Teachables Solid Round Counters - 2.5cm, 5 Colours, 1000 Pieces

This set of 1000 solid round counters includes 200 counters each in five vibrant colours: green, yellow, blue, white, and red. The counters are round and measure 2.5 cm in diameter, making them ideal for a variety of mathematical activities. They come in a sturdy, reusable container with small feet on the bottom to prevent sliding, ensuring easy storage. These solid counters are an essential resource in every mathematics classroom, supporting a range of learning opportunities including counting, sorting, and basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages the development of counting, sorting, and number recognition skills through tactile interaction.
• Enhances understanding of basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Improves patterning and sequencing skills by engaging with multiple colours, helping students identify and create patterns.
• Supports logical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning as students use counters in various ways.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students use the different colours to create patterns and sequences, encouraging them to continue or complete the patterns.
• Use counters to model addition and subtraction problems, reinforcing these concepts visually.
• Ask students to create a ring of counters around a central counter, reinforcing geometric shapes and spatial understanding.
• Challenge students with games such as pairing counters, where they must jump over others to create pairs, practising critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Information:

• Set includes 1000 solid round counters: 200 each in green, yellow, blue, white, and red.
• Each counter measures 2.5 cm in diameter.
• Comes in a sturdy, reusable container with feet to prevent sliding.
• Suitable for a wide range of early primary school mathematics activities, supporting counting, sorting, and arithmetic learning.