Toys That Develop Counting

Dive into Learning with Starfish Toss

The Nuby Starfish Ring Toss Bath Toy is not just a bath time delight—it's an engaging learning experience for children aged 18 months and up! With colorful under-the-sea characters and soft, flexible materials, this toy encourages fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory exploration. As little ones toss the creature rings onto the starfish arms, they also practice color recognition and counting, making every splash a fun educational moment. 18+ months
Why we love it:
Dive into Learning with Starfish Toss features colorful under-the-sea characters that turn bath time into a splashy educational adventure, teaching kids while they play!

Engaging Hape Wooden Counting Stacker

Hape Wooden Counting Stacker Block Set is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little ones! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to foster early math skills, and this colorful set does just that. With ten vibrant beads for counting and stacking, children get hands-on experience with numbers while enhancing their dexterity and understanding of spatial relationships. 12 months and up
Why we love it:
Engaging Hape Wooden Counting Stacker features ten vibrant beads that make learning numbers a playful adventure, ensuring that math feels like fun rather than a chore.

Discover Math Magic with Cuisenaire Rods

hand2mind Wooden Cuisenaire Rods with Trays are a delightful way for children to explore the world of math! These vibrant, color-coded rods convert abstract concepts into tangible experiences, making math so much more approachable. As we watch kids play with these rods, they quickly grasp essential skills like counting, addition, and even fractions—all while developing critical thinking and spatial awareness. 5-10 years
Why we love it:
Discover Math Magic with Cuisenaire Rods offers vibrant, color-coded pieces that make math hands-on and fun, transforming abstract concepts into tangible learning adventures.

Snap Cubes: Colorful Math Adventures

hand2mind Snap Cubes open the door to a world of learning fun! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is for kids to engage with educational tools that spark their creativity and enhance their math skills. With 2000 bright, interlocking cubes, children can explore everything from basic counting to complex geometry while developing fine motor skills and logical thinking. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Snap Cubes: Colorful Math Adventures includes 2000 bright, interlocking cubes that turn math lessons into playful building sessions, making early math skills feel like a colorful puzzle party.

Engaging Math Adventure with UniLink Cubes

hand2mind Interlocking UniLink Math Linking Cubes is a fantastic way for children to explore the world of math through play! With 1000 vibrant cubes to connect and create with, kids can dive into color sorting, pattern creation, and counting in a hands-on manner that makes learning so much fun. These versatile math manipulatives not only enhance fine motor skills but also lay the groundwork for important concepts like volume, measurement, and logical thinking. 3-8 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Math Adventure with UniLink Cubes includes 1000 vibrant cubes that transform math into a playful exploration, making early numeracy feel like a colorful challenge instead of a chore.

Engaging Foam Counting Counters for Kids

hand2mind Foam Two-Color Counters transform learning into a fun and interactive experience for young learners! These cheerful red and yellow foam counters make counting, sorting, and problem-solving not just educational, but enjoyable. With 1000 soft, durable counters in a convenient storage tub, kids can explore early math concepts, such as addition and subtraction, in a tactile way that fosters engagement and understanding. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Foam Counting Counters for Kids includes 1000 soft, durable counters that make early math concepts feel like a playful adventure in sorting and problem-solving.

Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Fun!

Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Christmas Cookie Play Food Set invites children into a delightful world of pretend baking and creativity! This engaging playset not only sparks imagination but also serves as an excellent educational tool, fostering essential skills like counting, sorting, and fine motor abilities. As parents, we know how important hands-on, screen-free play is for our little ones, and this set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers aged 3 to 6. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Fun! includes sweet toppings and slicing cookies, transforming playtime into a delicious opportunity for imagination and skill-building.

Splash Into Numbers with Water Wow!

Melissa & Doug On The Go Water Wow! Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pad - Numbers is a delightful tool for sparking your child's curiosity and love for learning! This interactive activity pad helps little ones develop crucial fine motor skills, number recognition, and counting abilities through an engaging water-filling experience, making learning feel like play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Splash Into Numbers with Water Wow! features a reusable water-reveal activity pad that turns learning about numbers into a colorful, mess-free adventure that travels anywhere!

