Social & Emotional

Nurture early social and emotional explorations with Kaplan’s range of inclusive social-emotional products designed to help young children understand social interactions, build meaningful connections, and express their emotions in a positive way. Create open and supportive spaces for little learners as they develop social-emotional skills with Kaplan’s selection of therapeutic toys, books, mindfulness materials, blocks, and other social-emotional tools.

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All About Me Journals - Set of 10
All About Me Journals - Set of 10
Item: 89829
Status: In Stock
$21.95
3 years & up. Invite children to tell their story in their own individualized book with these journals for children. The 8.5" x 11" journals serve as wonderful self-discovery tools and provide a template for children to create their own self-portrait along with 8 writing prompts for kids to help them draw/write their own story. Set of 10. Great for back to school!
Peeka® Developmental Mirror
Peeka® Developmental Mirror
Item: 147601
Status: In Stock
$31.95
Birth & up. The Peeka® developmental mirror features an array of colorful and engaging elements designed to help children explore, learn, and grow. Adjust the multi-position stand for tummy time or held by baby. Babies can grasp the multi-textured handles for tactile stimulation and sensory exploration. Move the multi-texture balls along the top and bottom handles for midline play improving gross and fine motor skills. Little ones can engage in early stages of communication through smiling,… More »
Walk In My Shoes Mat with Activities and Teacher Guide
Walk In My Shoes Mat with Activities and Teacher Guide
Item: 33592
Status: In Stock
$89.95
3 years & up. Model and practice empathy with the Walk In My Shoes Mat, Teacher Guide, and Activity Card(s) and 60"L X 40"W mat that rolls easily for storage.  Perfect to help children learn to be more empathetic and appreciate how different people express their feelings. Provide children the emotional tools they need as you demonstrate and practice appropriate responses about feelings and emotions.
Mindfulness Mat Kit
Mindfulness Mat Kit
Item: 33590
Status: In Stock
$149.95
3 years & up. Bring mindfulness into your environment and enjoy the benefits the practice brings with the Mindfulness Mat and accompanying guide and activity card(s). Mindfulness helps increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression and can help us focus our attention, as well as, help us center our thoughts and feelings in an intentional way. Measure 60"L x 60"W.
Promoting Resilience For Now and Forever - Preschool, 2nd Edition - Set of 20
Promoting Resilience For Now and Forever - Preschool, 2nd Edition - Set of 20
Item: 26173P
Status: In Stock
$32.95
These guides offer families simple strategies to support young children's healthy social and emotional development. Filled with suggestions of everyday activities that families can enjoy together and promote three key protective factors: initiative, self-regulation, and attachment/relationships. Booklets (40 pages) are available in English or Spanish in sets of 20. Copyright 2013.
Emotion Bears - Set of 4
Emotion Bears - Set of 4
Item: 63517
Status: In Stock
$38.95
Birth & up. Children will relate to this lovable set of bears and matching blanket that encourages social emotional development. The four soft and colorful bears will help children identify and label the common emotions of happy, sad, angry, and scared. Have children match the bear to the corresponding color on the blanket, and discuss each emotion. Each bear is 11" tall. Machine washable.
Eggspressions
Eggspressions
Item: 84121
Status: In Stock
$31.95
2 years & up. Unscramble the confusion of emotions with this innovatively designed figure set! With the Eggspressions Figure and Book Set, children can learn to communicate their feelings effectively. This set features 6 wooden eggs - 5 with expressions and one without an expression for children to add their own. It also includes a book with activities to help children identify their feelings and develop communication skills. Made with wood sourced from environmentally sustainable forest and… More »
Warmies® Microwavable Plush 13" Sloth & "Can't Sleep. Won't Sleep." Board Book
Warmies® Microwavable Plush 13" Sloth & "Can't Sleep. Won't Sleep." Board Book
Item: 300277P
Status: In Stock
$12.99 - $43.95
Birth & up. Snuggle up with your little one and their favorite Warmie while reading a cute story from the Warmies Board Book Collection! Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies® Microwavable Plush Sloth and matching Warmies® Board Book, "Can't Sleep. Won't Sleep.", sold separately. Simply warm the plush sloth in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time! Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W… More »
Warmies® Microwavable Plush 13" Puppy Dog
Warmies® Microwavable Plush 13" Puppy Dog
Item: 147683
Status: In Stock
$31.95
Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Puppy Dog! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Puppy Dog measures 13" long.
