The Number Lab

Natural WoodBPA-Free
$22.95$71.95Save $49.00
Activates 5 brain regions simultaneously - math, spatial, temporal, motor, color
12 geometric blocks + threading + movable clock hands - one tool, endless learning
Includes an 8-week developmental guide with milestone checkpoints (PDF)
Number Lab Guide
The Number Lab GuideFree
An 8-week progressive protocol with 5-domain brain map, counting principles, and parent scripts - designed to pair with your clock puzzle.
30-Day Happiness Promise
Free Shipping Non-Toxic Secure CE Safe

Details & Specifications

Product Description

One tool, 8 weeks, 5 brain regions - from shape matching to number recognition to time-reading foundations, all in 15 minutes a day.

This wooden clock puzzle features 12 colored geometric shape blocks, movable clock hands, shape matching slots, and threading holes that activate math, spatial, temporal, fine motor, and color recognition simultaneously.

✅ 12 geometric blocks - shapes, numbers 1-12, vibrant colors
✅ Movable clock hands - time concepts through play
✅ Threading holes - fine motor precision training
✅ Natural wood, water-based paint, BPA-free
✅ FREE 8-week progressive guide ($49 value) - delivered instantly to your email

Ages 2–6 · Free shipping · 30-day guarantee

Technical Specifications
MaterialNatural wood, water-based paint, BPA-free
Pieces12 geometric shape blocks + clock hands + threading cord
FeaturesShape matching, number recognition, threading, movable clock hands
Age Range2–6 years
Guide FormatDigital PDF - instant delivery after purchase
Shipping & Returns

Shipping: Free on every order. Delivery in 6–13 business days.

30-Day Happiness Promise:

  • Arrives damaged or defective → we ship a free replacement.
  • Not the right fit for your child → we issue a 30% credit toward any other ROOTPLAY system, and your developmental guide stays yours to keep.
  • Because each guide is a digital download delivered instantly, physical returns aren't required.

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What Parents Are Saying

4.9 from 36 reviews

What's Inside Your System

The Number Lab Guide preview
  • 8-week progressive protocol (Shapes → Numbers → Threading → Clock)
  • 5 brain region activation map - math, spatial, temporal, motor, color
  • Counting principles guide (Gelman & Gallistel research)
  • Troubleshooting guide with parent scripts
  • Quick-reference card for daily use

The Science Behind It

5 Domains

Mathematical learning trajectories show children develop number sense through a predictable sequence: subitizing → one-to-one → stable order → cardinality.

Gelman & Gallistel, 1978; Clements & Sarama, 2014

Why Parents Choose The Number Lab

5 Brain Regions at Once

Math, spatial, temporal, fine motor, and color recognition - all activated in a single 15-minute session.

Natural Wood, Zero Screens

Water-based paint, BPA-free. The way children have learned for generations - through their hands.

From Shapes to Time

One tool that grows: shape matching at 2, number recognition at 3, clock-reading foundations at 5.

The Science of Early Development

Your Child's Brain Right Now

The first 6 years are the most powerful learning window your child will ever have. Here's what the research says.

Child brain development - neural connection growth in the first 6 years
1M+
New neural connections formed per second in the first 3 years
Harvard Center on the Developing Child
40%
Of unused neural pathways are pruned away - connections that aren't exercised are lost
Huttenlocher, 2002
18+
Peer-reviewed studies cited across our developmental guides
JAMA Pediatrics, PNAS, Harvard

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Common Questions

What age is this designed for?
Designed for ages 2-6. At 2, they'll start with shape matching. By 4-5, they'll count, thread, and begin reading the clock.
Is the paint safe?
Yes - water-based, non-toxic paint on natural wood. BPA-free, smooth edges, CE safety certified. Safe for toddlers who might mouth the blocks.
How does the threading work?
Each block has a hole. A colorful cord threads through - building fine motor precision, bilateral coordination, and patience. The guide shows the progression.
What if my child only plays with it as a puzzle?
That's perfect! The guide shows you how to layer in counting, naming, and clock concepts gradually. Start where they are.
How long does shipping take?
Free shipping on every order. 6-13 business days delivery. Your 8-week guide arrives instantly via email.