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Early Math

Young children need many hands-on opportunities to explore early math concepts and to build the foundation for later abstract mathematical learning. Kaplan’s selection of early math materials are perfect for creating engaging math experiences for your youngest learners.

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Image of Toddler Vehicle Match-Ups - Set of 6
Toddler Vehicle Match-Ups - Set of 6
Item: 63714
Status: In Stock
$35.95
$30.95
18 months & up. Support fine motor skills in children by adding Vehicle Match-Ups to your selection of toddler toys! This set offers 6 vehicles that children can sort, match, and drive around as a hands-on way to introduce and reinforce shapes, colors, and transportation. The vehicles are comprised of two sections that children can connect together. Each of the vehicles has its own shape for self-correction: square, rectangle, star, circle, triangle, and heart. Set includes boat, bus, ambulance,… More »
Image of Size and Sequence Farm Puzzles - Set of 4
Size and Sequence Farm Puzzles - Set of 4
Item: 63419
Status: In Stock
$55.95
18 months & up. Introduce early math concepts, such as counting, problem-solving, sequencing, comparing, and classifying, while exercising fine motor skills with these brightly colored puzzles. Children will enjoy lining up these easy to grip familiar farm puzzle pieces from smallest to largest. Use the Size and Sequence Farm Puzzle in a lesson about animals or crops found on a farm. Encourage children to identify objects and colors as they solve this set of self-correcting puzzles. Puzzles measure 12"L x 4"W.
Image of Toddler Crinkle and Texture Magnetic Ladybugs
Toddler Crinkle and Texture Magnetic Ladybugs
Item: 39272
Status: In Stock
$52.95
12 months & up. These colorful, textured ladybugs are perfect for introducing important math skills, facial expressions, and color recognition. These ladybugs crinkle and hook together with magnets. Have children count the dots on each ladybug's wings or identify its color. Each ladybug is 3.5" long. Surface wash. Set of 8.
Image of 1 to 5 Ring Counter
1 to 5 Ring Counter
Item: 80386
Status: In Stock
$23.95
2 years & up. Introduce early math concepts like color recognition and counting with the 1 to 5 Ring Counter. The color-coded numbers on the base assist children in successfully placing the corresponding rings. As children place the rings on the posts they will practice their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each counter measures 1"H x 1.5"D. The entire product measures 9.5"L x 2.5"W x 6.5"H.
Image of Growth Chart - 4'H x 8.5"W
Growth Chart - 4'H x 8.5"W
Item: 90160
Status: In Stock
$24.95
This colorful growth chart allows children to keep track of their growth and see how tall they are while encouraging them to feel a sense of pride and esteem. The colorful presence of the chart makes it the perfect addition to any classroom wall decor for the entirety of the year. Sturdy and protected classroom chart is generously sized at 4'H x 8.5"W.
Image of Barnyard Activity Boxes
Barnyard Activity Boxes
Item: 30766
Status: In Stock
$78.95
2 years & up. Who lives in each barn? Colors and visual clues will help the animals find their way home. The 28-piece set includes wooden barns numbered from one to six and color-coordinated animals to match both the number and color on the barn. Great for working on counting, sequencing, shape-sorting and color matching skills!
Image of Beginner Pattern Blocks With Design Templates
Beginner Pattern Blocks With Design Templates
Item: 31114
Status: In Stock
$36.95
2 years & up. These Beginner Pattern Blocks are a perfect first manipulative for your children! Complete with five two-sided boards these brightly colored geometric shapes are ready to place on the ten recessed design templates. Have your children complete the pictures, or create their own designs and matching activities. For extra learning have children sort the shapes or identify which shapes they are using to fill the design. All pieces store neatly in the included sturdy wooden storage box.
Image of Color Sorting and Matching Ducks
Color Sorting and Matching Ducks
Item: 71337
Status: In Stock
$57.95
2 years & up. Engage your children with this exciting Color Sorting and Matching Ducks with activity cards. Children will love sorting the ducks by color or using the pond cards for a simple patterning game. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, sequencing, and patterning. Encourage your children to call out the colors of the ducks as they use them. Activity cards range from easy to hard. Includes 10 double sided cards and 24 fabric ducks. Cards wipe clean and ducks are machine washable.
