Toys That Develop Number Sense

Ten-Row Abacus for Early Math Fun

The Learning Resources Ten-Row Abacus is an engaging tool designed to help children aged 5 and up master early math skills through tactile and visual learning. With colorful beads that slide effortlessly on sturdy metal rods, this abacus turns abstract concepts of addition and subtraction into hands-on exploration, promoting problem-solving skills and number sense. It's the perfect addition to any homeschool or classroom, equipped with an activity guide that empowers parents and educators to teach math in a fun and interactive way. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Ten-Row Abacus for Early Math Fun features colorful beads that slide seamlessly, making math feel like a game while sparking joy in learning and understanding numbers.

Color-Coded AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets Set

The Educational Insights Color-Coded Uppercase & Lowercase AlphaMagnets and MathMagnets set is a treasure trove for curious minds aged 3 and up! With 214 vibrant magnetic pieces, this set not only makes learning enjoyable but also sparks a deep passion for reading, writing, and math. We love how the color-coding helps little learners differentiate between consonants and vowels, as well as visualize number sentences through engaging play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Color-Coded AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets Set includes 214 vibrant magnetic pieces that turn learning into a colorful adventure, making reading and math feel as playful as a game.

Fun Learning with Colorful Flash Cards

The Trend Enterprises Colors, Shapes & Numbers Skill Drill Flash Cards provide a vibrant and interactive way for young learners to grasp essential concepts. With 96 cards featuring bright photos, these flashcards help children recognize colors, shapes, and numbers, laying a strong foundation for their early education. Ideal for home, school, and travel, they make skill-building exciting and engaging for kids aged 3 to 6. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Fun Learning with Colorful Flash Cards includes 96 vibrant cards featuring bright photos that transform learning into a joyful exploration of colors, shapes, and numbers. Watching little ones enthusiastically identify a red apple and a blue square can turn any living room into a mini classroom, all while they think they’re just playing! Plus, they’re perfect for on-the-go learning—road trips just got a whole lot more educational and a lot less ‘are we there yet?’

Interactive Algebra Tiles for Young Learners

The Learning Resources Algebra Tile Class Set is an essential resource for educators and parents wanting to enhance their child's math journey. This engaging set allows students from pre-algebra to high school to explore key concepts like multiplication and expressions through hands-on learning, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With color-coded tiles that represent positive and negative values, it visually supports diverse learners and makes abstract algebraic ideas easier to grasp. 8-18 years
Why we love it:
Interactive Algebra Tiles for Young Learners includes color-coded tiles that make abstract algebra concepts fun and tangible, turning math into an engaging hands-on adventure for kids.

Fraction Fun with Puzzles!

Educational Insights Fraction Pie Puzzles is an engaging way to make fractions come alive for our kids! This hands-on activity not only reinforces fundamental fraction concepts but also sparks excitement as students explore equivalencies, common denominators, and multiples. With a variety of leveled puzzle cards and colorful foam pieces, this game provides endless opportunities for learning and fun, whether at home or in a classroom setting. 7-12 years
Why we love it:
Fraction Fun with Puzzles! includes colorful foam pieces that turn learning about fractions into a hands-on game, making math feel like an exciting adventure instead of a chore.

Stacking Counters for Fun Learning

Learning Advantage Stacking Counters are a fantastic resource for nurturing number sense and developing early logic skills in our little learners. With a vibrant set of 500 counters in 10 engaging colors, these manipulatives turn mundane lessons into interactive and delightful experiences. We love how they encourage sorting, counting, and even basic problem-solving, making math feel like play rather than a chore. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Stacking Counters for Fun Learning includes 500 colorful counters that transform math practice into an engaging game, making counting and problem-solving feel like an exciting adventure.

Crocodile Hop: Learn Through Play!

Learning Resources Crocodile Hop Floor Game is a vibrant way to engage our little ones in essential early learning! This fun-filled game encourages our children to enhance their gross motor skills while exploring colors, shapes, and numbers from 1 to 10. With two inflatable cubes and adorable animal markers, kids follow simple directions, boosting their problem-solving skills in the process. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Crocodile Hop: Learn Through Play! features inflatable cubes that make learning colors, shapes, and numbers a physically engaging adventure that keeps little ones active and entertained.

Magnetic Ten-Frame Fun Boards

Learning Resources Magnetic Ten-Frame Answer Boards bring math to life for kids aged 5 and up! These engaging, giant magnetic boards are perfect for fostering early math skills as they work with colorful counters to represent numbers, solve addition and subtraction problems, and develop an intuitive sense of quantity. With individual and group use, this versatile set promotes collaborative learning while adding a visual dimension to understanding numbers 1 through 20. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Ten-Frame Fun Boards turn math into a colorful group activity, making number learning as engaging as it is educational—who knew counters could spark so much joy?

