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Toys That Teach Kids Counting, Sorting, and Maths

These 22 Toys and Games Help Kids Learn Maths Skills — From Counting to Subtraction

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From learning to count and number recognition to being able to add in your head and find square roots, a lot goes into building basic maths skills. Whether your child is just starting to count by themselves or has moved past that stage and is looking to sharpen up their mental maths skills, there are a bunch of fun ways to learn all of those concepts and more.

Keep scrolling for the toys and games that can help your child to learn and hone a variety of maths skills through play.

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1. Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm

With the Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm ($13), toddlers will learn colours and numbers, as well as animals with the help of the cute little finger puppets inside their barns.

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Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm
$13
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2. VATOS Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game

Counting from one to five just got easier thank to this VATOS Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game ($18).

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VATOS Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game
$18
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3. ThinkFun Maths Dice Jr. Game

With ThinkFun Maths Dice Jr. ($10), players ages 6 and up can practice their mental maths skills.

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$10
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4. Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game

In Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game ($12), players ages 5 and up will learn to add and subtract through gameplay.

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$12
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5. CoolToys Monkey Balance Game

The CoolToys Monkey Balance Game ($20) teaches counting and basic maths skills.

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$20
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6. Maths for Love Tiny Polka Dot

This adorable Maths for Love Tiny Polka Dot Game ($15) has 16 different games within that teach counting, maths, logic, and more.

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Maths for Love Tiny Polka Dot Game
$15
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7. Learning Resources Counting Surprise Party

The Learning Resources Counting Surprise Party ($12) helps kids 3 and up learn to count and sort.

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Learning Resources Counting Surprise Party
$12
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8. Fisher-Price Linkimals Counting Koala

The Fisher-Price Linkimals Counting Koala ($15, originally $25) teaches numbers, counting up to 10, shapes, and more.

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Fisher-Price Linkimals Counting Koala
$15
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9. Counting Ladybugs

These cute Counting Ladybugs ($33) come in a functional bag and help to teach counting and number recognition, both foundational maths skills.

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Counting Ladybugs
$33
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10. Osmo Pizza Co. Communication Skills & Maths Learning Game

This Osmo Pizza Co. Communication Skills & Maths Learning Game ($50) teaches kids ages 5 and up maths, money, addition, subtraction, fractions, fast paced mental maths, and more (but heads up: it needs the Osmo starter kit to work!).

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$50
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11. Proof! Maths Game

The Proof! Maths Game ($18) requires players ages 9 and up to think fast as they sharpen their multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills.

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$18
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12. Joyin Play-Act Counting Sorting Bears Toy Set

This Joyin Play-Act Counting Sorting Bears Toy Set ($17) teaches colours, counting, sorting, shapes, and basic maths.

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$17
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13. Osmo Maths Wizard and the Magical Workshop

This Osmo Maths Wizard and the Magical Workshop ($60) teaches kids ages 6 and up mental maths, adding and subtracting within 100, counting and place value, comparing numbers, regrouping, understanding two-digit numbers, and more (but heads up: it needs the Osmo starter kit to work!).

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Osmo Maths Wizard and the Magical Workshop
$60
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14. Edupress Addition Splat Game

Edupress Addition Splat Game ($13) teaches kids addition through fast-paced mental maths matching. It also comes in subtraction, and multiplication versions.

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$13
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15. Learning Resources Dinosaur Counters

These Learning Resources Dinosaur Counters ($30) make learning to sort and count fun for any little dino-lover.

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$30
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16. Osmo Genius Numbers

These Osmo Genius Numbers ($29) help to teach kids ages 6 and up addition, counting, subtraction, multiplication, problem solving, and more (but heads up: it needs the Osmo starter kit to work!).

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$29
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17. Multiplication & Division Bingo Game

Multiplication & Division Bingo Game ($15) is classic Bingo with a maths twist!

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$15
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18. Educational Insights Maths Whiz Electronic Maths Game

With the Educational Insights Maths Whiz Electronic Maths Game ($28), is a fast-paced game described as "where video game fun meets the learning power of flash cards!"

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Educational Insights Maths Whiz Electronic Maths Game
$28
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19. Kesletney Wooden Number Puzzle

This Kesletney Wooden Number Puzzle ($23) teaches number recognition, counting, shapes, and basic maths symbols.

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$23
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20. Melissa & Doug Abacus

An abacus is a classic when it comes to learning counting. This Melissa & Doug Abacus ($12) is a colourful addition to any play room and can be used to play number games or practice basic maths skills.

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$12
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21. Didax Educational Resources Unifix Cubes Set

The Didax Educational Resources Unifix Cubes Set ($13) comes with 100 interlocking counting cubes and an activity booklet to help hone maths skills.

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$13
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22. Learning Resources Smart Counting Cookies

This set of Learning Resources Smart Counting Cookies ($20) helps kids with counting and number recognition.

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$20
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