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Our Top 5 Picks
Square Color Tiles: Explore, Learn, Play!
Learning Resources Square Color Tiles are a fantastic way for young minds to dive into the world of colors and numbers! With 400 vibrant tiles in six colors, children can engage in sorting, stacking, and even compare patterns—making math as fun as a game! These tiles encourage early mathematical concepts like measurement and probability, all while sparking creativity and critical thinking skills. 3+ years
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Square Color Tiles include 400 vibrant tiles, encouraging kids to engage in playful math and creative exploration while making clean-up a breeze with their handy storage bucket.
Colorful Counting Cubes for Early Learning
Learning Resources Hands-On Soft Color Cubes are the perfect tool for our little learners aged 3 and up. With 102 durable, foam cubes in assorted colors, kids can dive into a world of counting, sorting, and patterning while developing crucial skills like color recognition and spatial reasoning. These 1-inch cubes are not only quiet and easy to handle, but they also support the development of hand strength necessary for writing. 3+ years
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Colorful Counting Cubes for Early Learning come with 102 durable foam cubes, making math feel less like a chore and more like a colorful adventure for our little ones!
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.
Explore Math with Friendly Farm Counters!
Learning Resources Friendly Farm Counters transform early math concepts into playful adventures for our children. With 144 colorful, tactile farm animal counters, kids can dive into the world of counting, sorting, and classifying like never before! These soft, rubber counters, featuring cuddly momma and baby animals, not only spark joy but also master essential skills such as grouping, patterning, and collaborative play. 3+ years
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Explore Math with Friendly Farm Counters! features 144 colorful, tactile farm animal counters that transform math practice into joyful play, making learning both fun and engaging.
Master Math with Base Ten Fun!
Learning Resources Plastic Base Ten Starter Kit is the perfect way to introduce our children to the magical world of early math! With 141 pieces at their fingertips, they can physically handle and visualize abstract concepts like place value and fractions. This kit not only supports skill development in counting and operations but also encourages teamwork in group settings with 3-4 students. 6+ years
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Master Math with Base Ten Fun! includes 141 pieces that transform tricky math concepts into hands-on fun, making early math feel more like playtime and less like homework.
Boost Early Math with Fun Foam Dice!
Learning Resources Foam Dice are the perfect way to engage your child’s interest in math while having a blast! These vibrant red and blue 6-sided foam dice make counting, adding, and exploring probability feel like a fun game rather than a lesson. As parents and educators, we find that incorporating play into learning helps young learners grasp critical early math skills effortlessly. 3+ years
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Boost Early Math with Fun Foam Dice! features vibrant soft foam material that turns math practice into a wild family game night, making learning tons of fun for little ones.
Jumbo Numbers Wooden Chunky Puzzle
The Melissa & Doug Jumbo Numbers Wooden Chunky Puzzle is a delightful way to engage young learners while they explore the world of numbers. Designed for children ages 3 to 6, this vibrant puzzle not only encourages counting but also helps little ones make connections between numerals and quantities through cheerful illustrations. With 20 extra thick, easy-to-grasp pieces that stand up on their own, we can foster fine motor skills and spatial awareness in our children during hands-on, screen-free play. 3-6 years
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Jumbo Numbers Wooden Chunky Puzzle features 20 extra thick pieces that engage little hands while joyfully introducing the world of numbers in a colorful and interactive way.
Snap Cubes for Engaging Math Fun
Learning Resources Snap Cubes transform math play into an exciting hands-on adventure! With a set of 1000 snap cubes, children ages 5 and up can explore counting, grouping, and one-to-one correspondence in a vibrant and interactive way. These versatile cubes connect on all sides, making them perfect for creative math challenges and fostering spatial awareness. 5+ years
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Snap Cubes for Engaging Math Fun includes 1000 vibrant cubes that turn math into playtime, making early math skills exciting and hands-on.
Colorful Counting Cubes for Learning Fun
Learning Resources Snap Cubes is a fantastic educational tool that helps children aged 5 and up master counting, fine motor skills, and basic math concepts. With 100 colorful cubes in 10 vibrant shades, kids can enjoy grouping by color, exploring patterns, and connecting them in various shapes. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how these manipulatives make math engaging and playful, transforming learning into a joyful adventure. 5+ years
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Colorful Counting Cubes for Learning Fun includes 100 vibrant cubes that transform math into a hands-on adventure, making learning as colorful as their imaginations.
