Number bonds, counting on, taking away — the very first math, made hands-on.

Wooden Counting Buddies is a beautifully designed early numeracy set that introduces children to the foundations of math through play. The plywood tray has indented spaces for the number tiles and counters, and the set comes with 20 yellow wooden counters to count out alongside their corresponding number tiles. It also includes math symbols — an equals sign, a plus, a minus, and greater than and less than signs — so children can begin building simple equations as soon as they're ready.

It's a quietly genius piece of design. The visual nature of the tray means children can see the numbers as quantities, not just as abstract symbols on a page — which is exactly how early math learning is most effective. And when play is done, every piece packs neatly into the handy drawstring bag, making it travel-friendly and easy to store.

It pairs perfectly with the Spelling Buddies set as a matched numbers-and-letters early learning duo, and complements the rest of Mentari's Early Learning range.

What's in the box:

• 1 x plywood tray with indented spaces
• Wooden number tiles
• 20 x yellow wooden counters
• Math symbol tiles (equals, plus, minus, greater than, less than)
• 1 x drawstring storage bag

Skills & development:

• Language and numbers — counting, number recognition, addition, subtraction, and comparison
• Cognitive and problem-solving — building equations and working through math problems develops early logic
• Fine motor skills — handling small counters and placing tiles builds precision
• Confidence — solving math problems hands-on builds early math confidence

Product details:

• Age: 3 years+
• Size: 8.9 x 3.86 x 0.51 inches
• Weight: 0.36 lbs
• Material: Sustainably sourced wood, non-toxic paint, cotton drawstring bag
• Safety: ASTM F963 certified
• Assembly required: No