Smart Snacks Number Pops - Set of 20

Smart Snacks Number Pops are a playful and effective tool for developing early maths skills in young learners. Designed to resemble colourful ice-cream popsicles, this 20-piece set includes 10 pops and 10 matching shells that reinforce number recognition, counting, and fine motor development. Each popsicle features a numeral and its corresponding number word, while the shells display matching dots. Children are encouraged to match the numeral and word on the pop to the correct quantity on the shell, making the activity self-correcting and visually engaging. The pops also incorporate colour matching, adding an additional layer of learning through colour recognition. Suitable for children aged 18 months and older, Smart Snacks Number Pops provide a multisensory approach to learning basic numeracy. The tactile, hands-on design supports concentration, attention to detail, and fine motor coordination. Whether used independently, in pairs, or small groups, these number pops are a delightful addition to early childhood classrooms, playgroups, or home learning environments. This set is ideal for supporting key early years outcomes in a way that is both interactive and fun.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds number recognition and reinforces counting from 1 to 10.
• Promotes understanding of number words and their corresponding quantities.
• Enhances fine motor skills through hands-on, snap-together pieces.
• Supports self-correcting learning through colour and number matching.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use for one-to-one counting practice by matching dots on shells with numerals on pops.
• Incorporate into a literacy-maths station focused on reading and matching number words.
• Use the colour of each pop to sort and classify before engaging in matching activities.
• Run group races where students work together to match pops and shells quickly and accurately.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 18 months and up
• Measurements: 20 pieces (10 popsicles and 10 matching shells)