Toys That Develop Early Math Skills

Magnetic Color Sorting Adventure

The Learning Resources Splash Of Color Magnetic Sorting Set transforms playtime into an exciting journey of color discovery! With 40 vibrant magnetic objects and 8 paint bucket frames, our educational toy engages children aged 3 and up in reinforcing color recognition, vocabulary, and early math skills. We love how it encourages hands-on learning as kids sort the colorful magnets into their matching cans, making every session a fun, interactive experience on any magnetic surface—like whiteboards! It's a fantastic way to combine creativity and essential developmental skills in one delightful package. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Color Sorting Adventure includes 40 vibrant magnetic objects, effortlessly transforming color learning into a playful experience that sticks—literally and figuratively—to the fridge!

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. Plus, we love that it’s made from safe, non-toxic materials—peace of mind for us as they explore and play! 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.

Explore 3D Shapes with Solid Blocks

The hand2mind Wood Geometric Solid Blocks, 3D Shapes, Classroom Kit is an engaging way for kids to explore the world of geometry. With 96 beautifully crafted blocks featuring 12 unique shapes, children can develop critical thinking, spatial awareness, and early math skills while enjoying hands-on, tactile learning. Perfect for both classrooms and at-home play, these smooth, safe blocks invite creativity and collaboration among little learners. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Explore 3D Shapes with Solid Blocks includes 96 beautifully crafted blocks that transform geometry into a fun, hands-on adventure for curious minds to explore and create.

Delicious Learning with Cupcake Sorting!

Learning Resources Smart Snacks Shape Sorting Cupcakes engage toddlers in fun, hands-on learning. This delightful set not only enhances fine motor skills as little ones match colorful cupcake tops to their bottoms, but it also fosters color and shape recognition—essential building blocks for early education. Ideal for playdates, homeschooling, and gift-giving, it turns learning into a sweet adventure for kids aged 18 months and up! 18 months+
Why we love it:
Delicious Learning with Cupcake Sorting! features colorful cupcake tops and bottoms that transform playtime into a yummy lesson in shapes and colors, making learning oh-so-sweet.

New Sprouts Picnic Set: Fun Learning Adventure

Learning Resources New Sprouts Picnic Set is the ultimate invitation to imaginative play! With 15 colorful pieces, this set sparks early dramatic play and social interaction, making it perfect for toddlers. As we pack our picnic, we encourage language development by identifying foods and creating our favorite meals together. Isn’t it wonderful to watch our little ones build burgers and act out delightful scenarios? This set not only entertains but also nurtures critical developmental skills, making it an ideal gift for any occasion! 18+ months
Why we love it:
New Sprouts Picnic Set features 15 colorful pieces that make meal-building a fun way to foster creativity and language skills, turning every picnic into an imaginative learning adventure!

Measure & Learn: Fun with Tape!

Learning Resources Simple Tape Measure is the perfect tool for sparking curiosity in your little ones while they play! With its retractable design and the ability to measure up to 4 feet, kids can embark on their own mini construction projects, compare heights, and engage in hands-on math activities, all while having a blast. As parents and educators, we know the importance of building foundational skills—this fun toy helps children grasp basic measurement concepts in both inches/feet and centimeters/meters. Whether it's for back-to-school fun, gifts, or homeschooling materials, this tape measure offers endless opportunities to learn without the kids even realizing they’re doing so! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Measure & Learn: Fun with Tape! features a retractable design that transforms measuring into an exciting project, making math a hands-on adventure your child won’t want to miss.

Engaging Barn-Themed Jumbo Puzzle

The Melissa & Doug Busy Barn Shaped Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle is a fantastic way to spark curiosity and learning in our little ones! Designed for children, this vibrant 32-piece puzzle not only entertains but also nurtures essential skills like hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. The extra-thick cardboard pieces are perfect for tiny hands, making it a joy for both kids and caregivers to explore together. Plus, with its easy-clean surface, we can keep our puzzle looking fresh and new as our children grow and play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Barn-Themed Jumbo Puzzle features 32 vibrant pieces that invite little hands to explore while developing critical thinking and coordination together—what a delightful bonding experience!

Adventurous Animal Counting Fun

Learning Resources Wild About Animals Jungle Counters is our exciting gateway to early math and vocabulary for little explorers aged 3 and up. This vibrant set of 72 counters includes six different shapes and colors, making counting, sorting, and patterning an engaging jungle adventure! As parents and educators, we love how this toy not only supports key math skills but also encourages imaginative play, fostering a connection with nature through fun animal figures. Plus, with an included storage bucket and activity guide, it's a breeze to keep tidy and incorporate into varied learning activities! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Adventurous Animal Counting Fun includes 72 vibrant counters that make early math a wild and interactive jungle expedition, blending learning with play like no other.

Delightful Melissa & Doug Toaster Set!

