Toys That Develop Measurement
Our Top 5 Picks
Bear Counters: Fun Learning in Every Color!
Learning Resources Bear Counters Set is a fantastic way for our little ones to dive into the world of math! This engaging counting and sorting toy not only captures their imagination with its colorful bear family but also helps them grasp abstract math concepts through hands-on play. With three sizes and weights, our kids can experiment with balance and measurement, enhancing their critical thinking skills. 3+ years
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Bear Counters: Fun Learning in Every Color! includes 80 pieces, providing endless opportunities for our little ones to explore math concepts while having a colorful blast.
Beginner's Balance: Fun with Math & Science
Learning Resources Beginner's Balance is an exciting gateway to early math and science skills for our little ones! Perfect for ages 4 and up, this engaging seesaw balances not just toys, but also the foundation for understanding mass and measurement. With 10 adorable bear counters and a helpful activity guide, our children can explore concepts in a hands-on way, making learning feel like play. 4+ years
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Beginner's Balance comes with 10 adorable bear counters, transforming math and science into an engaging game where kids can play and learn without even realizing it!
Master Liquid Measurement with Fun!
Learning Resources Classroom Liquid Measuring Set offers a fantastic opportunity for kids aged 5 and up to dive into the world of science exploration! This 19-piece set makes learning about liquid volume and equivalencies a hands-on experience that’s both educational and exciting. With everything from measuring jars to cups and spoons, kids will not only develop their math and science skills but also enhance their ability to estimate and measure accurately. 5+ years
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Master Liquid Measurement with Fun! includes 19 colorful pieces that make learning about liquid volume feel like a delightful science experiment right in your kitchen.
Explore Weight and Balance with Bucket Balance
Learning Resources Bucket Balance is the perfect hands-on tool for sparking curiosity in young minds! This durable plastic balance allows kids to explore weight and balance through fun, tangible experiments that they can conduct themselves. With its sensitive 1g measurement feature and easy-to-pour clear buckets, little learners can engage in creative activities that promote critical thinking and scientific skills. 3+ years
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Explore Weight and Balance with Bucket Balance features easy-to-pour clear buckets that make learning measurement feel like a science experiment and a hands-on adventure rolled into one!
Precision Learning with Balance Fun!
Learning Resources Precision School Balance is your go-to educational companion for fostering curiosity and critical thinking in our kids! This sturdy balance not only aids in precise measurements but also introduces students to essential mathematical and scientific concepts like mass, inequalities, and comparisons. With features such as two removable pans and a built-in weight case, learners can explore hands-on experiments while developing their understanding of operations and measurements. 8+ years
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Precision Learning with Balance Fun! features two removable pans that transform math lessons into hands-on adventures, making learning about measurements as exciting as a science experiment.
Creative Learning with Centimeter Cubes
Learning Resources Centimeter Cubes, Set of 1000, opens a world of exploration for children ages 6 and up. These vibrant cubes, available in 10 different colors, aren’t just fun—they provide a hands-on approach to mastering measurement, counting, and patterning. With an included activity guide, our kids can dive into engaging activities that help them understand area and volume in a practical and enjoyable way. 6+ years
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Creative Learning with Centimeter Cubes includes an activity guide that turns math into a colorful adventure, making learning about area and volume as fun as building with blocks.
Pan Balance Jr: Learn Measurement Fun
Learning Resources Pan Balance Jr is the perfect educational tool for young curious minds! With this engaging balance, children aged 3 and up can visually explore weight comparison and measurement in a hands-on way. The detachable 500 ml buckets make for easy cleanup, while the sliding compensator ensures accurate measurements every time. 3+ years
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Pan Balance Jr features detachable 500 ml buckets for hands-on weight comparison, turning measurement into a fun visual game that sparks curiosity and foundational math skills.
