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To begin to understand math and to build the foundation for later abstract mathematical learning, young children need many hands-on opportunities to explore quantity, size, and shape. Kaplan offers math materials for counting, measuring, comparing quantities, recognizing shapes, and materials that help children become familiar with written numbers.

Wooden Block Balance Scale
Item: 63232
Status: In Stock
$34.95
This 17-piece Wooden Block Balance set provides a hands-on STEM experience featuring cubes, rectangles and notched squares to creatively stack on the curved balance board. Explore and experiment by arranging the blocks on each side of the board to evenly distribute weight to achieve a balanced result. Children will develop STEM-based skills such as spatial sense, estimation, reasoning, probability, and the concepts of none, more, less, most, smaller, smallest, bigger, biggest. Included: Balance Board, 8 Cube Blocks, 4 Rectangle Blocks, and 4 Notched Square Blocks.
Toddler Sorting Color Containers
Item: 70392
Status: In Stock
$81.95
12 months & up. Toddlers learn sorting and classifying skills as they sort the bright color plush objects into their correct color containers. Allow your child to strengthen their hand-eye coordination, fine motor, and problem-solving skills, as well as develop their vocabulary knowledge when they begin to identify and name the different colors and creatures. Each container has an attached lid and contains 4 sorting objects. 7"H.
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.
Froggy Feeding Count & Sort
Item: 303246
Status: In Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. Hop into learning fun! These hungry frogs can't wait to catch some flies. Roll the dice and see which tasty treats they'll gobble up next. As children play, they'll jump into colors, numbers, counting, and sorting, all while strengthening their fine motor skills. The set comes with 2 durable rubber frogs, 60 colorful flies, 1 number cube, 1 color cube, and an activity guide filled with ideas for extended learning and play.
1-10 Counting Cans with Fruits and Vegetables
Item: 89271
Status: In Stock
$63.95
3 years & up. Includes 55 plastic fruits and vegetables in 10 durable cardboard cans with lids. Great addition to a pretend play kitchen pantry. Cans are labeled with numers, words and pictures to reinforce early math and vocabulary skills, along with plastic fruits and vegetables that match the can's picture and numeric value. Each can measures 4.25" H x 3" in diameter. Lightweight cans stack or store in carton. Includes an Activity Guide with intervention strategies.
Loose Parts Sorting Trays - Set of 4 - Earth-toned
Item: 37865
Status: In Stock
$79.95
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.
Abacus
Item: 301410
Status: In Stock
$19.95
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.
Plastic Geoboards - Set of 10
Item: 13183
Status: In Stock
$35.95
Grades K - 3. Stretch your imagination and creativity through geometry! Create simple shapes and intricate designs with straight and diagonal lines using these engaging Geoboards. This set of 10 sturdy, 7.25-inch plastic geoboards are used to teach foundational geometry and math concepts The durable, plastic boards feature a 5" x 5" grid with knobbed pegs that secure the colorful rubber bands in place. Learn about shapes and geometric concepts including symmetry, congruency, area, perimeter, coordinates, and spatial relationships through engaging, hands-on exploration.This board is known for its size, practicality, and effectiveness in developing fine motor skills and shape recognition. Geoboard measures 7.25" x 7.25". Included: 10 Geoboards with rubber bands.
Transportation Counters with Container
Item: 148355P
Status: In Stock
$24.95 - $48.95
3 years & up. Develop your children's counting skills with these exciting Colorful Transportation Counters with Containers for practicing early math skills. These counters represent six different modes of transportation in a variety of colors. Children will love mimicking the sounds of the different vehicles as they count. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. Each container includes 72 counters.
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Translucent Building Plank Set - 54 Pieces
Item: 302057
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Bring light, color, and creativity together with this engaging translucent building set designed to inspire hands-on discovery and open-ended play. Encourages children to explore early STEM concepts while building vibrant structures that glow beautifully on a light table. Crafted from durable acrylic, each plank is perfectly sized for small hands and designed to support stacking, balancing, and imaginative construction. The five bold colors - red, yellow, blue, green, and aqua-invite children to experiment with color mixing, patterning, and visual exploration while strengthening fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Ideal for classrooms, STEM centers, and home learning environments, promotes collaborative play, problem-solving, and creativity.  Children will be captivated by the way light transforms their designs into glowing works of art.. Made from durable acrylic, each plank measures 3"L. Wash with soap and water. Storage case included.
