Early Years Bumper Maths Set

The Early Years Bumper Maths Set offers a vibrant collection of tactile learning tools that support foundational maths development through play. This set includes five colourful measuring snakes (10cm to 50cm) and eight engaging puzzles focusing on key early maths concepts such as number recognition, shape identification, fractions, and ordinal numbers. Designed to support visual discrimination, fine motor development, and problem-solving, this bumper set provides an ideal mix of hands-on exploration and structured learning. Teaching notes are included, offering guidance for integrating each component into daily activities and lessons.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports early number, shape, measurement, and fraction concepts through active, hands-on learning.
• Improves fine motor skills and cognitive development through puzzle-solving and object manipulation.
• Reinforces one-to-one correspondence, colour matching, and sequencing.
• Encourages independent thinking and group collaboration during problem-solving activities.

Classroom Ideas:

• Measurement Play: Use the measuring snakes to compare lengths of classroom items and introduce units of measurement.
• 2D and 3D Shapes: Use the shape puzzles for matching and identifying properties of geometric figures.
• Counting & Number Recognition: Reinforce numerical understanding with number-matching puzzles and visual aids.
• Ordinal Number Activities: Use ordinal puzzles in routines like line-ups or races to teach "first," "second," and "third."
• Fraction Discovery: Introduce the concept of wholes and parts using the colourful fraction puzzles.
• Pattern & Colour Matching: Strengthen visual perception and sorting skills using colour-based puzzles during group games or rotation stations.

Information:

• Includes: 5 measuring snakes (10cm, 20cm, 30cm, 40cm, 50cm) and 8 maths concept puzzles
• Topics Covered: Measurement, 2D & 3D shapes, number recognition, ordinal numbers, fractions, colour matching
• Includes teacher's notes for guided instruction
• Recommended for early years maths exploration