Teachables Coconut Shell Coloured Flowers - Set of 90

Bring a touch of nature to your maths lessons with the Coconut Shell Coloured Flowers Set. This eco-friendly set features 90 unique flower-shaped counters made from natural coconut shells, each one distinct in shape and design. With six shapes in five vibrant colours, these counters are perfect for hands-on learning experiences, ideal for teaching concepts such as counting, sorting, comparing, ordering, and patterning. As part of the early years primary school curriculum, counting and sorting are fundamental skills that are reinforced through the use of these natural materials. The varied shapes and colours make these counters an engaging way for children to visualise complex mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, and more. In addition to fostering mathematical understanding, this set encourages environmental awareness and sustainability in the classroom.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports the development of early counting and number recognition through tactile and visual engagement.
• Encourages sorting, ordering, and patterning activities that enhance mathematical thinking and organisation.
• Reinforces addition and subtraction concepts by using counters to visually represent numbers.
• Promotes environmental sustainability by using eco-friendly coconut shells in the learning process.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the flower counters for pattern-making activities, allowing students to create and extend patterns with different shapes and colours.
• Incorporate into group activities where students practice counting and sorting by colour or shape.
• Challenge students to solve addition and subtraction problems by grouping the flower counters in sets.
• Combine with other coconut shell sets to extend counting and sorting exercises to more complex operations.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for early years and primary school
• Measurements: Each counter measures approximately 25mm
• Contents: 90 counters in total, with six shapes in five colours
• Materials: Made from eco-friendly coconut shells