Hands-On Counting, Sorting and Threading Fun
Develop early maths skills and fine motor confidence with the Count & Thread Stones. Designed with little hands in mind, these tactile stones and chunky laces offer a fun, hands-on way for children to explore numbers, shapes, colours and sequencing through play.
Perfect for nurseries, preschools, classrooms and home learning environments, children can sort, count, order and thread the stones while building essential early learning skills. Made from a durable stone mix, these robust manipulatives are ideal for repeated use both indoors and outdoors.
Features
- Includes 15 tactile threading stones and 3 soft chunky laces
- Encourages counting, sorting and number recognition through hands-on play
- Supports shape recognition with circle, square and hexagon designs
- Develops fine motor skills, hand strength and hand-eye coordination
- Children can sort by colour, shape or number of holes
- Ideal for creating number sequences and pattern-making activities
- Encourages problem-solving and early mathematical thinking
- Durable stone-mix construction suitable for everyday use
- Perfect for individual learning or small group activities
- Suitable for both educational settings and home learning
Specifications
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Contents: 15 stones and 3 laces
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Stone Size: 50 mm
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Lace Length: 600 mm
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Material: Durable stone mix
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Shapes Included: Circle, Square and Hexagon
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Age Range: Suitable for children aged 2+
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Use: Early maths, threading, sorting and fine motor activities
Benefits for All Learners
Develops Fine Motor Skills
Threading the stones onto the laces helps strengthen hand muscles, improve dexterity and develop the coordination needed for writing, dressing and other everyday tasks.
Supports Early Maths Learning
Children can practise counting, ordering, sorting and recognising shapes while developing a secure understanding of early mathematical concepts.
Encourages Problem-Solving
The stones can be arranged by shape, colour or number of holes, encouraging children to think critically, identify patterns and solve simple challenges.
Inclusive Hands-On Learning
The tactile design and open-ended nature of the resource make it accessible and engaging for a wide range of learners, including those who benefit from sensory-rich learning experiences.
Activity Ideas
- Sort stones by shape or colour.
- Count the holes and place stones in numerical order.
- Thread stones to create repeating patterns.
- Create sequences with a missing number and encourage children to identify the gap.
- Use the stones for simple addition and subtraction activities.
- Develop language skills by discussing colours, shapes and patterns during play.
Why Buy from Learning SPACE?
The Count & Thread Stones combine early maths learning, problem-solving and fine motor development in one durable, engaging resource. Perfect for helping young children build confidence through play, they're a valuable addition to any Early Years learning environment. Trusted by schools and parents, Expert advice available, Fast UK & Ireland delivery for peace of mind.
