Math

The engaging, exciting introduction to early math concepts will be a sure-fire hit with young children. They can go on geometric shape hunts, measure with pompoms, or find the missing numbers. Includes activities that relate to the National Standards in the back of the book. 208 pages.

3 years & up. Match numbers 1-12, word and pictures with the self-correcting pieces. Includes 36 pieces in a wooden storage box. Recognize odd and even numbers by the 2 different colors. Large pieces can be used as memory matching game, flashcards, or for storytelling.

3 years & up. Help your children count and sort with this Primer Practice Balance With Clear Buckets for Developing Math Skills. Children will exercise their critical thinking skills as they count out pieces to achieve equilibrium. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and discovery. Great for individual or small group play. Includes removable, transparent .5-liter buckets for comparing liquids or solids. One gram sensitivity.

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.

3 years & up. Thanks to the thoughtful integration of a multi-sensory approach, the Connections Pentagon Play System is an engaging toy that can be used and enjoyed by children with various strengths and diverse abilities. This open-ended and accessible toy system creates a personalized learning experience that adapts to each child's unique needs and emphasizes inclusivity. Set includes 18 small pentagon pieces, 18 large pentagon pieces, 55 various clips, 40 nut and bolt connector pieces, and… More »

3 years & up. Learn to recognize similar attributes among objects as an important prerequisite to both math and reading. Build kindergarten readiness by gaining skills of sorting items (such as shirt, chair, and pencil) into broader categories (such as clothing, furniture, and writing tools). Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive… More »

4 years and up. Why not keep a variety of tools on hand to help teach concepts such as similarities, differences, merging groups and more. These generously sized see through trays fit the bill. They are big enough for group use but can also work for individual use. They work beautifully on our Educational Light Cube, light tables or desks and are deep enought to accomodate a variety of materials. Easy to clean, the set of 3 includes bar, Venn, and graph trays. Includes: three 10 x 15 x 1? (25… More »

18 months & up. This engaging set features jumbo-sized transparent buttons in an array of basic colors and eight different shapes. Use for shape recognition, counting, sorting and patterning activities. Great addition to the light table, too! Largest button measures 1.75" in diameter. Includes 90 assorted counters.

Play is learning! But play in the early years is endangered by the emphasis on push-down academics, mounting parental expectations, and pressures on early childhood teachers to prepare young children for the rigors of kindergarten and beyond. With all of that, gains made by play experiences, including readiness skills and social-emotional development, have fallen away. Young children learn best through play. This book helps educators understand the different types of play and the rich opportunities… More »

3 years & up. Counting is more than reciting numbers that have been memorized in sequence. This kit and the related activities will help develop an understanding that numbers represent sets of objects and each number matches one object in a set. Being able to match or pair items one-to-one is an important concept for math readiness. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early… More »

5 years & up. The options for measuring are endless with this Multipurpose Tape Measure for Use at Home or in Classroom. The easy wind-up tape is marked in inches and feet on one side and millimeters and centimeters on the other. The handle is removable for a more convenient and increased control. The durable casing makes for years of use. Measures 33 feet/10 meters.

This deluxe set is the perfect size for any classroom learning measurement equivalents. Learn foundational concepts of volume and capacity for different types of measuring units, like  cups, pints, quarts, liters and gallons. This liquid measurement set provides tactile and visual experiences to help children grasp abstract concepts  Made of durable plastic, each piece is clearly marked to provide years of use. Provides a practical approach to learning about volume and capacity promoting… More »

2 years & up. These colorful bears are the perfect figures to help children become more confident in their counting. The chunky Papa Bear Counters are easy to grip and promote fine motor skills, color recognition, and other early math skills. Bears measure 1.5" high. 30 pieces.

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.

6 years & up. Your Mission: Get the laser beam to the rockets so they can safely return to earth! You'll need to use science and logic to reflect the laser beam to the rockets. Carefully place the satellite mirrors to guide your path, but watch out for space rocks that might get in your way. It's one tricky job for any scientist, but with a little brain power you'll be sure to ignite the rockets and your mind. One mission completed and 39 more to go! This single player game features a game grid… More »

Standard white dice with black dots representing numbers one through six on six sides. Set of 40 dice. Measures 0.625" square.

3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Timeless Treasures: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the allure of timeless, unique treasures like old coins and keys and a variety of gem stones. Children can investigate, explore, and sort into felt bags using open-ended items. The kit includes a frosted plastic tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.5"L x 12.5"W x 2.9"H.

4 years & up. 3" molded foam dice with softly rounded corners. Great for any game or math activity! Set of 2.

2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this matte set of 4 Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from a new UV-resistant composite material, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities indoors or outdoors. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while children develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Each tray measures 15" Diameter x 1.6"H. Contents not included.

3 years & up. Introduce number concepts to preschoolers with these 4" x 8" high quality pegboards and 60 easy to grip plastic pegs. This simple but terrific item can be used to teach number facts, counting, number recognition, beginning addition and subtraction, number relations, sequencing and color recognition, and it even helps develop fine motor skills!

3 years & up. Inspire and be inspired with this set of 144 unique, soft formed loose parts that mimic elements we see in the world around us. The law of gravity will test a child's patience, concentration and problem solving skills while creating imaginative structures. The set includes loose parts that represent water, trees, bricks, wood, steel, stones, a ball and people. The idea guide is full of images that will help spark imaginations and inspire new creations.

3 years & up. Introduce early math, science, and literacy concepts, as well as fine motor skills, in a fun and engaging way by utilizing included materials on your light table. Over 200 pieces including transparent numerals, 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, circular dots, and bead-filled shapes - all in a variety of colors! Three sorting trays and an activity card(s) are also included.

4 - 6 years. Help children learn numbers and get active with the Mini Math Mats. Including the numbers 1-9, this set enables caregivers to make math interactive. Each lesson contains two activities and explores single digit numbers and values. Or be creative. Have children move from one number to the next, hop as many times as the number on the mat, or do anything else that the caregiver (or the children!) can imagine. Mini Math creates an environment for the development of mathematical language… More »

4 years & up. Teach your children how to count money with these Mixed Fake Dollar Bills for Math Practice or Dramatic Play. This set of fake dollar bills promotes early math skills, critical thinking, and collaborative. These bills are great to add to pretend lemonade stands or for practicing addition and subtraction. This mixed bills money set contains 25 x $1.00, 20 x $5.00, 20 x $10.00, 20 x $20.00, 5 x $50.00, and 10 x $100.00 US bills. Total of 100 pieces.