Toys That Develop Counting

Hand2mind Plastic Square with 7 Color Tiles is the perfect resource for igniting your child's math journey. These vibrant, durable squares transform counting and sorting into a fun and tactile experience, helping them grasp foundational concepts like addition and subtraction. As parents and educators, we know the importance of visual learning, and these colorful manipulatives make abstract numbers come to life! 3+ years

The Learning Resources Counting Dino-Sorters Math Activity Set is a delightful way for young learners to explore counting and color recognition through playful engagement. With colorful dinosaur-shaped counters nestled within 65 two-piece eggs, this set promotes fine motor skills and fosters early math concepts, making it an excellent choice for parents and educators eager to ignite a love for learning in their little ones. Coupled with the joy of hide-and-seek, children will be eager to uncover each dino while developing essential cognitive skills. 3+ years

Learning Resources Birds in a Nest Sorting Set is where colorful playtime meets essential learning! As parents and educators, we love how this vibrant set introduces our little ones to fundamental skills like counting, sorting, and recognizing patterns. With 36 pieces featuring adorable birds in various sizes and six bright colors, kiddos can engage their fine motor skills while having a blast. 3+ years

hand2mind Plastic Square with 7 Color Tiles is an absolute gem for early math learning! This engaging set of 400 vibrant tiles makes counting, sorting, and patterning feel like playtime, helping our little ones to not only grasp essential math concepts like addition and subtraction but also develop problem-solving skills. Each colorful square invites our kids to dive into hands-on activities that foster both confidence and creativity. 3+ years

The hand2mind Centimeter Cubes offer a bright, engaging way for children to explore math concepts through hands-on learning. With 1,000 linking cubes in vibrant colors, they not only make counting and sorting fun but also enhance fine motor skills, logical thinking, and pattern recognition. Perfect for classrooms and home use alike, these versatile math manipulatives turn complex ideas into enjoyable activities, ensuring kids develop a strong foundation in mathematics while having a blast! Preschool

The edxeducation Sorting Bowls & Tweezers Set is a vibrant tool that transforms early math learning into a playful adventure for toddlers aged 18 months and older! With 6 bright colors and easy-to-handle jumbo tweezers, this set doesn’t just make counting fun; it also helps develop essential fine motor skills and promotes hand strength—key milestones for little ones preparing for writing. Imagine the joy in seeing your child sorting, counting, and mastering new concepts, all while enjoying their playtime. 18 months and up

The edxeducation Abacus is a delightful tool for early math learning, designed to engage children in counting, addition, and subtraction with colorful beads. By fostering subitizing and a strong number sense, this hands-on manipulative not only helps kids understand basic arithmetic but also encourages visual learning, making math fun and approachable. It's a fantastic choice for parents and educators alike who want to build foundational math skills in a playful way. 3-7 years

The hand2mind Fake Money Coin Classroom Set is an engaging tool for children to explore financial concepts while playing. With 768 realistic plastic coins, kids can develop essential counting, addition, and money management skills all through imaginative play, making it a favorite among parents and educators alike. This durable set encourages hands-on learning, from cash registers to piggy banks, ensuring that every child grasps the basics of handling money with confidence and ease. 3+ years

Learning Advantage 7297 Ten Frame Foam Dice are the perfect way to make math engaging for our little learners! These vibrant, tactile dice not only encourage counting and addition skills but also bridge the gap between concrete and abstract thinking. With the ability to explore number combinations from 1-150, kids in kindergarten through second grade will develop number sense while rolling their way to math mastery. Kindergarten to 2

The LeapFrog Scoop and Learn Ice Cream Cart is a delightful way for children to explore the fun world of ice cream while developing essential skills. As kids scoop up colorful ice cream and layer on toppings, they learn about colors and flavors in an engaging way. The interactive features not only enhance memory and sequencing abilities with adorable animal order cards but also encourage counting and early math skills. 2-5 years

The Monopoly Junior Board Game is a delightful introduction to the classic game, perfect for kids ages 5 and up. This engaging game not only instills an understanding of money management and strategic thinking, but it also adds a sprinkle of fun with kid-friendly properties like a zoo and arcade, making learning enjoyable for young minds. Ideal for family game nights, it promotes social skills and teamwork while keeping everyone entertained! 5+ years

