Description

Ages: 3 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Mini Muffin Match-Up – Sort, Count, and Play 

Build a multitude of skills with delightful mini-muffin counters. Swap in the sorting-circle inserts to practice colors, matching, sorting, counting, and early math—then roll the color and number dice to turn learning into a game. The included Squeezy Tweezers boost fine-motor control while keeping kids engaged.

What Makes This Set Special

• Versatile Play Mat: The muffin pan with interchangeable sorting inserts supports countless activities—from color sort to add/subtract practice.

• Game-Ready Components: Color die + number die (0–6) invite turn-taking, simple rules, and cooperative play.

• Fine-Motor Focus: Squeezy Tweezers strengthen grasp and hand-eye coordination.

• Grab & Go Design: Easy-grip rubber handles make setup and cleanup a breeze.

Skills Kids Will Build

• Color Recognition & Matching

• Sorting & Classifying

• Counting, One-to-One Correspondence, Early Addition/Subtraction

• Fine-Motor Skills & Hand Strength

• Following Directions, Turn-Taking, and Early Game Sense

How to Play (Ideas)

1. Roll & Fill: Roll both dice—use tweezers to place that number of counters in the color shown.

2. Rainbow Sort: Time how fast you can sort all 60 counters by color using the inserts.

3. Make 10 Bakery: Fill two cups to make 10 (e.g., 6 + 4); swap combinations.

4. Pattern Bakery: AB/ABB/AAB patterns across the muffin cups—extend or fix “silly” patterns.

5. Story Chef: Draw a recipe card (“3 blueberries, 2 strawberries…”) and build it in the pan.

Why You’ll Love It

• Engaging & Hands-On: Kids learn by moving, placing, and playing—no worksheets required.

• Flexible for Centers & Small Groups: Quick rotate activities for mixed skill levels.

• Built to Last: Durable pieces designed for repeated classroom or therapy use.

What’s Included

✔️ 1 muffin pan with 6 muffin cups and easy-grip rubber handles
✔️ 60 mini muffin counters
✔️ 1 Squeezy Tweezer
✔️ 2 foam dice (1 color cube, 1 number cube 0–6)
✔️ 12 double-sided sorting-circle inserts
✔️ Activity Guide