hand2mind Numberblocks Blockzee Balance Activity Set — 61 MathLink Cubes & 20 Activities, Ages 3+

The hand2mind Numberblocks Blockzee Balance Activity Set is a character-led math balance that helps children compare, count, and add using clear buckets, 61 MathLink Cubes, and 20 guided activities.

Inspired by the BBC’s Numberblocks series, this licensed set turns early math practice into playful, screen-free learning. Blockzee, the friendly monster, reacts as children place cubes into each side of the balance so kids can visually explore “greater than,” “less than,” and “equal to.” The kit bundles colorful, language-free activity cards with tactile MathLink Cubes to support counting, number recognition, comparison, and basic addition and subtraction in preschool and kindergarten classrooms or at home.

How does Blockzee teach number comparison in a simple way?

Blockzee’s eyes and mouth physically point to the side with more cubes, giving an immediate, concrete cue that helps children link quantities to comparison words. The transparent buckets let learners count and verify results visually, removing ambiguity while reinforcing concepts.

• Visual cue system: Blockzee’s face moves toward the larger group of cubes.
• Clear buckets: Children see and count cubes inside each side.
• Hands-on proof: Kids test hypotheses by adding or removing cubes.

What learning activities are included and how are they used?

The set contains ten double-sided, color-coded activity cards that present 20 play-based tasks ranging from simple counting to introductory addition and subtraction. Each card is language-free so teachers and parents can adapt instructions to any classroom or home language and scaffold challenges for different skill levels.

• 20 activity prompts: stepwise tasks that build number sense.
• Dry-erase marker: reuse cards for repeated practice and tracking progress.
• Activity guide: suggested sequences to move from counting to adding.

What pieces come in the set and how do they support hands-on learning?

This comprehensive kit includes a Blockzee balance with two removable clear buckets, 61 MathLink Cubes to build quantities up to ten, a sticker sheet to personalize play, and a dry-erase marker for reusable cards. The physical cubes connect to form Numberblocks characters, giving children a kinesthetic way to represent and manipulate numbers.

• 61 MathLink Cubes: build One through Ten and explore groupings.
• Removable buckets: arrange and count without losing pieces.
• Stickers and marker: personalize and reuse activities for repeated engagement.

How can teachers and parents extend play into classroom routines?

Use the set for whole-group demonstrations, station-based practice, or small-group interventions. Its visual and tactile nature supports differentiated instruction: beginners use single-digit comparisons while more advanced children combine cubes to practice addition and simple subtraction during guided tasks.

• Center activities: assign a card per station for independent practice.
• Assessment tool: observe counting strategies and misconceptions in real time.
• Cross-curricular use: integrate story problems or measurement activities.

Who is this for: The hand2mind Numberblocks Blockzee Balance Activity Set is designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners, parents seeking playful numeracy tools, and elementary teachers wanting a tactile, standards-aligned resource for early math instruction. It suits classrooms, tutoring sessions, and home learning where visual, character-driven play helps young learners build number sense, strengthen fine motor skills, and gain confidence with core math ideas.