Bringing number six to life through play

The Numberblocks Six Playful Pal is a soft plush toy based on Six, one of the best-loved characters from the CBeebies series Numberblocks, designed to help children with dyscalculia and other learning differences build an early connection with numbers through play rather than pressure. Its ultra-soft fabric and embroidered details make it as huggable as it is educational.

Because the toy uses hook-and-loop fastenings to join with other Numberblocks Playful Pals, children can physically connect numbers together, building sequences and simple number relationships with their hands rather than only on paper. At approximately 28cm in length, it is sized for small hands to hold, hug and manipulate freely.

For schools

• A tactile, low-pressure way to introduce number recognition and simple sequencing in early years and primary settings.
• Hook-and-loop fastenings let children physically connect Numberblocks characters, supporting concrete, hands-on numeracy activities.
• A useful addition to an EYFS or KS1 maths corner, sensory area, or SEN resource box.
• Durable plush construction designed to withstand repeated handling by a class or small group.

For parents and home learning

• Gives children a comforting, familiar character from a television series they already know and love.
• Turns early number recognition into cuddly, imaginative play rather than a formal learning task.
• Easy for toddlers and young children to grasp thanks to securely attached arms and legs.

Children with dyscalculia and other general SEND or learning differences often find abstract number concepts easier to grasp when they are represented physically rather than only in writing. By turning the number six into a huggable, characterful toy that can literally join hands with other numbers, the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal offers a concrete, sensory route into early number sense that complements more formal numeracy teaching.

Whether it joins a school's early years maths resources or becomes a favourite toy at home, the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal gives young children a gentle, playful introduction to number six. Order yours from The Dyslexia Shop today.

• Soft plush toy based on Six from the CBeebies series Numberblocks.
• Ultra-soft plush fabric with embroidered detailing.
• High-quality foam filling that holds the toy's block shape.
• Securely attached arms and legs, designed for small hands to grasp.
• Hook-and-loop fastenings allow it to hold hands with other Numberblocks Playful Pals.
• Approximately 28cm in length.
• Proportionally sized to match other Numberblocks Playful Pals in the range.
• Suitable for children aged 18 months and above.
• Item number HM96935-UK, made by Learning Resources.

• Turns number six into a character children want to hold. The plush design gives children with dyscalculia a physical, sensory connection to number, not just a symbol on a page.
• Joins hands with other Numberblocks. Hook-and-loop fastenings let children physically link numbers together during play, at home or in an early years setting.
• Sized and built for small hands. Securely attached arms and legs and soft foam filling make it easy for toddlers to grasp and carry.
• From a trusted children's brand. Based on the CBeebies series Numberblocks and made by Learning Resources, a well-known name in early years learning toys.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for children aged 18 months and above.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal?
  The Numberblocks Six Playful Pal is a soft plush toy based on the character Six from the CBeebies series Numberblocks. It combines cuddly, imaginative play with an early introduction to number recognition and sequencing for young children.
• Is the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal suitable for children with dyscalculia?
  Yes, the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal is well suited to children with dyscalculia because it turns the number six into a physical, characterful object rather than an abstract symbol. Handling and hugging the toy gives children a sensory, concrete way to build early familiarity with number.
• Can the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal help children with other SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, the toy can support children with a range of SEND or general learning differences, not only dyscalculia. Its soft, tactile design and hook-and-loop fastenings make it a useful sensory and hands-on resource for any child who benefits from concrete, playful learning.
• How can teachers use the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal in an early years or primary classroom?
  Teachers can use the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal as part of an early years or KS1 maths corner, sensory area, or small-group numeracy activity. Its hook-and-loop fastenings let children physically join numbers together, supporting hands-on sequencing and number relationship activities.
• How can parents use the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal at home?
  Parents can use the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal as a cuddly companion that introduces number six through familiar, imaginative play. Joining it to other Numberblocks Playful Pals at home can turn simple counting and sequencing into an everyday game.
• What age is the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal suitable for?
  The Numberblocks Six Playful Pal is designed for children aged 18 months and above. Its soft construction and securely attached arms and legs make it easy and safe for young children to hold and carry.
• Can the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal be joined with other Numberblocks toys?
  Yes, the Numberblocks Six Playful Pal uses hook-and-loop fastenings to join hands with other Numberblocks Playful Pals. All Playful Pals in the range are proportionally sized to one another, so numbers can be lined up and connected during play.