Teaching Manipulatives

Use Double Color Mosaic Squares to create beautiful mosaics!

Use Double Color Mosaic Squares to create patterns, decorate boxes and make fabulous frames. Bright colors on both sides of heavy card. Great for all types of arts and crafts projects. Includes guide with craft ideas. Squares measure 3/8" (1 cm). Includes 10,000 per package, 2 Packs. For ages 4 and up.

Barker Creek’s top-selling Learning Magnets – Kidwords Activity Kit includes Learning Magnets High-Frequency Word set (208 magnetic words and punctuation marks), a set of 52 blank magnetic tiles, and a blue magnetic Kidboard. Teachers across the country are praising the high-frequency magnetic words set included in this activity kit! These color-coded words make it easy for children to learn grammar. By simply replacing a green word with another green word, children can instantly see what a noun’s job is in a sentence. Repeat that same exercise with verbs, adjectives, pronouns, etc., and watch their reading and writing abilities soar. The Kidwords Make Your Own Word tiles allow you to add additional words to the mix. Additional magnetic sets and Kidboards are available: Search Barker Creek Learning Magnets.

Learning Advantage Geoboard measuring 5" x 5" comes with red, rose, magenta, yellow, blue and green color.

Learning Advantage 5" double-sided geoboards feature a 5 x 5 pin array on one side and a 12 pin circular arrangement on the other. Great for teaching fractions, radius, diameter, and circumference. Set of 6 geoboards in 6 colors contains an assortment of rubber bands. Grades K+.

Enhance your classroom learning experience with our comprehensive Math Demonstration Magnet Kit, designed to make mathematics engaging and visually stimulating for students

Enhance your classroom learning experience with our comprehensive Math Demonstration Magnet Kit, designed to make mathematics engaging and visually stimulating for students. This kit includes a vibrant Magnetic Demonstration Number Line, perfect for teaching numbers from -10 to 120 in alignment with Common Core State Standards. The number line's color-coded numerals help reinforce the concepts of odd and even numbers, while its dry-erase surface allows for easy clean-up. Additionally, the kit features an oversized, easy-to-assemble dry-erase Magnetic Demonstration 0-120 Chart, aiding in visualizing numerical relationships with its unique t-shaped more/less piece. The Magnetic Demonstration 0-120 Chart includes chart pieces, 0 piece, 20 highlighting frames, 20 cover-up squares, and unique t-shaped more/less piece. Also includes a Ten Frames Magnet Math Set for demonstrating base ten and operational concepts, which includes 2 large demo frames, 4 student frames, and 60 magnetic two-color counters (double- sided red/yellow)! Demo frames measure 15"W x 6.19"H. This versatile kit ensures that both teachers and students have the tools needed for a dynamic and effective math instruction.

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 reading activities—learn uppercase and lowercase letters, vowel sounds, rhyming, 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 storage tub! Best of all, the Skill Builders Kindergarten Reading 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 Reading Small Group Kit helps kids develop early spelling and reading skills. How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 301 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.

Fun game activities

These oversized two-color counters are bigger, better, and more fun! Yellow on one side and red on the other, these counters are great for demonstration and active games. Set includes ten soft foam counters, (8" in diameter). Includes activity ideas.

This play set includes one dozen soft, squishy ladybugs – they're perfect for math games and will help your young learner practice counting and sorting. These helpful little learning tools are a great teaching accompaniment to the Original Ladybug Land metamorphosis kit and to your ladybug-themed lessons.

This ABCs Kit is a highly versatile language arts resource for early learners

Barker Creek’s Learning Magnets – Letters Activity Kit is a powerful language-arts resource that will help your students strengthen letter recognition skills and practice simple spelling and alphabetization skills. Help your children master the ABC’s and work on simple spelling activities with these brightly-colored magnetic letters. This kit includes a set of 38 Uppercase Letters (the alphabet plus 12 additional letters for spelling), 38 Lowercase Letters (the alphabet plus 12 additional letters for spelling) and a fire-engine red magnetic Kidboard. Additional magnetic sets that will further strengthen your students’ letter recognition, reading, and beginning writing skills are available as are Barker Creek’s top-selling magnetic-receptive Kidboards. Search Barker Creek Learning Magnets.

Koplow Games Dice Sets are a fun, interactive way to learn math skills!

The perfect classroom item to help students with mathematical concepts. Spot Foam Dice are super quiet and fun. Includes sturdy plastic container for convenient storage. Each set contains 200 16mm(5/8") foam spot dice. Colors include 34 each of blue, green, orange, and red and 32 each of white and yellow.

Encourage hands-on learning with Barker Creek's versatile and travel-ready set of Learning Magnet Tangram Activity Kit!

