Teachables Insect Counters - 72 Pieces in Container

Turn early maths into an adventure with these vibrant, hands-on counters that spark curiosity, creativity, and learning through play. This vibrant set of 72 insect counters introduces young learners to a colourful world of mini beasts while supporting key mathematical concepts through hands-on exploration. Featuring a variety of familiar creatures such as spiders, beetles, dragonflies, caterpillars and more, these counters come in six bold colours-yellow, green, blue, red, orange, and purple-and range in size from approximately 2.5cm to 5cm. Supplied in a sturdy storage jar, the insect counters are ideal for sorting, classifying, counting, and creating patterns. Children can explore similarities and differences by grouping insects according to shape or colour, or extend their learning by using them in imaginative play and storytelling. These counters support the development of early mathematical thinking by encouraging children to engage with number order, one-to-one correspondence, and grouping strategies. Through purposeful play, students enhance their understanding of categorisation and patterning while building vocabulary and oral language skills. Perfect for individual tasks or group stations, the insect counters are a flexible and engaging resource for mathematics and cross-curricular learning in early years settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports foundational numeracy skills such as counting, matching, and sequencing.
• Develops classification and sorting skills based on colour, shape, and size.
• Fosters mathematical language and understanding of patterns and relationships.
• Encourages active learning and problem-solving through concrete materials.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in sorting stations where students group insects by type or colour.
• Create insect pattern strings to introduce or reinforce AB, AAB, or ABC sequences.
• Incorporate into mini beast investigations in science or literacy-based storytelling activities.
• Facilitate small group discussions where students justify their sorting and classifying decisions.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for ages 3 years and up
• Measurements: Each counter measures approximately 2.5cm to 5cm; Set includes 72 pieces in a storage container