• Provide collections for children to compare numbers.
• EYFS, Mathematics
• Supports work on patterns e.g. recognising, identifying, creating and extending patterns, including those that repeat.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Provide lots of flexible and open-ended resources for children's imaginative play.
• EYFS, Communication & Language
• Develops pretend play.
• A large set of sparkling jewel counters that support various early years maths activities.
• This lovely set of sparkly jumbo jewels engages children in counting, sorting, and pattern making activities.
• The assorted size sparkling jewel counters are ideal for early years maths activities. This set includes sixty pieces: twenty large jewels (3.5cm), twenty medium jewels (3cm), and twenty small jewels (2.5cm). These counters can be used for size recognition, patterning, counting, and imaginative play, such as buried treasure. They help children compare numbers, recognise and create patterns, and develop pretend play skills.
• These sparkly jewel counters align with the Early Learning Goals of the EYFS curriculum by providing flexible and open-ended resources that enhance children's imaginative play. They support children in recognising, identifying, creating, and extending patterns, making them a versatile tool for a range of educational activities.
Using these counters in pretend play scenarios encourages imaginative thinking and helps develop communication and language skills. The engaging design fosters participation in educational activities, supporting early years development.