Natural Large Five Frames - Set of 4

If you’re looking to make numeracy both fun and functional in your EYFS setting, our Natural Large Five Frames might just be your new best friend. They’re the perfect companion for any maths station, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. These four frames are designed to help children explore numbers and patterns while building those essential numeracy skills.  But don’t let their simplicity fool you – there’s plenty of learning packed into these sturdy, natural resource-based tools. Ideal for outdoor early years maths activities.

Each frame measures 88 cm high x 17.5 cm long, making them a great size for grouping together to explore larger numbers or using them individually to investigate basic mathematical skills and the value of five. Just pair them with our Double-Sided Counters, and these frames are ready to be used even in an outdoor, grassy setup. These large number frames offer endless opportunities to support counting, pattern recognition, and even reasoning as learners manipulate objects and numerals.  No need for a giant calculator, the large frames let you work with larger sets of numbers that can really help children grasp concepts like number bonds and relationships.

Watch as children start grouping them in different ways. These frames can be used alongside EYFS numeracy games, making them a valuable asset to any maths shed. Whether in the classroom or outdoor settings, you’ll find that these frames will have learners exploring maths in a way that feels more like a game and less like a test. Let’s face it, no one wants to count beans the boring way! These frames provide an engaging, tactile experience that can’t be beat. So, why not frame your numeracy learning with a little fun and a lot of numbers?

Features

• Material: Made from durable natural resources, these five frames are built to withstand daily use in both classroom and outdoor environments, offering a sustainable addition to your EYFS resources.
• Size: Each frame is 88 cm high x 17.5 cm long, a size that’s ideal for both individual and group use in any early years maths area, enhancing counting and pattern activities.
• Double-Sided Counters Compatibility: Ready to use with double-sided counters (sold separately), enabling versatile counting and sorting activities to deepen understanding of numeracy concepts.
• Four-Pack Convenience: Supplied as a set of four frames, this pack allows educators to support multiple learning activities simultaneously, perfect for encouraging collaborative work or exploring different number concepts side by side.
• Simplicity: With their natural wooden finish, these frames provide an uncomplicated and effective tool for exploring basic numeracy concepts, providing children with the ideal hands-on learning experience.

Benefits

• Supports numeracy development: These frames are an excellent tool for developing numeracy skills by reinforcing concepts such as counting, number bonds, and mathematical concepts with a tactile approach.
• Ideal for pattern recognition: Perfect for introducing learners to patterns and helping them understand how numbers relate to each other, a crucial part of the early years foundation stage maths curriculum.
• Encourages problem-solving: By manipulating the frames and exploring different ways to group numbers, children are improving their reasoning and problem-solving abilities in real-time.
• Outdoor use: The natural materials make them a great fit for the outdoor shelter, allowing children to take their learning outside and explore early years maths activities in an open, hands-on environment.
• Encourages collaboration: These large frames make it easy for learners to work together, fostering social and communication skills while solving problems and exploring early years maths resources.