Teachables Farm Animal Counters - Set of 72

The Farm Animal Counters - Set of 72 is a delightful and versatile educational tool that supports early mathematical development and imaginative play. Featuring six familiar farm animals in six bright colours, this set invites children to explore counting, sorting, patterning, and classification. Supplied in a sturdy storage jar, these tactile counters are ideal for small hands and durable enough for everyday classroom use. In addition to mathematical concepts, these counters also encourage storytelling and discussions about farm life and animals.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds Foundational Numeracy: Enhances key early maths skills such as one-to-one correspondence, ordering, and understanding number value.
• Strengthens Sorting and Grouping: Children can sort the animals by type or colour, developing visual discrimination and logical thinking.
• Introduces Patterning Concepts: Ideal for recognising and creating patterns with alternating animal types or colours, supporting sequencing and reasoning.
• Encourages Language Development: Supports storytelling and descriptive language as children narrate their own farm-themed stories and scenarios.

Classroom Ideas:

• Animal Sorting Challenge: Set up sorting trays for students to group animals by type, colour, or size and discuss their reasoning.
• Pattern Strings: Create simple or complex animal patterns for students to replicate or extend using their own set of counters.
• Storytelling Corner: Incorporate the animals into literacy lessons by prompting students to tell a story set on a farm using the counters.
• Counting Games: Use the animals in small group games to practise counting, comparing quantities, or simple addition and subtraction.

Information:

• Set Includes: 72 counters featuring cow, horse, pig, chicken, duck, and sheep
• Colours: Red, yellow, green, blue, orange, and purple
• Storage: Supplied in a durable, reusable storage jar for easy organisation
• Age Suitability: Recommended for children aged 3 years and above