Natural Counting Log

Encourage early numeracy skills with the Natural Counting Log, a beautifully simple wooden resource designed to support counting and number recognition. Featuring equal-sized holes and a set of 60 smooth wooden sticks, children are invited to count out the correct number of sticks and place them in the corresponding sections. The log is double-sided, with numerals 0-9 on one side and 1-10 on the reverse, promoting flexible learning opportunities. Its natural wooden finish offers a tactile and visually appealing experience for toddlers and preschoolers, helping to foster concentration and hand-eye coordination. Measuring 46.5cm in length, this counting log is ideal for children aged 18 months and older, making early maths hands-on and fun.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes understanding of number values through physical counting activities.
• Supports development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Encourages one-to-one correspondence and early number sequencing.
• Fosters concentration and independent learning through tactile engagement.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the sticks and holes to practise counting and numeral recognition in small groups.
• Encourage children to place the correct number of sticks to match the numerals on either side of the log.
• Create simple addition or subtraction games by adding or removing sticks from sections.
• Incorporate the log in storytime to link counting with narrative contexts.

Information:

• Ages: 18 months and up
• Measurements: Log 46.5 cm long; sticks 6 cm each (60 sticks included)