Teachables Counting Links - 500 Pieces in Jar

Link learning to fun with this vibrant set of 500 Counting Links! Perfectly sized for little hands, these colourful connectors are ideal for building early maths skills in a playful, hands-on way. Whether used for counting, measuring, sorting or patterning, these flexible links turn every activity into an opportunity for discovery, problem-solving, and engagement.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports Foundational Maths Skills: Enhances understanding of counting, sequencing, patterning, and simple operations through interactive play.
• Introduces Measurement Concepts: Enables exploration of non-standard measurement by comparing lengths of linked chains or measuring real-world objects.
• Promotes Fraction and Percentage Awareness: Link different coloured sections to explore proportional thinking in a visual and tactile way.
• Strengthens Fine Motor Development: The easy-to-connect design supports hand strength, coordination, and dexterity in young learners.

Classroom Ideas:

• Pattern Chains: Create and extend colour patterns, allowing students to identify, copy, and predict sequences.
• Non-Standard Measuring: Compare student height or desk lengths using links as measurement units-great for introducing measurement concepts.
• Sorting & Grouping: Sort links by colour or quantity, supporting early classification and data handling skills.
• Fraction Challenges: Build chains in different colour combinations and ask students to calculate and compare fractions or percentages.

Information:

• Set Includes: 500 durable plastic links in four bright colours - red, blue, green, and yellow
• Size: Each link measures 4.3 cm in length and is easy for small hands to connect and separate
• Storage: Supplied in a sturdy, resealable storage jar for easy organisation and cleanup
• Age Group: Suitable for children aged 3 years and over