Set of Math sticks — reading & writing aid

What it is

A set of hands-on sticks that make math concrete and tangible. Instead of abstract numbers on a page, the child sees and touches quantities: grouping, lining up, swapping and counting with their hands. Learning through movement and touch anchors understanding far more firmly than rote memorization.

A staple of our reading and writing section for building number sense.

Who it's for

Excellent for ADHD children who learn best by moving and handling objects, and for dyslexic or dyscalculic profiles who need visual and tactile support to get past the block that symbols create. The multisensory approach eases math anxiety.

• Counting: linking a quantity to a number
• Adding and subtracting: watching an operation take shape
• Grouping and trading: understanding tens and units
• Fine motor skills: grasping and aligning the sticks

At home for homework, in class as a station, or in special-education sessions, these sticks turn a frustrating exercise into active handling. Smooth, solid materials in bright colours, pleasant to touch and edge-free. Suggested from age 4.

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