Teaching Manipulatives

Kids will learn sorting, counting, and colors with this imaginative set of nesting momma and baby birds.

The Learning Resources MathLink Cubes Sea Adventure kindergarten math activity set is filled with sharks, sea turtles, and more. Kids learn addition, subtraction, patterning, and other kindergarten math skills with hands-on puzzles, games, and building challenges. Includes 15 double-sided write-and-wipe activity cards and 100 MathLink cubes in 10 ocean-themed colors.

These educational and practical tools play an essential role in building an environment that promotes calm behavior

These educational and practical tools play an essential role in building an environment that promotes calm behavior. Students will love the fun breathing ball and tree stump sitting cushion. A "calm corner" is a designated space where students can go to relax when experiencing difficult emotions, such as anger or frustration. Having a physical area to process emotions can be one of the keys to consistently practicing mindfulness. Kit includes 1 Meditation Cushion, 1 Breathing Ball, 1 Feelings Poster, 1 Teacher Curriculum Guide.

Self-checking math balance makes learning number concepts easier because kids can see the results.

The Number Balance Activity Set is an excellent hands-on equivalence tool to show children number relationships and number operations. Self-checking math balance makes learning number concepts easier because kids can see the results. Place weights on a number or combination of numbers on one side and find an equivalent number or combination of numbers on the other by balancing the weight. Display a variety of concepts such as greater than, less than, equal to, and basic operation skills. Number Balance may be used to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, as well as gain insight to abstract number and operations concepts, algebraic equations and more. The number balance relies on the principle of equivalence. Weights are placed on either side of the fulcrum or pivot point. If a weight is placed on the peg marked 8 on the right arm of the balance then it may be 'balanced' by placing a weight on 6 and another on 2 on the left arm of the balance. The equation 8 = 6 + 2 is formed. Six may be balanced with 5 and 1, and by placing two weights on 3. This balance idea may be extended into early algebra! Set includes 10 double-sided colorful activity cards. As kids become familiar with basic number concepts, the number balance may be used to learn about addition and particularly about the commutative property of addition, that is 6 = 4 + 2 and 2 + 4 = 6. Links to equations such as 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 4 + 2 may be made. The ideas of greater than and less than may be explained using a number balance. Subtraction, multiplication and division may all be explained using a number balance. Later early algebra concepts may be introduced. Balance measures 14" long and 5" high. Includes 1 plastic number balance, 20 hanging weights, and 20 double-sided activity cards.

Travel to the Numberland sheep farm, where the sheep are counted, sorted, and play lots of numbery games. Inspired by the Numberblocks Counting Sheep episode, children will love building Numberblocks characters One to Six and counting along as they corral the sheep. Extend the play by using the activity cards to practice counting, adding, subtracting, and more.

Best Seller! Wood miniatures of the Original Judy Clock. Movable plastic hands are easy for little hands to use. Teaching guide included. Features moveable plastic hands mounted on a sturdy wooden base and include individual stands. Each clock measures 4.1" x 4.5". Each set includes 12 mini-clocks.

Get ready for Pre-K math adventures with the Learning Resources MathLink Cubes activity set. Preschoolers learn counting, colors, shapes, and other school-ready math skills with hands-on puzzles, games, and building challenges. Includes 15 double-sided write-and-wipe activity cards and 100 MathLink Cubes in 10 cool colors.

Three bear family sort, pattern and play activity set develop early math skills with a variety of colorful bear manipulatives.

Learning Resources® Pattern and play activity set develops early math skills with variety of colorful bear manipulative. Set includes 96 three bear family counters in six rainbow colors, six rainbow-colored sorting bowl.

Set combines 102 baby bear counters in six colors with matching sorting bowls to teach sorting and color recognition.

Learning Resources® Baby bear sorting set is ideal for ages 3 - 7 and grades preK - 2nd. Set used to help baby bear to teach sorting and color recognition.

Looking for an easy way to help kids learn preschool skills? Check out this one-stop play food shop where kids sort while they snack!

