Toys That Develop Number Recognition
Our Top 5 Picks
Chuckle & Roar Magnetic Dot Art Fun
The Chuckle & Roar Magnetic Dot Art Designer is a delightful tool for preschoolers, merging creativity with learning in the most engaging way! With 50 fun activities on double-sided cards, children will develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and number recognition while crafting beautiful artworks. The mess-free design makes this toy perfect for travel and eases parents' worries about cleanup. Preschool
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Chuckle & Roar Magnetic Dot Art Fun includes 50 engaging double-sided activity cards, turning every car ride into a creative adventure while keeping cleanup worry-free!
Interactive Foam Alphabet and Numbers Mat
The Kids' 96-Piece Foam Floor Alphabet and Numbers Puzzle Play Mat is a delightful addition to any playroom, fostering both education and play! Designed with colorful interlocking tiles, this mat encourages our little ones to explore their creativity while learning their ABCs and counting from zero to nine. As we watch our toddlers engage, we see them developing essential skills like spatial awareness and reasoning—all while enjoying soft, safe foam under their feet. 0-5 years
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Interactive Foam Alphabet and Numbers Mat features 96 colorful interlocking tiles that transform learning ABCs and counting into a fun, engaging playground under little feet.
Explore with Melissa & Doug Grocery Store
Melissa & Doug Freestanding Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store is the perfect pretend play setup for your little ones! This expansive grocery store encourages imaginative shopping adventures while fostering essential skills like hand-eye coordination and independent play. With features like a hand-cranked conveyor belt and a beeping scanner, children can dive into real-world role-playing scenarios while learning about numbers and transactions. 3-6 years
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Explore with Melissa & Doug Grocery Store features a hand-cranked conveyor belt, turning shopping into a fun adventure that boosts math skills and creativity, all while stocking up on smiles.
VTech Baby Hello, Hippo! Soft Phone
The VTech Baby Hello, Hippo! Soft Phone is a charming companion for our little explorers starting from 3 months old. With its plush border and engaging squishy buttons, this adorable hippo encourages sensory exploration and fine motor skills while introducing early numbers and playful conversations about feelings. 3+ months
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VTech Baby Hello, Hippo! Soft Phone features engaging squishy buttons that spark conversations about feelings, making learning numbers feel like a delightful chat with a cuddly friend.
Count & Learn with CoComelon Bingo
CoComelon Count & Learn Bingo is a delightful educational toy that makes learning a joyous adventure! Inspired by the hit preschool series, this engaging set not only helps our little ones learn numbers, letters, and colors but also develops fine motor skills through playful interaction. With over 40 cheerful phrases and music, our kids will be singing along while they explore the world of learning through play. 18 months and up
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Count & Learn with CoComelon Bingo features over 40 cheerful phrases and music, turning early education into a playful sing-along that keeps kids engaged and giggling.
Fun with Numbers: Counting Puzzle
The Le Toy Van Wooden Figures Counting Puzzle Toy is a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the world of numbers. Designed for toddlers aged 18 months and up, this eco-friendly puzzle not only sparks an interest in counting but also develops essential skills like colour recognition and dexterity with its tactile dots. Parents and educators alike will appreciate how this beautifully crafted wooden toy combines fun and learning, making it a treasured addition to any playroom. 18+ months
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Fun with Numbers: Counting Puzzle features eco-friendly wooden figures that make counting a colorful adventure while developing dexterity and essential problem-solving skills.
LeapTab Touch: Learning Made Fun
The LeapFrog LeapTab is a delightful screen-free learning companion for our little ones, designed to ignite curiosity in preschoolers aged 3 and up. With ten engaging double-sided cards, kids dive into exciting subjects like letters, numbers, and even essential social skills. Each touch point offers interactive games, quizzes, and sing-along songs that effortlessly blend fun with education, making every session an adventure! 3+ years
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LeapTab Touch features ten engaging double-sided cards that turn learning into an interactive adventure, sparking curiosity and fun without screens.
Transform Playtime with Bath Book & Boat!
B. toys – Bath Book & Boat is an exciting way to make tub time full of learning and fun! This delightful set not only introduces little ones to numbers 1 through 6 through a squishy, waterproof bath book but also promotes fine motor skills as they engage with the pull-string boat and its adorable doggy sailor. 10+ months
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Transform Playtime with Bath Book & Boat! introduces adorable characters and color-changing fun, making bath time a splash-tastic learning adventure without the soggy textbooks.
