Learning Resources Backyard Bugs Counters – 72 Pieces for Early Math & Sorting (Ages 3+)

Turn Counting Into a Backyard Adventure

Learning Resources Backyard Bugs Counters transform everyday math practice into tactile, story-rich play. This 72-piece set features six colors and six friendly insect silhouettes—grasshopper, bumblebee, beetle, spider, dragonfly, and caterpillar—to help kids explore counting and sorting with hands-on confidence.

What’s inside

• 72 soft, rubber counters in six vibrant colors
• Six insect designs: grasshopper, bumblebee, beetle, spider, dragonfly, caterpillar
• A reusable plastic tub for storage and easy clean-up
• Suggested activities included to spark ongoing exploration

Key skills you can build

• Sorting by color and shape, fostering visual discrimination
• Grouping and classifying objects into meaningful sets
• Patterning, counting, and comparing quantities
• Hands-on practice that supports core early math standards

Play ideas and real-life uses

• Color-based sort games: group all red pieces and count them aloud
• Patterning challenges: create alternating color sequences and discuss outcomes
• Small-group activities: assign roles for collaborative counting and turn-taking
• Giftable learning: a thoughtful, education-oriented present for holidays or birthdays

The counters are tactile and inviting to handle, encouraging curious fingers to explore textures while learning. They’re designed to work well with other counter sets, so you can expand play possibilities as skills grow. Suitable for ages 3 and up, the durable tub keeps pieces organized for classroom centers or cozy learning corners at home.

Why families and classrooms reach for these counters

• Colorful, kid-friendly design invites engagement without pressure
• Reusable storage supports tidy, repeatable activities
• Versatile enough for individual practice or collaborative games
• Great for party favors or gifts for young learners