Tangible Math

Yes, math can be tangible. Students' conceptual understanding increases multifold when they learn math visually and physically. Many tools are available on the market that can be used to improve students' understanding of math. 

 One of my favorite tools for teaching the basics of math is Cuisenaire rods. Cuisenaire rods communicate operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division very well to students.

The rods give both visual and physical stimuli to a student because they can see, touch, and feel them. They act as a link between the real and theoretical world and help them understand the concepts in a much easier way compared to the traditional way of writing them down. To build a better conceptual understanding, It is better to start teaching the students with real objects, then move towards pictures, then finally transition to numbers. 

There are several sites on the internet and numerous videos that you can refer to. https://www.mathswithmum.com/cuisenaire-rods/ is one such link that explains the concept in a simple way. 

This is a short article that explains how visual and sensory perceptions can be used in math. Introducing tools like the Cuisenaire rods could make learning easier and more enjoyable for your students. However, this is a broad and deep subject.