Explore Music with LeapFrog Tappin' Colors
LeapFrog Tappin' Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone invites little musicians to experience a delightful world of sound and color! This interactive toy encourages our toddlers to tap the light-up keys and discover first words about colors and numbers, sparking their curiosity and enhancing their vocabulary. With the ability to practice scales and explore a variety of instrument sounds, our children are not only having fun but also developing their auditory skills and musical appreciation. 18+ months
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LeapFrog Tappin' Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone features light-up keys that encourage toddlers to tap along to melodies, fostering both musical curiosity and early language skills in a colorful way.
UNO Yellowstone: Fun and Strategy for All
Mattel Games UNO Yellowstone Card Game is a fantastic way to bring family and friends together for a game night that's both fun and educational! This game encourages strategic thinking and decision-making as players match colors and numbers to outsmart their opponents. Plus, the special 'Yellowstone Brand' rule introduces an exciting twist that fosters critical thinking, as players must assess their hand and plan ahead. 7+ years
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UNO Yellowstone: Fun and Strategy for All introduces a special 'Yellowstone Brand' rule that makes strategy feel like a thrilling adventure, turning family game night into a fun learning experience.
Montessori Magnetic Color and Number Maze
The Airbition Montessori Magnetic Color and Number Maze is an exciting way for our little learners, ages 3 and up, to dive into the world of shapes, colors, and numbers! This delightful set encourages kids to explore counting and number recognition while developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills through playful engagement. With vibrant blocks designed for matching and sorting, children will not only learn essential math concepts but also enhance their spatial awareness—all while having a blast! 3+ years
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Montessori Magnetic Color and Number Maze features vibrant blocks that turn counting into a colorful adventure, promoting independent learning while keeping tiny fingers happily engaged.
Dino Adventure Magnetic Maze
Engage your little learners with our Dinosaur-Themed Magnetic Color and Number Maze! Perfect for kids ages 3 and up, this interactive toy not only entertains but also nurtures critical skills like hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and number recognition through exciting gameplay. Parents and educators love it for its safe, eco-friendly materials and the captivating dinosaur environment that sparks imagination while fostering cognitive development. 3+ years
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Who doesn’t love a good dino adventure? This magnetic maze is like stepping into prehistoric fun while sneaking in some serious learning. Watching little ones maneuver their way through colorful dinosaurs is not only entertaining but also boosts their hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Plus, it’s a delightful distraction that lets us sip our coffee (or tea!) without the usual interruptions—thank you, eco-friendly materials!
Boost Learning with Alphabet & Numbers Cards
Teacher Created Resources Alphabet & Numbers Learning Cards transform the way our children explore letters and numbers! These versatile cards provide endless opportunities for playful learning, allowing kids to trace each character, visualize them with magnetic pieces, and practice writing on the reusable wipe-off surface. As parents and educators, we know how crucial these foundational skills are, and this fun approach not only captivates their attention but builds essential early literacy and numeracy skills. 3+ years
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Boost Learning with Alphabet & Numbers Cards features a reusable wipe-off surface, making practice fun and mess-free while igniting a passion for letters and numbers.
Get Bit! Fun Educational Card Game
Get Bit is a thrilling family card game that offers not just laughter but also learning! As players navigate the game, they practice number recognition, ordering, and pattern recognition in a fun and engaging way. With its adorable shark and posable figures, this game invites creativity beyond the rules, making it a perfect pick for homeschooling families looking to blend playtime with essential skill development. 7+ years
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Get Bit! features adorable shark characters that make learning number and pattern recognition feel like a fun, splash-tastic adventure for the whole family.
Numberblocks Playing Cards for Educational Fun
Numberblocks Playing Cards unleash a world of counting adventure for our little learners! As parents and educators, we know how crucial early math skills are, and this deck makes learning engaging and fun. Our children can identify, compare, sequence, and add numbers—all while playing delightful games featuring their favorite Numberblocks characters. 3-5 years
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Numberblocks Playing Cards include six games in one deck, turning early math learning into a playful adventure our little learners will truly enjoy.
Space Adventure Nesting Fun
Join the cosmic playtime with our Nesting Space Surprise set, designed for little explorers aged 18 months and up. Not only do they develop fine motor skills by stacking and snapping, but they also begin their journey in number recognition with playful counting from 1 to 5 alongside friendly space characters. This toy offers a delightful blend of imaginative adventures and essential learning—perfect for igniting curiosity while keeping playtime organized with all pieces storing neatly inside! 18 months+
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Who knew counting to five could be a cosmic adventure? With the Space Adventure Nesting Fun set, little astronauts can stack, snap, and launch their imagination into orbit—all while developing skills that will rocket them ahead in learning. Plus, the fact that it all tidies away neatly means fewer ‘lost toy’ moments for us parents—now that's a win in our book!