Barker Creek’s Tangram Activity Kit includes a set of 42 magnetic manipulatives, a brilliant blue magnetic Kidboard and a companion activity book of 12 Tangram patterns – which is reproducible for family and classroom use. Math manipulatives are wonderful, hands-on tools that help children develop and strengthen their mathematical reasoning and spatial relationship skills. Packaged as activity kits, our manipulatives are a great value. And, because they are magnetic, your children’s elaborate designs will stay in place! The magnetic Kidboard measures 9″ x 13″ and is sized to fit on children’s laps and desks. This magnetic activity kit is great for school, home or travel. Additional magnetic sets that will further strengthen your students’ mathematic skills are available along with additional Kidboards from Barker Creek. Search Barker Creek Learning Magnets.

Fruity Fun™ Counters Not only are these colorful fruity counters just right for early math skills such as counting, sorting and making patterns, but they’re also teeming with imaginative play possibilities. Soft rubber counters wipe clean. Set features 6 common fruits in 6 colors. Largest fruit (banana) measures 2¼”L. Includes a plastic storage bucket and Activity Guide. Grades PreK+ | Ages 3+ LER 0177 Set of 108

Koplow Games Math Dice Set is a fun, hands-on way for students to learn basic math skills. Children learn more effectively when it is reinforced through play. Perfect for individual play, in small groups or as a classroom making these dice a great educational resource. Dice measure 16mm (5/8"). Each set includes 8 dice: 3 positive dice, 3 negative dice and 2 math operator dice. Sold as 6 sets for a total of 48 dice.

With whole number dice practice basic math operations.

Koplow Games Math Dice Set is a fun, hands-on way for students to learn basic math skills. Children learn more effectively when it is reinforced through play. Perfect for individual play, in small groups or as a classroom making these dice a great educational resource. Dice measure 16mm (5/8"). Each set includes 8 dice: 3 each of 1-6 dice, 3 each of 7-12 dice and 2 math operator dice.

Use this versatile kit to reinforce counting skills, master number identification skills, teach number facts, and strengthen simple math skills.

Barker Creek’s Learning Magnets – Numbers Activity Kit includes 50 brightly-colored magnets — two sets of the numbers 0 to 9 (which can be combined to form larger numbers), 10 commonly used math signs, and 20 magnetic Critter Counters set. This activity kit also includes a fire-engine red magnetic-receptive Kidboard that measures 9″ x 13″ and is sized to fit on children’s laps and desks. Use this versatile kit to reinforce counting skills, master number identification skills, teach number facts, and strengthen simple math skills. Additional Kidboards may be purchased separately. Additional magnetic sets that will further strengthen your students’ mathematic skills are available from Barker Creek. Search Barker Creek Learning Magnets.

Portable and universally-understandable, our feelings & emotions flashcards offer kids the keys to mindfulness, all in one place

Portable and universally-understandable, our feelings & emotions flashcards offer kids the keys to mindfulness, all in one place. They are easy to bring with you on the go or leave in your calm corner for easy reference. Buy our readily printed flashcards today and teach your kids how to express their emotions in a positive way. Flashcards are an important mindfulness activity and they are specially designed to help your kids communicate their feelings more effectively.

Help children learn to tell time with color-coordinated hands on student demonstration clocks.

The hands of the 12-Hour Student Clock move together on a gear to maintain accurate hour and minute relationships. Ideal for teaching young students the concept of telling time. Measures 5" diameter. Durable plastic. Each set includes 6 clocks.

Make math fun for your students with these interlocking cubes

The hand2mind UniLink easy-to-connect interlocking cubes are perfect for teaching students fundamental math concepts: counting, sorting, patterns, addition, subtraction, multiplication, graphing, and more.

The perfect classroom item to help students with mathematical concepts.

The perfect classroom item to help students with mathematical concepts. Spot Foam Dice are super quiet and fun. Includes sturdy plastic container for convenient storage. Each set includes 200 16mm (5/8") yellow foam dice. Contains 100 pc 1-6 number dice and 100 spot dice. The tub of 200 16 mm foam dice is chiefly recommended for students between the age group 9 to 12 and grades 4th and 5th. The game contains small parts and should be kept away from children below 3 years.

PCS Learning Magnets combine magnetic picture communication symbols with Barker Creek’s award-winning, color-coded word magnets.

