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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.

Rustic Textured Sorting Stones
Item: 302699
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a beautifully crafted tactile resource designed to support early math and sorting skills through hands-on exploration. This 20 piece set includes four natural-toned bowls, each paired with four uniquely textured stones in matching colors. Children are invited to explore color, texture, and patterns as they sort, match, and organize each stone into its corresponding bowl. Perfect for encouraging foundational math concepts such as classification, one-to-one correspondence, and early pattern recognition, this set also supports sensory development through rich textures and earthy aesthetics. Ideal for open-ended play, Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a calming, engaging tool that blends math learning with mindful exploration.
First Sorting Set
Item: 302639
Status: In Stock
$26.95
18 months & up. Make early math extra fun with this first sorting kit! Packed with 132 chunky, easy-to-hold pieces - including colorful bears, fish, and basic shapes. This set is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. There are no small parts, so it's safe for young children to explore colors, counting, classifying, and sorting with confidence. Plus, it all packs away neatly with the handy lid when playtime is done!
3" Translucent Numbers - 10 Pieces
Item: 300555
Status: In Stock
$7.95
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.
Natural Sorting Stones - Nature Collection - 36 Pieces
Item: 301758
Status: Out of Stock
$85.95
2 years and up. Give children a smooth, solid play experience with this collection of Natural Sorting Stones. These stones are perfect open-ended play companions. Children can examine their colors, shapes, and textures; use them to create a stony structure; or do anything else their imagination dictates. The smooth surfaces of these stones will make children think they are getting one right out of a stream. Stones come in 3 different sizes. Largest stone is 3.25".
Number Stamping Stones - 10 pieces
Item: 302727
Status: In Stock
$28.95
2 years & up. Bring numbers to life with this set of Number Stamping Stones, perfect for hands-on math exploration. Featuring the digits 0-9, each durable stone is engraved for clear and consistent stamping in dough, sand, paint, and more. Whether children are learning to count, explore number formation, these stones offer a fun, tactile way to build foundational math skills. Ideal for indoor or outdoor learning environments, they're built to last through endless creative play. Set includes 10 stones, one for each number 0-9.
Ladybug Counting Toy
Item: 301365
Status: In Stock
$14.95
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.
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.
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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.
Geometric Beanbags - Set of 12
Item: 301387
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years and up. Enrich play with mathematical learning using this set of Geometric Beanbags. Teachers can use these beanbags to design fun classroom games that get children moving and develop muscle strength and spatial awareness along with shape recognition skills. Children can throw certain shapes at specific targets, identify the shape of the beanbag before they throw it, or play in many other ways that strengthen mind and body. Each beanbag measures approximately 5".
Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags
Item: 302443P
Status: In Stock
$28.95 - $58.95
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 and cognitive engagement with every game. Beanbags measure 4" x 4". Available individually or as a set.
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Magnetic Write-On Wood Cookies - 30 Pieces
Item: 301404
Status: In Stock
$69.95
18 months & up. Bring creativity and organization to your classroom or home with these versatile Magnetic Write-On Wood Cookies. Designed for daily use, each blank cookie features a smooth easy to clean write-on/wipe-off surfaces that are perfect for jotting notes, writing student's names, labels, and encouraging artistic expression. Set includes 30 pieces with a magnetic backing allowing easy placement on whiteboards, metal trays and other services making them an ideal tool for teachers and little learnis alike. Cookies measure 2" in diameter x .5"H. To clean, wipe with a dry cloth or dry eraser.
Loose Parts Stackable Tray - Poly+
Item: 300578
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from durable, easy-to-clean Poly+, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The natural tone of this compartmentalized tray creates a beautiful, subdued background for found loose parts, colorful pieces, and other interesting items. The divided tray keeps items accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose parts. Tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 2.9"H.
Counting Bowls - 9 Pieces
Item: 301400
Status: In Stock
$54.95
18 months & up. Encourage loose parts exploration, numeracy and scale activities, and sensory play using this set of coconut-inspired Counting Bowls. Made in part using durable Poly+, these bowls are perfect companions for indoor and outdoor adventures, nature collections, and sand and water play. Each bowl features a molded number and corresponding holes for sifting, water exploration, and number recognition. Largest bowl measures 9.8"L x 9.8"W x 4.25"H. Smallest bowl measures 3.5"L x 3.5"W x 2.7"H.
Toddlers My First Scale Balance
Item: 32266
Status: In Stock
$34.95
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.
Caterpillar Stacking
Item: 32287
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Stack, match, and explore the sense of touch with this caterpillar-themed stacker. It is made up of colorful, rounded, chunky, tactile shapes that fit on a pegged base that allows for stacking multiple angled, color-coded blocks. Set includes color-matching activity cards and card stand for sequencing activities.
Number and Color Counting Tree
Item: 81891
Status: In Stock
$36.95
18 months & up. This exciting manipulative is sure to have children interested in math. Children will start to grasp concepts of numerical value when they count the numbers of leaves and place them on the appropriate branch. Each of the four colors of leaves represents a different numeral that matches the corresponding number of leaves. Incorporate a math activity to encourage the development of STEM skills. The vinyl material is easy to clean.
Loose Parts Stackable Tray - Clear
Item: 300579
Status: In Stock
$49.95
$45.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from easy-to-clean Polycarbonate, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The see-through, compartmentalized tray keeps items visible, accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose parts. Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration using a light source through the clear plastic. Tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 2.9"H.
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.
Wooden Colorful Shapes and Sizes Geo Forms
Item: 42802
Status: In Stock
$46.95
2 years & up. This wooden board with colorful shapes come in graduated sizes. Children will find many ways to align these shapes and colors. Each row has shapes in one color to help children with color and shape recognition. With Match colors, shapes, and heights with 20 vivid pieces in four sizes, shapes, and colors. Encourages motor development, size progression, shape recognition, and understanding of patterns. 4"H x 10"L x 8.5"W.
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.
Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays - Set of 3
Item: 37867
Status: In Stock
$129.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities using found loose parts with these substantial, solid wood Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays designed as recognizable natural icons. Each curved tray is divided into compartments of various sizes, 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. These durable trays also serve as beautiful storage for loose parts between activities. Set includes one of each of the three shapes. Largest tray measures 14.8"L x 14.8"W x 1.3"H. Contents not included.
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.
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.
Draw and Play Standing Magnetic Board
Item: 37997
Status: In Stock
$195.95
2 years & up. Inspire creativity and vertical building with this all-in-one Draw and Play Standing Magnetic Board. Children can stand to draw on the write-on/wipe-off board while simultaneously using magnetic play pieces, taking creations and basic STEM activities to a whole new level. Storage at floor level on either side of the board keeps magnetic toys, dry-erase markers and play essentials organized and accessible. A sturdy birch frame makes this unique play board durable enough for continued use in the classroom. Measures 26"L x 16"W x 36"H.