Magnetic Ten-Frames - Set of 4
Item: 51201
Status: In Stock
$20.95
Pre-K & up. Illustrate numbers less than or equal to ten, and improve number sense within the context of ten. Ten-frame activities enable children to think of numbers less than ten in terms of their relationship to ten and to build a sound knowledge of the basic facts which are an integral part of calculations. Suggested activities included. Foam construction, magnetic backing. Set includes four magnetic boards and 80 pegs (40 blue and 40 red/blue).
Platform Scale
Item: 83533
Status: In Stock
$18.95
Grades 2 - 8. The Platform Scale is the perfect tool for students to learn how to read a scale. It has an easy-to-read display which shows results in both customary and metric systems with a 5 kg/11 lb. capacity. Students can estimate, measure and calculate weights of liquids and solids, as well as, weigh and compare more than and less than concepts. Scale includes removable pan. Cubes shown are not included.
Elementary Balance with Weights
Item: 22402
Status: In Stock
$29.95
Grades 3 & up. All-purpose balance provides accurate measurement of capacities to 2000g (readable to 1g). Molded from high-impact styrene, this durable unit features a zero adjust knob and two removable 10 cm square pans. Includes 8-piece brass mass set: 50 gram, 20 gram, 10 gram, 2 x 5 gram, 2 x 2 gram, and 1 gram weights and Activity Guide.
Smart Snacks® Counting Cookies™
Item: 31145
Status: In Stock
$30.95
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.
Loose Parts Stacking Wooden Trays - 4 Pieces
Item: 37868
Status: In Stock
$189.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts using this set of stackable Loose Parts Trays. Each deep, square tray is divided into varying compartments, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Plastic feet on the bottom of each tray ensure a snug fit when stacked between activities and allow for various arrangements and tiered orientations. Each tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 9"H. Contents not included.
Light Table Accessory Kit
Item: 63270
Status: In Stock
$75.95
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.
Magnetic Number Bugs 1-20
Item: 303224
Status: In Stock
$48.95
3 years & up. Make learning numbers 1-20 fun and interactive! This colorful set includes 4 bug heads and 20 body segments, with numbers on one side and blank on the reverse for hide-and-find activities. Perfect for hands-on counting, sequencing, and early numeracy skills. This set allows children to create their own number bugs while developing early math concepts and fine motor skills.
Colorful Multi-Shape Links with Jar - 500 Pieces
Item: 82503
Status: In Stock
$28.95
3 years & up. Make patterning even more engaging with these Colorful Multi-Shape Links with Jar for Learning Shapes and Patterns. Children will love building chains using three different shapes and six colors with this giant 500 piece set. These shape links are great for counting and sorting activities too! This set promotes color recognition, shape recognition, dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. The pieces store in a convenient jar with screw-on lid and handle.
The Big Tape
Item: 15834
Status: In Stock
$14.95
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.
Ride Along Dry Erase Numbers 0-9
Item: 303191
Status: In Stock
$14.95
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.
Wooden Geometric Solids
Item: 11041
Status: In Stock
$25.95
Grades 1 & up. Students can explore shape, size, pattern, volume and measurement with these invaluable hands-on tools. Smooth wooden cones include sphere, cube, cylinders, pyramid, prisms, hemisphere and rectangular solids, ranging in size from 2" to 3".
Junior GeoStix
Item: 63176
Status: In Stock
$27.95
$19.95
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.
Backyard Bug Counters - 72 Piece Set
Item: 43592
Status: In Stock
$25.95
3 years & up. These colorful counters turn sorting and counting activities into exciting adventures. With these textured Backyard Bug Counters, children develop fine motor skills, sensory learning, color recognition, and important early math skills. Use these counters in a lesson about addition and subtraction to give children a visual of the concepts they are learning. The counters are made of soft rubber and come in 6 colors packed into a reusable plastic tub. Suggested activities also included. Set of 72.
MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS LEARN Numbers™ - 56 Piece Set
Item: 302853
Status: In Stock
$45.95
3 years & up. Bring math concepts to life with this magnetic building set designed to make numbers fun, engaging, and interactive. These microMAGS tiles measure 1.5" x 1.5" designed to make counting, comparing, and basic math feel playful. Featuring color-coded number tiles in blue and red, matching dot tiles, and purple tiles with math symbols, this set grows with your child as they advance from number recognition to simple equations.