Melissa & Doug Bread and Butter Toaster Set is a charming way to engage little ones in imaginative play! This delightful wooden playset encourages hands-on learning as kids develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while mastering the art of pretend cooking. With interactive features like a pop-up toaster and a reusable activity card for special orders, it sets the stage for fun and educational role-playing experiences. We love how it also introduces basic math skills through slicing and counting, making it not just playtime but also a wonderful opportunity for early learning. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Delightful Melissa & Doug Toaster Set features a pop-up toaster and reusable activity card, making pretend cooking a tasty way to spark creativity and early learning!

Hand2Mind Fake Money Coin Kit Fun

Hand2Mind Fake Money Coin Kit is an exciting opportunity for kids to dive into the world of money management and financial literacy! With 500 detailed and realistic plastic coins, this set not only brings pretend play to life but also supports vital learning experiences. As we engage our children in counting, sorting, and making changes, we’re helping them develop essential math skills while they play! Plus, it’s perfect for classroom settings, enriching lessons on money in a fun, hands-on way—who knew learning could be this much fun? 3+ years
Why we love it:
Hand2Mind Fake Money Coin Kit includes 500 realistic plastic coins that make mastering financial literacy feel like a game, blending fun with essential life skills.

Engaging Rekenrek for Young Mathematicians

The hand2mind 20-Bead Wooden Rekenrek Abacus is a fantastic tool for fostering early math skills in young learners. This colorful abacus not only makes counting a breeze but also builds a solid foundation in concepts like addition, subtraction, and even subitizing, all through fun and hands-on activities. Ideal for enhancing kindergarten curriculums, this engaging manipulative allows kids to explore math at their own pace, igniting curiosity and confidence in their numerical abilities. Preschool
Why we love it:
Engaging Rekenrek for Young Mathematicians is a colorful, hands-on abacus that turns math practice into a fun adventure, helping kids build confidence in their numerical skills.

Minnie Bow-Tique Shopping Fun Set

The Disney Junior Minnie Bow-Tique Bowtastic Shopping Basket Set is a delightful way for young children to engage in pretend play while learning essential skills. This set encourages social interaction, enhances vocabulary through role-play with friends or family, and promotes critical thinking as children explore grocery shopping concepts. With its colorful design and beloved characters, it's an engaging tool for developing early math skills and creativity in a fun environment. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Minnie Bow-Tique Shopping Fun Set includes a colorful shopping basket that transforms grocery trips into imaginative adventures, sparking creativity and learning with every purchase.

Count and Learn with Colorful Squares

Learning Carpets - CPR735 Let’s Learn How to Count Seating Squares make counting from 1 to 10 a delightful experience for young learners. With vibrant graphics and individual seating, these squares not only teach number association but also enhance social skills and cooperative learning in group settings. Parents and educators will appreciate how easy they are to store and move, making them a versatile tool for nurturing early math skills in any environment. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Count and Learn with Colorful Squares offers vibrant graphics to engage young learners while they practice counting with their friends, making math both social and fun!

Junior GeoStix for Creative Math Learning

Junior GeoStix is an exciting tool for sparking creativity and enhancing early math skills in children! With 200 colorful construction sticks and 30 engaging double-sided activity cards, it offers endless opportunities for exploration and imagination. By manipulating these flexible plastic sticks, kids not only build foundational math concepts but also develop fine motor skills through hands-on play. Whether they’re following the activity cards or dreaming up their own unique designs, Junior GeoStix turns learning into a fun and engaging adventure that we as parents can truly appreciate. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Junior GeoStix includes 200 colorful construction sticks that transform math learning into an imaginative adventure, making foundational skills as fun as crafting your own creations.

Colorful Counting Cows for Early Learners

The Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Counting Cows Toy Set offers a delightful and hands-on way for young children to explore numbers and colors! Perfectly designed for ages 18 months and older, this vibrant set combines counting, color recognition, and fine motor skill development into one engaging experience. With numbered cow fronts and their matching spotted backs, kids can enjoy matching and sorting while building vital skills like number recognition and 1:1 correspondence. It's a fun, educational gift that sparks creativity and learning during those early formative years! 18+ months
Why we love it:
Colorful Counting Cows for Early Learners features vibrant counting and matching pairs, making numbers and colors a delightful game that sparks curiosity and foundational math skills.

Explore Shapes with Foam Attribute Blocks

hand2mind Foam Attribute Blocks Student Kit is the perfect companion for your child's early learning adventures! This engaging set not only fosters shape identification and sorting skills but also provides endless opportunities for interactive play. Imagine your little one happily experimenting with colors and shapes while developing essential math skills. Perfect for both at home and in the classroom, these blocks transform learning into a fun and tactile experience that supports young learners in their foundational years. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Explore Shapes with Foam Attribute Blocks features engaging tactile play that makes shape and color experiments feel like a joyous adventure in learning!

