The Number Trays & Loose Parts Set, includes 28 beech wood pieces: 2 trays and 12 digits; 0,0,1,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 & 9, 9 number trays, and 5 operations symbols including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and equals symbols; 300 sparkling flower jewels, 300 wooden beads, 12 elastic cords, and 2 lbs of polished pebbles ranging in size from 1/2" L x 1/4" W to 2" L x 1" W. They enhance early numeracy by merging tactile exploration with learning, improving writing skills and number recognition. They promote hands-on math discovery, boosting sensory and motor skills, and encourage using mathematical language, like comparisons and operations, which broaden children's understanding of basic number sense.

• WHAT'S INCLUDED: 28 beech wood pieces: 2 trays and 12 digits; 0,0,1,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 & 9, 9 number trays, and 5 operations symbols including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and equals symbols, 300 sparkling flower jewels, 300 wooden beads, 12 elastic cords, and 2 lbs of polished pebbles ranging in size from 1/2" L x 1/4" W to 2" L x 1" W.
  
• TRACING PRACTICE: Tracing numbers enhances early writing and number recognition, bridging tactile exploration with numerical literacy for young learners.
  
• TACTILE LEARNING: The Number Trays offer a hands-on way to explore math, letting kids handle objects to learn about numbers, fostering sensory development and fine motor skills
  
• BUILDS MATHEMATICAL LANGUAGE: Using these trays encourages children to use specific mathematical language to describe numbers including: less than and greater than, addition, subtraction, and so much more. The possibilities are endless!
  
• VISUALIZING NUMBERS: By arranging the numbers, trays, and interacting with their contents, children gain the ability to physically visualize mathematical concepts, bringing abstract ideas into tangible form right before their eyes, thus deepening their comprehension.
  
• WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.