How does this preschool toy help kids learn? As they serve up imaginative fast-food feasts, kids can explore fun actions—drop in the fry basket, turn the hot dog rollers, swirl the slush, and more to build fine motor skills! When snack time fun is done for the day, this toddler toy's pieces store inside the shop for easy cleanup. This 64-piece set includes 26 play food minis, money and serving trays for role-play stores, and 20 activity cards filled with sorting and counting activities. Best of all, the Mini Snack Shop Sorting Set makes an easy addition to collections of play kitchen accessories, Montessori toys, and other classroom must-haves! What are the main skills that kids can learn with this toy? The Mini Snack Shop Sorting Set helps kids develop sorting and fine motor skills. How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 64 pieces. What is this toy made from? Our toys are made from durable, wipe-clean plastic that’s designed for years of learning fun. This toy is compliant with EPA lead regulations. Where can I get a replacement part? While we're unable to stock replacements for every component that comes with our toys, we'll do our best to find the part or piece that makes your toy whole again. Just submit a request here with a description of the piece, and we'll let you know if we find it.

Provide a safe space for children to calm down and regain composure.

Calming corners are fast becoming an essential classroom space for managing feelings and emotions. A calming corner gives students a safe, soothing place to go when they are feeling overwhelmed or upset. With our selection of classroom calming corner bundles and materials, you can create a safe space that can help students calm down, de-stress, and relax. Our Calming Kits provide a number of tactile/sensory experiences and calming activities to help children understand and manage their mental health. The carefully chosen items help manage emotions, develop calming techniques, and reduce anxiety and stressors. Using approaches such as mindfulness and employing some basic tools, calming corners are a fun and simple way for children to learn how to experience, embrace, and safely navigate their emotions. Make social-emotional learning (SEL) fun and beneficial for everyone by building your own calming corner. You do not need to start big. Choose a quiet space within your area, ensure children are comfortable and safe, and simply utilize the tools in our Calming Kit Basic Tools and Resources for Calm Down Corners and Quiet Spaces. Our kits have a great mix of recommended items that meet many SEL core competencies and will keep children quiet and engaged to help them achieve better academic performance! Adults and seniors that struggle with anxiety or are experiencing signs of dementia or Alzheimer's can also benefit from the use of the sensory related toys and fidget items in our Calming Kit. Kit includes: 2 pairs of noise-canceling earmuffs 3lbs. weighted gel lap pad for sensory stimulation to calm & soothe adults & children 100 mini velvet art posters & 12 colorful water-based markers 5 sensory toys to stimulate a combination of senses 5 fidget objects designed to regulate the need for restless movement and touch 2 games including Identifying Emotions and Feelings Storage tote & resource guide

Calculate intervals of time and solve elapsed time problems with our Advanced NumberLine Clock™. It comes with a clock frame and 2 detachable numberline chains—1 for AM and 1 for PM. Simply unfold the number line chains, snap them together, and you've created a number line out of a clock. Gears maintain correct hour and minute relationship. Practice telling time on 3 different styles of analog clocks. Build your own 24-hour number line from a clock with color-coding for AM and PM. Use to calculate intervals of time and solve elapsed time problems.

Roll out the fun with these Foam Dot Dice. Great for board games, educational games, birthday parties and plenty more. Use for your own math games to teach addition, subtraction, number recognition, multiplication and division. Dice measure 16mm (5/8"). Each pack includes 12 dice, 2 each of colors blue, green, orange, red, white and yellow. Sold as 6 sets for a total of 72 dice.

Comprehensive, fully prepped & ready to go!

This hand2mind kit includes all the grade-appropriate math manipulatives, reference cards, and graphic organizers that children in grades 2-3 need. Use the set independently or as shared resources during small group instruction. Support student success by empowering students to select the tools they need to solve any math problem.

The Cage Your Rage card jar includes 101 portable, conversation-starting prompts designed for ages 12 and up to help teens manage anger constructively, encourage critical thinking, and support respectful relationships in a variety of settings.

