Dinosaur Counters

A safe way to explore prehistoric animals with our Edx Education Dinosaur Counters! Children will enjoy the colourful range of dinosaurs and the tactile, rubbery texture of these high-quality counters. This engaging resource helps develop language and early maths skills such as counting, addition and subtraction. The detailed dinosaur counters can be used for sorting, classifying and logical reasoning activities, and they are perfect for messy or imaginative play. Their varied colours, textures and shapes provide opportunities for children to discuss attributes, encouraging vocabulary and speech development. The soft, flexible material also makes them especially suitable for children with special needs. Early math concepts Dinosaur counters are a versatile and engaging tool for introducing early maths skills. Children can practise counting, number recognition, sorting and classifying. They can also explore basic operations like addition and subtraction, discover patterns, experiment with measurement, understand sets and comparisons, and build problem-solving skills. These colourful and tactile manipulatives make maths interactive and enjoyable, laying a strong foundation for future mathematical learning. Essential educational tool Dinosaur counters are ideal for classroom use. They support interactive maths games, small group activities and storytelling, fostering both social interaction and hands-on learning. Teachers can also use them to assess students understanding while making lessons more engaging. Their multisensory nature caters to a variety of learning styles and abilities. Learning through play These counters promote learning through play by stimulating childrens senses, sparking imagination and inspiring curiosity for maths. This playful approach helps children build fundamental skills while having fun, supporting lasting mathematical comprehension. Product description Set includes: 32 dinosaur counters and 1 tweezer in a handy carry jar. Activity guide included. Size: 15 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm Recommended age: 3+ years MPN: EDX13037J Additional fun game ideas Counting Challenge: Spread out the dinosaur counters and ask the child to count how many there are. Increase the difficulty by mixing in other objects and asking them to count only the dinosaurs. Number Matching: Use number cards and ask the child to place the correct number of dinosaur counters on each numeral. Addition and Subtraction: Create simple maths problems. For example: If you have three dinosaurs and I give you two more, how many do you have now? Pattern Creation: Invite children to create patterns, e.g., T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, etc. Measurement: Use the dinosaur counters to measure items around the classroom, such as How many dinosaurs long is the table? Sorting and Classifying: Ask children to sort the counters by size, colour or species. Memory Game: Create pairs of dinosaur counters and play a matching game. Storytelling: Encourage children to build scenes or stories using the counters, incorporating simple maths ideas. Dinosaur Bingo: Make Bingo cards with different dinosaur images. Use the counters as markers. Grouping and Sharing: In group settings, use the counters to model sharing and basic division concepts.