Number Pebbles Sensory Sorting Set, 22-Piece Counting & Math Manipulative

Care Notes

• cleaning: Pebbles are made for water and sand play and can be rinsed after use.

Use Cases

• Sand and water play sessions outdoors
• Sensory bin filler for counting practice
• Independent sorting and collecting play
• Bath time or splash table counting activities
• Small world play setups indoors
• Gift for a child who enjoys hands-on math play

Skills Developed

• primary skill: Number recognition
• fine motor: Gathering, digging, and pouring pebbles builds fine motor coordination

Age Suitability

• minimum safe age: 3 years
• ideal age range: 3-6 years
• developmental fit: 3-4 years: Children at this age can sort and collect pebbles by numeral during sand and water play. 5-7 years: Children at this age can use the pebbles for number-based sorting and counting activities.

Play Patterns

• primary play type: Sensory sorting and collecting play
• play structure: Open-ended, with activity ideas provided in the included leaflet
• social context: Can be played independently or alongside other children
• adult involvement: Minimal, though adults can use the included leaflet to guide activities
• play progression: Starts with simple sorting and collecting, extending into number-based games using the leaflet ideas
• session length: Short to moderate sessions during sand or water play

Why It Works

• primary benefit: The tactile, solid feel of each pebble supports hands-on sorting and collecting play.
• secondary benefit: The included leaflet helps get counting and sorting activities started.

What Makes It Fun

• Twenty-two pebbles are cast from a stone and resin mix, each engraved and hand painted with a numeral for sorting and collecting.

Why They'll Love It

• * 22 pebbles for sorting and collecting * Real stone mix feels natural in small hands * Made for sand, water, and indoor play * Activity guide included for structured counting