Unifix Cubes For Preschool Math

Unifix cubes are interlinking cubes that are one of the best math manipulatives you can find. You can use the linking cubes individually for one to one correspondence and counting, or you can interlink the unifix cubes so that they form stacks of ten. These colorful interlocking cubes offer a myriad of benefits, enhancing various aspects of a child’s cognitive and motor skills development. Grab your free unifix cube activity cards in this blog post.

Unifix Cubes

Unifix cubes are one of my favorite math manipulatives for preschoolers. They help with counting, one to one correspondence, and learning to count in tens are always much loved by my children. I think the act of turning math into something active that a child can use with her body makes it that much more fun to use. They love to snap the interlinking cubes together too.

Benefits of Unifix Cubes for Preschoolers

Mathematical Foundations: The tangible nature of the cubes allows children to grasp abstract concepts more easily, providing a solid foundation for future mathematical understanding.

Fine Motor Skills Development: The act of connecting and disconnecting Unifix cubes helps preschoolers refine their fine motor skills. Manipulating the cubes requires hand-eye coordination and the development of precise finger movements. This not only prepares children for more advanced activities like writing but also enhances their overall dexterity.

Color Recognition and Patterning: Unifix cubes come in a variety of colors, making them an excellent resource for teaching color recognition. Additionally, they can be arranged in patterns, helping children understand and create sequences. The process of creating and extending patterns fosters logical thinking and lays the groundwork for understanding more complex mathematical patterns in the future.

My daughter began using them just before she turned two (but please note that if your child still puts things in her mouth then they can be a choking hazard. Please use your own discretion). She has used them as a magical wand, toys, light sabers, and there’s just so many uses that I can’t even count and name them.

On our most recent Kids Play Trays post I featured the unifix cubes with cards in one of them and had a lot of requests for the printable. If you are not sure what the play trays are, then check out the preschool activity trays post. Here it is.

Materials needed:

• Unifix cubes
• Cardstock (to print the cards on for durability)
• Trays if you want to create a play tray. My favorite trays come from Ikea and Lakeshore Learning. If you prefer ordering from Amazon then these trays are similar and the Ikea trays can be found here too.

Unifix Cube Activity Cards

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My kids loved the activity cards so much that I created a Unifix Cubes Activity Pack. Check it out below.

GET THE UNIFIX CUBES ACTIVITIES PACK

Find new ways to use Unifix Cubes with this engaging pack of Math & Literacy Center Unifix Cubes Activities. Also known as counting cubes, this activity pack is perfect for use with kindergarten or preschool students. It includes hands-on activities that focus on counting skills, letter recognition, patterning, color knowledge and more. Both color and black and white formats are included, where possible, to cater for your individual printing needs.

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Looking for more counting cube activities? Then check this out:

GET THE ALPHABET COUNTING CUBE MATS HERE

These Linking Cub / Connecting Cube Alphabet Letter Mats include a fun hands-on way for children to learn their letters. Children will use their fine motor skills to place linking cubes on the sheet to build each letter.

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Check back next week for these blank counting cards. You can use the unifix cubes with the number cards too!