Long Last Outdoor Number Frames

When it comes to making numeracy exciting, these Long Last Outdoor Number Frames are a must-have addition to any early years maths area. Whether you’re inspiring EYFS learners or nudging KS1 mathematicians toward more confident counting, these robust frames bring numerical skills to life—rain or shine! They’re built tough for outdoor play, so no need to worry about soggy chalk drawings or a surprise conker invasion.

These number frames are more than just pretty grids. They’re a hands-on way to help children grasp essential early years foundation stage maths concepts like counting, pattern recognition, and basic math skills. Whether learners are carefully arranging autumn leaves, strategising with small toys, or exploring numeracy through natural resources like stones and sticks, these frames are the perfect canvas for developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

What makes these frames extra special is their adaptability across EYFS and beyond. EYFS maths activities, KS1 numeracy games, and even numeracy in key stage 2 can all benefit from this versatile tool. Plus, they’re not just about numbers—why not sneak in some early literacy and numeracy crossover by encouraging children to chalk out letters alongside their sums? That’s double the learning and double the fun!

With the dimensions of the largest frame, W35cm x L87.5cm, you’ll have no trouble using these frames in your outdoor learning areas or even in a spacious classroom setting. They come as a set of 11, so your learners can create multi-frame number challenges or even set up their own maths obstacle course. Who knew counting could involve such a workout? (Though don't worry, there’s no PE teacher whistle required!)

Why not pair with our Long Last Large Tens Frame?

Features

• Durable outdoor design: Constructed to withstand the elements, these frames are perfect for outdoor educational settings. Rain or shine, your early years maths curriculum can keep going without a hitch.
• Set of 11 frames: Offers flexibility for a range of numeracy skills activities, from individual challenges to collaborative learning setups across a classroom or outdoor space.
• Chalk-friendly surface: Encourages creativity as children can write directly on the frames, blending art with maths for cross-curricular learning.
• Varied sizes: Ranges from 35cm wide to 87.5cm long, providing plenty of space for learners to explore numeracy concepts with natural or classroom resources.
• Lightweight yet robust: Easy to move around while sturdy enough to handle even the most enthusiastic learners (or their conkers and rocks).

Benefits

• Enhances early years maths skills: Helps children build counting, pattern recognition, and reasoning abilities as part of the early years foundation stage maths curriculum.
• Promotes hands-on learning: Facilitates active, tactile engagement with basic mathematical skills, ideal for kinaesthetic learners exploring early years maths activities.
• Supports problem-solving: Encourages learners to explore mathematical concepts and solve practical numeracy challenges, developing critical thinking from the start.
• Cross-curricular potential: Integrates literacy and numeracy activities, from drawing numbers and shapes to linking storytelling with early years numeracy games.
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration: Ideal for group tasks in EYFS numeracy games, encouraging communication and cooperation while exploring numeracy key stage 2 readiness.