Barker Creek’s PCS Learning Magnets Activity Kit includes 270 magnetic Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) and their corresponding words and phrases for a total of 540 magnetic pieces. The words and phrases in this set are color-coded by parts of speech and can be used with Barker Creek’s award-winning Kidwords (sold separately). Included are 90 high frequency nouns, 90 high frequency verbs and 90 school words – represented as both a PCS symbol and its corresponding word or phrase. In addition to the 270 magnetic PCS symbols and their coordinating 270 word and phrases magnets, this activity kit includes two blue magnetic-receptive Kidboards. See Barker Creek’s full line of educational magnets and Kidboards by searching: Barker Creek Learning Magnets.

These highly appealing and wonderfully tactile eggs will help develop children's comparison and sorting skills. The set of eight eggs is ideal to stimulate both language development and mathematical skills as children sort the eggs by size and weight. Contains 8 eggs measuring 1.5"-3". Age 3+.

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.

No sorting required! Everything comes pre-bagged - just open the box and hand them out!

Immerse young learners in the world around them with these math-themed kits meant to stimulate children of all ages to discover and explore how math that is taught in class can impact their daily lives! Kits include math concepts that encourage project-based learning and exploration. These unique, take-home bags allow you to extend an active, engaging learning environment to the home to continue the learning experience by providing hands-on learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade appropriate. Products may vary. Please choose the grade when ordering. Each bag comes with a parent engagement guide designed to help parents by offering step-by-step instructions and tips on how to get the most out of the materials. Each bag is packed with an assortment of math based products, activities, and supplies to help students obtain learning goals and objectives as well as related books that work in math themed topics to reinforce why math matters in everyday life and encourage extended exploration.

Smaller in size, not in value! Jr. Engagement bags extend active and engaging learning to the home.

Immerse young learners in the world around them with these STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)-themed kits meant to stimulate children of all ages to discover and explore natural forces that impact their daily lives! Kits include immersive activities using a combination of science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts that encourage project-based learning and exploration. These smaller unique, take-home bags allow students to extend an active and engaging learning environment to their home and continue the hands-on learning experience by providing a variety of learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade-appropriate. Products may vary and are designed to be used by the student or with their friends or family. Each bag is packed with 3 STEAM-based games, activities, or supplies to help students achieve learning goals and objectives as well as books that work in STEAM-themed topics to reinforce why science matters in everyday life and encourage extended exploration.

No sorting required! Everything comes pre-bagged - just open the box and hand them out!

Immerse young learners in the world around them with these math-themed kits meant to stimulate children of all ages to discover and explore how math that is taught in class can impact their daily lives! Kits include math concepts that encourage project-based learning and exploration. These unique, take-home bags allow you to extend an active, engaging learning environment to the home to continue the learning experience by providing hands-on learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade appropriate. Products may vary. Please choose the grade when ordering. Each bag comes with a parent engagement guide designed to help parents by offering step-by-step instructions and tips on how to get the most out of the materials. Each bag is packed with an assortment of math based products, activities, and supplies to help students obtain learning goals and objectives as well as related books that work in math themed topics to reinforce why math matters in everyday life and encourage extended exploration.

No sorting required! Everything comes pre-bagged - just open the box and hand them out!

Immerse young learners in the world around them with these math-themed kits meant to stimulate children of all ages to discover and explore how math that is taught in class can impact their daily lives! Kits include math concepts that encourage project-based learning and exploration. These unique, take-home bags allow you to extend an active, engaging learning environment to the home to continue the learning experience by providing hands-on learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade appropriate. Products may vary. Please choose the grade when ordering. Each bag comes with a parent engagement guide designed to help parents by offering step-by-step instructions and tips on how to get the most out of the materials. Each bag is packed with an assortment of math based products, activities, and supplies to help students obtain learning goals and objectives as well as related books that work in math themed topics to reinforce why math matters in everyday life and encourage extended exploration.

No sorting required! Everything comes pre-bagged - just open the box and hand them out!

Immerse young learners in the world around them with these math-themed kits meant to stimulate children of all ages to discover and explore how math that is taught in class can impact their daily lives! Kits include math concepts that encourage project-based learning and exploration. These unique, take-home bags allow you to extend an active, engaging learning environment to the home to continue the learning experience by providing hands-on learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade appropriate. Products may vary. Please choose the grade when ordering. Each bag comes with a parent engagement guide designed to help parents by offering step-by-step instructions and tips on how to get the most out of the materials. Each bag is packed with an assortment of math based products, activities, and supplies to help students obtain learning goals and objectives as well as related books that work in math themed topics to reinforce why math matters in everyday life and encourage extended exploration.

Smaller in size, not in value! Jr. Engagement bags extend active and engaging learning to the home.

