Learning Resources Domestic Pets Counters – Counting & Color Sorting

Turn math into a tactile adventure with Learning Resources

The Learning Resources Domestic Pets Counters bring counting, sorting, and basic arithmetic to life with 72 durable animal figures. Representing six beloved pets—dog, cat, rabbit, fish, guinea pig, and bird—each appears in six vivid colors, with two pieces per color-pet pairing. Sized for little hands, these manipulatives invite hands-on exploration in homes, classrooms, and therapy-inspired activities. The set grows with your child, supporting progression from simple counting and color matching to more advanced Additions and Subtractions as skills develop.

Whether you’re setting up a sensory bin, guiding a Montessori-inspired activity, or weaving storytelling into math practice, these counters offer a tangible path to meaningful number sense. The friendly animal designs grab attention and invite repeated play, helping concepts settle through repetition and real-world context. While numbers emerge through play, the emphasis remains on exploration, pattern recognition, and cognitive growth rather than rigid outcomes.

What’s included and who it’s for

With 72 pieces built for durability, the set provides ample pieces for group activities or individual practice. The six animal types cover a range of familiar silhouettes, while the six color options create plenty of sorting and pattern-making opportunities. Recommended for ages 3 and up, the pieces are sized to fit small hands, supporting fine motor development as children pick up, sort, and place the figures.

• Educational Excellence – Practice counting, sorting, basic addition, and early subtraction through hands-on play.
• Durable Construction – High-quality plastic stands up to daily classroom and home use with realistic textures and vibrant colors.
• Perfect Size – 72 pieces (6 animals in 6 colors, 2 of each) sized for preschool through kindergarten use.
• Versatile Learning Tool – Use in bowls, sensory bins, storytelling, reward systems, and fine motor activities.
• Engaging Design – Adorable domestic pets capture children’s attention while naturally supporting cognitive development.

Ways to use

• Counting practice, color sorting, and simple pattern creation.
• Mini arithmetic explorations (addition/subtraction) as children grow confident with numbers.
• Sensory bin activities and Montessori-style sequencing games.
• Storytelling prompts and math-focused classroom or homeschool activities.

These counters are crafted to feel tangible and inviting, offering a way to make abstract ideas concrete. They invite curiosity, collaboration, and gradual skill-building in a low-pressure, discovery-led format.