Math 'n' Stuff & Playing on Purpose

Math 'n' Stuff & Playing on Purpose Inviting people to play more and play better with our books, games, puzzles, and toys. It's time to play on purpose!

This is where learning and fun come together to ignite imagination and exploration for bright young minds. Math 'n' Stuff is packed with educational items to focus fun into problem-solving. It all started in 1993 with a mother who wanted to provide the Seattle community with a brainy and exciting way to foster innovative curiosity among children. Her daughter, Mikaela, continues that legacy today

as a Certified Play Expert by sharing mathematics and education while she manages our hallmark shop. Whether you're looking for a thought-provoking gift, a way to shake up your homeschool curriculum, or something fun for the whole family to do together, our selection of books, games, toys, and puzzles is the best place to start. So swing on by, and learn the joy of playing on purpose!

Seems about right... 😅😆😅
04/24/2026

Seems about right... 😅😆😅

Types of Board Game

Our neighbors and community have been absolutely amazing and so supportive through covid, burglaries, vandalism, and sew...
04/21/2026

Our neighbors and community have been absolutely amazing and so supportive through covid, burglaries, vandalism, and sewer trouble. From taking shifts on overnight security camera watch, to buying their next birthday party gift, we're grateful for everything and we'll pay it forward. We're in this together and we wouldn't have it any other way.

If the neighbors and friends of our store are any measure, we know the small businesses of Minneapolis/St Paul will be alright.

Economic studies strongly suggest that higher levels of trust can lead to increased commerce, promote financial innovation and even foster economic growth. Will the neighborly care and civic engagement in Minnesota during the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge translate into economic resilien...

12/26/2025
Are you looking for a last minute present? Shopping for someone who seems to have everything? Just need a quick game to ...
12/23/2025

Are you looking for a last minute present? Shopping for someone who seems to have everything? Just need a quick game to enjoy with friends and family? Our staff has picked some of their current favorites—and there's something for almost everyone on your list! Scroll through to find the right gift for you!

This week, we're open Monday through Wednesday. Finish off that list with us and  !Monday (12/22): 11:51–6:01Tuesday (12...
12/22/2025

This week, we're open Monday through Wednesday. Finish off that list with us and !
Monday (12/22): 11:51–6:01
Tuesday (12/23): 10:51–6:01
Wednesday (12/24): 10:51–5:09
CLOSED 12/25

Thanks to the generosity of our incredible community, we were able to help three different organizations working to make...
12/20/2025

Thanks to the generosity of our incredible community, we were able to help three different organizations working to make the holidays bright for Seattle-area kids. Together, you gave >$4,000 in toys and games!

We encourage you to check out all of the awesome work that these organizations are doing to support local families!

A special shout-out to for jumping in to make an even bigger impact!

A huge thank you to our amazing Math 'n' Stuff family for making the toy drive for the  a success! Please help us keep t...
12/11/2025

A huge thank you to our amazing Math 'n' Stuff family for making the toy drive for the a success! Please help us keep the momentum going by donating to our 1-week-only toy drive for !
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¡Muchísimas gracias a nuestra increíble familia de Math 'n' Stuff por hacer la colecta de juguetes para un éxito! Ayúdennos a mantener el impulso donando a nuestra colecta de juguetes de una semana para !

All aboard the building fun! Join us on Sunday, November 23rd between 12-5pm to build, play and take home a free gift!
11/12/2025

All aboard the building fun! Join us on Sunday, November 23rd between 12-5pm to build, play and take home a free gift!

This is what the class war looks like (At least they let me sleep until 8 am this time):Burglaries at small family busin...
11/09/2025

This is what the class war looks like (At least they let me sleep until 8 am this time):

Burglaries at small family businesses.

Meanwhile the ultra rich, Wall Street, and multinational corporations keep lobbying for poverty wages and rent-burdened households to be the law for the rest of us.

The question isn't "why are they targeting us?"

The question is "why do they think this is their best option?"

Wealth equality and community are the way forward.

We know our community has us. 🥰❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷❤️‍🩹 🥰

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To anyone ever hoping to sell your products into our store:Thank you for showing us who you are.Text in photos: Hello Do...
10/07/2025

To anyone ever hoping to sell your products into our store:

Thank you for showing us who you are.

Text in photos:

Hello Donna (et al.),

While no human being should be violently targeted and killed for what they say; I have no delusions about who Charlie Kirk was: Charlie Kirk preached HATE, not love. Jesus Christ preached LOVE. I am a woman married to a woman; my wife (a Health Care worker at University of Washington) and I have a beautiful family. We are upstanding members of the community, dedicated and loving partners to one another, and exemplary parents to our 3-year old. Jesus Christ preached LOVE toward me and toward ALL beings, especially the poor, sick, marginalized, and oppressed. Charlie Kirk preached HATE and violence toward the queer and trans communities, toward black communities, toward women, and toward anyone who didn't look like or think like he did.

I respectfully ask that you take me off of your marketing list and that you reconsider the people and messaging you support and promote to your customers.

I believe my Diverse rep is *redacted* (CC'd here). Please note this in whatever part of your customer database that needs knowing -- the last thing I need in my work inbox is bigotry masquerading as patriotism.

Sincerely,

Mikaela Wingard-Phillips

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08/14/2025

What do y'all think? Should we do a mural with Dozfy?

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Address

8926 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA
98115

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:51am - 6:01pm
Wednesday 10:51am - 6:01pm
Thursday 10:51am - 8:59pm
Friday 10:51am - 6:01pm
Saturday 9:53am - 5:03pm
Sunday 11:51am - 5:09pm

Telephone

+12065228891

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