Ladybugs Counting Stones

Introduce children to early mathematical skills with these vibrant Ladybugs Counting Stones, designed to capture young learners' interest through nature-inspired tactile play. Each durable and weatherproof stone, measuring 50mm, is marked with numbers from 0 to 10, with two copies of each number included (22 stones total). This set supports counting, subitising, and recognising odd and even numbers, as well as basic addition and subtraction. The stones are perfect for use indoors or outdoors, allowing children to explore early numeracy in natural settings like sand, soil, or playgrounds. An included activity leaflet offers creative ways to engage children in foundational maths concepts, making this set an appealing resource for early years education.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces counting skills up to 20 through hands-on manipulation.
• Supports development of subitising and number pattern recognition.
• Encourages understanding of odd and even numbers and basic operations.
• Durable design facilitates outdoor and sensory learning.

Classroom Ideas:

• Scatter stones in natural play areas to encourage counting and collecting.
• Use in activities focused on odd/even sorting and number recognition.
• Integrate into simple addition and subtraction games.
• Encourage story-based maths activities involving ladybug habitats.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for early years learners
• Measurements: Stones 50mm each