Exciting Learning Fun with 4-in-A-Box Puzzles

The Learning Journey My First 4-in-A-Box Puzzle is a fantastic way to ignite curiosity and learning in our little ones! Perfect for ages 2 and up, this set encourages our toddlers to explore numbers, counting, and problem-solving through interactive play. With vibrant illustrations and thoughtfully designed progressive puzzles, our kids can build tactile and motor skills while boosting their confidence with each piece they successfully fit together. 2+ years
Why we love it:
Exciting Learning Fun with 4-in-A-Box Puzzles features progressive puzzles that inspire our toddlers to build confidence while mastering numbers and problem-solving in a colorful, engaging way.

Spark Creativity with Happy Handle Stamps!

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Happy Handle Stamp Set is a fantastic way for kids to express their creativity while developing essential skills. With 10 charming stamps, 5 vibrant colored pencils, and a 6-color washable ink pad, children can dive into imaginative play while enhancing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This set not only encourages artistic expression but also fosters counting and cognitive skills as they play and identify shapes and colors. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Spark Creativity with Happy Handle Stamps! includes 10 charming stamps and a 6-color ink pad, making art feel like a colorful adventure filled with learning and imagination.

Magical Musical Mirror Pretend Vanity

The Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Magical Musical Mirror Pretend Vanity is a delightful way to spark imagination in our little ones from ages 6 months to 3 years! With its enchanting lights and over 30 songs, sounds, and phrases, this engaging playset helps introduce essential early learning concepts like the alphabet, counting, and colors—all while they play pretend. As parents, we love how it encourages our kids to explore their creativity through imaginative role play, nurturing their fine motor skills with fun accessories like a comb and soft powder puff. 6 months to 3 years
Why we love it:
Magical Musical Mirror Pretend Vanity features over 30 songs and phrases that introduce essential early learning concepts while encouraging our little ones to express their creativity through play.

Stacking Fun with Math Skills

The Melissa & Doug Stack & Count Wooden Parking Garage with 10 Cars combines playful stacking with foundational math learning for little ones. As children maneuver the colorful cars up and down the parking garage and interact with the sliding counter, they naturally develop essential skills like counting, sorting, and even early addition. Designed for sturdy play and compact storage, this educational toy not only captivates children's imaginations but also fosters their cognitive growth, making it an excellent choice for both home and early education settings. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Stacking Fun with Math Skills includes 10 colorful cars that effortlessly turn playtime into a math adventure, making learning foundational concepts feel like a race to the top!

Build and Play Construction Adventure

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Construction Building Set in a Box invites children aged 4 to 6 to explore the world of engineering through play. With 48 pieces that include bolts, nuts, and illustrated guides, it not only stimulates creativity but also enhances fine motor skills, counting, and sorting. This hands-on, screen-free toy encourages problem-solving and constructive play, making it an excellent choice for fostering young minds while keeping fun at the forefront. Preschool
Why we love it:
Build and Play Construction Adventure includes 48 pieces that transform our little builders into engineers, all while sneaking in essential skills like sorting and problem-solving.

Nesting Barns & Sorting Animal Playset

The Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Barns and Animals bring a world of fun and learning right to your living room! This delightful match-and-stack set of six colorful barns and matching wooden animals introduces essential first concepts like counting, sizes, and colors through engaging hands-on play. We love how these barns not only nest for easy storage but also boost our little ones' hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and narrative thinking—making learning feel like an exciting adventure. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Nesting Barns & Sorting Animal Playset includes six colorful barns that make sorting animals a delightful counting adventure, turning playtime into an engaging learning experience.

Catch and Count Fun for Young Learners

Melissa & Doug K's Kids Fish and Count Learning Game is an absolute delight for our little ones! With vibrant, numbered fish to catch and release, this engaging game turns playtime into an exciting learning experience. The reversible 'pond' allows for exploration of shapes on one side and numbers on the other, making it a fantastic tool for building early math skills and shape recognition. 2-4 years
Why we love it:
Catch and Count Fun for Young Learners features vibrant, numbered fish that make exploring early math skills a splashy, engaging adventure right in our living rooms.

Turbocharged Fun with Sonic & Shadow RC Slot Cars

NKOK Sonic & Shadow RC Slot Car Set is an exhilarating way for kids to learn about speed, strategy, and teamwork! With two dynamic vehicles and exciting figure-8 track, children can immerse themselves in friendly competition while developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as they maneuver the controllers. Plus, the lap counter keeps track of each thrilling round, teaching kids about counting and basic math in a fun way. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Turbocharged Fun with Sonic & Shadow RC Slot Cars features a thrilling figure-8 track that turns playtime into an exciting lesson in speed and friendly competition.

