Wooden NUMBERS Puzzle

A first introduction to numbers can begin through play

The BabyWood wooden numbers puzzle helps children explore numbers through touch, matching and independent play. Each number can be taken out of the board, looked at, named and placed back in the correct spot.

The set includes numbers 0-9 and basic mathematical symbols, so the puzzle can support not only first number recognition, but also later stages - when counting and simple maths activities start to become interesting.

Take out, count, match

For little hands, simply finding the right place is already an engaging task.

The child needs to grasp the piece, recognise its shape, turn it correctly and fit it into the matching slot.

During play, the puzzle supports:

• learning numbers 0-9,
• first counting attempts,
• fine motor skills,
• hand-eye coordination,
• concentration and observation skills,
• visual memory,
• recognition of basic mathematical symbols.

There is no pressure to learn. First comes curiosity and play, and new skills develop naturally.

From first numbers to first maths activities

At first, play may simply involve taking the numbers out and fitting them back in.

Later, there are many more possibilities.

Together, you can:

• arrange the numbers from 0 to 9,
• look for a chosen number,
• match a number to a quantity of objects,
• practise number order,
• compare which number is bigger or smaller,
• learn the symbols +, -, =, × and /,
• create first simple equations.

This means the wooden numbers puzzle can grow together with a child’s skills - from a simple manipulative toy to early maths exploration.

Maths you can touch

The numbers are not printed on paper or shown on a screen.

They can be taken out, moved around, turned and arranged outside the board. This makes numbers something a child can truly hold and explore at their own pace.

That is exactly the kind of learning we love most at BabyWood: independent discovery instead of ready-made answers.

What is included in the set?

Included in the set:

• a wooden plywood board,
• 10 removable numbers from 0 to 9,
• 5 removable mathematical symbols: +, -, =, /, ×.