: $12.95

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Little Sisters Are…

By Beth Norling

Book Description: Little sisters can be tiny, cuddly, smelly and sad. They can be bouncy, lumpy, sticky and brave. Every little sister is different, but we love them all the same. This book has bright pictures, easy text, and sturdy paper to help toddlers and twos turn the pages easily.

Item #: 85155

Price: $4.99

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I Love You All Day Long 

By Francesca Rusackas

Book Description: Owen’s anxious question prompts this heartwarming, comforting tale of how a parent’s love stays with a child whether they are together or apart, all day long. Paperback. 32 pages.

Item #: 13433

Price: $6.99

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Mama, Do You Love Me?

By Barbara M. Joosse

Book Description: In this universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent’s love is unconditional and everlasting. The story is made all the more captivating by its unusual Arctic setting. The lyrical text introduces young readers to a distinctively different culture, while at the same time showing that the special love that exists between parent and child transcends all boundaries of time and place. The story is beautifully complemented by graphically stunning illustrations that are filled with such exciting animals as whales, wolves, puffins, and sled dogs, and a carefully researched glossary provides additional information on Arctic life. This tender and reassuring book is one that both parents and children will turn to again and again.

Item #: 92387

Price: $6.95

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Guess How Much I Love You

Felt Story Set

By Sam McBratney

Book Description: This book is a wonderful expression of love between a parent and child. Set includes 15 felt figures, felt background scene, hardback book, and 2 bonus short stories. Ages 3 and up.

Item #: 62013

Price: $30.95

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Huggable, Squeezable Stuffed Animals

2 Feb

Every child needs a favorite toy to cuddle up with on a cold winter’s day. Each child deserves a companion when they’re home sick with the flu. Join us as we count down our favorite cuddly creatures available at Kaplan Toys. Tell us which toy would be your child’s favorite and we just might give away the toy that earns the most votes!

#6: Roly Cocoa Owl

This soft and loveable stuffed toy is great for any young fashionable girl!

Item #: 00527

Price: $19.95 $14.96

#5: Giraffe Baby Mat

This adorable plush giraffe is the perfect addition to any soft cozy area. Toddlers will love to cuddle up for some down time.

Item #: 85623

Price: $45.95

#4: Asthma Friendly Animal Friends

Babies and toddlers will love to squeeze these soft and cuddly asthma and allergy friendly animal friends. Certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Item #: 88065

Price: #35.95

#3: Baby Birds (Set of 4)

Bring nature indoors with this set of 4 baby birds. Each has an authentic baby bird sound provided by Cornell Lab Ornithology.

Item #: 98329

Price: $29.95

#2: Animal Purses (Set of 6)

Make little ones smile with these soft and huggable plush animal toy purses!

Item #: 83807

Price: $32.95

#1: Dazey Piggie Bank

Stash your cash in style! This piggie will be sitting pretty when life calls for a little spending money.
Item #: 00523

Price: $9.95

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5 Toys That Teach History

13 Jan

Teaching children about history can be exciting AND educational with these products from Kaplan Toys! Join us as we count down our favorite toys that can be used to teach children about knights, pirates, dinosaurs, and even Abraham Lincoln!

#5: Castle Blocks Play Set

Build your own dream castle with these enchanting, artistic wooden blocks. Your young squire can create one large castle, two smaller castles, or a long defensive line. This unique castle set includes 28 wooden pieces with detailed graphics, and medieval characters – everything a child needs for days and “knights” of endless imaginative enjoyment! 3 years & up.

Item #: 141013  Price: $29.95

#4: Magic Tree House Book

Join Jack and Annie on adventures through time and space. Filled with Factual information, these books are great for connecting fiction with non-fiction texts. Paperback. Grades 2 – 4.

Item #: 86512  Price: 86512

#3: American Trivia Board Game

Looking for a more entertaining way to learn about the USA? With questions that are more knowledge-based than trivial in geography, history, and general information, students will find this game to be both fun and educational! 2 to 8 players. Grades 4 & up.

Item #: 91945  Price: $29.95

#2: Lincoln Logs® Classic Edition Frontier Cabin

Build your very own log cabin! This Classic Edition Tin comes with 86 all-wood pieces, including richly stained logs, and roof slats. The familiar notched logs fit together, allowing kids to build any kind of structure they can imagine. The tin acts as a handy storage container for dependable storage and portability. 3 years & up.

Item #: 00992  Price: $39.95

#1: 3D Puzzle Velociraptor & Pterosaur

Let their imaginations run wild with this prehistoric building set! Detailed and kid-friendly instructions show the way for building both a ferocious velociraptor and a flying pterosaur. The patented construction technology makes it so fun and easy to build these creatures or create totally different ones! All pieces can mix and match with one another to make totally different things! 5 years & up.

Item #:  00247  

Price: $14.95

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5 Brain Teasers for Your Beloved Brainiac!

9 Jan

Go mental with the best of Kaplan Toys‘  brain teasers and mind benders! Join the experts at Kaplan Toys as they count down their favorite brain games and toys for kids of all ages!

#5: Y-Ball®

Put it together, then take it apart and design something else! The inspiration for the Y-Ball® is the skeletal truncated icosahedron, an orb-like geometric figure long admired for its beauty, more commonly referred to as a soccer ball.  Use it in a creativity workshop, use it as a meditation aid to free your mind or just PLAY with it! 14 years & up.

Item #: 00308

Price: $29.95

#4: Magnetic MightyMind

This magnetic playset has 32 colorful design shapes, neatly contained in a storage tray with numbered programmed puzzles cards. Encourages and entices a child to think, build complex designs, and solve puzzles without assistance. Builds confidence. No reading required. 3 – 8 years.

Item #: 00849

Price: $21.95

#3: Pentago Multi-Player

The object of Pentago is to create a row of five game markers in any direction before your opponent does. Each move consists of placing a marker and then twisting one of the game blocks. 2-4 players. 6 years & up.

Item #: 00534

Price: $29.95

#2: Knot So Fast

Knot So Fast is an innovative new game that tests who can tie a series of knots the fastest. Be the first player or team to finish tying the knot shown on one of the 40 challenge cards, and call out “knot so fast” then move the tug of war knot forward 1 notch. Helps spatial development and manual dexterity in younger players. Includes 40 challenges, tug-o-war card holder/score keeper, 4 color ropes and 2 rings. 8 years & up.

Item #: 00604

Price: $19.95

#1: Rush Hour® Game

Escape the gridlock with this world renowned sequential movement game. Set up the game board according to pictures of traffic jams displayed on different challenge cards, then slide blocking cars and trucks out of the way to create a path of escape through the congestion. Rush Hour® was voted one of the “Top 25 Toys of the Past 25 Years” by Parent’s Choice Magazine.

Item #: 87859

Price: $19.95


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