Learn healthy ways to cage your rage. Deal positively with your anger and maintain respectful relationships. Ages 12 & up, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.

Here's a new fun way to lead children on the road to literacy! Colorful mats and word tiles make learning and practicing sight words fun. Start building a foundation for academic success with the Learning Mats: Sight Words kit.

Set of 8 chunky 5.5" multicultural friends with feelings figures are soft and easy to relate to. The characters promote discussion and understanding of feelings and emotions in early childhood settings through creative play. Approximate size of each figurine is 5.5" x 2" x 2". Great for home, day care and preschool use.

Play 38 brain-boosting games, challenges, and puzzles that enhance critical thinking and early math skills with this Learning Resources MathLink cubes brain game! Great for solo or head-to-head play. Includes a game frame, 15 double-sided activity cards, and 64 MathLink cubes in eight bright colors. The tray measures 8.5" x 8.5". Recommended for one to four players.

The EZ-Spin™: Addition Facts curriculum cut-outs set offers a fun way to practice addition facts and fosters the home-to-school connection. This set includes 18 two-piece flash-card wheels and can be used during whole-class instruction, independent practice, small group instruction, or at home.

Foster the home-to-school connection and provide fun ways to practice addition facts with these fun math flash-card wheels. The EZ-Spin™: Addition Facts curriculum cut-outs set includes 18 two-piece addition fact wheels, including +0 to +12, strategies like doubles, and several mixed practice sets.

An engaging way to learn early math skills

Hop onboard learning early math skills with these engaging, relatable kid-friendly hand2mind Neighborhood Wheels counters! Children can sort, count, make patterns, add, and subtract using the type of transportation, color, number of wheels, and more. The counters come in a reusable plastic storage tote.

Set of 12 different half-inch diameter specimens of varying lengths, supplied in a wood storage block. The set includes cylinders of Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Glass, Hard Rubber, Delrin, PVC, Acrylic, Teflon, Nylon, Maple and Pinewood.

Koplow Games Place 10 Sided Value Dice are a great math manipulative for hands-on place value games and activities. Features units 0-9, tens 00-90, hundreds 000-900, and thousands 0000-9000. The perfect classroom tool. Use for lots of classroom games or activities. Made of durable materials. Hundreds of counting, sorting, math and other applications. Each pack includes 8 dice. Sold as 6 packs, 48 dice total. Warning choking hazard: Small parts, not for children under 3 years.

After reading any piece, students spin the cube and perform the selected activity to help boost understanding and retention. Squishably soft and quiet-to-roll foam cube measures 3 inches. Each side has a different question. Questions are not story specific, so they can be used with any story. Set of 8 cubes.

The Calm Corner Kit is a revolutionary set of tools that have been proven to help children understand and manage difficult emotions such as anger and frustration

The Calm Corner Kit is a revolutionary set of tools that have been proven to help children understand and manage difficult emotions such as anger and frustration. The kit includes everything you need to create a designated space in your home where children can go to 'calm down' when overwhelmed by negative feelings such as anger and anxiety, or even when too excited. Kit includes 1 Mediation Cushion, 1 Breathing Ball, 1 Hand Breathing Poster, 1 Parent Guide.

Basic set of rods to teach children the fundamentals of mathematical logic

Basic set of rods to teach children the fundamentals of mathematical logic. It includes 4 complete sets of rods from 1 to 10. Each section corresponds to 1 cm, reaching 10 cm in the largest rod. It is based on the Cuisenaire method and it is made in Spain.

Comprehensive, fully prepped & ready to go!

This hand2mind kit includes all the grade-appropriate math manipulatives, reference cards, and graphic organizers that children in grades 4-5 need. Use the set independently or as shared resources during small group instruction. Support student success by empowering students to select the tools they need to solve any math problem.