Connect Math Skills with Cuisenaire Rods
Learning Resources Connecting Cuisenaire Rods Small Group Set is a fantastic tool for helping our children grasp essential math concepts in a fun and colorful way! With 155 vibrant rods in varying lengths, our little learners can explore fractions, measurement, and more while developing their problem-solving skills. The clever design features 1-cm increments on one side, making it easy for our kids to visualize and manipulate numbers. 4+ years
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Connect Math Skills with Cuisenaire Rods includes 155 vibrant rods that make exploring fractions and measurement not just educational, but a colorful adventure for our little learners.
Measuring Growth with eeBoo's Flower Chart
eeBoo: Hot Pink Flower Growth Chart is the perfect way to celebrate our children’s growth milestones! Not only does it come with delightful stickers to mark those special moments, but it also serves as a fantastic tool for teaching measurements in both inches and centimeters. This vibrant chart sparks conversation and encourages kids to explore numbers and growth, helping them develop a sense of achievement. 3+ years
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Measuring Growth with eeBoo's Flower Chart includes delightful stickers to mark milestones, turning the pride of growth into a fun interactive experience that teaches measurement with a splash of creativity.
Unifix Cubes: Spark Math Fun!
Unifix cubes are the ultimate hands-on tool for developing essential math skills in young learners! As educators and parents, we appreciate these versatile manipulatives that help our children grasp concepts like addition, subtraction, and even multiplication in a fun and engaging way. With 300 colorful cubes to connect and explore, kids can dive into patterning, sorting, and measurement—building a strong foundation for their mathematical journey. 3-8 years
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Unifix Cubes: Spark Math Fun! includes 300 colorful cubes that transform math practice into a playful, hands-on adventure—making numbers feel less like a chore and more like a game!
Engaging Math with Counting Cubes
Learning Resources Centimeter Cubes are a fantastic way to ignite your child's curiosity about math! Designed for kids ages 6 and up, these vibrant counting and sorting cubes help introduce important concepts like measurement, area, and volume. With 500 colorful cubes and an accompanying activity guide, we can make learning fun and interactive, paving the way for a solid foundation in math skills. 6+ years
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Engaging Math with Counting Cubes includes 500 colorful cubes that turn math into a tactile treasure hunt, igniting curiosity and building a solid foundational skill set.
Visualize Math with Geometric Solids
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids make abstract math concepts come alive! As fellow parents and educators, we know how essential it is for students to grasp geometric principles, and these colorful 3D shapes are perfect for just that. With transparent designs that let kids see inside each solid, they can engage in hands-on experiments with volume and measurement. K-8 years
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Visualize Math with Geometric Solids includes transparent designs that spark curiosity, making math visually engaging and fun while helping kids understand shapes like never before.
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
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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.
Empower Young Builders with Tool Belt!
Constructive Playthings Adjustable Tool Belt with Multiple Pockets and 4 pc. Tool Set is a fantastic way to spark creativity and build essential skills in children! With real, functioning tools like a hammer, screwdrivers, and a tape measure, kids can dive into hands-on projects that enhance their problem-solving abilities and fine motor skills. 8+ years
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Empower Young Builders with Tool Belt! features real, functioning tools that turn imaginative play into hands-on learning experiences, helping kids construct both projects and confidence.
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. 3+ years
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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 Learning with Bucket Balance
hand2mind Plastic Bucket Balance for Kids Ages 5-8 is a delightful hands-on tool that transforms the way our little ones learn about weight and measurement! Designed with two clear ½ liter buckets featuring easy-pour spouts, our kids can experiment and discover the world of mass right before their eyes. This practical balance not only makes math and science come alive but also promotes active engagement, ensuring that 75% of the content sticks in their minds. 5-8 years
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Engaging Learning with Bucket Balance transforms math and science into hands-on fun with two clear buckets featuring easy-pour spouts, making learning an exciting pourfect experiment!
Grow Minds with Hydroponics Fun!
Nancy B's Science Club Way to Grow Hydroponics Kit & Gardening Diary invites our little scientists to explore the wonders of plant growth in an engaging way! With tools that spark curiosity, children can observe, measure, and cultivate their very own plants, making biology and botany come to life right before their eyes. The 22-page activity journal is a treasure trove of experiments and fun facts, including the fascinating history of the Aztecs’ floating gardens. 8+ years
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Grow Minds with Hydroponics Fun! includes a 22-page activity journal that ignites curiosity about plants while sneaking in valuable STEM lessons—who knew growing greens could be this much fun?
