Toys That Develop Addition
Our Top 5 Picks
Magnetic Pizza Fractions Fun!
Learning Resources Magnetic Pizza Fractions is the perfect tool for making math enjoyable and relevant! With 24 vibrant, magnetic pieces that represent various fractions, this interactive pizza-making game not only teaches kids about fractions but also encourages comparisons, equivalences, and simple operations like addition and subtraction. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how these engaging pizzas transform complex concepts into real-life scenarios—making learning so much fun! 6+ years
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Magnetic Pizza Fractions Fun! includes 24 vibrant, magnetic pieces that turn fraction learning into a deliciously engaging activity, making math relatable and fun for kids and families alike.
Classic Farkel: Fun Math Dice Game
Classic Farkel is a joy-filled dice game that brings families together while sneaking in some math practice! Perfect for young learners, it encourages important skills such as addition, strategic thinking, and visual memory—all in a fast-paced and entertaining format. With simple rules, players aged 8 and up can easily dive into the fun, making it an ideal addition to any game night or road trip. 8+ years
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Classic Farkel is a joy-filled dice game that brings families together for some math practice while having fun, turning family game night into an educational adventure!
Master Addition with Fun Flash Cards!
Addition All Facts Through 12 Skill Drill Flash Cards are an exciting way to boost your child's math skills! These 169 self-checking cards are perfect for reinforcing addition facts in a fun and engaging manner. Designed for children ages 6 to 8, they not only enhance computation abilities but also build crucial problem-solving skills as kids prepare for Grade 1 to Grade 2 challenges. 6-8 years
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Master Addition with Fun Flash Cards! includes 169 self-checking cards that turn math practice into a playful adventure, making learning addition a breeze and a joy.
Realistic Play Bills for Learning Fun
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Play Bills Set is an incredible resource for sparking imaginations while building essential math skills! With lifelike replica bills that mirror real US currency, this set provides a fun, engaging way for our children to explore the world of money. Not only can kids dive into pretend play adventures, but they can also practice addition, subtraction, and even budgeting as they create their own economic scenarios. 3+ years
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Realistic Play Bills for Learning Fun includes lifelike replica bills, making financial concepts engaging and leaving kids feeling like miniature entrepreneurs in their very own economy.
Engage in Money Math Fun!
LEARNING ADVANTAGE - 7524 Learning Advantage, Play Quarters Plastic Coins are the perfect blend of fun and education for our budding little mathematicians! By incorporating these realistic play quarters into their imaginative play, kids can master addition and subtraction while enjoying grocery store role-plays or pricing their favorite toys. The 1-inch diameter coins mirror the look and feel of real quarters, providing an authentic experience that sparks creativity and encourages social interaction. 3+ years
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Engage in Money Math Fun! features realistic play quarters, making math feel like a joyful trip to the store while helping little ones master essential money skills.
Rev Up Learning with Go500 Racing Game!
Go500 Car Racing Dice Game is a thrilling way to bring the excitement of the racetrack into your home or travels! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is to keep kids engaged while helping them develop essential math skills like addition and subtraction. This compact game is not only portable for road trips, camping, or beach days, but it also turns learning into a fun adventure. 6+ years
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Rev Up Learning with Go500 Racing Game! features a thrilling dice-driven race that transforms math practice into an action-packed adventure, making learning feel like a fun competition.
Zoom! Multiplication Card Game
The Zoom! Multiplication Card Game is an energizing way for kids aged 9 and up to enhance their math skills while having a blast. This game cleverly intertwines addition and multiplication, allowing players to build fundamental math concepts through exciting, fast-paced gameplay. 9+ years
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Zoom! Multiplication Card Game includes exciting twists like ZOOM! and BOOM! cards that make learning math feel like a thrilling adventure at game night.
Fun Addition and Subtraction Bingo
Carson Dellosa Addition and Subtraction Bingo Board Games transform math practice into a delightful experience for kids aged 5 and up. With engaging gameplay for 3 to 36 players, this bingo game not only helps kids master their math facts but also builds confidence in their abilities. Featuring 36 double-sided cards and numerous chips, it fosters teamwork and friendly competition while reinforcing essential addition and subtraction skills. 5+ years
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Fun Addition and Subtraction Bingo features 36 double-sided cards that turn math into a lively group game, making learning feel like playtime for everyone involved.