Help children learn letters and numbers through play and practice with this collection of multi-use learning cards

Help children learn letters and numbers through play and practice with this collection of multi-use learning cards. Children can begin by tracing each letter and number with their finger, and then challenge themselves to find the magnetic letter or number that correctly fits in each recessed area. Turn the card over to use the write-on/wipe-off surface to practice writing letters and numbers over and over again. Letters and numbers will stick to any magnetically-receptive surface for further learning and play. Set includes 75 pieces: 26 alphabet learning cards, 10 number learning cards, 37 corresponding magnetic letters and numbers, dry-erase pen, and a fabric storage bag.

The Mindfulness jar offers 101 gentle, easy-to-use prompts to help kids improve focus, manage emotions, and practice living in the moment—perfect for use at home, school, or on the go to support emotional well-being through short, calming exercises.

Gentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment. Close your eyes . . . Breathe in through your nose . . . And breathe out . . . Kids feel pressure too! Helping them through their day-to-day problems can be as simple as a five-minute moment of mindfulness. Bring mindfulness-focusing techniques to your classroom, home, or anywhere. This inventive collection of quick and easy exercises helps kids live in the moment, de-stress, and zero in on the task at hand. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.

Looking for an easy way to help kids learn school-ready skills? Supplement your kindergarten curriculum with this comprehensive enrichment set that’s a classroom must-have!

Designed by a professional educator with small groups in mind, these school supplies add hands-on fun to classroom math activities—practice counting, addition and subtraction and more! How does this set help kids learn? Its 30 double-sided activity cards each come with a main lesson, a practice activity, and an extended challenge! Includes 20-page blackline master booklet packed with take-home activities, plus reusable tub for easy storage. Best of all, the Skill Builders Kindergarten Math Small Group Kit makes an easy addition to collections of Montessori toys, toddler books and flash cards, and other kindergarten learning activities! What are the main skills that kids can learn with this toy? The Skill Builders Kindergarten Math Small Group Kit helps kids develop early counting and math skills. How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 518 pieces. What is this toy made from? Our toys are made from durable, wipe-clean plastic that’s designed for years of learning fun. This toy is compliant with EPA lead regulations. Where can I get a replacement part? While we're unable to stock replacements for every component that comes with our toys, we'll do our best to find the part or piece that makes your toy whole again. Just submit a request here with a description of the piece, and we'll let you know if we find it.

Small hands will be drawn to these satisfyingly smooth and tactile natural sorting stones, which are large enough to be safe for your youngest learners. In four earthy colors and three different sizes, they invite sorting, stacking and exploration of pattern and sequence. A great resource to help young children develop early math concepts through exploratory play. Natural Sorting Stones are ideal for sensory-play activities and are durable enough for use in sand, water and the outdoors. Each set includes 12 stones in three different sizes (2—3'') and four natural colors.

The Magnetic Die-Cut Cute Weather Set includes 84 colorful, reusable magnetic pieces across 6 packs, perfect for weather tracking, labeling, games, and interactive learning on magnetic surfaces.

Magnetic Die-Cut Cute Weather Set punches out from an 8.5" x 11" standard size heavy duty die-cut magnetic sheet. Use for tracking the weather in the classroom or at home. Engage in conversation about the weather. Use as manipulatives, décor, labels, headers and more. Write-on/ wipe-off surface. Use on steel whiteboards, lockers, refrigerators & other magnetic surfaces. Each sheet includes 14 pieces per sheet. Sold as 6 packs for a total of 84 pieces.

Looking for an easy way to help kids learn school-ready skills? Check out this spelling maze that helps little ones slide, solve, and spell their way to new language skills!

Kids slide the lowercase letters through maze-like channels to spell different 3- and 4-letter words. How does this preschool toy help kids learn? This set’s 30 activity cards also challenge kids to fill in missing sounds, spell simple words, explore word endings, and more. Plus, take spelling on the go with the maze’s one-piece design, easy-grip handle, and built-in storage—cards fit on the front! Best of all, the Skill Builders Spelling Maze makes an easy addition to collections of play alphabet flash cards, Montessori toys, and other classroom must-haves! What are the main skills that kids can learn with this toy? The Skill Builders Spelling Maze helps kids develop early letter and spelling skills. How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 21 pieces. What is this toy made from? Our toys are made from durable, wipe-clean plastic that’s designed for years of learning fun. This toy is compliant with EPA lead regulations. Where can I get a replacement part? While we're unable to stock replacements for every component that comes with our toys, we'll do our best to find the part or piece that makes your toy whole again. Just submit a request here with a description of the piece, and we'll let you know if we find it.

