10 Things We Actually Use for Maths
No plastic tat. No apps. Things that stay out on the table.
Manipulatives get bought and abandoned constantly. This is the short list of what still gets used two years later — plus the free printables that go with them.
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Things we'd buy
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Wooden Fraction Tiles
Nothing explains equivalence faster than holding two quarters against a half.
£26 · Maths Made
Wooden Numbers & Counters
The set we reach for most. Works from counting to long multiplication.
£29 · Little Grain
Realistic UK Coin Set
The weight matters — light plastic coins teach the wrong thing.
£9 · Maths Made
Child's Measuring Set
Real equipment, smaller. Far better than pretend versions.
£21 · Kitchen Small