Numeral Puzzle

Ten numbers (0-9)

Standard Font

Non–Toxic, Durable

Solid, Natural Beech Wood

Toy Standards Approved 

Hand-eye coordination & Fine Motor Development

Problem Solving

25cm by 15cm
1.6cm thick

Use the giant numbers in playdough as stamps!

Pair the empty Number board with sensory materials such as pom poms, balls, cooked spaghetti or beans and use tweezers (found in our Sensory Tray Tool Kit) to fill the number imprints. A great fine motor, Numeracy activity.

Introducing counting principals at any early age is fantastic exposure. One to One correspondence is a vital counting principal learnt in Early Childhood classrooms. Teach your child to touch one object at a time whilst counting out loud. The concept of one object holding one value is tricky! Often kids will count out loud faster then their fingers point, ending in an incorrect count. Use the wooden numbers with concrete materials for counting.

For older kids, pop the numbers into a touch and feel bag. Without showing your child, choose a number and describe it whilst holding it from inside the bag. For example,  ‘The number I have goes down half way, then has a big belly and on top, a hat.’ Ask your child to guess what the number could be then alternate roles. 

Will the puzzles dry out and crack with age?

We recommend oiling the puzzle board and number/alphabet pieces with a food grade oil such as olive oil or coconut oil, before first use. This will preserve your tools and keep them looking and feeling new.

Can I use the puzzle pieces or boards for sensory play?

Absolutely, combining the puzzle board with scoops and sensory materials is another way to make a fantastic learning experience for your little ones. If using with playdough, water beads or similar wet ingredients, we highly recommend oiling the pieces and boards as per the above in order to prevent sticking.

What is the best age for the puzzles?

Puzzles are a great learning tool for most ages. Even if your little one isn’t yet ready for number and letter recognition, the concept of puzzles is a mathematical skill in its own right. Turning, flipping, sliding are all math concepts puzzles teach and therefore as long as your little one shows an interest you are presenting your child with an appropriate educational toy. There is no right or wrong age as long as they are not mouthing the pieces as this is a hazard.

Warning: Not suitable for children under 24 months. Choking hazard due to small parts.