Maths on the Move Kit

Maths on the Move Kit – Exploring Maths in the Natural World

The Maths on the Move Kit is a carefully curated collection of outdoor-friendly maths resources designed to make counting, sorting, comparing, and problem-solving an interactive and hands-on experience. By taking maths learning beyond the classroom, this kit encourages children to use natural materials and durable resources to engage meaningfully with numbers.

Bringing Maths to Life Through Outdoor Play

• Encourages Real-World Exploration – The outdoor environment is filled with opportunities to count, collect, compare, and calculate, making numeracy an active and engaging experience.
• Supports Hands-On Learning – Children better understand mathematical concepts using tactile and sensory-rich materials.
• Ideal for Continuous Provision—Provide the resources where they are needed most, allowing for child-led exploration and creative problem-solving.

What’s Included in the Kit?

This comprehensive maths set features various durable, outdoor-ready materials, many of which are crafted from our unique stone resin mix for enhanced longevity and safety in all weather conditions.

• Jumbo Number Pebbles – Perfect for number recognition, ordering, and sequencing activities.
• Two-Tone Counting Stones – A versatile tool for sorting, pattern-making, and early arithmetic.
• 10-Frame Tray – Supports structured counting, number bonds, and place value understanding.
• Tactile Counting Stones – A sensory-rich resource for touch-based counting activities.
• Honey Bee Number Stones – Ideal for counting, number matching, and outdoor maths games.
• Honey Bee Activity Cards – Designed to extend learning with fun, interactive number challenges.
• Size-Sorting Eggs – Encourages children to explore concepts of size, comparison, and ordering.
• Let’s Talk About Maths – A comprehensive guidebook with ideas, prompts, and activities to inspire outdoor maths learning.

Designed for Outdoor Learning

• Durable & Weatherproof—Many materials are made from a stone resin mix, ensuring they are sturdy enough for outdoor use.
• Portable & Organised – Supplied in a sturdy Gratnells tray with a lid, making it easy to transport and store.
• Perfect for Early Years & Primary Education – Encourages independent discovery, group collaboration, and interactive problem-solving.

Key Learning Benefits

• Develops Early Numeracy Skills – Supports counting, sorting, comparing, and basic arithmetic naturally and engagingly.
• Enhances Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking—Encourages children to observe, reason, and experiment with numbers and patterns.
• Encourages Mathematical Language – Promotes discussions about size, quantity, and relationships between numbers.
• Supports STEM-Based Learning – Integrates maths with real-world contexts, reinforcing logical thinking and spatial awareness.

Why Choose the Maths on the Move Kit?

This versatile outdoor maths kit allows children to experience numbers hands-on and engage, making learning interactive, fun, and memorable. Whether used in early years settings, primary classrooms, or home learning environments, this portable, durable, thoughtfully designed kit provides everything needed to maximise outdoor maths learning opportunities.

Take maths beyond the classroom and into the natural world with the Maths on the Move Kit—where every outdoor adventure is a learning opportunity!