Numberblocks MathLink Cubes Activity Set: Heroes with Zeroes

Numberblocks MathLink Cubes Activity Set: Heroes with Zeroes is a substantial 616-piece hands-on maths resource that lets children build Numberblocks Ten through One Hundred and explore how our number system works in tens. Designed for children aged 3 years and over, the set combines familiar characters with connecting MathLink Cubes, faceplates, Numberlings, character cards and carefully structured activity cards. It is ideal for turning large numbers, place value, counting in tens and early multiplication ideas into something children can see, hold and rebuild.

Why Choose Numberblocks MathLink Cubes Activity Set: Heroes with Zeroes?

Abstract number ideas become easier to discuss when children can represent them physically. By joining cubes into groups of ten and combining those groups, learners can see that Fifty is made from five tens and that One Hundred is ten groups of ten. The Numberblocks theme adds recognisable characters and stories without replacing the underlying maths, helping children move between character play, concrete models and written numerals.

Learning Through Purposeful Play

Building, separating and comparing Numberblocks supports counting, cardinality and place-value understanding. Repeated groups can introduce skip counting and early multiplication, while arranging blocks in order builds number-sequencing skills. Connecting hundreds of cubes also exercises fine motor control and hand-eye coordination, and explaining a model to a partner encourages mathematical language such as more, fewer, equal, tens and hundreds.

Designed for Repeat Play

The large component set is suitable for home learning, small groups and classroom demonstrations. Children can follow the double-sided activity cards, recreate characters shown on the character cards or devise their own number challenges. The cubes can be used independently of the characters for sorting, patterning, measuring and open-ended construction, extending the value of the resource across the maths area.

Perfect For

• Numberblocks fans aged 3 years and over
• EYFS and KS1 maths provision
• Place-value and counting-in-tens lessons
• Small-group intervention and home learning
• Hands-on multiplication and number-pattern exploration

Activity Ideas

Ask children to build Ten, then add another group of ten and name the new total. Mix up completed characters and challenge learners to order them from smallest to largest. Use two models to compare how many tens each contains, or choose an activity card and encourage children to explain every step. Older learners can use the characters as visual prompts for repeated addition and times-table facts.

Product Features

• Build Numberblocks Ten to One Hundred with genuine MathLink Cubes
• Large 616-piece learning set
• Supports counting in tens, place value, number comparison and early multiplication
• Includes guided activities and character reference cards
• Connecting cubes encourage fine motor development and hands-on investigation
• Suitable for individual, paired and small-group use

Specifications

• Product name: Numberblocks MathLink Cubes Activity Set: Heroes with Zeroes
• Product code: HM96930-UK
• Age suitability: 3 years and over
• Piece count: 616
• Contents: 506 MathLink Cubes, 46 dual connectors, 21 faceplates, 10 Numberlings, 10 double-sided activity cards, 10 double-sided character cards, 12 accessories and multilingual activity guide
• Batteries: Not required
• Use: Indoor learning and play

Safety and Care

Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Use with appropriate adult supervision and return all small components to suitable storage after each activity.