Math manipulatives

Recommended Math Manipulatives for K - 5 teachers

The ultimate list of math manipulatives to stock your math centers

Welcome to the Luminous Learning collection of math manipulative resources. I curated this list of math manipulatives just for YOU!

I strongly think that these tools will help you make math more concrete and clear for your special education students (they'll work great with your general education students, as well!)

Before I share my favorite math manipulatives below, an important disclosure: 

The links below are affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. 

My favorite math manipulatives to teach number and operations:

My favorite math manipulatives to teach fractions:

• Fraction tiles
• Fraction towers

My favorite math manipulatives to teach geometry:

• Pattern blocks
• Geometric solids
• Magnetic building tiles
• Geoboard

My favorite math manipulatives to teach patterns:

• Unifix cubes
• Links counters
• Pattern blocks
• Square tiles

My favorite math manipulatives to teach measurement:

• Rulers
• Protractors
• Bucket balance
• Liquid measuring set
• Measuring tape

A few more...My favorite math manipulatives that can be used to teach multiple concepts:

• Two-color counters
• Dice
• Balance beam