Counting on Animals Number Pack from Hope Education

Build strong mathematical foundations through hands-on play with this engaging Counting on Animals Number Pack. Carefully selected for children in EYFS and Key Stage 1, the resources encourage counting, sorting, matching, number recognition and early problem-solving through meaningful, practical activities.

Perfect for continuous provision, small group work, interventions or maths enhancements, this kit makes it easy to create inviting learning opportunities that children will return to again and again.

What's Included

• Sorting Bowls

• 5mm Tip Chalk Markers

• Farm Animal Counters

• Easy Grip Tweezers

• Number Beanbags (1–20)

• Tuff Tray Number Mat (1–10)

Inspire Active Maths Learning

Children can:

• Count and match farm animals to the correct numeral.

• Sort objects by colour, type or quantity using the bowls.

• Strengthen fine motor skills by picking up counters with the easy-grip tweezers.

• Explore number order and numeral recognition with the numbered beanbags.

• Staff can create number games and activities using the chalk markers.

• Build one-to-one correspondence and compare quantities using the tuff tray mat.

The open-ended nature of the resources allows practitioners to adapt activities to suit different stages of development, making the kit suitable for whole-class provision as well as targeted intervention.

Supporting the EYFS Framework – Mathematics

This kit helps children develop the knowledge and skills outlined in the EYFS Statutory Framework: Specific Area – Mathematics, including:

• Developing a secure understanding of numbers to 10 and beyond.

• Counting objects accurately using one-to-one correspondence.

• Recognising, ordering and representing numerals.

• Comparing quantities using language such as more, fewer and the same.

• Beginning to explore number bonds and simple addition and subtraction through practical play.

• Identifying patterns and making mathematical connections through sorting and classifying.

By combining movement, manipulation and discussion, the kit encourages mathematical thinking while building confidence, independence and enjoyment in early maths.

Ideal For

• Nursery

• Preschool

• Reception

• Year 1

• Small group interventions

• Continuous provision

• Maths areas and tuff tray invitations

• SEND-friendly practical learning

Create engaging, play-based maths experiences that help every child develop confidence with numbers while supporting the key mathematical skills expected throughout EYFS and into Key Stage 1.