0-10 Number Stepping Stones - Set of 11

Get ready to step up your numeracy game with our 0-10 Number Stepping Stones! Perfect for those lively outdoor numeracy activities, these wooden stepping stones add a hands-on approach to learning essential maths concepts. Designed for EYFS settings, they make learning basic maths skills fun and active while supporting the new EYFS numeracy framework. With these stepping stones, you'll be counting in no time—quite literally!

These delightful numbered stones are ideal for creating outdoor pathways that help children build understanding in counting and order. But why stop there? You can throw in some problem-solving and reasoning tasks by muddling up the stones and asking children to rearrange them in the correct order. You could even create a "river crossing" challenge where they must figure out the next number to step on to build their way across. The potential for fun and learning is as vast as the imagination!

A truly natural product, each stepping stone comes with its own unique characteristics. They will stand up to plenty of jumping, hopping, and running while helping develop those all-important numeracy skills.

With their simple yet effective design, these stepping stones are an excellent way to promote numeracy in an active setting. Let your learners explore basic mathematical skills, such as counting, ordering, and even recognising patterns, all while having fun outdoors! The fun is endless, and so are the learning opportunities. Ready to step up your EYFS maths game?

Why not pair with our Natural Number Line Track Rustic Planks - Set of 2 or Mrs Mactivity Shape Finders - Set of 5?

Features

• Wooden Material: Crafted from natural wood, these stepping stones bring the outdoors into your maths activities. The irregular sizes and unique bark make each stone one of a kind, adding a special touch to your early years maths area.
• Diameter: Each stone measures between 10-15 cm in diameter, making them perfect for small feet to step on and hop across while practising numeracy skills in an engaging way.
• Natural Aesthetic: The natural wood may show some signs of wear, such as bark peeling or slight splits, creating a more organic feel that connects children with nature while they learn.
• Outdoor Use: These stepping stones are designed to withstand outdoor conditions, encouraging learners to explore numeracy concepts outside the classroom. Great for EYFS numeracy games and lessons that combine both outdoor play and learning.
• Varied Sizes and Colours: Since each stone is made from natural materials, you’ll notice variations in both size and colour, providing an opportunity to discuss patterns and comparisons with learners.

Benefits

• Supports EYFS Numeracy Curriculum: These stepping stones are an excellent resource for delivering core aspects of the EYFS numeracy curriculum, including counting, number recognition, and basic mathematical concepts.
• Encourages Physical Activity in Learning: By hopping, jumping, or stepping along the stones, children get to move while learning, which helps reinforce numeracy concepts like order, counting, and sequencing in a kinesthetic way.
• Enhances Problem-Solving and Reasoning: With activities like "across the river" games or number sequencing challenges, these stones develop key reasoning and problem-solving skills, essential for the development of mathematical thinking.
• Promotes Early Years Maths Activities: These stepping stones are perfect for building interactive and engaging early years maths activities, from recognising numbers in order to identifying patterns through repetition.
• Fosters Teamwork and Communication: By incorporating group activities, such as creating number paths or working together to rearrange the stones, children learn to collaborate, communicate, and solve problems as a team—all while developing literacy and numeracy skills.