Learn numbers using Numberblocks blocks
- 5-10 minutes
- 3+
So you’ve bought a set of Numberblocks blocks and your child loves building them up (and knocking them down!), but what else can you play with them? These fun ideas will help your child to build maths skills while having fun. We’ll be updating this post with new ideas so keep checking back for more – or sign up to our newsletter for email alerts.
These games are designed to be played with this Numberblocks set.
No blocks? No worries! Try these Numberblocks games or make your own Numberblock instead.
For more Numberblocks fun go to Numberblocks.tv and search for Numberblocks on YouTube Kids.
1. Numberblocks bingo!
With this fun numbers game, the race is on to shout, “Block Bingo!”
What you’ll need:
- Numberblocks blocks
- A bag that will fit all of the blocks inside
How to play:
- Break all of the Numberblocks up into individual cubes and drop them into the bag.
- Give the bag a shake!
- Take it in turns to take a cube out of the bag.
- The first person to build a complete Numberblock and “Block Bingo” wins the game.
2. Numberblocks number magic
Make number magic by adding and taking away with the Numberblocks.
You’ll need:
- Numberblocks blocks
- Pens and paper
- Write down a simple adding or taking away number sentence, for example:
2 + 1 = ____ - Ask your little one to build the Numberblocks for each of the numbers in the sumber sentence, counting them as they do.
- Now, can they count all of the cubes in total to complete the number sentence?
2 + 1 is 3! - Try this with different combinations of numbers.
3. Numberblock 4 and the square search game!
What you’ll need:
How to play:
- Ask your child to build Numberblock 4 in a square. Explain that wherever there’s a square, there’s the number 4.
- Now, challenge them to find squares at home. They could look for windows, cushions, blocks, crackers or picture frames.
- Can they draw a picture of 4 surrounded by all the things they found?
4. The Number Line game
Numberblocks, get in line!
You’ll need:
- Numberblocks blocks
- A big piece of paper and a pen
How to play
- Write a number line from 1-10 across the piece of paper. Leave plenty of space in between the numbers.
- Now, can your child build each Numberblock and put them on their home in the number line?
Now try this…
- Walk your fingers up the Numberblocks like steps, to show how each is one block bigger than the one before.
- Take the Numberblocks off the number line. Call the Numberblocks home in a different order and see how quick your child can match them to their number.
- See how quickly your child can build and pop the Numberblocks in order without using a number line.
5. Numberblocks treasure game
What you’ll need:
- Numberblocks blocks
- Paper and pens
What to do:
- Write a number on the piece of paper (e.g. number 2).
- Can your child build that Numberblock and find some number treasure they’d like? If it’s Numberblock 2, can they find a pair of things?
Take it up a level:
- Time how long it takes your child to build and come back back with their treasure – can they beat their time?
- Or, give them a minute and see how many pairs of objects they can find.
- Try it again with bigger Numberblocks – what can they find ten of?
Numberblocks games: 5 active ways to learn maths
You don’t have to sit still to learn numbers. Your child will love counting, learning shapes and recognising numbers with these fun Numberblocks games – and you won’t have to tell them to sit down or keep still once!
Paint a fun Numberblocks picture using your toy blocks!
Make the most of your child’s Numberblocks toy blocks with this paint and play idea! Your child can have splatty fun bouncing the blocks onto paper to print the Numberblocks, as well as practicing counting and creating fun shapes.
Numberblocks craft: make your own Numberblock!
Does your child love Numberblocks? Find out how to make a Numberblocks character using cardboard boxes – plus FREE printable official Numberblocks eyes, noses and accessories! There are games below to help your child have fun with numbers, too.
Virtual lesson: Learn numbers with Numberblocks
Hands up if you’re trying to teach your children maths at home, but you don’t really know where to start? This e-learning lesson has easy ideas that are perfect for children aged 3-5. Watch and take part or just complete the activities underneath. Either way, there are lots of quick ideas your children can try straight away.
Numberblocks toys: games to play with your blocks
Have fun introducing your child to numbers and helping them to learn. You can play these fun games with your child’s Numberblocks blocks toy, available exclusively in the 5 Minute Fun Shop.