Geo Shape Outdoor Tracing Set - 8 Piece Set

Transform your outdoor space into a hotspot for EYFS numeracy exploration with our Geo Shape Outdoor Tracing Set. It’s more than just a pretty addition to your sand tray or numeracy corner—it’s a multi-sensory gateway to building early maths skills, problem-solving, and reasoning. From the first trace to the final flourish, these durable 2D shapes will keep learners enthralled. Supervision is recommended, not just to keep things safe, but also because watching learners discover patterns and mathematical concepts is honestly pretty magical.

This set of eight shapes takes tracing to the next level, giving learners the opportunity to refine their early years maths skills through tactile, engaging activities. Use felt balls, gems, or tiny sticks to line the shapes, or encourage them to gather natural resources for an added scavenger hunt twist. Set it up on a dedicated early years maths table, scatter them across the numeracy area, or pair them with mushroom number seats to create an irresistible early years maths station.

Our Geo Shape Outdoor Tracing Set isn’t just about early years foundation stage maths. It doubles as a brilliant resource for literacy and numeracy integration, allowing learners to develop those all-important fine motor skills while reinforcing mathematical concepts like counting and pattern recognition. 

And remember, maths is no problem when the shapes are this fun! (Unless you count forgetting your coffee somewhere in the outdoor area. That’s a real “problem-solving” challenge.)

Why not pair with our Chalkboard Shape Tracks - Set of 6 or ?

Features

• Set of 8 durable 2D shapes: Made from robust materials, each shape is designed to handle outdoor use, messy learners, and the occasional gust of wind. Perfect for long-term EYFS numeracy activities in outdoor learning spaces.
• Suitable for multi-sensory learning: Wide enough for tracing with fingers, felt balls, gems, or natural items like twigs and stones. Great for hands-on activities that blend tactile exploration with numeracy skills.
• Versatile placement options: Use in sand trays, maths stations, or outdoor areas. Lightweight and easy to move but sturdy enough to stay in place during group activities.
• Weather-resistant but treatable: Built for outdoor durability but requires treatment every six months to maintain quality. Designed to handle light rain but best stored indoors during harsh weather.

Benefits

• Develops fine motor skills alongside maths skills: Encourages precise tracing and coordination while introducing mathematical concepts. An ideal tool for EYFS learners to explore numbers through practical, hands-on play.
• Supports reasoning and problem-solving: Engage learners in activities like pattern-making, counting, and identifying shapes, which fosters reasoning skills and basic mathematical understanding in a fun, stress-free environment.
• Perfect for cross-curricular learning: Enhances both literacy and numeracy skills by integrating early years maths with storytelling and creative play. Ideal for fostering well-rounded development.
• Encourages outdoor learning: Promotes exploration of mathematical concepts in an outdoor classroom setting, making EYFS numeracy games fresh, engaging, and adventurous.
• Great for collaborative learning: Facilitates teamwork and communication as learners work together to solve shape challenges, count patterns, or create symmetrical designs. Excellent for fostering social and numerical skills simultaneously.