Colorful Counting Fun with Snap Cubes
Learning Resources Snap Cubes offer an exciting way for children aged 5 and up to master counting and early math skills. With 500 vibrant cubes in 10 kid-friendly colors, these engaging toys foster a hands-on approach to learning, encouraging kids to explore shapes, patterns, and area while practicing counting to 100. Perfect for classrooms and home education alike, Snap Cubes bring an element of fun to foundational math learning! 5+ years
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Colorful Counting Fun with Snap Cubes includes 500 vibrant cubes, making math a colorful adventure that combines hands-on learning with endless possibilities for creativity!
Melissa & Doug Lacing Beads for Learning
The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Lacing Beads are a delightful way to engage young minds and little fingers! Perfect for preschoolers aged 3 to 6, this set includes 27 vibrantly designed beads in fun shapes, along with 2 sturdy laces, all stored neatly in a divided wooden tray. As our kids lace the beads together, they develop essential skills like hand-eye coordination, counting, and shape recognition—while also fostering their creativity. 3-6 years
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Melissa & Doug Lacing Beads for Learning includes 27 vibrantly designed beads that turn skill-building into colorful fun, giving kids a chance to explore their creativity while they play.
Enhance Learning with Foam Dice Fun
Champion Sports 6 Inch Coated Foam Dice is the perfect tool for turning math lessons into a playful adventure! These soft, vibrant dice not only engage kids but also significantly enhance their counting and math skills in a fun, interactive way. With their sizable dimensions, they are easy to handle and roll, making learning enjoyable for children. 3+ years
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Enhance Learning with Foam Dice Fun includes vibrant, soft dice that make math feel like a game, turning lessons into interactive adventures without the risk of a math meltdown.
Fun with Numbers: Learning Beanbags!
Educational Insights Number Beanbags are a delightful way to make learning numbers a playful experience! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to ignite a child's passion for learning, and these beautifully embroidered bean bags do just that. With double-sided designs showcasing numbers and their word forms, children will grasp numerical concepts while enhancing their motor skills through tossing and catching. 3+ years
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Fun with Numbers: Learning Beanbags features beautifully embroidered designs that transform counting into an engaging toss game, making math feel like a delightful outdoor adventure.
Engaging Dice in Dice Learning Fun
Learning Resources Dice In Dice Bucket offers a vibrant and engaging way for our kids to grasp essential math concepts! With 72 colorful manipulatives, these clever dice help students dive into counting, operations, and probability in an interactive manner. Watching our little ones discover number relationships while rolling and sorting these unique dice is truly a joy. 6+ years
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Engaging Dice in Dice Learning Fun includes 72 colorful manipulatives that transform math into a lively and interactive game—making those number relationships impossible to resist!
Engaging Number Dice Game Set
Koplow Games KOP12950 Number Dice Game Set is a fantastic addition to any classroom or playroom! This versatile set of 12 number dice, ranging from 15mm to 17mm, opens up a world of fun while reinforcing essential math skills for kids ages 4 and up. Perfect for games and educational activities, these dice not only enhance counting and number recognition but also spark creativity and strategic thinking. 4+ years
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Engaging Number Dice Game Set, with 12 versatile number dice, transforms math practice into a fun game, turning learning into interactive playtime adventures.
Engaging Pretty Purse Play Set
The Melissa & Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill Soft Play Set is a delightful activity that young children will adore! This playful handbag not only encourages imaginative role-play but also supports essential skill development such as counting, fine motor skills, and social interaction as they fill and dump out the soft accessories. With a fun mobile phone that chimes and a child-safe mirror in the compact, little ones can explore their world while playing, making it a wonderful choice for parents looking to combine playtime with learning. 2-4 years
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Engaging Pretty Purse Play Set features soft accessories that not only spark imagination but also help little ones practice counting and social skills during fun role-play adventures.