The Choice card jar features 101 fun and thought-provoking dilemmas for all ages, designed to spark conversation, encourage critical thinking, and entertain in any setting—from classrooms to parties—in a compact, portable format.

What's your choice—to have to walk on stilts the rest of your life, or to always have to roller skate to get around? To have no short-term memory, or no long-term memory? To not eat for two days, or to not sleep for two days? Choice provokes thinking, and thinking is fun. Each card presents a delightful dilemma—sometimes unusual, always challenging—to spark conversation or controversy. Change your choice and change your mind. All ages, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.

The Positive Thinking jar contains 101 uplifting tips, prompts, and quotes to encourage positive attitudes and actions in kids and adults alike—perfect for sparking conversations, reflection, and motivation in any setting.

101 tips and strategies to help kids stay positive. Boost positive thoughts and attitudes in kids (and adults!) of all ages with these uplifting reflections, prompts, tips, and quotes. Use the cards as a jumping-off point for conversation and contemplation on positive thinking and for taking positive action in big and small ways. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.

Strengthen the connection between families and schools while promoting STEAM.

Decades of research indicate that students with involved parents are more likely to attend school regularly, perform better in school, develop better social skills, improve mental health, and go on to post-secondary education. Family Engagement Nights are a great way to get parents involved and reinforce ties between home and school. Bringing families together provides a unique opportunity to create a more welcoming and inclusive school culture. Packed in a reusable tub for portability and convenience, the Family Engagement Night Kit is an excellent value, meeting the needs of 60 children in grades K-3. These carefully curated kits are packed with books, games, activities and crafts. Kit provides hands-on fun to build students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills and encourages creative minds to think outside the box while strengthening the family and school partnership. Kit includes products to support 4 separate learning stations: Book Station - 10 age-appropriate STEAM-related books Game Station - 4 STEAM-based games Activity Station - 4 STEAM-based activities Craft Station - 60 journals and markers to decorate with 60 pencils for use during the activities and to take as a giveaway, 75 cardstock Scratch Art Pennant Flags with scratch tools to easily create any design. Scratch through the black coating to reveal the rainbow of colors underneath. Ideal for crafting classroom or event decorations and more!

Provides tactile/sensory experiences and calming activities.

Our Individual Calming Kit provides tactile/sensory experiences and calming activities to help children understand and manage their mental health. Carefully chosen items help manage emotions, develop calming techniques, and reduce anxiety and stressors in a classroom or home environment. Designed to support teachers and families as they help children learn essential strategies to identify, understand, and regulate their emotions. These bags are a fun and simple way for children to learn how to experience, embrace, and safely navigate their emotions. Each kit includes a number of figits, stress releasers, and calming activities including our Kids Gratitude journal. Journaling has been found to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve well-being. The act of writing down thoughts and feelings helps people understand themselves and recognize things they can work on improving. The Individual Calming Kit also includes our Rainbow Breathing Board & Feelings Wheel. Young children experience big emotions but may not have the vocabulary and self-regulation skills to identify and manage their emotions effectively. Our hands-on Rainbow Breathing Board and Feelings Wheel helps kids build social emotional coping skills by guiding them through breathing exercises and emotion recognition. Using these together can help kids manage their emotions more effectively by giving them simple tools to understand and regulate their feelings, cope with stress, and cultivate resilience. These kits have a great mix of recommended items that meet many SEL (Social Emotional Learning) core competencies and Title 1 expenditures and will keep children quiet and engaged to help them achieve better academic performance!