Immerse young learners in the world around them with these math-themed kits meant to stimulate children of all ages to discover and explore how math that is taught in class can impact their daily lives! The titles and games in these kits include math concepts that encourage project-based learning and expose students of all ages to relatable subject matter intended to promote enjoyment and repeated use to strengthen skills and fluency. These smaller unique, take-home bags allow students to extend an active and engaging learning environment to their home and continue the hands-on learning experience by providing a variety of learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade-appropriate. Products may vary and are designed to be used by the student or with their friends or family. Each bag is packed with 3 math-based games, activities, or supplies to help students achieve learning goals and objectives as well as books that work in math-themed topics to reinforce why math matters in everyday life and encourage extended exploration.

To celebrate 50 years, Insect Lore has a created a limited-edition Butterfly Farm! Insect Lore has been successfully providing children and adults alike the wonder of metamorphosis for 50 years! Our newest butterfly kit includes a one-of-a-kind Butterfly Farm habitat, everything you need to raise your own caterpillars, and a voucher to redeem for your free cup of caterpillars at any time! There is no redemption fee and shipping is included. The voucher never expires.

Smaller in size, not in value! Jr. Engagement bags extend active and engaging learning to the home.

Immerse young learners in the world around them with these STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)-themed kits meant to stimulate children of all ages to discover and explore natural forces that impact their daily lives! Kits include immersive activities using a combination of science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts that encourage project-based learning and exploration. These smaller unique, take-home bags allow students to extend an active and engaging learning environment to their home and continue the hands-on learning experience by providing a variety of learning tools that are fun, educational, and grade-appropriate. Products may vary and are designed to be used by the student or with their friends or family. Each bag is packed with 3 STEAM-based games, activities, or supplies to help students achieve learning goals and objectives as well as books that work in STEAM-themed topics to reinforce why science matters in everyday life and encourage extended exploration.

The STEAM jar features 101 engaging activities, quotes, and trivia to inspire curiosity and creativity in science, technology, engineering, art, and math—ideal for classrooms, after-school programs, or at-home learning in a fun, portable format.

Activities, quotes, and trivia for your STEAM classroom. Engage kids in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with 101 simple activities, inspiring quotes, and fun facts. STEAM is perfect for use in classrooms, after-school programs, and STEAM/STEM programs or even at home. 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.

Project-based learning program centered around literacy and the arts.

This award-winning classic book has been used to develop children's speech and language skills for generations. The predictable language of the text encourages children to chime in and read along. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" also teaches children about the days of the week, counting, the life cycle of a butterfly, and the benefits of proper eating habits. With Creative Reads, you can provide a themed, hands-on experience to complement story time and introduce your kids to project-based learning. Designed for pre-K through 3rd grade, each kit comes with an award-winning book and standards-aligned lesson plan that ensures success in this nature-inspired project-based learning program. Project length can be adjusted based on grade and ability. The story and one of the caterpillar craft activities can be completed in under one hour. Thoughtfully selecting and introducing more open-minded instruction allows for endless possibilities. Each child receives a journal & pencil to further encourage extended exploration.

A curated selection of products to ease stress in kids and seniors!

Our serenity kit includes a selection of products designed to ease the stress of kids of all ages but can be equally engaging for seniors. Different items are meant to stimulate the visual, tactile, and auditory senses. Alternatively, the auditory sense can be reduced by wearing the included noise canceling earmuffs. With 12 different sensory items, noise canceling earmuffs, a pack of 100 Mini 4"x 6" velvet art posters and 2 sets of markers (10 fine line and 12 broad line) to color them, this kit has something for everyone. Fidget items provide several benefits for both children and adults. Here are some of the key advantages: Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Fidget toys can help alleviate stress and anxiety by providing a physical outlet for nervous energy. They offer a repetitive and soothing motion that can help calm the mind and promote relaxation. Improved Focus and Concentration: For individuals with attention difficulties, fidget toys can enhance focus and concentration. The tactile stimulation and sensory input they provide can help redirect restlessness and increase attentiveness during tasks or activities. Sensory Integration: Fidget toys can assist in sensory integration, particularly for individuals with sensory processing disorders or conditions like autism. They offer different textures, shapes, and weights, which can help stimulate various senses and promote a better sensory balance. Increased Productivity: Fidget toys can enhance productivity by keeping the hands engaged while the mind focuses on tasks. They can help prevent distractions, fidgeting, or restless behaviors that might otherwise hinder productivity or learning. Stress Relief and Emotional Regulation: Engaging with fidget toys can serve as a healthy coping mechanism for stress relief and emotional regulation. By occupying the hands and providing a positive outlet for emotions, they can assist in managing anxiety, frustration, or restlessness. Fine Motor Skill Development: Many fidget toys involve intricate hand movements and manipulations, promoting the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Quiet and Non-disruptive: Fidget toys are often designed to be quiet and non-disruptive, making them suitable for various environments, such as classrooms and other group spaces. They can provide an outlet for restlessness or fidgeting without causing distractions to others. 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.

