Number Buttons - Set of 5

Learning numeracy has never been more hands-on – or more fun! These chunky wooden buttons are a real multi-tasking marvel, designed to support everything from fine motor development to early years maths activities. The large size makes them perfect for curious hands, while the natural wood finish adds a lovely rustic charm to any early years maths area.

Perfect for threading activities, these buttons can also help build problem-solving and reasoning skills. They fit seamlessly into the early years maths curriculum, whether you're focusing on counting, pattern recognition, or exploring basic math skills like understanding quantity. Use them to boost literacy and numeracy together by threading letters and numbers, or turn them into a maths game to reinforce key mathematical concepts. Bonus: they’re sturdy enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic learner and can double as loose parts in imaginative play.

And let’s not forget: they’re a great conversation starter about numerical skills for numeracy KS1 and numeracy key stage 2 learners. From building confidence in subitising to reinforcing early years maths curriculum goals, these buttons will keep you counting, reasoning, and problem-solving in style. Treat them to a little love with occasional wood care, and they’ll last long enough to see generations of learners mastering those maths skills.

Features

• Sturdy, natural wooden design: Crafted from high-quality natural wood, these buttons are not only visually appealing but incredibly durable. They’re built to handle years of enthusiastic threading, counting, and play while maintaining their charm.
• Large and easy to handle: Each button is approximately 9-11cm in diameter, making them ideal for small hands. The 2cm hole ensures smooth threading with minimal frustration, supporting independent learning and exploration.
• Multi-purpose functionality: Perfect for threading, counting, and basic numeracy activities, these buttons can also be used as loose parts for open-ended play, fostering creativity and cross-curricular learning.
• Eco-friendly and safe materials: Made from natural wood, these buttons are a sustainable choice. They might split slightly over time but remain safe and smooth to the touch, adding to their unique charm.
• Versatile classroom tool: From EYFS numeracy games to enhancing teacher resources for early years maths, this set brings endless possibilities to the classroom or nursery environment.

Benefits

• Promotes numeracy and early maths skills: By threading and counting, learners build foundational maths skills like subitising, pattern recognition, and understanding numerical concepts—key components of the early years maths curriculum.
• Encourages fine motor development: Threading requires precision and hand-eye coordination, strengthening fine motor skills essential for writing and other early years learning milestones.
• Fosters problem-solving and reasoning: Activities with these buttons naturally lead to discussions about patterns, quantities, and solutions, promoting critical thinking and reasoning from an early age.
• Integrates literacy and numeracy: Combine letters and numbers to create cross-curricular learning opportunities. Boost literacy and numeracy skills together with engaging activities that learners will love.
• Supports open-ended exploration: These buttons inspire curiosity and creativity, whether used in structured numeracy activities or as part of a free-play session. Their open-ended nature means every learner finds their own way to engage.