Maths Manipulatives & Concrete Resources to Help Children Master Maths

HELP CHILDREN MASTER MATHS WITH PLAVALMAT®

The plavalmat® System

Discover our teacher-designed, colour-coded mats created to simplify place value, fractions, and decimals. Durable and multi-functional, they are the perfect foundation for the CPA approach in any classroom.

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Essential Classroom Resources

Shop must-have maths apparatus to build number fluency and develop concrete understanding. From basic essentials like rekenreks, bead strings, place value disks and base ten blocks and dienes sets to Numicon, number lines and more.

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Explore Our Comprehensive Range

Discover our extensive range of apparatus for more topics such as geometry & shape, measurement, and algebra, including our exclusive algebra tiles alternative DOTS+TODS™. We also offer stories for maths books that develop numeracy skills in real-life contexts.

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We are a family-run maths specialist business based in the UK, providing resources exclusively developed or hand-picked by us.
Our mission is to support learners of all ages, from primary and elementary schools to adults, following the the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach.

How can concrete manipulatives help?

Using apparatus makes maths active and engaging, turning abstract concepts into a physical reality.

Concrete manipulatives build the strong foundations needed for number sense and place value mastery.

Our resources are specifically designed to reduce maths anxiety and support individuals with specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia.

plavalmat® is a registered trademark of Oakfield Learning Ltd

Reusable Place Value Maths Mats

Discover our exclusive, teacher-designed, reusable maths mats created to simplify place value, fractions, decimals and percentages. Made from durable, wipe-clean natural rubber, these long-lasting mats are specifically designed for use with chalk pens. They provide a high-quality alternative to paper charts and are the perfect foundation for the CPA approach when used in conjunction with place value disks, base ten blocks and dienes, Numicon, and other popular manipulatives.

Key Features:

• Hard-wearing, wipe-clean, and easy to store.
• Versatile Styles: Available in 5 layouts, ranging from Tens & Ones to Millions
• Curriculum-Aligned: Includes equivalents for Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, and Metric Measure

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Embossed Place Value Counters & Disks

Unlike standard counters, our double-sided embossed disks are made from durable recycled plastic, ensuring the numbers will never rub off or fade. Their unique design makes them easier for small hands to pick up and use across topics including number, fractions, decimals, and percentages. These exclusive plavalmat® resources are designed by us to outlast cheaper alternatives.

Key Features:

• Durability: Embossed numbers that won’t fade or wear away.
• Sustainable: Made from high-quality, recycled plastic.
• Exclusive Design by Oakfield Learning. While also available on our official Amazon store, you will always find our full range and best prices on plavalmat.com.

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Base Ten Blocks & Dienes Sets

Our base ten sets are an essential starting point for teaching number sense and place value. Made from durable interlocking recycled plastic, these colour-coded blocks help pupils visually explore the proportional relationships between ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands.

Key Features:

• Interlocking Design: Helps pupils physically build and regroup numbers.
• Colour-Coded: Uses red cubes, yellow rods, green flats, and blue blocks for consistency.
• Eco-Friendly: Crafted from high-quality recycled plastic for long-lasting classroom use.

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