Inchimals
With Inchimals, kids don’t just learn math—they see it. Simple stacking and comparing make number relationships, addition, and patterns jump into focus. It’s self-correcting, visual, and wonderfully hands-on.
$29.95
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2026 Pre-K Curriculum Kit
Inchimals by Fat Brain Toys
Inchimals turns numbers into something children can build, compare, and explore.
This set includes twelve wooden animal blocks, each exactly one inch taller than the last—from a 1-inch bee to a 12-inch giraffe. Marked with inch measurements, numerals, and dot patterns, the blocks help children connect quantity, number symbols, and measurement in a hands-on way.
The mathematical relationships are built right into the animals. Stack the 1-inch bee on top of the 2-inch frog, and together they match the height of the 3-inch penguin. Children quickly discover addition, subtraction, comparison, and number patterns simply by manipulating the blocks.
The updated edition includes two wipe-clean puzzle books and markers that extend learning beyond free play. Younger children practice sorting, sequencing, counting, comparing, and learning math vocabulary. As skills grow, the puzzles introduce arithmetic, problem-solving, equations, and early algebraic thinking.
One of the strengths of Inchimals is its longevity. A preschooler may spend time stacking animals and exploring size differences, while an older child uses the same set to investigate measurement, number relationships, and mathematical reasoning.
Parents appreciate that the blocks encourage independent discovery. Instead of being told that numbers relate to one another, children can see and test those relationships for themselves.
Whether your child is learning to count, exploring addition, or beginning to recognize algebraic patterns, Inchimals provides a durable, reusable way to make mathematical concepts meaningful and memorable.
How to Use Inchimals
- Start by letting your child explore the blocks freely. Stack them, line them up from shortest to tallest, compare heights, and talk about which animals are bigger or smaller.
- Once your child is familiar with the pieces, introduce simple math relationships. Ask questions like, "Which animal is one taller?" or "What happens if we stack the bee and the frog together?" Let him discover the answers by building and comparing.
- Encourage your child to experiment. There is real value in testing ideas, making predictions, and discovering number patterns independently.
- As your child grows, revisit the blocks in new ways. Younger learners may focus on counting and sorting, while older children can explore equations, measurement, and early algebra concepts.
Most importantly, keep the blocks accessible. Many children return to Inchimals again and again, and some of the best mathematical discoveries happen during unstructured play.
Includes:
- Set of 12 wooden Inchimals blocks: 1-inch bee, 2-inch frog, 3-inch penguin, 4-inch beaver, 5-inch bunny, 6-inch tiger, 7-inch narwhal, 8-inch alligator, 9-inch flamingo, 10-inch llama, 11-inch ostrich, 12-inch giraffe
- Two dry-erase markers
- Two puzzle books - one for basic math and another for more advanced problems
- Sequence the Inchimals blocks from the shortest to the longest.
- Practice counting and learn about numbers as you explore the individual segments, numbers, and dots on each Inchimals block
- Learn addition and subtraction concepts!
- Discuss the animals pictured on the Inchimals blocks and their relative heights/lengths
- Use Inchimals as puppets to invite creative thinking, dialogue, and dramatic play
- Stand the Inchimals blocks side by side or stack them neatly on top of one another to promote fine motor control
- Introduce vocabulary related to measurement (shorter, taller, longer, height, length, distance, perimeter)
- Encourages spatial reasoning, math skills, logic, problem-solving
- Blocks printed with animal on 2 sides, measurements on 2 sides, number on one end, dots on the other end
- Also features information to help parents teach their kids
- High-quality wood construction, exceptional learning experience
- Includes two dry-erase markers, so kids can play and learn together
- Designed to be used at home, in the classroom, or on the go!
Manufacturer: Fat Brain Toys
Age Recommendation: 3+
Grade Recommendation: Preschool+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Date Updated: 10/24/25
Made in: China
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.Jenessa's Story
"I just rec'd an order from you, which included Inchimals. Let me tell you a little about why I am so impressed...
I'm the mother of 8, with 6 still at home. I homeschool my children, and 4 of them happen to have Down syndrome. Jenessa, my 10 yr old (with DS) is a whiz on the calculator, but has a hard time understanding how/why numbers added together equal another number. She can add 38 + 99 on her calculator and give you the correct answer, but it really has no concrete meaning for her. After playing with Inchimals just once, I actually saw that she was UNDERSTANDING the addition concept, the 'why' and 'how,' and I was blown away by how quickly she picked it up!! WHAT AN AWESOME GAME!!! I can't wait to play it more, and introduce it to my younger children. I think it's going to help all of them grasp concepts that have alluded them for so long."
Debbie
review by Cummins Life
”I like that these blocks help children learn sequencing, shortest to longest. They can also be used to guess measurements of household objects. There are so many games you can use these for.”
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- September 24, 2026
Michaela L.
My child and I both love this! She doesn’t really realize she’s doing math…she thinks it’s a fun game!! Best part it’s helping her remember the math problem later in the day!
- June 26, 2024
Was a good addition to our kit
Sara W.
Was fun to add into our breaks for learning fun. Gave our daughter math visuals she could relate to. She loves animals.
- March 15, 2023
Fun math
Maria P.
My 4yo likes to add and subtract in his head. Using the inchimals we are able to relate the math to real things, and better understand how big an inch is. I do the writing in the workbook, as we manipulate the inchimals together. They are fun to play with too. We enjoy lining them all up and adding the total distance across the room.
- March 13, 2023
Love This!!
Sheri
This is a very high quality product. It stands up against rough use. It is a great tool for helping review math skills that makes learning more fun. Would highly recommend this to others.
- August 22, 2022
So far holds interest
Anna H.
So far my 6yo has been independent with these and seems to enjoy the freedom to do on her own (or bossing the littlensiblings to give her this or that!). The 2 and 4yos also love them. Bonus discovery: the sticks themselves wipe off easily when the littles found the dry erase marker. Happy to know it is pretty indestructible when trying to work with all age ranges in one room.
- May 14, 2022
Inchimals are great
Sabrina P.
LOVE these and keeps my son busy and have multiple uses too.
- October 10, 2021
One of our best learning purchases!
Kristy W.
My 5 year old loves playing with these and doesn't feel like it is school work. I wish I had got them a year ago! We use them for both a manipulative for doing math problems, as a toy, and also as a fun extra using the workbook that came with the set.
- January 26, 2021
Inchimals are a hit!
Rachel P.
This is such a cute way to teach introductory math. My kids are always asking to play with this, and it has introduced my 4 year old to mathematical symbols and measurement. Each animal has segments the kids can count, dots for counting, and the actual number. It has helped reinforce her number recognition and she loves making up stories about the animal characters.
- January 11, 2021
Inchimals
Sarah S.
Ordered this as an activity for my son to use. He has really enjoyed stacking them up, comparing them, and solving the problems. Works as great as I hoped! What I didn’t expect was how much his little sister would love them! She gets them off the shelf to play with them all the time. She doesn’t solve the problems yet, but she sure does like to organize them by size. AND she is practicing tracing numbers all the time because she wants to use the book like her big brother. Overall I’m really pleased with the purchase.
- October 29, 2020
Heidi P.
Such a fun way to learn!
