Number Tower

by Bigjigs Toys

$57.95 ~~$76.95~~ /

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Children carefully balance each chunky numbered block, building the physical foundation for counting and hand-eye coordination.

🧱 Builds focus as they balance and align each block
🔢 Early maths through tactile number recognition and sequencing
👐 Fine motor development from grasping and precise placement
🪵 Solid construction that withstands enthusiastic toddler play

The Educator's Note

It provides immediate, physical feedback about balance and sequence without requiring adult correction.
The chunky design specifically supports the development of the palmar and pincer grasps needed for later writing skills.
It bridges the gap between gross motor play (stacking and crashing) and cognitive learning (number recognition).

Play Specifications

🧒 18 months +

Recommended for ages 18 months +

🧱 Builder

Construction & Engineering

🔬 Scientist

Curiosity & STEM

🔉 Quiet

Low volume

👤 Independent Play

Solo / Self-Correcting

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

🧠 Cognitive

Problem Solving & Logic

The Educator's Note

It provides immediate, physical feedback about balance and sequence without requiring adult correction.
The chunky design specifically supports the development of the palmar and pincer grasps needed for later writing skills.
It bridges the gap between gross motor play (stacking and crashing) and cognitive learning (number recognition).

Play Specifications

🧒 18 months +

🧱 Builder

🔬 Scientist

🔉 Quiet

👤 Independent Play

🏠 Indoor

🤏 Fine Motor

🧠 Cognitive

The satisfying clack of blocks stacking together provides instant feedback as children work out how to build their tower. It turns abstract numbers into a physical challenge they can hold, stack, and inevitably knock down. From around 18 months to 3 years, they move from simply stacking for height to intentionally ordering the numbers. This progression builds crucial spatial awareness and early numeracy skills in a way that feels like pure play.

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This tower adapts to how your child plays as their coordination and understanding grow:

18-24 months: For the pure joy of stacking high and knocking down, building gross motor control.
2-3 years: For refining the pincer grip and learning to balance blocks with intention.
3-4 years: For visual recognition of numbers and understanding sequential order.

Hands-On Number Recognition

Before children can understand what 'three' means on a page, they need to feel it in their hands. This tower gives them a physical representation of sequence and size. As they grip the solid blocks and guide them into place, they are developing the precise hand-eye coordination required for later school tasks. The visual reward of the numbers lining up encourages them to keep trying even when a block tumbles.

Self-Correcting Play

The beauty of a stacking tower lies in its immediate feedback. If the blocks are placed out of balance, the tower falls—teaching cause and effect without an adult needing to intervene. This frustration tolerance is a vital skill for preschoolers. They learn to assess the problem, adjust their grip, and try again, building resilience alongside their fine motor control.

Designed for the Playroom

Measuring approximately 25cm tall when fully stacked, it fits comfortably on a standard playroom shelf. The pieces are substantial enough for clumsy toddler hands to grasp easily, but require enough precision to keep older preschoolers engaged as they focus on the numerical sequence rather than just the physical stack.

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Why gift givers choose this

Self-Correcting: The physical balance teaches them when they've made a mistake, encouraging independent problem-solving.
Quiet Play: A low-noise activity that holds their attention without flashing lights or sounds.
Easy Storage: Nests or stacks neatly on a shelf when play is finished.
Grows With Them: Transitions naturally from a physical stacking challenge to an early maths tool.

Included in the box

Includes a set of progressively sized, numbered stacking blocks and a sturdy base.

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