Agata's Outdoor Maths Box

Step aside calculators—there’s a new maths hero in town! Our Agatas Outdoor Maths Box is the ultimate treasure chest of EYFS numeracy adventures, packed with over 120 items to inspire hands-on learning. Whether you're building basic math skills under a shady tree with your outdoor maths shed or exploring pattern-making indoors, this crate has it all. From wooden discs and sturdy sticks to frames for counting and reasoning, it's an EYFS teacher's dream come true. 

Perfect for EYFS maths activities, our Agatas Box encourages learners to delve into mathematical concepts like counting, reasoning, and problem-solving using natural resources and included tools. Sticks, discs, and other nature’s resources can be transformed into maths counters, opening the door to endless creativity. This box doesn’t just teach numeracy skills—it fosters numerical joy.

Stuck on how to weave in the EYFS maths curriculum? Set up an outdoor maths table or an indoor den, scatter the tools, and let learners explore! They’ll soon be mastering maths frames, basic mathematical skills, and even the early years maths curriculum—all while giggling at their 'mistakes'.

Of course, some supervision is needed, but think of it as your chance to join the fun. The wooden materials may split over time, so give them a quick treatment every six months if used outdoors.

Features

• A treasure chest of maths tools: Packed with over 120 items, including wooden discs, sticks, and maths frames, this crate offers everything needed for EYFS numeracy games and activities. Suitable for outdoor maths dens or indoor maths areas.
• Natural and durable design: Crafted from natural wood, the materials are sturdy and perfect for tactile learners. Regular maintenance ensures long-lasting use in classrooms or outdoor learning spaces.
• Versatile applications: Ideal for indoor dens, outdoor tables, or any creative learning space. Combine included resources with natural items like leaves or pebbles to inspire innovative learning.
• Compact and organised: The crate keeps all your teacher resources neatly stored, making it easy to carry between spaces. Dimensions: 40cm x 30cm x 20cm.
• EYFS-approved goodness: Designed with the early years maths curriculum in mind, this box aligns perfectly with EYFS numeracy objectives, fostering maths skills, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Enhances numeracy and reasoning skills: Encourages hands-on exploration of numerical skills and problem solving, helping learners build confidence in maths concepts while having fun.
• Supports early years maths curriculum: Tailored for EYFS, it integrates seamlessly into your numeracy plans, supporting key milestones in basic mathematical skills development.
• Promotes outdoor and indoor engagement: Perfect for use in an outdoor maths den or as part of early years maths activities indoors, it encourages learners to explore maths in versatile settings.
• Fosters creativity in pattern-making: The included maths frames and counters inspire pattern creation, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning—all while learners play and explore.
• Encourages teamwork and collaboration: With enough resources for group work, this box supports collaborative EYFS maths games, developing social skills alongside literacy and numeracy understanding.