Family Math — Play & Learn

PBS SoCal

About this app

Family Math – Play & Learn turns early math learning into a joyful adventure for young children—and the adults who learn alongside them. Designed to prepare kids for school through play, this free, fun, ad-free, educational and parent-trusted app created with educators makes math feel exciting, creative, and meaningful.

With games, music videos, and interactive activities, Family Math – Play & Learn helps children build essential early math skills while having fun every step of the way. From counting and number sense to shapes, sorting, patterns, and measurement, kids learn naturally through playful exploration.

🌟 Why Families and Educators Love ‘Family Math – Play & Learn’
✔ Ad-Free & Safe – No ads, no distractions, just learning
✔ Trusted by Parents – High-quality, educational content you can feel good about
✔ Created with educators – Developed by PBS SoCal with educators and backed by research
✔  Multiple Languages – Content available in both English and Spanish
✔ Play-Based Learning – Games, music, and videos designed for curious minds
✔ Early School Readiness – Builds confidence and foundational math skills
✔Offline Play – No Wi-Fi? No problem! Enjoy seamless play anytime, anywhere, even without internet access.

🎶 Learn Through Play, Music & Discovery
Family Math – Play & Learn brings math to life with engaging games and catchy music videos that make learning feel like playtime. Content is thoughtfully organized into learning bundles aligned with preschool standards, so kids can explore math concepts at their own pace while adults feel confident in what they’re learning.


🧠 Early Math Skills Kids Explore
🔢 Counting & number sense
🔺 Shapes
🧩 Patterns
📏 Measurement
🧭 Spatial sense
🧺 Sorting & collecting

Each activity is designed to spark curiosity, encourage hands-on learning, and help kids make real-world connections—like counting toys, spotting shapes, or sorting everyday objects.

👨‍👩‍👧 Learning Together
Family Math – Play & Learn is made for shared moments. Parents, caregivers, and educators can play alongside children, guiding them through challenges and celebrating small wins. The app encourages conversation, exploration, and bonding, turning screen time into quality time.


🎮 What’s Inside the App
• A safe, ad-free learning environment
• Games, videos, and music kids love
• Exploration of 6 foundational early math topics
• Existing favorites plus new original content
• Activities aligned with preschool learning goals
• Designed for young learners and growing minds

📚 Why Early Math Matters
Early math skills are a strong predictor of future academic success. Family Math – Play & Learn leverages the power of early learning by offering playful, meaningful experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning before kids even realize they’re “doing math.”

Whether your child is learning to count, discovering patterns, or exploring shapes and sorting, Family Math – Play & Learn supports their journey with engaging content that grows with them.


🚀 Start the Fun Today
Make math playful, safe, and exciting. With Family Math – Play & Learn, kids learn through games, music, and joyful discovery, while parents enjoy peace of mind knowing their child is learning important skills.

Download Family Math – Play & Learn and turn everyday moments into math adventures! 🎈

The Family Math — Play & Learn app was created by PBS SoCal in collaboration with Makefully.

What’s new

Find playful, interactive experiences to explore early math concepts. This update improves an important bug fix related to saving player avatars.