8 Engaging Math Toys Perfect for Young Learners

Whether you want to make math a little more fun, or your kids are already obsessed with it, these fun toys can make it easy, enjoyable, and exciting to learn.

The great thing about math-inspired games is people of all ages can enjoy them. Babies and toddlers can practice eye-hand coordination by spinning the wooden cogs on an abacus. Toddlers can work on lining up magnetic numbers on the fridge. And finally, preschoolers can get started on addition and subtraction with the Möbi game.

Möbi Kids Numerical Tile Game

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The Möbi Kids Numerical Tile Game is an excellent way to introduce early mathematical concepts in a fun, low-pressure format. This game will help develop your child’s visual processing, focus and attention, hand-eye coordination, as well as fine motor skills.

It’s recommended for ages 4 and up, although the instructions include several activities for younger players. Even toddlers can enjoy lining up the numbers—just be careful since the small pieces pose a choking hazard. Your child can play solo or in a group of up to four players.

The basic game is easy and fun. Here’s how you play:

• Each player uses one colored set of number tiles.
• Everyone forms his or her own equations using the operation tiles (+, -, and =).
• The first player to successfully connect all of his or her tiles wins the game!

You can also check out the popular Möbi Numerical Tile Game for ages 6 and up. Both versions are compact and portable. They come in an adorable whale bag, making it a breeze to store or take on vacation.

Abacus

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You can’t go wrong with a gorgeous, classic “calculator.” It will inspire your child to learn for years to come!

The Melissa and Doug abacus comes with eight activities that are perfect for helping kids ages 3 and up develop and expand their counting and logic-based skills.

This is definitely a good investment for any young child in your life. You can even get it for babies, so they can practice their eye-hand coordination. Many parents even report their 7- or 8-year-old still using it to perfect basic math skills.

Check out the video above for more on how you can use this tool to maximize your preschooler’s learning experience. It covers everything from making patterns, counting to 100, counting by 5’s, basic addition, and more!

Number Magnets

Learning numbers, math, and basic equations is super-easy and fun with a colorful magnet set. We love this one because it includes numbers 1-20, plus five equation symbols.

Stick the magnets on your fridge or get a magnetic easel to take your learning on the go.

Consider investing in bath numbers, too. Then, your kids can even learn in the bath!

Math Dice Jr.

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It doesn’t get more math-basic than playing with dice. Although, Math Dice Jr. isn’t a normal set of dice. There’s a cool 12-sided die included! Plus, you get a scoring track, along with an easy storage bag. This game is geared towards ages 6 and up, and two or more people can play.

Here’s how you play:

• Roll the big 12-sided die, and the five 6-sided dice.
• Combine the numbers using addition or subtraction to match the number on the large die.
• Move along the scoring track, heading toward the finish line!

You can watch the video above to see a game in action. Also, check out the classic Math Dice game for ages 8 and up.

Mathematics Memory Game

The Learning Journey: Match It! Game is an excellent way to slowly introduce your child to the bare-bones of mathematical equations. It’s all hidden in a fun, lighthearted game. They’ll have so much fun, they won’t even know they’re learning!

The numbers match with basic equations. For example, you can match 5 with a card that reads “4+1.” This game also helps develop your child’s attention, memory and recall, and cooperation skills.

Be prepared, though—this is one game your kids will beg to play again and again!

Monkey Balance Math Game

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The Monkey Balance Math Game is innovative, super-educational, and geared toward children ages 3 and up. It’s simple, but also, incredibly effective, engaging, and fun!

To play, one person draws a card, finds the corresponding number to place in the scale, and then fills the other side with the correct number of monkeys. It’s easy peasy and, literally, a barrel of monkeys!

Montessori Hundred Board

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The Montessori Hundred Board might seem incredibly basic at first glance, but trust us—there are so many possibilities!

Sure, your child can practice filling in the spaces from 1-100. Or, add a twist, like putting in the odd numbers and having your child fill in the evens. You can also list the numbers in patterns, like counting by 5’s. Check out the video above for more ideas.

The board is sturdy, the tiles are durable, and it also comes with a convenient storage bag.

Geometric Solids

Want to expose your child to shapes beyond the square, circle, and diamond? Broaden their knowledge with these transparent, bright, 3-D Geometric Solids. You can even fill them with liquid. (Don’t worry—they’re super-easy to clean!)

Even though it’s intended for ages 8 and up, there’s no reason your toddler or preschooler can’t play with these, too. It’s never too early to start teaching your youngster the ins and outs of geometry. Then, they’ll start kindergarten knowing what a hexagon is!

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Learning basic math skills can be inspiring and fun! These toys and games can teach your child the fundamentals of numbers and equations, without any pressure. They also make the perfect gift for any math-obsessed kiddo in your life. Feed that passion!