If your child is in that stage where they're counting everything — stairs, crackers, cars in the parking lot — the MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Learn Numbers 56 Piece Set gives that energy somewhere to go. And it's a lot more engaging than a number worksheet.
These are 1.5" x 1.5" microMAGS tiles designed for number recognition, counting, and early math concepts through real play. Small enough to use on a tray, a cookie sheet, or the fridge — and open-ended enough to grow with your child from first numbers all the way to simple equations.
What's included: 56 microMAGS number tiles for hands-on math exploration. The small format means kids can arrange, rearrange, and build number sequences on any magnetic surface — no table required, no setup overhead, and no pieces that are too big to take anywhere.
Why it's great: Number sense develops when kids are physically handling and manipulating quantities — not just looking at them on a page. This set turns counting practice into a building activity: kids arrange tiles in sequence, match numbers to quantities, build simple addition and subtraction problems, and experiment with patterns. Because the tiles are magnetic, they work on vertical surfaces too — a fridge or cookie sheet becomes an instant math wall. And because it's open-ended, there's no "done" — kids naturally find new challenges as their math skills grow.
Who it's perfect for: Ages 3+ and ideal for kids working on number recognition, counting, and early math, and homeschool families who want a hands-on math center that requires zero prep. Works beautifully alongside the microMAGS Learn Letters set — kids can build words with one and label quantities with the other. Also pairs naturally with standard MAGNA-TILES builds: construct a structure, then use the number tiles to count the pieces, label the floors, or track the height. STEM and math in the same session, no planning required.
Curriculum connections: Supports number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting sequences, simple addition and subtraction, and pattern recognition — all aligned with CCSS Math foundational skills for pre-K through first grade. Also supports fine motor development through tile manipulation and spatial reasoning through arrangement and sequencing.
Practical parent note: The microMAGS size means these are not for children under 3. For older kids, the small format is a feature — it fits on a cookie sheet, a small tray, or a section of the fridge without taking over the whole surface. Cleanup is fast: tiles store compactly and are easy to sort and count (which, honestly, is just more math practice).
Additional Information: This set contains products not manufactured by the seller. Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.
