Three Bear Family Sort, Pattern & Play Activity Set

Three Bear Family Sort, Pattern & Play Activity Set is a versatile early maths resource for children aged 3 years and over, combining colourful bear counters, sorting bowls, pattern cards, activity cards, dice and a spinner. The familiar three-size bear family makes counting and classification inviting, while six colours provide multiple attributes for sorting, matching, sequencing and simple data activities. A storage tub keeps the substantial classroom set organised.

Why Choose Three Bear Family Sort, Pattern & Play Activity Set?

Good maths manipulatives can be used at many levels, and this set grows with the learner. Children may begin by naming colours and placing bears into bowls, then progress to comparing sizes, copying repeating patterns, counting sets and following rule-based games. Because the bears vary by both size and colour, adults can change the challenge without changing the resource.

Learning and Development Benefits

Moving counters one at a time supports accurate counting and one-to-one correspondence. Sorting by colour, size or a combination of attributes develops logical classification. Copying and extending patterns helps children recognise structure and predict what comes next. Dice, spinner and activity cards add turn-taking, number recognition and the opportunity to explain choices using mathematical language.

Designed for Repeat Play

The bear counters work equally well for teacher-led activities, independent provision and imaginative family play. Children can follow the pattern cards, invent their own sequences, make simple graphs in the sorting bowls or use bears as counters in number stories. Six bowls and a generous quantity of counters make the set suitable for shared use.

Perfect For

• Nurseries, reception classes and early primary maths areas
• Home learning and educational play
• Sorting, counting and patterning activities
• Small groups and adult-led intervention
• Early data handling and comparison language

Activity Ideas

Sort the bears into bowls by colour, then repeat the task by size and discuss how the groups changed. Copy a pattern card and cover the final bear, asking the child to predict it. Roll a die to decide how many bears to collect, or use the spinner to choose a property. Older learners can make and describe a simple pictogram with the counters.

Product Features

• Comprehensive bear-counter maths activity set
• Six colours and three bear sizes support multi-attribute sorting
• Encourages counting, matching, patterning, comparison and early data handling
• Includes guided pattern and activity cards
• Suitable for independent, paired and small-group use
• Reusable storage tub included

Specifications

• Product name: Three Bear Family Sort, Pattern & Play Activity Set
• Product code: LER0757
• Age suitability: 3 years and over
• Supplier-listed piece count: 104
• Contents include 96 bear counters in 6 colours, 6 sorting bowls, colour cube, number cube, 16 pattern cards, 12 double-sided activity cards, bear spinner and storage tub
• Material: Plastic counters and bowls with printed activity materials
• Batteries: Not required
• Use: Indoor maths learning and play

Safety and Care

Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Adult supervision is recommended. Count and store the small pieces after each activity.