Printable Manipulatives

Manipulatives are hands-on tools used to act out various thinking processes.  They make learning interesting and provide a visual understanding of how and why things work. Here you will find printable math manipulatives. Select an item to view the downloadable PDF file. When you click on an image, the document will open in a new window for you to print or save. If your privacy settings do not allow you to open the document, right click to save the file to your computer. You can use the dropdown box if you know what you're looking for.

Printable Algebra Tiles
Use to model and solve equations and to rewrite algebraic expressions. See also our equation comparison mat.

Printable Base Ten Blocks
Includes 2 one hundreds, 10 tens, and 36 ones.  Perfect for teaching regrouping.

Fraction Circles - Set of 51
Prints on 2 pages. Includes 1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, and 1/12.

Rainbow Fraction Tiles - Set of 51
Prints on 2 pages—one numbered, one blank. Includes 1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, and 1/12.

Printable Animal Counters
These counters can also be used for grouping. Laminate for durability.

Printable Cuisenaire® Styled Colored Rods
Like the standard Cuisenaire® rods set. Great for introducing measurement, fractions, and patterns.

Fraction Squares - Set of 51
Complete set of 51. Includes 1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, and 1/12.

Printable Operations Dice
Use for basic equations. Includes plus, minus, divide, multiply, greater than/less than, equals, and a number cube.