Counting Cupcakes for Tiny Hands
Learning Resources Counting Cupcakes is a delightful hands-on toy that transforms learning into a tasty adventure! Perfectly designed for our littlest learners, these pop-open, snap-together cupcakes engage toddlers as they build fine motor skills while counting and recognizing numbers 1-5 with adorable color-coded candles. As parents and educators, we love how this fun set fosters essential preschool skills in a playful manner, making learning feel like playtime! 18 months+
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Counting Cupcakes for Tiny Hands includes adorable color-coded candles that make counting feel like a delicious party, turning preschool learning into a delightful snack-sized adventure!
Creative Counting with Sensory Number Trays
The hand2mind Sensory Number Trays are an engaging tool for teaching young children numbers and counting in a fun, tactile way. These double-sided trays not only help kids trace and write numbers with textured paths, they also enhance their fine motor skills and sensory experiences. Perfect for preschool educators and parents aiming to blend play with early math learning, these trays make number recognition interactive and enjoyable, fostering a love for numbers from an early age. Preschool
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Creative Counting with Sensory Number Trays provides textured paths for tracing numbers, turning early math learning into a delightful hands-on adventure that kids won’t want to put down.
Pop It! and Learn Fun
Chuckle & Roar - Pop It! and Learn is the perfect interactive toy that makes learning numbers, letters, and colors a blast! As fellow parents and educators, we love how this bilingual toy sparks sensory play with its delightful lights and sounds when each bubble is popped. 6 months to 2 years
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Pop It! and Learn features delightful lights and sounds that make learning numbers and letters interactive, turning every pop into a fun learning moment in both English and Spanish!
Engaging Number Exploration Puzzle
The Melissa & Doug Lift & See Numbers Wooden Peg Puzzle invites toddlers to embark on an exciting journey through numbers! This delightful puzzle encourages children to match numbers with vibrant pictures, blending play with essential early math skills. With its easy-grasp pegs, little ones enhance their fine motor abilities while having fun recognizing numbers and counting. 1+ years
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Engaging Number Exploration Puzzle features easy-grasp pegs that make learning numbers feel like a fun and colorful adventure for little hands and minds.
VTech Rock and Bop Music Fun
VTech Rock and Bop Music Player Pro is a fantastic way to engage our little ones in a world of music while they learn! With four vibrant genres—rock, jazz, classical, and pop—children get to dance to catchy tunes that introduce them to letters, numbers, and even the importance of washing hands. Interactive games keep them moving and collecting music notes while developing their rhythm and timing skills. 3-6 years
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VTech Rock and Bop Music Fun introduces four vibrant music genres while teaching letters and numbers, turning dance time into a fun learning experience for little ones!
Jamming with Jazzy Saxophone Delight
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Jazzy Saxophone Musical Toy is the perfect introduction to music for our little ones! As they explore the vibrant sounds of a saxophone, bass, and even a drum, they're not just having fun—they're developing essential skills like creativity and auditory awareness. With colorful lights and playful sounds, this toy invites our toddlers to discover colors and numbers while jamming along with Jazzy Cat. 18+ months
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Jamming with Jazzy Saxophone Delight features vibrant sounds and colorful lights, turning music exploration into a playful adventure that fosters creativity and early learning.
Numberblocks Sensory Play Bottles
The hand2mind Numberblocks One to Five Sensory Bottles are a delightful way to merge counting fun with sensory exploration! Designed for toddlers, these engaging bottles not only captivate little ones with their colorful designs but also promote essential skills like number recognition and emotional regulation. By shaking, swirling, and stacking these tactile fidget toys, children delve into calming techniques while enhancing their mathematical understanding—all through hands-on play. 2-5 years
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Numberblocks Sensory Play Bottles feature colorful designs that merge counting fun with calming exploration, making math feel like a sensory adventure right at their fingertips.
Math Dominoes: Fun with Addition & Subtraction!
Educational Insights Math Dominoes Addition & Subtraction introduces a vibrant world of numbers that makes learning math an adventure. With a combination of colorful number dominoes and engaging illustrated picture dominoes, our kids can visualize math concepts while they play. This hands-on approach allows them to build crucial foundational skills like number recognition, counting, and basic operations—all while having a blast! 3+ years
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Math Dominoes: Fun with Addition & Subtraction features colorful number and illustrated picture dominoes that make learning math concepts feel like a cheerful game of strategy.