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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
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 4"L x 12"W.
Image of 1 to 5 Ring Counter
1 to 5 Ring Counter
Item: 80386
Status: In Stock
$26.95
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 Sorting Color Bug Jars
Sorting Color Bug Jars
Item: 301392
Status: In Stock
$79.95
12 months & up. Encourage young children to count, sort, and create patterns using the Sorting Color Bug Jars. Using plush butterflies, ladybugs, bees, caterpillars, and transparent jars with coordinating colors, children will practice important learning skills. Set includes 4 of each bug and 4 sorting jars. Each jar measures 5.5" x 5.5" x 5". Each bug is approximately 3" x 2.5" x 2".
Image of Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters - 21 Pieces
Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters - 21 Pieces
Item: 301403
Status: In Stock
$49.95
18 months & up. Increase children's confidence with counting and number recognition using these nature-inspired Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters. Made in part using Poly+, this set is durable enough for both indoor and outdoor numeracy activities. Each piece has a black magnetic backing that enables convenient use on blackboards or whiteboards. Set includes pieces marked with numbers 0 through 20. Each piece measures 2" in diameter x .5"H.
Image of Loose Parts Number Trays - Set of 10
Loose Parts Number Trays - Set of 10
Item: 301408
Status: In Stock
$39.95
18 months & up. Combine loose parts activities and numeracy skills with the Loose Parts Number Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to any loose parts play environment. The trays' see-through plastic keeps items visible, accessible, and organized while also encouraging sorting, seriation, counting, and more! Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration by shining a light source through the clear plastic. Smallest tray measures 6"L x 1.4"W… More »
Image of Eggxpress Yourself Match & Learn Eggs
Eggxpress Yourself Match & Learn Eggs
Item: 301362
Status: In Stock
$27.95
18 months and up. Facilitate social-emotional learning through play with these Eggxpress Yourself Match & Learn Eggs. Each egg has a different emotion and a different shape inside it, so children can explore different emotions while also developing shape-recognition skills. Additionally, the bus that holds all the eggs will exercise children's gross-motor skills as they move it around the room.
Image of Wooden ABC and Numbers Peg Puzzle Set
Wooden ABC and Numbers Peg Puzzle Set
Item: 301517P
Status: In Stock
$14.95 - $29.95
2 years and up. Make learning fun and interactive with these wooden peg puzzles. Covering numbers, letters, and shapes, these puzzles present open-ended, interactive opportunities for mathematical and literary development. Adults can use them as instructional tools, or children can play with them as a way to reinforce their learning. Either way, these puzzles will help lay critical foundations for children's cognitive development. Available individually or as a set.
Image of Save and Count Piggy Bank
Save and Count Piggy Bank
Item: 301363
Status: In Stock
$15.95
18 months and up. Help little ones save up for things they want to buy with the Save & Count Piggy Bank. This piggy bank comes with 10 numbered coins that children can put in it, and it has a rope tail that children can pull to open it and get their money out to buy something. This toy will teach children early, valuable lessons about money while also developing their number-recognition skills
Image of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags
Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags
Item: 302443P
Status: In Stock
$22.95 - $45.95
2 years and up. Encourage early language development, numeracy, and active play with this set of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags. Perfect for classroom games and activities, these beanbags help children build gross motor skills, spatial awareness, color recognition, and number literacy. Each beanbag features bilingual labeling to support early learners with colors or numerals, dots, and words presented in both English and Spanish. Whether tossing, sorting, or counting, children will enjoy physical… More »
Image of Barnyard Activity Boxes
Barnyard Activity Boxes
Item: 30766
Status: In Stock
$49.95
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 Papa Bear Colorful Counters - 30 Pieces
Papa Bear Colorful Counters - 30 Pieces
Item: 89033
Status: In Stock
$15.95
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.
Image of Tongs for Early Education Development - Set of 6
Tongs for Early Education Development - Set of 6
Item: 32643
Status: In Stock
$16.95
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 Growth Chart - 8.5"W x 48"H
Growth Chart - 8.5"W x 48"H
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 8.5"W x 48"H.
Image of Clear Button Counters - 90 Pieces
Clear Button Counters - 90 Pieces
Item: 31159
Status: In Stock
$13.95
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.
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 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 Wobbly Stacking Moose
Wobbly Stacking Moose
Item: 301098
Status: In Stock
$21.95
12 months and up. Children will enjoy stacking triumphs with the Wobbly Stacking Moose. This moose scale and stacker will enhance fine motor and spatial skills as children build a colorful cascade of cups on the moose's weighted base. Stack the cups to balance the moose antlers and see how high you can climb before the playful moose sends them tumbling! Includes the moose scale and 8 stacking cups.
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 Toddlers My First Scale Balance
Toddlers My First Scale Balance
Item: 32266
Status: In Stock
$31.95
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 Nuts, Bolts, and Pattern Cards Class Set
Nuts, Bolts, and Pattern Cards Class Set
Item: 31113
Status: In Stock
$59.95
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 Beginner Pattern Blocks With Design Templates
Beginner Pattern Blocks With Design Templates
Item: 31114
Status: In Stock
$27.95
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 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 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.