VTech Spin and Learn Color Flashlight

The VTech Spin and Learn Color Flashlight is an exciting adventure in learning for our little ones aged 1 to 3! This delightful toy not only lights up in five vibrant colors but also engages toddlers with over 50 sing-along songs, sounds, and interactive phrases. With a friendly ladybug button that encourages play, this flashlight makes learning about animals, colors, and counting as fun as a game of hide and seek. 1-3 years
Why we love it:
VTech Spin and Learn Color Flashlight lights up in five vibrant colors while teaching toddlers animals and counting, making every playtime a colorful learning adventure.

Hopscotch & Balance in One Mat!

Tumbl Trak Hopscotch Mat is the perfect blend of fun and educational play! With a vibrant hopscotch design on one side and a numbered line for practice on the other, this mat caters to gymnasts and little adventurers of all skill levels. We love how it encourages physical activity, improves balance, and fosters counting skills in our children. 3-10 years
Why we love it:
Hopscotch & Balance in One Mat! features a vibrant design that turns physical activity into a fun learning experience, making counting and coordination feel like a game.

Magnetic Fun with Cars and Trucks

The Melissa & Doug Magnetic Car Loader Wooden Toy Set offers endless loading and unloading adventures perfect for little hands! This engaging set not only promotes fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through play, but it also encourages counting, sorting, and sequencing with its uniquely colored magnetic cars. For parents who value screen-free, hands-on learning, this is an excellent gift that helps preschoolers develop essential skills while having a blast. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Fun with Cars and Trucks includes uniquely colored magnetic cars, making loading and unloading feel like a delightful adventure while secretly boosting essential preschool skills.

Toy Story Finger Puppets for Learning Fun

Toy Story Finger Puppets are the ultimate bath time buddies that bring learning and laughter together! These delightful waterproof finger puppets not only spark imagination but also serve as a fantastic educational tool. We can effortlessly teach our little ones about colors, counting, and storytelling in a fun and engaging way during bath time or anytime play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Toy Story Finger Puppets are waterproof, making them perfect for bath time, where they transform learning colors and counting into splashy fun that even the shyest storyteller can enjoy!

Engaging Kindergarten Math Adventure

The Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let’s Master Kindergarten Math Set is a fantastic tool for our little learners ready to tackle math concepts! Filled with 85 interactive lessons across counting, patterns, and even money, this set encourages self-paced learning while boosting confidence. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Kindergarten Math Adventure includes 85 interactive lessons that make mastering math concepts feel like an exciting treasure hunt, ready to spark our kids' confidence and curiosity!

Fun Math Mastery with Hot Dots!

Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Master 1st Grade Math Set transforms math practice into an exciting adventure! We love how this interactive pen provides immediate feedback, helping our kids engage with 100 grade-appropriate lessons that cover everything from counting and patterns to time and fractions. With both basic and challenge lessons available, it’s perfect for boosting confidence in all learners. 6+ years
Why we love it:
Fun Math Mastery with Hot Dots! features an interactive pen that provides immediate feedback, turning math practice into a lively game that boosts confidence and engagement.

Catch Fun with the Educational Advantage Game

Educational Advantage Kids Giant Polydron Fishing 1-20 Game is a vibrant and fun-filled way to introduce your child to numbers! With 20 brightly colored fish and two sturdy fishing rods, this engaging game not only promotes learning but also enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Imagine the excitement as your little ones splash and play, while they effortlessly learn to count from 1 to 20! 2+ years
Why we love it:
Catch Fun with the Educational Advantage Game includes 20 brightly colored fish that turn counting into a splashing good time, making learning joyful and interactive.

Smart Counting Cookies for Young Learners

The Learning Resources Smart Counting Cookies are a deliciously fun way for toddlers 18 months and up to start their math adventures! These adorable counting cookies, complete with raised chocolate chips for tactile learning, engage little fingers while nurturing counting and sorting skills. Each cookie is cleverly designed with numbers 0-10 hidden underfoot, turning every playful bite into an exciting opportunity for number recognition and comparison. 18+ months
Why we love it:
Smart Counting Cookies for Young Learners features raised chocolate chips that engage little fingers while making counting feel like a scrumptious adventure in every bite.