Melissa & Doug Play Kitchen Accessories Set
The Melissa & Doug 22-Piece Play Kitchen Accessories Set is a delightful addition to your child's pretend play collection! This vibrant set offers an exciting opportunity for young ones to dive into imaginative cooking adventures, honing their fine motor skills and creativity. With everything from pots and pans to place settings for two, children can explore basic concepts of measurement, sharing, and even time management with the included timer. 3-6 years
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Melissa & Doug Play Kitchen Accessories Set includes 22 vibrant pieces that transform mealtime into imaginative adventures, nurturing creativity and collaboration with every pretend meal served.
Snap Cubes for Interactive Math Learning
hand2mind Interlocking Snap Cubes are a vibrant and engaging resource for early math exploration! These 500 colorful connecting cubes not only bring joy to counting, but they also ignite curiosity in pattern building, sorting, and logical thinking. As our little ones snap these cubes together, they enhance their fine motor skills and begin to grasp essential math concepts like measurement, area, and geometry. 3-7 years
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Snap Cubes for Interactive Math Learning come with 500 colorful cubes that transform math concepts into a visual and tactile adventure, making early math exploration delightful and engaging!
Dynamic 250-Piece Pattern Block Set
The Didax Educational Resources Set of 250 Pattern Blocks is an incredible tool for kids to explore their creativity while building essential skills! With six distinct shapes and vibrant colors, this set invites little learners to dive into concepts like one-to-one correspondence, fractions, and symmetry through hands-on play. We find that these wooden blocks not only encourage problem-solving and measurement skills but also promote sorting and matching in a fun, interactive way. 3-6 years
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Dynamic 250-Piece Pattern Block Set includes six distinct shapes and vibrant colors that turn learning about fractions and symmetry into an exciting hands-on experience for little learners!
Exciting Learning with Colorful Math Tiles
hand2mind Plastic Square Color Tiles are a vibrant and engaging way to help our children develop essential math skills! This set of 400 tiles invites students to explore numbers, patterns, and measurement while sparking their curiosity about math. Perfect for modeling concepts like basic arithmetic, geometry, and logical thinking, these high-quality, durable tiles make learning fun and interactive. 5-10 years
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Exciting Learning with Colorful Math Tiles includes 400 vibrant tiles that transform math into a hands-on adventure, making complex concepts feel as fun as playtime.
Create Color-Changing Lip Gloss Fun!
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Create Color-Changing Lip Gloss Fun! features a DIY lip gloss kit that fosters creativity while teaching kids about measurement and color combinations—talk about making learning taste sweet!
LeapFrog LeapStart 3D Moonlight Math Fun
LeapFrog LeapStart 3D Moonlight Hero Math with PJ Masks Book is the perfect way for our little ones to dive into the exciting world of early math! Aimed at children aged 3 to 6, this interactive learning experience combines audio and animations to engage kids like never before. As they join their favorite heroes, they'll explore crucial concepts such as measurement and geometry while developing essential skills in logic and critical thinking. 3-6 years
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LeapFrog LeapStart 3D Moonlight Math Fun features interactive audio and animations that make early math concepts exciting, turning learning into a superhero adventure for little minds.
Hape Chef Pack: Dress Up and Cook Fun
Hape Chef Pack brings the joy of culinary creativity right into your home! This delightful chef dress-up set inspires imagination and role play while helping little ones develop essential skills like measurement, coordination, and fine motor skills through hands-on cooking experiences. With adjustable fittings for varied sizes, it’s perfect for kids to take on the role of chef, sparking their interest in cooking and fostering their ability to follow instructions. 3+ years
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Hape Chef Pack features adjustable fittings, allowing kids to step into their chef role while cooking up creativity and coordination with hands-on fun!
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