Image of Tongs for Early Education Development - Set of 6
Tongs for Early Education Development - Set of 6
Item: 32643
Status: In Stock
$13.95
2 years & up. This set of six Tongs are great for developing and refining fine motor skills. Children will learn how to control their hand muscles while they grasp, hold, move, and release items. These tongs help develop small hand muscles and finger strength that's needed for handwriting and cutting with scissors. Experimenting and playing with tongs encourage children to explore and investigate, while they develop motor skills and even build nerve connections in the brain. Tongs are 6" long.
Image of Sort and Count Cups - 30 Piece Set
Sort and Count Cups - 30 Piece Set
Item: 32264
Status: In Stock
$29.95
18 months & up. Learning how to sort and count made fun and easy! These brightly colored bowls will help promote early math skills like sorting, counting, matching and sequencing. Bowls come in five colors: Red, green, orange, blue, and yellow. Includes smooth, round disks of each color. The disks measure 1.5" x 0.25". each.
Image of Smart Snacks® Counting Cookies™
Smart Snacks® Counting Cookies™
Item: 31145
Status: In Stock
$29.95
2 years & up. Help your children develop their counting skills with these fun Smart Snacks® Counting Cookies™ for Fun Early Math Practice. These exciting counters simultaneously promote fine motor skills and early math comprehension. The durable plastic cookies are complete with raised chocolate chip pieces to count and have the corresponding number on the opposite side. Children can count the cookies or the chocolate chips. Includes a decorative cookie jar for storing and displaying.
Image of Shape Sorting & Matching Egg Playset
Shape Sorting & Matching Egg Playset
Item: 148265
Status: In Stock
$27.99
12 months & up. The Shape Sorting & Matching Egg Playset helps small children learn colors and shapes, while developing hand dexterity and logical problem solving skills. Children match the top and bottom of these 12 easy-to-grasp eggs by aligning the different colors and shapes. These toy eggs are made of high quality, durable, non-toxic, BPA free plastic and contain no sharp edges. Egg Playset comes in a lifelike toy plastic egg carton that measures 11.6" x 4.3" x 3.0".… More »
Image of Toddlers My First Scale Balance
Toddlers My First Scale Balance
Item: 32266
Status: In Stock
$41.95
12 months & up. With two buckets to fill with colorful blocks, this scale introduces toddlers to weight, gravity, balance, and critical thinking. Each of the six colorful shapes are equal weights. When the weight balances, the eyes open. The eyes close when the scale is off balance. Kids will delight in watching the eyes open and close as they move the shapes in and out of the buckets. For added enjoyment, there is a mirror on the reverse side. Measures 6.75"H x 9"L.
Image of Geostacker Sorting and Stacking Toy - 11 Pieces
Geostacker Sorting and Stacking Toy - 11 Pieces
Item: 34007
Status: In Stock
$39.95
12 months & up. Introduce babies to eight soft and textured circle and square-shaped stackers. Eight bright soft shapes can be sorted into tubes for early sensory and STEM play. Textured basic geometric shapes are fun for infants and toddlers to hold and squeeze and even more fun to stack. Stand and tubes measure 9"L x 4.3"W x 11"H.
Image of Jumbo Unifix® Cubes - 20 Pieces
Jumbo Unifix® Cubes - 20 Pieces
Item: 37177
Status: In Stock
$13.95
2 years & up. Chunky manipulative cubes are easy for small hands to grasp and connect, and they help children develop number concepts through open-ended play. Cubes come in an assortment of four colors and are 1.5" on each side. They encourage patterning, sorting, counting and comparing.
