Number Roadways - Set of 6

Buckle up and get ready to hit the road to numeracy with our Number Roadways 0-5! This versatile resource will turbocharge your early years maths activities while adding a dash of creativity to your small world play. Children love zooming mini wooden cars along the curves of number two or parking neatly within the lines of number four, this set encourages hands-on exploration of number formation, counting, and pattern recognition. Think of it as a motorway of mathematical concepts—minus the traffic jams!

Whether it’s hosting a small world adventure with , creating a vibrant cityscape with and or laying out number patterns with and natural counters, these roadways are up for the challenge. Each number, from 0 to 5, is made from durable materials with a blackboard paint finish, perfect for chalking your own markings. Need a parking lot for those  carpools? Draw one. Fancy a roundabout for your reasoning activities? It’s a quick chalk stroke away!

What makes these roadways extra special is their adaptability. They’re brilliant in a small world setting for imaginative play, while seamlessly incorporating basic maths skills into early years maths activities. Teachers, get ready to rev up your EYFS numeracy games! Whether it’s counting, number formation or problem-solving, these roadways offer versatile learning opportunities. Plus, they’re just the right size to fit snugly in your classroom trays or maths area. Who knew early years maths resources could look this cool?

Not only do these roadways help learners master number formation and mathematical concepts, but they’re also a dream for teachers when it comes to literacy and numeracy. Pair them with some chalk for mark-making, some natural counters for sorting, and a sprinkle of EYFS magic for boundless creativity. At 1cm high, 25cm wide, and 30cm long, they’re designed for practical play that builds numeracy skills and early years foundation stage maths curriculum knowledge. Oh, and they’re easy to clean—because chalk dust isn’t a reason to panic!

Features

• Chalkboard Surface: With blackboard paint covering each piece, learners can draw road markings, and signs or even design their own traffic systems. It's a perfect way to sneak in some writing practice while they’re busy playing with their cars!
• Durable and Long-Lasting: These tracks are tough enough to withstand daily use. Cars, trucks, and all manner of vehicles can zoom over them without a problem. When the chalkboard surface starts to wear down, just freshen it up with a new coat of blackboard paint.
• Generous Size: Each track measures H1 x W25 x L30cm, offering plenty of room for  to cruise along. With eight pieces in the pack, learners can create all kinds of different road layouts, from winding streets to sprawling motorways.

Benefits

• Encourages Mark Making: The blackboard surface gives learners the opportunity to practice mark-making in a fun, hands-on way. They can create road markings, design traffic systems or simply have fun drawing on the tracks, all while developing early writing skills.
• Inspires Imagination: From designing a bustling town to creating scenic countryside routes, these roadways provide endless opportunities for imaginative play. Learners can set up a small world village, use a car garage, and drive their vehicles through whatever world they create.
• Promotes Fine Motor Development: Moving toy cars and writing on the tracks helps learners refine their fine motor skills. Guiding vehicles along the roads and drawing intricate road markings require coordination and control, making it great for motor development.
• Fosters Collaboration: These roadways are perfect for group play, encouraging teamwork and communication. Learners can collaborate to design a roadway system or take turns adding their own unique road markings, fostering social skills in the process.
• Problem Solving Fun: Rearranging the roadways to create new layouts encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. Learners will have to figure out how to connect their roads to create a functioning system for their vehicles to navigate.