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Build the number sense that makes math feel easy — before worksheets and drills.
Number sense is your child's ability to intuitively understand quantities—knowing that 7 is "more" than 4 without counting. Research shows this visual quantity intuition is a stronger predictor of math success than memorizing facts. Number Garden uses fast-paced visual games to strengthen this foundation, complementing what they learn in school or apps like Prodigy. Just 5–10 minutes a few times a week can make a difference.
This game develops the Approximate Number System (ANS)—the brain's built-in ability to estimate quantities without counting. Strong ANS is linked to better math outcomes from kindergarten through high school.
We intentionally hide numerals to exercise quantity intuition, not symbol recognition. The brief reveal time prevents counting, forcing players to rely on their "gut sense" of which pile has more. This strengthens the foundation that makes learning numbers meaningful later.
Keyboard Controls:
Left/Right Arrows or A/D — Choose tray
H or ? — Show this help
Esc — Close this panel
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Grade Levels:
K: 2 Friends, very forgiving.
1: 2 Friends, forgiving.
2: 3 Friends, moderate.
3: 3 Friends, strict.
4: 4 Friends, very strict precision required!
Goal: Build visual intuition for equal areas before introducing symbols.