Number Resources for Early Years – Building Strong Mathematical Foundations
Number resources for early years help young children develop confidence with counting, recognising numerals, and understanding early mathematical concepts through hands-on learning. By exploring numbers in a variety of practical and engaging ways, children begin to build the skills needed for counting, sorting, matching, sequencing, and simple calculations. A wide range of interactive resources supports the Early Years Foundation Stage, making mathematics enjoyable while encouraging curiosity and active participation.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- Number Bonds to 10 Number Pebbles 30-45mm Pack of 22
Product Code: 08300063
Your Price £29.99 £24.99 Was £34.99 -
-
Magnetic Numbers for Interactive Learning
Magnetic numbers provide a flexible way for children to explore numerals through practical, interactive activities. They can be used on magnetic boards and other suitable surfaces to encourage counting, number recognition, sequencing, and simple number problems in both adult-led and child-initiated learning. Their reusable nature makes them ideal for demonstrations, group activities, and independent exploration, allowing practitioners to introduce mathematical concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
Giant Numbers That Encourage Active Maths
Giant numbers help bring mathematics into active learning by encouraging children to move, explore, and interact with numerals on a larger scale. They are well suited to floor activities, outdoor learning, and collaborative games where children can identify, order, compare, and match numbers through play. Using oversized resources also helps make early mathematical concepts more visible and accessible, particularly for younger learners who benefit from practical, physical experiences.
Supporting Number Recognition Through Play
Practical number resources allow children to develop mathematical understanding through meaningful play and exploration. Activities involving matching, sorting, counting, and recognising numerals help children become familiar with number patterns while strengthening memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Incorporating these resources into everyday routines encourages repeated exposure to numbers, helping children build confidence as they progress towards more advanced mathematical learning.
Practical Maths Resources for Early Years Settings
Early years practitioners benefit from versatile mathematical resources that can be used across continuous provision, focused teaching sessions, and independent learning opportunities. Providing children with a variety of number resources supports different learning styles while encouraging exploration, discussion, and collaborative problem solving. Investing in high-quality maths resources helps create engaging learning environments where children can develop secure number knowledge and establish the strong mathematical foundations needed for future success.