Maths Sticks
Explore the concept of length in a hands-on, playful way with Math Sticks. Children select a picture card, choose from bundles of sticks in varying lengths, and recreate the outline of the image. As they build, they’re not only having fun but also strengthening skills like sequencing, patterning, and visual-spatial reasoning, while developing an early understanding of how different lengths relate to one another.
What's included:
- 10 Double sided copy cards
- 80 Wooden rods in different lengths
What our OT says:
The concept of using Math Sticks for play and learning is a fantastic way to engage children in mathematical thinking. This Maths Sticks Set is surprisingly difficult, but let’s look at how this activity can benefit your child’s development:
Spatial Reasoning and Patterning: When children use Math Sticks to recreate picture cards, they develop spatial reasoning skills. They learn to visualise and manipulate these sticks to form shapes, which is essential for understanding geometry and spatial relationships.
Patterning is also enhanced as they observe the arrangement of sticks and replicate it. Recognising patterns helps build a foundation for algebraic thinking.
Length Comparison and Measurement: By handling sticks of different lengths, children intuitively compare them. They learn about relative sizes and lengths. Measuring the sticks against each other or a reference (like the picture card) reinforces the concept of measurement. They begin to understand units of length and how they relate.
Fine Motor Skills and Coordination: Picking up and manipulating the sticks requires fine motor control. This activity strengthens hand muscles and improves dexterity. Coordinating stick placement to match the picture card encourages precision and concentration. I sometimes add a tweezer to pick up the sticks, for some extra fine motor development.
Problem-Solving and Strategy: As children work on different levels of difficulty, they encounter challenges. They must strategise how to arrange the sticks to match the outline.Trial and error help them develop problem-solving skills. They learn persistence and adaptability when faced with obstacles. The copy cards progress.
Math Vocabulary and Language: Conversations during play introduce math-related vocabulary. Terms like “longer,” “shorter,” “equal,” and “length” become part of their language. Describing their actions and choices helps reinforce mathematical concepts.
Independence: Successfully completing a picture using Math Sticks boosts children’s confidence. They feel a sense of accomplishment. Independence grows as they explore different ways to solve the puzzle and make decisions on their own.
Multi- Sensory Engagement: Math Sticks engage multiple senses (visual, tactile, and proprioceptive) and promote cognitive, physical, and social growth.
Let customers speak for us
The most favourite birthday gift for my 5 year old grandson !
These stick-on toys are so versatile and easy to carry with you. I was surprised and delighted to find so many uses for them. Started using them at 6 month and they are still in play a year later.
Our grandson, Lukas, is sooo happy with these - he is 3 and looooves them.
Absolutely love this product. It's only the beginning, but it looks durable, well worth the price. Again, so much to do with this product!
This is such a fun activity to do, the possibilities are endless. I cannot wait for more stock to come in, I need more!
Ding Ding Ring is a hit in both therapy groups and family play. Children race to copy the card patterns with elastic bands, and the thrill of ringing the bell first keeps everyone excited and engaged.
It’s more than just fun, this game builds spatial awareness, sequencing, and motor planning skills while keeping kids laughing and motivated. A fantastic mix of learning and play.
I’ve found it to be quite a challenge for many children, which makes it a great tool for developing spatial awareness and understanding positional concepts. With toddlers, I start by giving simple instructions, like “put the farmer in front of the barn” or “place the chicken behind the farmer.” With older children, the graded copy cards add an extra layer of difficulty as they copy the scenes independently.
It’s a versatile game that targets language, comprehension, visual-spatial skills, and fine motor control all at once. Plus, the durability of the wooden pieces means it will last through many therapy sessions. A definite favourite in my practice!
We love using the wooden threading board in therapy! For little ones, it’s great for building fine motor strength as they push the pegs into the board. For older kids, the copy cards turn it into a fun challenge for concentration, planning, and visual skills.
It’s also fantastic for colour sorting, making patterns, and threading, each peg has a tiny hole at the top, so children need to hold it steady while threading, which builds both hand strength and coordination.
This board grows with your child, from simple play to more advanced activities. A durable, versatile toy that keeps kids learning while they play!
If you need a compact tool for hand strengthening, bilateral coordination, and matching, this set earns its space. It’s engaging and delivers lots of quality reps.
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From start to finish was such a pleasant experience. Well priced, great product, good comms through purchase/delivery process. Well packaged. Thank Tiny Tree Toys, I will definately be purchasing from you again!
My 18 month old, and my 3 year old both love playing with these piggy banks. They frequently ask for them. Sometimes we just feed the piggies the coins, but my older boy sorts the coins into the correct coloured pigs. He has also raced against a sand timer to fill them, and uses them in imaginative play. The boys can play with them at the same time, or alone (with supervision 😉). Such a versatile game. Well worth ordering!
My 3year old daughter is obsessed with the water beads, she takes just 1 every night, places it in the Barbie fridge with water for the following evening and then builds up a stash in other bowls. SO much fun for the older kiddos in the bath tub.
Good quality with an array of textures and sizes in pretty pastel colours