Engaging Crossword Board Game for All Ages
The Sumoku by Blue Orange Games is an award-winning crossword board game that's perfect for kids, teens, adults, and those cherished family game nights. This fun and challenging game not only tickles the brain but also reinforces vital skills like addition, multiplication, and color recognition. As parents and educators, we truly appreciate how it turns learning into play, encouraging cooperative strategy while promoting critical thinking—it's a fantastic way to engage our families in educational fun! 9+ years
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Engaging Crossword Board Game for All Ages features five different ways to play, turning family game night into a vibrant arena of learning and laughter for all ages!
Jumbo Foam Polyhedral Dice for Fun Learning
The Learning Resources Jumbo Foam Polyhedral Dice are a playful way to introduce math concepts to children aged 5 and up. These soft, multicolored dice engage kids in learning about number order, addition, and subtraction while they toss and manipulate them, making math feel like a game. As they explore concepts like probability and comparison, they’re not just having fun; they're building essential math skills and developing critical thinking. 5+ years
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Jumbo Foam Polyhedral Dice for Fun Learning are soft, multicolored dice that make math feel like a game, turning problem-solving into a playful adventure.
Math Slam: Interactive Math Adventure
The Educational Insights Math Slam is a game-changer in making math fun for kids ages 5 and up! This innovative handheld device transforms learning addition and subtraction into an exciting adventure through five engaging games. As parents and educators, we love how it encourages self-paced learning, boosts confidence in basic algebra skills, and promotes friendly competition. 5+ years
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Math Slam is an exciting handheld device that turns learning math into an adventure, making practice feel like a game rather than a chore.
Magnetic Time Activity Set for Learning
The Learning Resources Magnetic Time Activity Set is a fantastic tool for teaching kids how to tell time and build foundational math skills! It's more than just a clock; it engages youngsters with hands-on activities that make learning about time and numbers fun and interactive. The geared clock hands move accurately, prompting kids to practice addition and subtraction in a practical way. 5+ years
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Magnetic Time Activity Set for Learning features moving geared clock hands, making mastering time telling feel like an engaging game instead of homework—oh, the joy of making math fun!
Match It! Memory: Fun Math Adventure!
The Learning Journey: Match It! Memory - Mathematics game is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the world of numbers! By engaging them in a delightful memory challenge, children not only grasp essential math concepts like addition and subtraction, but they also sharpen their recall skills. 4-8 years
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Match It! Memory: Fun Math Adventure! offers a delightful memory challenge that makes learning math a fun family affair, turning each game night into a playful math lesson.
Pop for Addition and Subtraction Math Game
The Learning Resources Pop For Addition and Subtraction Math Game turns math practice into an exciting and engaging activity for kids! Perfect for grades 1 and up, this game not only makes learning basic addition and subtraction fun but also helps increase fluency and confidence in math skills. With two levels of play and multiple game variations, it's ideal for home or classroom settings, encouraging friendly competition among 2 to 4 players. 6+ years
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Pop for Addition and Subtraction Math Game features multiple game variations that make learning math a fun competition, turning practice into family bonding time without the fuss.
Engaging Learning with Play Currency
One Dollar Play Bills - Set of 100 is a delightful way to introduce young learners to the world of money management! These realistic bills provide a hands-on approach to teaching counting, addition, and subtraction, making math fun and engaging. Perfect for both solo and group play, we find that they inspire imaginative role-playing adventures, whether setting up a grocery store or creating a marketplace at home. 3+ years
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Engaging Learning with Play Currency includes a set of 100 realistic one dollar bills that spark creativity while teaching essential math skills and preparing kids for real-life money use.
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
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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.
