The 27 Wooden Sorting Number Ladybirds set is an engaging, tactile early-years maths resource designed to introduce young learners to numeracy, counting, and pattern recognition. Crafted from high-quality, durable wood, these charming ladybirds make foundational mathematics visually stimulating and interactive for children in preschool, reception, and early primary settings.

Each set includes 27 brightly painted wooden ladybirds, each measuring approximately 5cm in diameter—perfectly sized for small hands to grasp, manipulate, and sort. By featuring clear numbers and distinct spot patterns, these educational manipulatives help bridge the gap between concrete objects and abstract mathematical concepts, fostering early number recognition, subitising skills, and hand-eye coordination.

Built to withstand frequent handling in busy early-years foundation stage (EYFS) classrooms, day nurseries, or home playrooms, these non-toxic wooden pieces feature smooth edges for total safety. Whether utilised for counting exercises, simple addition and subtraction activities, or open-ended sorting games, they turn early maths into an exciting, hands-on experience.

Key Features

Product Type & Early Numeracy Learning

• 27-Piece Sorting & Counting Set: Features 27 tactile wooden ladybirds with bright colours and clear markings to support foundational math concepts.
• Hands-On Mathematical Tool: Ideal for teaching subitising, number recognition, sequencing, and basic addition or subtraction.
• Vivid & Engaging Design: Bright, non-toxic painted finishes captivate young learners and encourage self-directed discovery play.

Material & Ergonomic Construction

• Durable Wooden Craftsmanship: Made from high-quality, sustainable wood engineered to resist wear and tear in early childhood environments.
• Tactile 5cm Diameter: Ergonomically sized for small hands to comfortably pick up, sort, and maneuver, strengthening fine motor control.
• Smooth & Child-Safe Finish: Meticulously finished with smooth, rounded edges and non-toxic paint for complete peace of mind.

Sensory & Skill Development

• Fine Motor Development: Manipulating, arranging, and sorting individual pieces refines finger dexterity and pincer grip strength.
• Versatile Classroom Manipulative: Easily integrates into maths centers, sensory bins, or outdoor learning setups.

Benefits

• Makes Abstract Maths Concrete: Helps young children visually connect numerical symbols with physical quantities.
• Built for High-Frequency Play: Robust wooden construction ensures years of reliable use across home and educational environments.
• Fosters Independent Learning: Intuitive design allows children to practice sorting, counting, and matching with minimal adult supervision.

Ideal For

• Day nurseries, preschools, and reception classrooms supporting early numeracy development.
• Primary school SEN practitioners and occupational therapists building fine motor precision.
• Parents, tutors, and home educators seeking high-quality wooden learning tools.

Specifications

• Product Name: 27 Wooden Sorting Number Ladybirds
• Quantity: 27 Wooden Ladybirds
• Individual Size: Approximately 5 cm (Diameter)
• Material: High-Quality, Sustainable Wood with Non-Toxic Paint Finish
• Recommended Age: 3 Years +
• Safety Compliance: Certified to UKCA, CE, and EN71 European toy safety standards

Delivery

Dispatched quickly with standard UK shipping options. Approved for commercial educational facilities, SEN environments, and domestic play settings.

The delivery charge for orders under £25 is £5.95. For orders of £25 and over, delivery is Free of charge.

We currently offer delivery services to addresses within the United Kingdom (UK). For international delivery please see the section below below.

If all your items ordered are "In Stock" has been chosen, you should receive them within 5 - 7 days.

Although we will make every reasonable effort to ensure your Products are dispatched and delivered within the stated timescales, we cannot guarantee that they will not be affected by unforeseen issues affecting the manufacturer of the Product or our delivery partners. If we are unable to meet the estimated dispatch or delivery date, we will contact you with a revised estimated date.

Your delivery will be completed when our couriers deliver the products to the address you gave us. If no one is available at your address to take delivery, our couriers will leave you a note with information about how to rearrange delivery. If you have not accepted delivery after two attempts by us, we may treat the contract as having been cancelled by you in accordance with the terms of clause 9 of our Terms and Conditions.

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

To avoid risk of damage, most international orders will be sent on pallets with a minimum order quantity of 1 pallet. A limited number of products are also available as non palletised orders. 

Kindly note that any customs charges are the responsibility of the customer to arrange and pay for.

You can obtain a quote for international delivery by contacting us directly as follows:

Email: care@educationaltoys.co.uk

Quotes will be calculated as follows:
Pallet only orders

• Price of products
• Delivery cost
• Pallet charge  
• Orders under £500 will be subject to an admin fee

Non pallet orders

• Price of products
• Delivery cost
• Orders under £500 will be subject to admin fee