Count 'em Up Popcorn: Fun Math Learning!

Learning Resources Smart Snacks Count 'em Up Popcorn is a delightful way for young kids to dive into the world of numbers and counting. With 15 colorful jumbo popcorn pieces and five different-sized bowls, your little ones can build number sense while having a blast playing. This engaging game not only enhances counting skills but also promotes fine motor development as they scoop and sort their popcorn snacks. 2+ years
Why we love it:
Count 'em Up Popcorn includes 15 colorful jumbo pieces that make counting as delightful as snack time, turning math into a playful treat for little learners.

Engaging Learning with Cuisenaire Rods

Hand2mind Plastic Cuisenaire Rods Classroom Set is a fantastic way to make math not just a subject, but an adventure! As educators and parents, we appreciate how these vibrant, color-coded rods transform complex concepts into interactive learning experiences. From counting and arithmetic to fractions and geometry, these manipulatives foster a deeper understanding and joy for math. 5-9 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Learning with Cuisenaire Rods includes colorful, tactile rods that make math adventures come alive, turning confusion into clarity and fun for little learners.

Master Fractions & Decimals with Fun Tiles

hand2mind - 42855 Plastic Double-Sided Fraction and Decimal Tiles are a fantastic resource for any fourth-grade classroom or homeschool setting! As parents and educators, we know how tricky fractions and decimals can be for kids. These colorful tiles make complex concepts visual and tangible, allowing students to explore and understand everything from improper fractions to comparing decimals with ease. 4th grade
Why we love it:
Master Fractions & Decimals with Fun Tiles includes colorful double-sided tiles that turn tricky concepts into engaging hands-on learning, making math feel like a fun game rather than a chore.

Giant Magnetic Ten Frame Set for Math Mastery

Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Ten Frame Set is a fantastic way to bring math concepts to life for children ages 5 and up. This vibrant set not only reinforces base ten skills with its colorful disks and magnetic frames, but it also encourages teamwork and collaboration through group activities. As educators and parents, we appreciate how this hands-on tool transforms math lessons into engaging demonstrations on any magnetic surface, fostering a love for learning and a deeper understanding of operations skills. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Giant Magnetic Ten Frame Set includes colorful disks that turn math into a vibrant teamwork activity, making learning numbers feel like a fun group project instead of homework.

I Sea 10! Math Adventure Game

I Sea 10! Game is not just a fun activity; it's a vibrant educational tool that helps our kids strengthen their number sense while playing! Perfect for ages 6 and up, this game encourages children to make combinations of number cards to reach the magical number 10. 6+ years
Why we love it:
I Sea 10! Game's 100 vibrant number cards make mastering math feel less like homework and more like a family fun night that strengthens those essential skills.

Base Ten Blocks for Math Mastery

The Learning Resources Base Ten Blocks Smart Pack is a fantastic tool for kids aged 5 and up to dive into the world of early math skills! These colorful, hands-on blocks make understanding base ten concepts a fun adventure, whether in small groups or individual study. As parents and educators, we know how crucial a solid foundation in math is for future success in STEM fields. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Base Ten Blocks for Math Mastery includes colorful, hands-on blocks that transform abstract math concepts into tangible fun, making learning math feel like a joyful adventure.

Triangle Flash Cards: Master Multiplication & Division!

The Original Triangle Flash Cards are a fantastic way to engage kids in mastering multiplication and division! These unique cards display two multiplication facts and two division facts, emphasizing the vital relationships between the two operations. They cater to different skill levels, making it easy for groups or individuals to practice side by side, from beginner to advanced. 6-12 years
Why we love it:
Triangle Flash Cards: Master Multiplication & Division! feature relationships between multiplication and division, turning math practice into a fun, collaborative experience for kids at every learning level.

Engaging Learning with Four-Color Spinners

Four-Color Spinners are a fantastic tool for making learning fun! As parents and educators, we appreciate how these versatile spinners can transform everyday tasks into exciting games that teach valuable skills. Perfect for everything from teaching colors and numbers to making decisions at home or in the classroom, they promote probability understanding and cooperative play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Learning with Four-Color Spinners features a write-on/wipe-off surface, turning everyday tasks into fun games that boost learning without the typical homework burden.

