Counting Tree Rings - Set of 10

Our Counting Tree Rings are the perfect way to engage children in counting activities while bringing the natural world into your EYFS maths lessons. Each set includes sturdy stumps adorned with numbered tree rings, making them ideal for building early numeracy skills. These rings aren’t just for fun – they’re an excellent resource to get children familiar with numbers up to 10. They’ll love spotting numbers and matching them with the corresponding quantities, whether they’re stacking the rings or playing one of the many maths games you’ll dream up!

If you’re looking for a versatile resource, these rings work wonders in the early years maths area. Children can use them to practice counting, adding, and subtracting in a hands-on way. If you need to stretch those numeracy skills even further, challenge them to figure out which two numbers equal 10. If only learning maths was as simple as getting a slice of cake (though we’d prefer to count on these rings for now!).

These tree rings aren’t just for maths – you can integrate them into other learning activities like problem solving and reasoning. Build a fun pattern and challenge learners to continue it, teaching them key mathematical concepts along the way. And the best part? These rings are durable, so they'll withstand the busy pace of the early years foundation stage curriculum – even if a few bark bits decide to fall off. As they explore early years maths concepts, these tree rings will help build a solid foundation for their numeracy journey. They’re great for a wide range of EYFS numeracy games, fostering a love for maths while sharpening their mathematical thinking.

These Counting Tree Rings may vary slightly in size and shape (because, after all, nature’s unpredictable!), but each stump will hold 55 numbered rings to play with. The recommended age of 3+ is perfect for engaging those early learners with the essential numeracy skills they’ll need as they move through KS1 and KS2. So whether you're adding up numbers in a maths game or using them as part of a literacy and numeracy activity, these rings make learning fun and engaging for all.

Features

• Size and quantity: Each pack contains 10 stumps with 55 rings, allowing plenty of opportunities for learners to engage in various counting activities. The diameter of each ring is 8 cm, though sizes may vary due to the natural wood material.
• Natural wood design: The rings are crafted from natural wood, adding a rustic touch to your classroom or learning space. Keep in mind that the bark may peel and the wood may split over time, but it only adds character!
• Recommended age: These rings are suitable for ages 3+, making them perfect for introducing numeracy concepts to young learners in an EYFS setting.
• Dimensions: The stumps measure between 13 cm and 22 cm in height, providing a nice variety of sizes for different types of maths activities and learning games.
• Durability: While the natural material means the rings may show wear and tear, they are still sturdy enough to withstand numerous classroom sessions. Just remember to treat them every six months if used outdoors!

Benefits

• Supports early numeracy development: The Counting Tree Rings help children practice counting, number recognition, and matching quantities with the corresponding numbers. This provides an interactive, hands-on approach to early years maths and helps cement basic mathematical skills.
• Enhances reasoning and problem-solving skills: By encouraging learners to combine rings to make different numbers (including 10), the rings support key reasoning skills and problem-solving abilities. It’s a fun, interactive way to reinforce maths concepts!
• Promotes pattern recognition: Use the rings to build patterns that children can replicate or extend. This activity helps children develop critical thinking and pattern recognition skills, essential for more complex maths concepts down the road.
• Encourages literacy and numeracy integration: These rings can be used in conjunction with early years literacy activities, helping children apply numeracy skills in different contexts. They’re great for maths games that integrate basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Flexible for various EYFS maths activities: Whether you’re teaching counting, addition, subtraction or pattern-making, these rings are adaptable to a wide range of activities. They align with the early year's foundation stage maths curriculum, offering endless opportunities for maths-based learning activities.