{"product_id":"hape-math-monster-scale-toy-22-piece-counting-balance-stem-game","title":"Hape Math Monster Scale Toy – 22-Piece Counting \u0026 Balance STEM Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Hape Math Monster Scale, a cute and interactive way for preschoolers to explore numbers, weights, and balance. This 22-piece set invites curious minds to experiment with what weighs more, how many small weights balance a large one, and how numbers come alive in a tangible, playful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it’s engaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 larger monster weights and 11 smaller weights provide varied challenges and a sense of progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree difficulty levels let kids start with simple balancing and advance to more complex addition and subtraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEM-focused play supports early numeracy, fine motor skills, and sustained attention during hands-on activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, child-safe finishes ensure a toy you can pass along to siblings or classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a cloth storage bag to help kids develop tidy storage habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it supports early math and skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs children manipulate the weights and watch the scale tilt, they begin to compare quantities, infer equivalence, and visualize simple equations. The activity blends tactile exploration with concept building, making abstract ideas more concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting practice as kids add more weights to balance the scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic operations like addition and subtraction emerge in a playful context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor skills improve with careful placement and removal of pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials, safety, and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with wood and safe finishes, the Monster Scale uses water-based paint and non-toxic materials. It’s built for years of pretend play and classroom use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials include plywood, MDF, HIPS, ABS, and PVC; finished with non-toxic paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll North American-sold items meet applicable safety standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth; avoid alcohol and washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 large monster weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 small weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlay ideas and real-life use cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for family time, preschool classrooms, or independent counting games. Use it for color sorting by monster weights, timed balancing challenges, or group activities to discuss math ideas in a concrete, visual way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its warm wood tones and friendly character designs, this toy makes math feel friendly and approachable without promising specific outcomes. Consider it a doorway to curious exploration and foundational numeracy skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What age is recommended for the Hape Math Monster Scale?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Recommended for ages 3 and up; supports early numeracy and developing motor skills during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What comes in the Hape Math Monster Scale set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Includes 9 large monster weights, 11 small weights, the balance scale, and a storage bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909649494240,"sku":"B085SMGQQH","price":96.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/hape-math-monster-scale-toy-22-piece-counting-balance-stem-game","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}