Engaging Math Fun with Transparent Counters
hand2mind Transparent Counters Classroom Kit transforms learning how to count into an exciting adventure for our children! These vibrant, easy-to-handle math manipulatives are not just brightly colored—they open the door to a world of hands-on experiences that deepen our students' understanding of numbers and operations. With enough counters for 30 students, they are perfect for sorting, adding, and even exploring probability concepts, making math lessons feel like playtime. Preschool
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Engaging Math Fun with Transparent Counters includes vibrant, easy-to-handle manipulatives that turn math lessons into exciting playtime, making numbers as fun as candy!
Engaging Green Foam Base Ten Blocks Set
hand2mind Green Foam Base Ten Blocks Complete Set is an exciting way to bring math to life for our curious little learners! These soft foam manipulatives make counting, addition, and subtraction not just educational but genuinely fun. We find that using these base ten blocks helps kids grasp essential concepts like place value and logical thinking, building a strong mathematical foundation. 5-10 years
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Engaging Green Foam Base Ten Blocks Set features soft foam manipulatives that make counting and math truly come alive, turning daunting concepts into a playful experience for our little mathematicians.
Engaging Base Ten Math Manipulatives
The hand2mind Green Foam Base Ten Blocks Complete Set is a fantastic resource for teaching math concepts to young learners. This comprehensive set offers children a tactile way to understand place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, making math less intimidating and more interactive. By using these colorful and proportional blocks, kids can physically manipulate and visualize their understanding of numbers, paving the way for deeper mathematical comprehension and confidence. 5-10 years
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Engaging Base Ten Math Manipulatives come as a complete set of colorful foam blocks, turning intimidating math concepts into hands-on fun that kids can visualize and master.
Colorful Bingo Chips for Learning Fun
Hygloss Products Colored Bingo Chips are the perfect blend of play and education! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to keep our little ones engaged while they learn, and these vibrant, reusable plastic tokens make counting, addition, and subtraction a hands-on adventure. With their smooth edges and vibrant colors, these chips are not just great for game nights but also transform math lessons into interactive experiences that foster a love for numbers. 3+ years
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Colorful Bingo Chips for Learning Fun are vibrant, reusable plastic tokens that turn math lessons into exciting hands-on adventures, making every counting session feel like a game night!
Master Fractions with Fun Dominoes
The Original Fraction Dominoes is an incredible hands-on learning tool that transforms the way our kids grasp fractions! This engaging game lets them visualize parts of a whole while honing their skills in addition, subtraction, and equivalent fractions. Whether played individually or in groups, these colorful dominoes foster math practice with creativity and collaboration, making it an absolute favorite in our home and classroom. 6-12 years
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Master Fractions with Fun Dominoes turns fraction learning into a colorful game, making math feel like a fun family challenge instead of homework.
Exciting tri-FACTa Math Game
The Learning Resources tri-FACTa Addition and Subtraction Game transforms math practice into an engaging board game experience! Perfect for children ages 6 and up, this game fosters math fluency and conceptual understanding with its fun fact-family triangle design. As players race to play all their cards and shout 'tri-FACTa,' they enhance their addition and subtraction skills in a playful environment that encourages teamwork and competition. 6+ years
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Exciting tri-FACTa Math Game transforms math practice into an engaging board game experience, making learning addition and subtraction feel like a fun race to the finish!
Master Math Skills with Tri-Blocks!
Junior Learning JL175 Tri-Blocks Tub Medium is an engaging way for our little learners to dive into the wonderful world of math! With colorful dominoes that tackle everything from addition and subtraction to multiplication and division, our children will not only grasp essential math concepts but also develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Designed to follow a developmental progression, these manipulatives make math feel playful and relevant, helping our kids build a solid foundation for future academic success. 3-8 years
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Master Math Skills with Tri-Blocks! includes colorful dominoes that make math feel playful, transforming learning into an exciting adventure for young mathematicians.
Engaging Math Fun with Dice Activities
Didax Educational Resources 215295 Dice Activities for Math Book is a treasure trove of engaging and challenging dice-based activities designed for children in grades K-3. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how these fun exercises not only build mathematical fluency but also enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Imagine your child rolling dice and joyfully learning to add, subtract, and explore patterns all while playing! K-3
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Engaging Math Fun with Dice Activities features a treasure trove of dice-based challenges that turn math into an exciting game, ensuring your child plays while they learn.