Take Off! is a math learning game developed for EkStep that teaches Montessori-based addition and subtraction. Designed for affordable mobile devices, the game blends touch-based gameplay with hands-on practice as players load airplanes and send characters on trips.
Take Off! is a math learning game developed for EkStep that teaches Montessori-based addition and subtraction concepts. Designed for affordable mobile devices, the game blends touch-based gameplay with hands-on math practice. Players engage with these mathematical principles by loading airplanes and sending characters on trips, providing an accessible mobile platform for mastering foundational arithmetic.
Early Numeracy, Montessori Mathematics, Addition & Subtraction, Number Sense


Apply addition and subtraction to determine how many passengers can board.
Use simple, intuitive gestures designed for mobile devices.


Practice math concepts through concrete, repeatable actions.
Send characters on trips to destinations around the world as challenges are completed.

Accessible math learning tools are essential for reaching learners across varied contexts and devices. Take Off! supports equitable access by delivering Montessori-based math practice through mobile-friendly design, helping addition and subtraction concepts reach learners who may rely on low-cost technology.
It was fantastic working with Filament. We especially valued the openness for feedback and joint ideation and collaboration between the teams. We also appreciated their willingness to talk across time zones and connect on a weekly basis so that the EkStep team and Filament were in lock step and knew what to expect from each other.

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