Magnetic Math Mastery Set

The Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Array Set is an incredible tool designed for educators and parents looking to teach math concepts in an engaging way. With its colorful magnetic arrays and easy-to-handle discs, this set promotes understanding of multiplication and division as students visually explore math relationships, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ideal for classroom use or homeschool environments, it turns math lessons into interactive experiences that students will love! Grades 2+, Ages 7+
Why we love it:
Magnetic Math Mastery Set includes colorful magnetic arrays that transform multiplication and division into interactive fun, making math not just a subject but an exciting game of discovery.

Giant Magnetic Foam Ten Frames for Learning

Giant Magnetic Foam Ten Frames are an exciting way to make early math concepts come alive for young learners! As parents and educators, we've seen how these vibrant frames and magnetic counters transform abstract number ideas into tangible experiences. With the ability to demonstrate addition, subtraction, and place value in real-time on any magnetic surface, it’s like having a mini classroom right at home or in the classroom. 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Giant Magnetic Foam Ten Frames for Learning turn abstract math concepts into hands-on fun with colorful magnetic counters, making math a game that’s as engaging as it is educational.

Engaging Rekenrek for Math Mastery

The hand2mind 100 Bead Wooden Rekenrek is a fantastic educational tool designed to enrich young learners' understanding of numbers and basic math operations. Perfect for fostering skills like counting, addition, and even subitizing, this abacus allows kids to explore math concepts at their own pace, making learning both fun and engaging. Parents and educators will appreciate how this classic manipulative not only supports kindergarten curriculums but also lays a strong foundation for future math success. Preschool
Why we love it:
Engaging Rekenrek for Math Mastery features 100 colorful beads, making early math exploration feel like a vibrant game, perfect for fostering a lifelong love of numbers.

Colorful Math Tiles for Learning Fun!

hand2mind Plastic Square Color Tiles are a vibrant gateway to early math mastery! These engaging tiles are perfect for developing number sense and encourage creative exploration in counting, sorting, and patterning. As parents or educators, we know how crucial it is to make math fun—these tiles not only aid in grasping basic arithmetic, geometry, and logical thinking but also bring color and excitement into every math lesson. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Colorful Math Tiles for Learning Fun! include 400 vibrant tiles that turn math into a lively adventure, making early math concepts feel like a playful challenge rather than a chore.

Engaging Base Ten Math Blocks

The hand2mind Yellow Plastic Base Ten Blocks Flats Set is a fantastic tool for introducing math concepts to young learners. These colorful, tactile manipulatives make grasping place value, addition, and subtraction as easy as playing with blocks. They help cultivate logical thinking and number sense in a fun, interactive way, turning what could be tedious lessons into enjoyable explorations of math. Kindergarten and up
Why we love it:
Engaging Base Ten Math Blocks, with their colorful, tactile design, transform math lessons into playful explorations, making numbers feel less like a mystery and more like a fun adventure.

Engaging Base Ten Blocks for Math Mastery

hand2mind Blue Plastic Base Ten Blocks Rods Set is a fantastic way for our children to grasp the foundational concepts of math! These manipulatives allow kids to physically engage with the Base Ten number system, enhancing their understanding of place value, addition, and beyond. As our little learners build and explore, they develop critical problem-solving skills and a strong visual comprehension of numbers. 6-10 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Base Ten Blocks for Math Mastery includes colorful manipulatives that turn math into a tactile adventure, helping kids build confidence while they play with numbers.

Explore Numbers with the Rekenrek

The Learning Resources 10-Row Rekenrek Counting Frame is a fantastic tool for fostering essential math skills in children aged 5 and up. This interactive abacus encourages the development of counting, subitizing, and basic addition and subtraction skills while making learning enjoyable through vibrant contrasting colors. With this durable and engaging counting frame, kids naturally build a strong number sense that lays the groundwork for future math success. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Explore Numbers with the Rekenrek teaches essential math skills through vibrant colors and a 10-row frame, making learning visually engaging and fun for young mathematicians.

Magical Learning Fishbowl Adventure

The Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Magical Lights Fishbowl is an enchanting way for infants aged 6 months and older to explore early learning concepts. This interactive toy engages little ones with vibrant lights, joyful tunes, and charming educational phrases that teach the alphabet, shapes, and numbers, all while nurturing essential fine motor skills through easy put-and-take play. With its adorable aquatic friends and wobbly base, this fishbowl is not just fun; it beautifully introduces young minds to the wonders of cause and effect. 6 months to 3 years
Why we love it:
Magical Learning Fishbowl Adventure features vibrant lights and cheerful tunes, making early learning feel like a delightful underwater party that sparks curiosity and joy in little explorers.