Creative Color Cubes for Young Learners
Learning Resources Creative Color Cubes bring a world of imaginative play and critical thinking to your child's fingertips! Designed for ages 3 and up, these vibrant 2cm wooden cubes not only make building fun but also foster essential fine motor and counting skills. With 100 pieces in six eye-catching colors and 18 engaging activity cards, your little ones can visualize, problem-solve, and construct 3-D structures from 2-D designs while developing a solid foundation in basic math concepts. 3+ years
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Creative Color Cubes for Young Learners include 100 vibrant 2cm wooden cubes that invite imaginative building while reinforcing essential math concepts, making learning colorful and engaging.
Engaging Math with Smart Scoops Set
The Learning Resources Smart Scoops Math Activity Set is a delightful way to introduce foundational math skills to young learners aged 3 and up. With its vibrant, stackable ice cream scoops, children can engage in counting, sorting, and sequencing while having fun. The easy-to-read double-sided cards guide kids through playful lessons, bringing colors and concepts to life. 3+ years
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Engaging Math with Smart Scoops Set includes double-sided cards that make learning math concepts feel like a fun ice cream party, perfect for sparking joy in learning!
Canadian Currency Fun for Kids
The Learning Resources Canadian Currency-X-Change invites kids to explore the world of money through play! With 211 realistic pieces, this set is perfect for developing essential sorting, counting, and money management skills while making learning engaging and hands-on. It's an excellent choice for parents and educators looking to enhance financial literacy and imaginative play in a fun, interactive way. 5+ years
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Canadian Currency Fun for Kids features 211 realistic pieces, making it a delightful way for kids to grasp essential money concepts while having a blast.
Magnetic Number Line: Fun Math Learning!
Learning Resources Magnetic Number Line 1-100 transforms math into an engaging adventure right in our classrooms! With vibrant colors distinguishing even and odd numbers, kids have a tactile way to grasp counting, number sequences, and operations. As fellow parents and educators, we love how this tool enhances number recognition and strengthens math skills by visually demonstrating concepts in a fun way. 3+ years
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Magnetic Number Line: Fun Math Learning! features vibrant colors that make mastering math concepts hands-on and visually exciting, turning every lesson into a playful adventure.
Fun with Domestic Pets Counters!
Learning Resources Domestic Pets Counters is an adventure in early math skills! We love how these colorful counters transform counting, sorting, and grouping into a playful experience that sparks creativity. Ideal for fostering early education, these charming pet counters encourage tactile exploration, making math feel less like a chore and more like fun! 3+ years
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Fun with Domestic Pets Counters! includes a handy storage bucket, making math feel like a playful adventure that sparks creativity and keeps everything organized!
Interactive MathLink Cubes for Kids
The Learning Resources MathLink Cubes Set of 100 is an exciting way for kids aged 5 and up to explore math in a hands-on manner! These colorful cubes promote essential skills such as counting, addition, and even early graphing, making learning engaging and fun. With their unique geometric shape cutouts, children can not only develop one-to-one correspondence but also enhance fine motor skills and logical thinking. 5+ years
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Interactive MathLink Cubes for Kids includes 100 colorful cubes that turn math into a fun, hands-on adventure, making early STEM learning feel like a game instead of homework.
Colorful Plastic Bug Toys for Learning Fun
Plastic Bug Toys offer an exciting array of 18 giant-sized insects that capture children's imaginations! These vibrant figures not only spark creativity but also enrich important skills like hand-eye coordination and counting. We love that they encourage pretend play and can easily transition into hide-and-seek games, making learning dynamic and fun. 4+ years
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Colorful Plastic Bug Toys feature a vibrant array of 18 giant-sized insects that turn learning into a thrilling adventure, making counting and coordination feel like child’s play.
Jumbo Dinosaurs for Endless Adventures
Learning Resources Jumbo Dinosaurs make playtime a thrilling adventure for little explorers! Designed specifically for toddlers and beyond, these colorful and durable dinosaur figurines inspire imaginative play and encourage important skills like counting and fine motor coordination. With their lifelike features, our dinosaurs spark curiosity and open the door to educational conversations about prehistoric life. 2-5 years
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Jumbo Dinosaurs for Endless Adventures are colorful and durable figurines that spark curiosity about prehistoric life while creating opportunities for meaningful play and learning, inside or out.