Count, sort and classify with this durable soft rubber counters and sorting set. Set comes with 128 mini dinosaurs, 108 fruit counters, 72 transport counters, 72 farm animals, 72 insect counters and 84 sea life counters. A must-have for the classroom! The counters are supplied in handy storage boxes. This counters and sorting set can be used for a wide range of (mathematical) activities. Sort the transport counters by shape or by colour. Or create a pattern of vehicles – build a traffic jam! The counters also invite students to create stories about transport, holidays and much more. The ability to sort objects and classify the the counters according to specific features is an important aspect of early mathematical thinking, along with the development of counting. The process of counting is a complex one involving building an understanding of the order of number names, the ability to match number words with objects in a collection and understanding the cardinal aspect of a number. The use of materials for counting and sorting assists children in building skills of conservation, classifying, comparing, ordering and patterning. The following sorting sets are included: Transport Counters: The transport counters are a set of 72 colourful vehicles including boat, plane, train, bus, car and more. The set is supplied in a sturdy storage jar and comes in 6 different colours; yellow, green, blue, red, orange and purple. The counters measure approximately 2.5 to 5cm. Fruit Counters:The fruit counters are a set of 108 colourful fruits including bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, strawberries and lemons. The sorting set is supplied in a sturdy storage container and comes in 6 different colours; yellow, green, blue, red, orange and purple. The bananas measure approximately 6cm. Dinosaur Counters:The dinosaur counters are a set of 128 soft, colourful, moulded rubber dinosaurs in 8 species and 4 bright colours, red, yellow, green and blue. The set is supplied in a sturdy storage jar. Each dinosaur is approximately 6 cm tall. Insect Counters:The insect counters are a set of 72 colourful mini beasts creatures including spiders, beetles, dragonflies, caterpillars and more. The set is supplied in a sturdy storage jar and comes in 6 different colours; yellow, green, blue, red, orange and purple. The counters measure approximately 2.5 to 5cm. Sea Life Counters:The sea life counters are a set of 84 underwater creatures including octopus, shark, whale, seal, starfish, seahorse and more. The set is supplied in a sturdy storage jar and comes in 6 different colours; yellow, green, blue, red, orange and purple. The counters measure approximately 2.5 to 5cm. Farm Animal Counters:The farm animal counters are a set of 72 colourful animals including a cow, horse, pig, chicken, duck and sheep. The set is supplied in a sturdy storage jar and comes in 6 different colours; yellow, green, blue, red, orange and purple. Ages 3+ years.