Build social, emotional competency, destigmatize talking about mental health and build resilience.

Start the Conversation Night Kit is a hands-on way to provide adult-lead, middle school, and high school groups of students with resources to discuss mental health concerns, destigmatize talking about mental-health, and create an environment where students can develop emotional competency. These kits along with their contents when used in a healthy environment are an excellent tool and step towards building resilience and reinforcing positive behaviors and decision-making in a controlled environment. When students can safely express feelings and work to better themselves and each other, it helps ensure a more positive, safe school environment. Choose from the Middle School or High School version. Middle School topics include bullying with additional focus on cyber bullying, including teaching participants how to navigate the dangers of the Internet and wireless devices and the practice of pro-social Internet behavior. Students will also have the opportunity to explore fears and worries and learning how to stop, relax, and think before they act by identifying stressful situations and unhealthy coping mechanisms while building beginner and advanced coping strategies, helping to promote discussions about self-confidence, setting and achieving goals, role models, motivation, personal success, and happiness. The High School version introduces similar, but more advanced topics including actions & consequences for teens. These topics will help participants to grasp how to stop, think about options, consider the outcome, and make better choices in real-life situations related to alcohol and drugs, managing anger, peer relations and personal health and responsibility. Themes covered are intended to promote discussions about effective stress management and problem-solving, understanding feelings, forming healthy friendships and a positive self-concept and outlook. These understandings will help with the necessary skills to increase coping skills, self-awareness, internal motivation, honesty, and trust, as they experience their own ability to be resilient.​** Materials included in these kits are age-appropriate materials, but game content and questions should be reviewed prior to the event to ensure it aligns with the values of your student body.

Terrific tool to support workforce health and wellbeing programs.

The Employee Calming and Engagement Kit is a terrific tool to support your company's Health and Wellness Program. With 15 items that can support up to 50 employees by planning exciting teamwork & collaboration events or giving employees a chance to rest and reset. This product can help create a culture that supports employee health.

Build social, emotional competency, destigmatize talking about mental health and build resilience.

Start the Conversation Night Kit is a hands-on way to provide adult-lead, middle school, and high school groups of students with resources to discuss mental health concerns, destigmatize talking about mental-health, and create an environment where students can develop emotional competency. These kits along with their contents when used in a healthy environment are an excellent tool and step towards building resilience and reinforcing positive behaviors and decision-making in a controlled environment. When students can safely express feelings and work to better themselves and each other, it helps ensure a more positive, safe school environment. Choose from the Middle School or High School version. Middle School topics include bullying with additional focus on cyber bullying, including teaching participants how to navigate the dangers of the Internet and wireless devices and the practice of pro-social Internet behavior. Students will also have the opportunity to explore fears and worries and learning how to stop, relax, and think before they act by identifying stressful situations and unhealthy coping mechanisms while building beginner and advanced coping strategies, helping to promote discussions about self-confidence, setting and achieving goals, role models, motivation, personal success, and happiness. The High School version introduces similar, but more advanced topics including actions & consequences for teens. These topics will help participants to grasp how to stop, think about options, consider the outcome, and make better choices in real-life situations related to alcohol and drugs, managing anger, peer relations and personal health and responsibility. Themes covered are intended to promote discussions about effective stress management and problem-solving, understanding feelings, forming healthy friendships and a positive self-concept and outlook. These understandings will help with the necessary skills to increase coping skills, self-awareness, internal motivation, honesty, and trust, as they experience their own ability to be resilient.​** Materials included in these kits are age-appropriate materials, but game content and questions should be reviewed prior to the event to ensure it aligns with the values of your student body.

Early learning really stacks up with 10 stackable, nestable cubes featuring animals, shapes, numerals, quantities, and sweet starry scenes. This tall-on-fun set includes 10 colorful, stackable/nestable cubes

Twinkle, twinkle, little star – the learning has come so far with Nest & Stack Cubes. With 10 stackable, nestable cubes featuring cute animals, shapes, and stars, little ones can complete the pictures by stacking the starry-themed cubes in order using visual discrimination skills. Kids will build motor skills and basic math skills all while they play and discover what makes them a bright child. The nitty-gritty: Toddler stacking toy with fun nursery rhyme theme, Includes 10 stackable/nestable cubes, Cubes feature ascending numbers with animals for counting in a sweet starry theme, Stacking and nesting builds fine motor and early math skills, Encourages creativity and imagination, Includes Parent activity guide