Monkey Balance Math Game

What it is

A monkey-shaped balance with number pieces, little monkey figurines and 30 challenge cards: put a number piece on one tray, then count how many little monkeys it takes on the other tray until the scale sits perfectly level. When the two trays align, the child physically sees that an equation is correct. Math becomes a concrete, immediate experience rather than an abstract answer.

A favourite in our reading and writing section for making numbers meaningful.

Why we love it

Feedback is instant: it tips, so it's wrong; it balances, so it's right. This self-correcting visual feedback supports independence and reassures children who feel anxious about math. ADHD kids stay engaged through hands-on play, and dyscalculic profiles anchor the idea of equality without relying on abstract symbols.

• Counting: matching a number to a quantity
• Adding and comparing: seeking equality between two sides
• Self-correction: the scale confirms or denies on its own
• Fine motor skills: placing the monkeys carefully

Perfect at home, as a class station, or in special-education sessions with its 30 challenge cards in three levels. Sturdy, colourful plastic and easy-to-grip monkeys. Warning: contains small parts (including the little monkeys) — choking hazard, not for children under 3. The box recommends it from age 3; the challenge-card game suits ages 5 and up.

By Antoine Robillard, founder of Robiii · Updated June 30, 2026