Learning Numeracy Through Play: Fun Maths Activities with Edx Education
For many children, maths can feel intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. Numeracy is a life skill that underpins problem-solving, logical thinking, and everyday decision-making. When children discover numbers through hands-on play, they build confidence and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
At Edx Education, we believe in learning through play. Our award-winning educational toys and maths resources are designed to help children explore numbers in creative, playful ways. Whether you’re a parent supporting learning at home or a teacher building strong foundations in the classroom, Edx Education products make maths fun, engaging, and meaningful with Educational maths toys.
Here are some simple activities and ideas to bring numeracy to life with our most popular resources:
- Numbers and Letters: Early Maths and Literacy in Play
The Numbers and Letters set introduces children to numerals, counting, and simple maths problems while also supporting early literacy. Parents and teachers can create playful “number hunts” where children find and order numbers around the house or classroom. For an extra challenge, mix in letters helping children link maths and literacy together in one fun activity.
- Green-n-Learn Junior Number Abacus: Visual Counting Made Easy
The Green-n-Learn Junior Number Abacus is perfect for visual and tactile learners. By sliding colourful beads, children can practise counting, grouping, and simple addition. Teachers can use the abacus to demonstrate place value in class, while parents can create quick maths games at home like racing to move the correct number of beads to solve a problem. This eco-friendly abacus is a fantastic tool to make numbers visible and fun.
- Math Cubes: Building Hands-On Number Stories
Math Cubes are a versatile resource for teaching maths through play. Children can build towers to practise counting, explore addition and subtraction by grouping cubes, or even model multiplication. A popular activity is “cube stories,” where children use cubes to act out simple number problems: “Three frogs sit on a log. Two more arrive how many frogs in total?” Math Cubes help children visualise answers, making abstract maths concrete.
- Hundred Board Activity Set: Discovering Patterns and Sequences
The Hundred Board Activity Set develops number recognition, sequencing, and pattern-spotting skills. Parents can play “missing number” games by removing tiles for children to replace, while teachers can explore odd and even numbers, skip counting, or multiplication tables. The Hundred Board shows children that maths follows predictable patterns, building both confidence and curiosity.
- Number Rods: Exploring Equivalence and Measurement
Number Rods are a classic maths manipulative for helping children understand number value and equivalence. By comparing rods of different lengths, children can see how numbers relate to each other. Try a “rod train” activity: place two rods end-to-end and find which single rod equals the same length. This simple game introduces addition and reinforces problem-solving in a playful way.
- Everyday Maths Through Play
The beauty of Edx Education resources is that they fit easily into everyday play. Use Math Cubes as pretend money in a shop role play, count out snacks with the Abacus, or mark football scores on the Hundred Board. By weaving maths into daily routines, children start to see numbers everywhere not just in schoolwork.
Supporting Parents and Teachers Globally
Edx Education provides more than just toys we offer Numeracy activities for children downloadable maths activities, classroom resources, and expert advice through our Play, Learn & Create podcast. These tools are designed to support both parents and educators in creating playful, meaningful numeracy experiences for children at home and in school.
Final Thoughts
Numeracy isn’t just about solving problems it’s about building confidence, curiosity, and a positive mindset toward learning. With Edx Education’s educational maths toys from the Green-n-Learn Junior Number Abacus and Math Cubes to the Hundred Board and Number Rods parents and teachers can transform maths into an exciting journey of discovery.
Because when children learn through play, they don’t just understand numbers they thrive. So lets Play, Learn & Create for lifelong learners.
