Math

18 months & up. The 3" Translucent Numbers are perfect for little hands to learn how to write numbers! Pieces feature raised edges and arrows. Ideal for use on a light panel for tracing exercises. Colors may vary. Each number measures 3"L x 2"W x .25"H.

3 years & up. Make early math learning creative and fun with this set of Giant Number Stamps! Perfect for introducing numbers 0-9, these oversized stamps encourage children to explore counting and number recognition through hands-on art activities. Each stamp features a comfortable grip, helping little learners stamp with confidence. Ideal for developing fine motor skills and early math concepts, this set makes learning numbers both engaging and mess-free. Set includes 10 stamps (numbers 0-9). Each stamp measures 2.75" D.

3 years & up. An abacus is the ultimate classic math tool and is the perfect addition to any math area of a classroom. Wooden beads in rows of 10 allow children to easily visualize counting, addition, and subtraction concepts while also practicing fine motor skills. Entire wooden abacus measures 3.15"L x 8.3"W x 7.9"H.

18 months & up. Help this lovely ladybug become more colorful! This fun toy's pegs come in a variety of colors and will fit into the holes in the ladybug's shell. When children put the pegs in the holes, the ladybug transforms into something vivid and new! The variety of colors will strengthen color recognition, and the numbers on each peg will bring counting into playtime.

3 years and up. Bring a beloved children's classic to life with this set of Very Hungry Caterpillar games. Eric Carle's world-famous book has captivated children for over 50 years; now, this collection of games makes the book even more vivid. All three games use themes and illustrations from the book to engage and educate children. As they make puzzles, find letters, and collect food, children will develop valuable skills in letter recognition, color recognition, critical thinking, and much more.

2 years and up. Introduce foundational literacy and math concepts through hands-on play with the Wooden ABC and Numbers Peg Puzzle Set. These puzzles help children develop letter recognition, number identification, matching skills, and fine motor coordination. Featuring brightly colored pieces with easy-to-grasp pegs, the set encourages children to match letters and numbers to their corresponding spaces. As children manipulate the pieces, they strengthen hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and problem-solving skills while becoming familiar with the shapes and sequences of letters and numbers.Whether used during independent play, small-group instruction, or learning center activities, these puzzles provide a fun, tactile way for children to build essential skills. Available individually or as a set.

3 years and up. Learn about the weather without interrupting playtime. This set of Explore the Weather Counters depicts 6 different weather patterns (lightning bolt, snowflake, cloud, raindrop, wind, and sun) for children to investigate. The child-sized pieces are perfect for small hands, and each weather pattern has a different surface pattern to spark sensory stimulation. As they play, children will gain valuable scientific knowledge about the world around them.

3 years & up. Provide your children with an exciting sorting activity with these textured Backpack Bear Counters with Sorting Bowls. These friendly bears are great for introducing matching, math skills, color recognition, critical thinking, and sorting to your children. Encourage your children to sort the bears into the bowl that matches their color. Have them call out the colors as they sort them. Includes 6 bowls and 102 teddy bears. Bowls measure 6"D x 1"H.

3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11".

3 years & up. Customize your center time by combining this sorting tray with counters from popular classroom themes. (Counters sold separately).

3 years & up. Make math learning fun and engaging through hands-on play! Children will build essential math skills as they explore shapes and patterns, practice counting, and develop early addition and subtraction using these interactive magnetic manipulatives. Each set includes easy-to-grip foam magnetic tiles, a write-on/wipe-off magnetic board, and a 16 page activity guide packed with meaningful learning experiences. A wonderful way to strengthen math confidence!

3 years & up. These laminated, write-and-wipe number cards feature a fun road design with a yellow centerline to guide tracing. Children build the motor skills needed for number formation by starting at the green car and following its direction. Trace using a dry erase marker or move the car along the path with a finger. Follow the street signs and stop at the red "stop" mark for correct number writing practice.

These colorful Geo Pegs offer endless opportunities for hands-on learning and creative play. Designed for use with the 8" x 8" square foam peg board or for open-ended stacking on their own, the pegs easily connect and balance, encouraging young learners to build, sort, and explore patterns. The geo pegs and peg board support fine motor development, counting skills, and early math concepts. Perfect for classrooms or learning centers, and inspires creativity while strengthening coordination and problem-solving skills.

3 years & up. Bring movement and learning together with this versatile set of rainbow cones and number covers. Designed to support active play and early numeracy, this set encourages children to engage in games tht build number recognition, sequencing, and physical coordination. The 12 brightly colored cones are easy to spot both indoors and outoors, while the soil-resistant covers feature numbers 1-10 to introduce math concepts through hands-on play. Perfect for obstacle courses, group games, and classroom activities, this set promotes gross motor development, teamwork, and active learning in early childhood environments. Cones are 9" high. Available individually or as a set.

4 years & up. Get ready to measure with the Inch by Inch Ruler! This clear, kid-friendly ruler makes learning measurement fun and easy. It shows both inches and centimeters, measuring up to 12 inches or 30 centimeters. A built-in hanging hole offers easy storage, while the cheerful green Inchworm handle is perfectly sized for little hands. Whether learning inches or centimeters, this ruler makes exploring measurement both playful and practical!

With new activities and explorations, tips and information to help you understand how to support the littlest learners, and research nuggets to enhance your own professional knowledge, the Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities, revised, will be your go-to resource! Activities will help you support curiosity, play, exploration, persistence, emerging foundations in literacy and math, problem solving, and so much more! Paperback. 288 pages.

Build the home-school connection to prepare for Kindergarten! Studies show that parent and family involvement with school is an important factor in children's later academic success. Many families of young children want to learn ways to support their little ones in preparing for and getting the most out of kindergarten. With easy-to-share parent letters and simple, fun activities for families to do together at home, Kick-Start Kindergarten Readiness is the perfect tool for early childhood teachers to involve families in understanding and supporting the rich learning taking place in your preschool classroom. Paperback. 120 pages.

3 years & up. The Big Tape is just like a carpenter's, except that it is child-friendly. Measure everything in centimeters or inches using this retractable tape measure. Big and chunky and easy for little hands to use and understand size relationships. Tape measures 36" (100 cm) long.

12" Wooden Rulers with standard inch measurements.

3 years & up. Use these Hard Plastic Bright Colored Sorting and Mixing Bowls for Manipulatives and More for different color recognition activities. Children will enjoy sorting materials by color, texture, shape, size, and more. For a fun activity, encourage children to sort the items into the bowl that match the color. These bowls can also be used in sand and water tables, and during arts and crafts to mix materials. Measures 6"D x 1"H.

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 offered through carefully planned time and environments designed for valuable pre-K play experiences. Paperback. 184 pages.

Turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities with these activities. Each chapter is organized by level of difficulty and each one incorporates fun math experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The index is an great tool as it gives teachers flexibility to plan around children's interests. Use these activities during circle or group time, or use them to reinforce other lessons. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. Paperback. 132 pages.

3 years & up. Develop creative thinking and improve fine motor skills with this unique building set. Make shapes, compare sizes, and identify colors and numbers. Our Junior GeoStix have multiple points of connection along each piece for unlimited possibilities for shape combinations and greater satisfaction for kids! Includes 140 flexible sticks in eight lengths and 20 double-sided activity cards. Children can either build the design on the activity cards or create their own designs. Either way, they can use those designs further in imaginative role play.

With art math, body math, moving math, wet and messy math and more, children will delight in the 140 activities that bring math to life in the classroom. 256 pages.