Offcut Measuring Cups (8Pk)

Attention, fellow early years educators! Let me introduce you to the Offcut Measuring Cups, a must-have resource for your sand and water play areas. This fantastic set of 8 bamboo measuring cups is more than just a pretty addition to your classroom, they’re a brilliant tool for hands-on learning!

You’re gonna be able to work on capacity, compare quantities, or simply let little adventurers scoop and pour to their heart’s content with these sturdy cups that are up to the task. Your little explorers will gather around the water table, eagerly dipping their Offcut Measuring Cups into the sand, water, or even mud, and pouring them into different containers. You’ll hear the chatter of comparisons, “My cup is bigger than yours!” or “I filled mine all the way to the top!” This is what learning should look like! Engaging, hands-on, and full of excitement. The Cosy style way.

The natural bamboo texture is ideal for sensory play, offering children a tactile experience as they feel the smooth surface of the cups while handling wet and dry materials. These cups are the perfect size for small hands, lightweight yet durable enough to handle those vigorous, enthusiastic scoops! And because they come in various sizes, they encourage learners to experiment with concepts like "more" and "less," filling and emptying, and estimating how much fits into each cup.

The Offcut Measuring Cups can turn any activity into a rich learning experience. From creating muddy concoctions in the mud kitchen to building castles in the sandpit, these versatile cups can do it all. They’re an eco-friendly, sustainable resource that you’ll be using year after year.

Features

• Variety of Sizes: Includes 8 bamboo measuring cups ranging from 8 cm to 20 cm in height, perfect for teaching concepts like capacity and volume.
• Natural Bamboo Texture: Made from smooth, eco-friendly bamboo, offering a tactile sensory experience for learners.
• Sturdy and Lightweight: Durable enough to handle vigorous scooping yet lightweight for small hands to easily manage.
• Versatile Play: Ideal for use in sand, water, mud, or other sensory materials, promoting creativity and hands-on learning.
• Eco-Friendly Resource: Crafted from sustainable bamboo, making it a long-lasting, environmentally friendly addition to your classroom.
• Perfect for Early Years: Designed to introduce young learners to early maths concepts such as “more,” “less,” and estimating quantities.

Benefits

• Encourages Hands-On Learning: Provides opportunities for children to explore capacity, volume, and measurement in an engaging, tactile way.
• Promotes Fine Motor Skills: Handling, scooping, and pouring with the cups strengthens coordination and fine motor development.
• Supports Early Maths Development: Helps learners experiment with mathematical concepts such as comparing quantities, counting, and estimating.
• Sensory Exploration: The smooth bamboo surface enhances sensory play, allowing learners to experience different textures in wet and dry materials.
• Fosters Creativity: Can be used in a variety of imaginative play scenarios, from mud kitchens to sandcastle building, making learning dynamic and interactive.
• Durable and Long-Lasting: Strong and sustainable, these cups will withstand the demands of everyday use in busy classrooms or outdoor play settings.