Image of Jumbo Farm Animal Counters - 30 Pieces
Jumbo Farm Animal Counters - 30 Pieces
Item: 89562
Status: In Stock
$25.95
18 months & up. Bring excitement to counting with these Farm Counters. These colorful pieces promote fine motor skills, important early math skills, dramatic play, and color recognition. Use these counters for a visual lesson about addition and subtraction. These colorful animals also double as finger puppets! Have children identify the colors of the animal or the sounds they make. This set includes six each of five animals (cow, horse, rooster, pig, and sheep) and an activity guide. Animals measure 2.25" each.
Image of All Ready For Toddler Time Readiness Kit
All Ready For Toddler Time Readiness Kit
Item: 35256
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. A complete assortment for toddlers to learn alphabet, shapes, colors, counting, and more. Children will develop skills with number, alphabet, and shape identification, 1 to 1 correspondence, vocabulary, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, matching, and sorting. Includes 59 items and guide.
Image of Nuts, Bolts, and Pattern Cards Class Set
Nuts, Bolts, and Pattern Cards Class Set
Item: 31113
Status: In Stock
$62.95
2 years & up. Encourage color and shape recognition while building fine motor skills. In this class set, children connect bolts to cards by matching a bolt's shape and color with the corresponding shape and color on the card. Children then fasten the bolt to the card with the nut. As children get the hang of it, they can continue to challenge themselves because the set comes with cards that have higher levels of difficulty. Bolts measure 2.75".
Image of Snap-n-Learn™ Matching Dinos
Snap-n-Learn™ Matching Dinos
Item: 35063
Status: In Stock
$26.95
18 months & up. Mix and match these happy, colorful dinosaurs by color and shape patterns. The set improves fine motor skills, shape recognition, matching, problem solving and hand-eye coordination. Dinos are each approximately 4.5"L x 2.5"W, easily wiped clean and stored neatly in their own sturdy bucket. These dinos can be mixed and matched into endless combinations. Includes 18 pieces (9 two-piece dinos).
Image of Smart Snacks® Number Pops™
Smart Snacks® Number Pops™
Item: 31356
Status: In Stock
$31.95
18 months & up. Practice counting and number recognition with the Smart Snacks® Number Pops™. Pop the shell over the matching dots to make a match. Match colors, numbers and practice counting while strengthening fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. Includes 10 pops approximately 4.25"H x 2"W.
Image of Snap-n-Learn™ Counting and Sorting Sheep - 20 Pieces
Snap-n-Learn™ Counting and Sorting Sheep - 20 Pieces
Item: 35067
Status: In Stock
$26.95
18 months & up. Match these ten colorful sheep by color or number to build fine motor skills and practice early math skills like number recognition, color recognition and counting. Each sheep features a different color and comes with numbered dots beneath their plastic snap-on "wool". Includes a reusable plastic storage tub to make clean up easy. Includes 20 pieces.
Image of Measure Up Cups - Washable
Measure Up Cups - Washable
Item: 34747
Status: In Stock
$22.95
12 months & up. Stacking and nesting with additional early math benefits. Cups are volumetrically correct & sequentially sized for interaction. Designed with raised edges to make stacking easier, each cup is numbered and has a molded design on the bottom for dough or sand fun. Cleaning: Immerse in warm water, add dish detergent if necessary, air dry. Includes 12 pieces.
Image of Count 'Em Up Popcorn
Count 'Em Up Popcorn
Item: 30788
Status: In Stock
$29.95
2 years & up. Use the Count 'Em Up Popcorn set as a way to introduce number recognition and counting. Includes 15 jumbo popcorn pieces to count into 5 different-size bowls. Nest for easy storage. Largest bowl measures 2.25"H x 4.75" in diameter.
Image of Sorting Stones Discovery Set - 12 Pieces
Sorting Stones Discovery Set - 12 Pieces
Item: 31821
Status: In Stock
$32.95
2 years & up. Smooth to the touch, this set of 12 realistic stones come in 3 sizes and 4 colors. Small hands will be drawn to these smooth and tactile natural sorting stones, which are large enough to be safe for your youngest learners. In four earthy colors and three different sizes, they invite sorting, stacking and exploration of pattern and sequence. A great resource to help young children develop early math concepts through exploratory play. Natural Sorting Stones are ideal for sensory-play… More »