Description / Counters Kit
Counters Kit for Maths, Literacy & Science Learning
Make learning hands-on, colourful, and engaging with the Counters Kit, a versatile classroom resource designed for mathematics, literacy, science, and educational games. Perfect for schools, teachers, homeschool environments, and intervention programs, these counters help students build essential skills through interactive learning experiences.
From counting and sorting to probability experiments and storytelling, this all-in-one counters set supports a wide range of activities across multiple year levels.
Counters for the Classroom
The Counters Kit includes four different types of counters to support a variety of learning outcomes:
- The 19mm transparent and opaque counters in four colours: blue, green, yellow and red.
- The 25mm two colour counters are red on one side and yellow on the other.
- The 25mm magnetic counters are made from a tactile soft foam with magnetic backing. Some are supplied in a bright red, and the others are in yellow.
These colourful manipulatives are ideal for developing early numeracy skills, teaching arithmetic concepts, exploring patterns and sequencing, conducting probability activities, and supporting problem-solving tasks.
Ideal for Maths, Literacy & Science Activities
Counters are one of the most cost-effective and adaptable maths manipulatives available for the classroom. They can be used across a broad range of subjects and learning areas:
Mathematics
- Counting and number recognition
- Addition and subtraction
- Sorting and classifying
- Patterning and sequencing
- Problem solving and reasoning
- Probability and statistics activities
Literacy
- Storytelling prompts and visual aids
- Group activities and games
- Interactive classroom participation
Science
- Measuring and weighing activities
- Sorting experiments
- Classification tasks
The two-colour counters are also excellent for voting activities such as “yes/no” or “true/false” responses during classroom discussions.
Counters in the Classroom book by Dr Paul Swan
This kit comes complete with the educational resource book Counters in the Classroom book by Dr Paul Swan. The book provides practical classroom activities and teaching ideas for using counters across the primary years. Topics covered include counting, sorting, classifying, operations, problem solving, reasoning, and more.
Neat and Convenient Storage
Designed with busy classrooms in mind, the Counters Kit includes a durable storage solution that keeps materials organised and easy to access. The kit is packed in a storage tray and features four sorting trays.
This convenient setup makes distributing, storing, and packing away resources quick and hassle-free while encouraging students to stay organised.
What's Included?
In full, this product includes:
- 1x Transparent Counters - 19mm, 4 colours (1000)
- 1x Opaque Counters - 19mm, 4 colours (500)
- 1x Two-Colour Counters - 25mm (Pack of 200, Red & Yellow)
- 1x Magnetic Two Colour Counters - Box of 200
- 1x Counters in the Classroom - Dr Paul Swan
Oragnised and packed in:
- 1x Gratnells Storage Tray
- 4x Sorting Trays
Additional information:
- Not suitable for children under 3 years
- Want more variety of counters? Try our Mega Counters Kit
Why choose this Counters Kit
- Encourages hands-on learning
- Supports multiple curriculum areas
- Bright colours keep students engaged
- Durable and reusable classroom resource
- Easy-to-store organised tray system
- Ideal for group work, intervention, and independent learning
Perfect for educators looking for high-quality maths manipulatives, classroom counters, and interactive learning resources for primary education.