Nature Meets Numbers: Wooden Number Trays
Numeracy, counting, and sorting are essential in early childhood development, as they lay the groundwork for critical thinking, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of math concepts. They allow children to strengthen their cognitive abilities while building confidence in their math skills. In this post, we’ve taken our wooden number tray resources and added an Autumnal twist, incorporating beautiful natural materials like leaves, pinecones, and stones to create a sensory-rich learning experience. These hands-on activities not only reinforce essential numeracy skills but also connect children with the beauty of the season, making learning even more engaging and fun!
These hands-on activities not only reinforce essential numeracy skills but also connect children with the beauty of the season, making learning even more engaging and fun!
Our Autumn Number Tray offers a wonderful way for children to engage with numbers and counting through hands-on play. As seen in the activity below, small stones are used to fill each slot on the wooden board, providing a tactile approach to counting from 1 to 10. This board encourages not only counting practice but also helps children explore concepts such as
This wooden Ten Frame is a fantastic tool for supporting children's math development through hands-on activities. Perfectly sized and also made from solid oak, it offers a durable and tactile experience for young learners. Little ones can use it to explore counting, number bonds, addition, and subtraction, making math concepts more accessible and fun. Whether filling the frame with small natural objects or counting pebbles, this versatile tool encourages visual learning and problem-solving. Ideal for classrooms or outdoor play, it helps children build confidence in early math skills while interacting with the world around them.
This solid oak wooden Ten Frame is an essential tool for engaging children in hands-on math activities. This sturdy and tactile platform is ideal for practicing counting, number bonds, addition, and subtraction. The carved wooden frames encourage visual learning and helps children grasp essential mathematical concepts in a fun and interactive way. Whether using pebbles, buttons, pom poms, or other small objects, this Ten Frame supports early numeracy development and can be used both indoors and outdoors, making math exploration more enjoyable and accessible for young learners.
This solid oak number tracing board is perfect for helping children practise their number recognition and formation. Featuring the numbers 1 to 10, each digit is carved clearly and is easy for children to read and trace. Using a stick or other natural objects, children can follow the grooves of each number, strengthening their fine motor skills while developing a deeper understanding of how numbers are formed. This tactile approach not only aids in learning number shapes but also makes math practice more engaging and enjoyable. This beautifully created board brings a sensory and nature-inspired element to early number learning.
