Problem Solving

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. This software/app really measures up! The activities in this app are carefully designed to develop skills of comparing, estimating, and measuring. Beginning with direct comparisons, the activities progress to non-standard and standard measurements as the bones are used in different ways to consolidate and extend children's mathematical understanding. Children will have lots of fun uncovering the bones in the sand and learning how to compare and measure in different ways. Available… More »

This engaging software/app includes three activities to help children practice their sorting and matching skills. Settings allow matching and sorting based one criterion such as shape, color, or size before progressing to two attributes for a greater challenge. Teacher options enable game settings to be fixed depending on the mathematical focus or the ability of the user.Tablet software: Allows for 1 (one) user workspaceLarge Screen software: Allows for 4 (four) user workspaceApp/software runs on… More »

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. Count, sort, and identify colors with ease using this set of 102 hardwood cubes in 6 colors. Great for patterning and building. 1" square cubes.

6 years & up. Bringing numbers to life in a fun, exciting way! This fast, fun and clever Mobi Numerical Tile Game is a thrilling way to bring family and friends together through mathematics. Spread the tiles out on any flat surface and race to create simple math equation "pods" by connecting them in crossword style grids. Win the game by being the first player to connect all your tiles. Each player starts with a certain number of tiles and must use all of their tiles in each pod and… More »

3 - 7 years. Children lace and trace favorite animals: cat, horse, bear, rabbit, dolphin, whale, and elephant. Colorful chipboard shapes are 5.5" -6" L. Laces included.

2 years & up. Encourage your children to practice fine motor activities with this exciting Rainbow Color Hexacus™ for Stacking and Building Block Play. With the Hexacus™, children can balance, stack, nest and create a wide variety of patterns and shapes. The 12 hexagonal pieces promote critical thinking, problem solving, and color recognition. The activity guide includes over 100 examples from easy to more complex designs.

3 years & up. With 20 matching wooden shapes and textured tiles, children can count, match, sort, and identify objects. Sort the geometric or object shapes for focused learning experiences. Deal out the tiles and children reach into the bag to feel and find the corresponding wooden shape. Includes geometric and object shapes. For visual or tactile play, independently or in groups. Includes cotton bag. 40 pieces.

5 years & up. Develop a knack to stack! No glue or connectors required -- simply stack wood planks to create buildings, monuments, and geometric forms. It's the ideal activity to help children gain an understanding of balance and proportion, as well as interest in architecture, building, and design. Set includes: 200 pine planks and an idea booklet.

2 years & up. Coding Express is a creative, intuitive and versatile solution that introduces preschoolers to early coding concepts that naturally sparks their curiosity, creativity and desire to explore and learn together. Based on the ever popular train theme, the highly versatile LEGO® DUPLO® solution allows children to make connections and intuitively explore early coding concepts, such as sequencing, looping and conditional coding, while developing problem-solving skills, critical… More »

5 years & up. Introduce your children to early STEM skills with this Let's Go Code and Program Nonelectronic STEM Activity Set. This set introduces children to early coding and programming ideas without electronics. Children will have fun while building gross motor skills by stepping, hopping, and turning. This set also encourages problem solving skills and critical thinking. The full-color guide includes sample mazes and coding overview. Measures 9.5"L x 9.5"H.

3 years & up. Engage minds and muscles! Hop down the river or use animal markers to learn colors, shapes, numbers and counting (1-10), problem solving and how to follow simple directions. For individual, small-group or whole-class play. Includes colorful vinyl floor mat (100"L x 30"W), 2 inflatable cubes (5"), 40 animal markers and Activity Guide.

7 years & up. Construct tracks of tunnels, funnels, ramps, and chutes, then set the ball rolling and watch your creation come to life. The open-ended, no rules play promotes experimentation, creativity, and problem solving, which are key mental skills for aspiring young engineers and architects. As children build through trial and error, they gain an early understanding of physics and engineering concepts like balance and structural stability. No glue and no connectors means structures are vulnerable… More »

6 years & up. Develops logic and spatial perception while kids learn to be tactical. Players take turns placing pieces on their board, each starting from their corner. Each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners! The goal is to get rid of all your pieces. The game ends when all players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. Includes one game board with 400 squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors, and an instruction guide.

Pre-K & up. 108 wooden beads in 3 shapes and 6 colors help develop fine motor skills and color and shape recognition. Includes 2 laces (36" long) and a plastic storage bucket.

3 years & up. Stimulate your children's imaginations with this exciting Colorful Bead Magnetic Mosaic activity. Children will love using the magnetic wand to place beads creating their own art masterpiece. Encourage children to practice making patterns or follow along with the designs on the back of the box. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and creativity. Measures 9"L x 10"W.

3 - 5 years. Teachable Touchables® Texture Squares is a fun, hands-on way to encourage young learners' awareness of their sense of touch. As children enjoy examining and talking about the squares--scratchy, slippery, silky, or soft--they are building their descriptive vocabulary. Includes 20 pillows and patches (10 different pairs), drawstring storage bag, and an activity guide. Each textured pillow or patch measures 2" - 3".

6 years & up. Help your children gain confidence in their math skills with this exciting Addition and Subtraction Unknown Quantities Flashcards Activity. Children will enjoy practicing addition and subtraction as they work to complete each equation. This activity promotes critical thinking, early math skills, problem solving, and algebraic thinking. Encourage your children to go over these cards with a partner and take turns practicing. Set of 162 easy to read double-sided flash cards. Cards… More »

3 years & up. Transform outdoor learning by bringing your STEM and math lessons outside. The Outdoor Scale is made from eco-friendly, sustainable eucalyptus wood. Perfect for the outdoor classroom! Scale measures 52"L x 31.5"W x 25.5"H. Translucent buckets are included and color may vary.

3 years & up. What an inventive and creative way to experience colors, shapes, and numerals! The 18" box has 10 compartments and a lid with corresponding slots. Follow one of the included header strips and slip tiles through appropriate slots. Includes 4 number sequence strips, 2 color sequence strips, 50 counting tiles, 20 color tiles, and a wooden storage box. Measures 18"L x 2.5"H x 6.25"W.

Grades K - 4. Target reviewing math skills with our fun to play Addition bingo game. Increase difficulty by increasing skill levels because each bingo game develops problem solving skills, increases computational speed and really gets students thinking quickly. Each game has everything you need for 36 players with over 200 chips, caller's mat and cards. Made in the USA.

Grades 4 & up. Develop varied problem solving strategies with three levels of difficulty using this math card game. Can you make 24 first? Students must add, subtract, multiply or divide to make it happen. All four numbers must be used, but each number used only once. There is at least one solution to every card. 96 double-sided cards.

4 years & up. These playful bunny pets bring early Stem concepts to preschool learning through 100% screen-free coding. Children can code along with their new pets' storybook adventure, and help the hard-working Bopper and spunky Hip & Hop have a playtime they'll never forget! Each storybook coding challenge unfolds in the Coding Critters' fun playset-Can you code Bopper to grab her carrot, pull Hip in her cart, or push Hop on the fun log swing? In addition to following along with the storybook's… More »