Easy Grip Emotion Stampers & Jumbo 6-in-1 Skin Tone Ink Pad
Easy Grip Emotion Stampers & Jumbo 6-in-1 Skin Tone Ink Pad
Item: 300303P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $40.95
3 years & up. Help children get a better understanding of all emotions with this Easy Grip Emotion Stampers & Jumbo 6-in-1 Skin Tone Ink Pad Set! Mix and match the stamps to create a variety of emotions and characters with the 12 emotion-themed stampers with 8 faces and 4 diverse hair styles with included skin tone ink pad. These stampers feature round, easy-to-grip handles that nest comfortably in small hands. An ideal tool for toddlers and special needs children, these stampers set provides… More »
Community Workers 3" Tall - 8 Pieces
Community Workers 3" Tall - 8 Pieces
Item: 30824
Status: In Stock
$24.95
18 months & up. From a firefighter to a caring doctor, this set of eight community workers represents many of the occupations children see throughout their community. These figures are easy to grip and perfect for an interactive lesson about careers. Children will delight as they identify familiar faces from their community, some they may know personally. These Community Workers are the perfect way to have a conversation about children's future occupations all while promoting fine motor skills… More »
Yoga Mats
Yoga Mats
Item: 55568P
Status: In Stock
$28.95
Practice yoga and mindfulness to address stress and anxiety, and promote social and emotional learning, physical and emotional health and well-being. High performance, easy care, premium child yoga mat contains no pththalates or heavy metals. These mats will provide a stable, slip-resistant surface for a child's yoga practice. Measures 24" x 60" and is 0.125" thick. Available in three different colors.
Me and My Friends Diverse Smiling Faces Posters - Set of 12
Me and My Friends Diverse Smiling Faces Posters - Set of 12
Item: 63715
Status: In Stock
$21.95
Celebrate diversity and friendship in your classroom with this high quality Me and My Friends Diverse Smiling Faces Classroom Posters. This poster set is great for highlighting the friendships of children across ages and settings. Use these posters in your classroom for a lesson on diversity, inclusion, and collaborative play. Set of 12 posters. Measures 11"L x 17"W.
Career Dramatic Play Dress-Up  - Set 2
Career Dramatic Play Dress-Up - Set 2
Item: 32403P
Status: In Stock
$39.95 - $199.95
3 years & up. Familiar career garments children can use in role play to explore what they want to be when they grow up. Machine washable. Available individually or in a set of five.
Activity Mirror Display Center
Activity Mirror Display Center
Item: 89196
Status: In Stock
$299.95
Children wonder all about the babies they see in this acrylic mirror! Adding pictures to the write-on/wipe-off plexiglass panels provides entertainment and visual stimulation. Maple construction with removable side panels. Mounting hardware not included. 60"L x 1.25"W x 27"H. Wt. 25 lbs.
Emotion Puzzles with Real Images - Set of 8
Emotion Puzzles with Real Images - Set of 8
Item: 71435
Status: In Stock
$91.95
3 years & up. Full color, photographic images help children to identify and label their emotions. Being able to identify their different emotions allows your child to develop an emotional vocabulary so they can talk about their feelings. These puzzles are a great way to discuss feelings and helps kids learn how to recognize other people's feelings through facial expressions. Puzzles measure 9" x 12".