Bright Beginnings with Color Mixing Blocks

Constructive Playthings Color Mixing Wooden Blocks for Kids is the perfect introduction to foundational STEM learning for our little ones. These vibrant, translucent blocks not only encourage creativity but also promote vital skills such as color recognition and fine motor development. As our toddlers stack and balance these assorted shapes, they engage in hands-on problem-solving and early math exploration like counting and pattern building. It’s an imaginative play experience that truly grows with our kids, supporting both cognitive and sensory learning in a fun, interactive way! 12 months+
Why we love it:
Bright Beginnings with Color Mixing Blocks features vibrant, translucent designs that transform playtime into a colorful STEM adventure, sparking creativity and foundational learning in our little ones.

Hape Chunky Clock Puzzle Adventure

Hape Chunky Clock Puzzle transforms learning to tell time into an engaging adventure for little ones! With vibrant numbered blocks that fit snugly in their designated spots, this puzzle encourages cognitive development and enhances problem-solving skills. Babies and toddlers will not only enjoy matching while they explore the fun of moving the big and little hands but also gain a foundational understanding of time—a crucial skill for daily life. Designed with safety in mind, this durable puzzle uses child-safe paints and finishes, making it a perfect addition to your educational toy collection. 12 months - 3 years
Why we love it:
Hape Chunky Clock Puzzle Adventure features vibrant numbered blocks that make mastering time-telling a playful journey, turning learning into an engaging adventure for curious minds.

Crocodile Number Puzzle Adventure

The Orange Tree Toys Crocodile Number Puzzle is a delightful gateway to learning numbers for curious little minds aged 1 and up. This vibrant, animal-shaped puzzle makes counting fun and engaging, fostering early math skills while stimulating visual development through its eye-catching colors. With chunky pieces designed for little hands, children can easily manipulate the puzzle, enhancing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they play. It's not just a puzzle; it's a joyful learning experience that parents and educators will cherish. 1+ years
Why we love it:
Crocodile Number Puzzle Adventure features chunky pieces for little hands, making counting an engaging and playful learning experience that keeps parents happily involved.

Educational Insights Nest & Stack Fun!

Educational Insights Bright Basics Nest & Stack Cubes is the perfect toy for curious toddlers eager to learn through play! With 10 vibrant, stackable cubes featuring animals and numbers, this engaging set supports essential skills like fine motor development and spatial reasoning. Watching our little ones build towers over three feet tall while learning about quantity and numbers is truly delightful. Not only does this inspiring activity keep toddlers entertained, but it also keeps their minds engaged at home—making learning as fun as stacking! 2+ years
Why we love it:
Educational Insights Nest & Stack Fun! features 10 vibrant, stackable cubes that transform learning numbers and animals into a colorful tower-building adventure for curious little minds.

Fun Learning with BAZIC Numbers Flash Cards

BAZIC Numbers Flash Cards are the perfect tool for nurturing your child's number recognition skills! As parents, we know how important it is to make learning enjoyable, and these brightly colored, large print flash cards are designed to do just that. With 36 cards packed with engaging visuals, children aged 3 and up will delight in discovering numbers while building their confidence in early math skills. It’s a fantastic way to turn family time into valuable learning moments at home! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Fun Learning with BAZIC Numbers Flash Cards features 36 colorful cards that transform number discovery into a fun family activity, making math feel less like homework and more like playtime.

Magical Playfoam Pals Adventures

The Educational Insights Playfoam Pals Fantasy Friends 6-Pack invites kids into a delightful world of tactile exploration while developing crucial early learning skills. Designed for ages 3 and up, each squishy foam ball encourages fine motor skill development through creative play, as children mold their Playfoam into letters, numbers, and imaginative shapes. With no mess involved, parents can easily support their little ones' sensory experiences and foster a love for hands-on learning without the stress of sticky materials. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Magical Playfoam Pals Adventures includes six squishy foam balls that transform messy creativity into delightful hands-on learning, making it a stress-free way to spark imaginative play.

Rainbow Pebbles: Colorful Learning Fun

Rainbow Pebbles Activity Set - Junior is a delightful way for our little ones to explore early math skills while having a blast! With their bright colors and inviting shapes, these tactile pebbles help children learn to sort, count, and understand the world of shapes. The accompanying activity cards are perfect for guiding fun learning experiences, making this set a wonderful addition to any playtime. Plus, they are safety tested and ideal for small hands, ensuring our toddlers can learn and play safely and joyfully. 18 months+
Why we love it:
Rainbow Pebbles include engaging activity cards that turn counting and sorting into a colorful adventure, making math feel like playtime right at our little ones' fingertips.

Rainbow Pebbles: Fun Learning for Toddlers

Rainbow Pebbles - Junior - Earth Colors - Mini Jar is an engaging learning tool that we absolutely adore! With these beautiful, smooth pebbles, our little ones can explore sorting, stacking, and color recognition while developing essential early math skills. Imagine the joy they’ll find in creating patterns and pictures as they engage their imagination and creativity. Plus, the included activity guide is a treasure trove of ideas for parents and educators to keep the fun flowing and learning focused! 18 months and up
Why we love it:
Rainbow Pebbles come in a mini jar and inspire endless creativity as children sort, stack, and create colorful patterns that lay the foundation for early math skills.