Why calculating with TukToro makes sense
TukToro was developed with experts in education and learning therapy, based on what children really need when learning arithmetic. The tactile and auditory games promote a lasting understanding of quantities, numbers, and calculation steps, rather than simply memorizing them. In the following three videos, we'll show you what this looks like and why each game is more than just fun.
Counting and Understanding
With this game, children not only learn to count, but also understand what counting means. The so-called cardinal number aspect is the insight that a number describes the quantity of something. It is a central foundation for all later arithmetic. If children have not firmly internalized this connection, they will later find it difficult to compare quantities, solve problems, or think mathematically. This is precisely why this game relies on movement, language, and visual experience: so that quantity is not just counted, but truly understood.
Why quantity matters
When playing with the dwarves, children learn to consciously perceive and compare quantities: a fundamental skill on the path to arithmetic. Understanding what "more," "less," or "the same amount" means develops a firm sense of numerical relationships. This so-called relational-logical thinking is crucial for being able to use arithmetic symbols like >, <, or = meaningfully. This game promotes all of this through movement, clear images, and emotional feedback, so that a gut feeling develops into a solid understanding of quantities.
Order on the beanstalk
When playing with the beanstalk, children discover that numbers not only represent quantities, but also follow a fixed order. This ordinal understanding of numbers is crucial for later confidently navigating the number space. Because we work with cube images and an upward order, even children who aren't yet confident in their numerical understanding can participate successfully. Through active movement and thinking, the number sequence becomes tangible, not just something they look at. This develops a secure sense of sequence, neighboring numbers, and structures: an important step on the path from counting to arithmetic.