LeapFrog Dino's Delightful Day Alphabet Book is a wonderful gateway into the world of learning for our little ones! As we read along with Dino, children can explore the ABCs in an engaging story woven with phonetic sounds that bring letters to life. With 16 interactive pages, your child can hear the story read aloud or jam to delightful melodies that stimulate musical interest while enhancing literacy skills. 2-5 years

Learning Resources Teaching ATM Bank is an exciting gateway for our little ones to begin their journey with math and money management! With this real-working electronic ATM, kids can practice withdrawing, depositing, and even saving money—all while engaging with vibrant play money that brings learning to life. This interactive toy promotes essential math skills and fine motor development through its fun features like coin recognition and a mechanical bill feeder. 3+ years

VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little explorers! Picture our toddlers dropping colorful rocks into the cheerful truck, only to watch them tumble into the bucket with pure delight. As they push or pull this engaging toy along, they’re not just having a blast—they're developing essential motor skills and learning numbers, colors, and melodic tunes too! 6 months - 3 years

edxeducation Jumbo Tweezers are the perfect tool for little ones to explore the world of counting, sorting, and fine motor skill development. With 12 brightly colored tweezers designed for tiny hands, kids can engage in playful activities that not only excite their curiosity but also strengthen their pincer grip — an essential skill for writing later on. Whether it’s picking up objects in a sensory bin or organizing colorful items during lessons, these versatile tweezers are a must-have for any learning environment. 18m+

Teacher Created Resources Black Numbers Stickers (TCR3558) are a fantastic tool for fostering a love of numbers in our children! With a total of 121 stickers featuring numbers from 0-9 and 21 symbols, these adorable 1-inch stickers are perfect for creating hands-on learning experiences. We can use them to make math fun, decorate lessons, or even personalize our kids' assignments. 3+ years

Polydron Kids XL Set 3 Educational Construction Toy is the perfect companion for little builders aged 2 and up. As parents and educators, we know how important it is for our children to explore their creativity while developing essential skills. This colorful building kit not only provides endless hours of imaginative play but also promotes color recognition, counting, fine motor skills, and language development! 2+ years

Teacher Created Resources Colorful Jumbo Dice 4-Pack are the ultimate tools for hands-on learning! These vibrant 2 1/2" foam cubes make exploring topics like place value and probability not only fun but also engaging for our kids. Their lightweight, soft design is perfect for classroom use—no more noisy roll-outs to distract young learners! 3+ years

Hape Number Peg Puzzle Game is a delightful way for our little ones to embark on a colorful learning journey! Featuring vibrant critters and fruity fun, this engaging puzzle fosters early counting skills from 1 to 10, making math feel like a playful adventure. We love how it enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while keeping children entertained. 2-4 years

Didax - DD211255 Jumbo Unifix Cubes are a fantastic way to bring math learning to life! These chunky, vibrant cubes are perfect for young learners as they explore fundamental concepts like counting and one-to-one correspondence. We love how easily they snap together, fostering hands-on play that keeps our little ones engaged and excited about numbers. Pre-K+

LEARNING ADVANTAGE Double Six Color Dominoes are the perfect blend of fun and education for our kids! With 168 colorful hardwood pieces, they make practicing essential math skills like counting, addition, and sorting a blast. Whether we're playing classic games or using them to explore number concepts, these dominoes transform learning into an engaging experience. 3+ years

The Melissa & Doug Freestanding Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store brings the excitement of shopping right into your home! This imaginative playset engages children in hands-on, screen-free fun, promoting essential skills such as counting, social interaction, and creative problem-solving. With its sturdy construction and thoughtful design, it's an amazing choice for preschoolers ages 3 to 6 to nurture their understanding of commerce and teamwork. 3-6 years

The Hape Chunky Number and Counting Puzzle is a delightful tool for early education that transforms number learning into a fun-filled adventure! With 20 vibrant pieces that include numbers and essential math symbols, our little ones can explore colors and enhance cognitive skills while playing. We appreciate how this interactive toy encourages quality family time, building fine motor skills and creativity through hands-on sorting and counting activities. 2-5 years

Magnetic Ten-Frame Set is a fantastic hands-on learning tool that will captivate your child's attention while teaching them essential math skills! With 55 colorful discs and 5 durable, magnetic frames, this set makes counting and number patterns not only easy but also visually engaging. As fellow parents and educators, we’ve seen how children thrive with interactive learning, and this set offers a tactile experience perfect for little fingers. 3-6 years