My Mindful Mat - Set of 10
My Mindful Mat - Set of 10
Item: 35027
Status: In Stock
$71.95
Give children a space of their own to relax and reflect with My Mindful Mat! Easy to incorporate into classroom layouts, these mats help introduce and reinforce the idea of self regulation, identifying feelings and mindfulness. The calming mandala-inspired design of each circular mat helps create a safe space for each student. These mats are the perfect tools for promoting personal space and classroom wellness. Made with smooth polyester fabric. Easy cleaning by handwashing or just a simple wipe… More »
Self-Calming Cards
Self-Calming Cards
Item: 29718
Status: In Stock
$14.95
2 years & up. This set of 24 cards are a fun way to teach kids what to do when they're angry, anxious, or frustrated. Each of the 24 illustrated cards describes how to soothe using a different method: physical, auditory/verbal, visual, creative, self-nurturing, and humor. Other cards are provided and show step-by-step instructions for games and activities to use with the calming cards. Written in both English and Spanish, these cards and the accompanying instruction sheet explain how therapists,… More »
Emotion Floor Cushions - Set of 6
Emotion Floor Cushions - Set of 6
Item: 34250
Status: In Stock
$149.95
3 years & up. Each cushion is printed with facial expressions to encourage children to identify and express their emotions. Children can sit on different cushions throughout the day or week to define their emotions. These Social Emotional Cushions are made of durable wipe clean vinyl. Set of six cushions. Each cushion measures 16" diameter. One year warranty.
Getting to the Heart of Learning
Getting to the Heart of Learning
Item: 72299
Status: In Stock
$16.95
Through the activities in this book, teachers and caregivers are shown how easy it is to foster children's sense of curiosity through group explorations that promote social connection and positive development. With step-by-step instructions, "Getting to the Heart of Learning' weaves social-emotional learning into activities that support math, science, literacy, and motor skills. Rather than adding in activities throughout the day, these explorations integrate social-emotional learning across… More »
All About Me 2-in-1 Mirrors - Set of 6
All About Me 2-in-1 Mirrors - Set of 6
Item: 63018
Status: In Stock
$41.95
2 years & up. Help children strengthen their expressive and receptive language as they learn to talk about feelings and emotions with these easy-to-hold, double-sided mirrors. One side is a regular mirror and the other side is a "fun mirror" that warps reflections giving an amusing appearance. Each unbreakable, non-glass mirror measures 4"H x 6"L.
When I Grow Up Career Toddler Shirts - Set of 6
When I Grow Up Career Toddler Shirts - Set of 6
Item: 90212
Status: In Stock
$129.95
18 months & up. What do you want to be when you grow up? Children will pretend to be a race car driver, construction worker, zookeeper, pilot, astronaut, or veterinarian while wearing these detailed dress-up shirts in the dramatic play center. Each of the shirts have printed designs representing each occupation. Hook-and-loop closures allow children to practice dressing and undressing, encouraging independence. Promote an understanding of different careers in the classroom by encouraging dramatic… More »
Around the World Dolls - 8 Pieces
Around the World Dolls - 8 Pieces
Item: 63440
Status: In Stock
$52.95
18 months & up. Children can engage in a historic cultural journey while playing with the eight Around the World Dolls. These 5" figures represent four males and four females dressed in traditional clothing from seven various cultures distinctly represented in this set of dolls. These dolls are great for storytelling and will help children introduce diversity to pretend play by exploring a different culture. 8 pieces.
Mindful Mazes - Double-Sided Boards
Mindful Mazes - Double-Sided Boards
Item: 148358P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $58.95
3 years & up. These sets of three double-sided breath boards will help children focus through calm breathing exercises. With six different designs, the boards have indented paths for children's fingers to follow tactile prompts as they inhale and exhale. There are three beginner breath patterns on the front: Cooling Breath, Star Breath, and Square Breath and three advanced breath patterns on the back: Steady State Breath, Rainbow Breath, and Laddered Breath. These are great for mindfulness activities… More »