Bring a breath of fresh air to your EYFS maths curriculum with our Outdoor Maths Frame Pack! This pack of three chalkboard frames is your gateway to teaching mathematical concepts outside while blending numeracy skills with the natural world. Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to engaging early years maths activities that get learners outdoors and hands-on. Whether you’re using , gathering from the basket or exploring reasoning, concept of number, and problem-solving, these versatile frames make teaching early years maths a breeze.

With three sturdy chalkboard frames—part-part-whole, tens frames, and five frames—your learners can grasp tricky concepts like number bonds, counting, and pattern recognition in a way that feels more like a game and less like a lesson. Need to explain how five is part of ten? Write it out on the frames and let learners create their own examples with natural items they find outdoors. And don’t worry about their rough-and-tumble approach—these frames are built for outdoor adventures (though not for weathering a storm; regular treatment every six months will keep them looking sharp).

Designed for EYFS numeracy games and early years maths areas, these frames work just as well for enhancing numerical skills in KS1 and KS2. Whether in the Maths Counting Shed or your , they encourage learners to explore maths skills in ways that suit their pace and learning style. And let’s face it—any resource that combines basic mathematical skills with mud pies is bound to be a winner.

So grab your teacher resources, chalk up those frames, and get ready for maths skills that stick—without the classroom walls getting in the way. Plus, they’re compact enough to store easily: each frame measures 30cm x 20cm. Who knew early years foundation stage maths could be this fun? 

Features

• Pack of three durable chalkboard frames: Includes part-part-whole, tens frames, and five frames to support teaching key mathematical concepts in an outdoor setting. Each frame is robust, weather-friendly, and designed for messy hands-on learning in EYFS and beyond.
• Compact and lightweight: At 30cm x 20cm each, these frames are easy to transport between the classroom and your outdoor maths area. They’re also compact enough for neat storage when not in use.
• Outdoor-ready design: Created with outdoor education in mind, these frames hold up well with proper care, including treatment every six months to ensure they remain sturdy and functional.
• Chalkboard surface for endless creativity: A smooth surface makes it easy to write, draw, and demonstrate early years maths concepts. Wipe clean and start fresh whenever you need to change up your teaching focus.
• Multi-purpose functionality: Use them with counting discs, natural objects, or even numbers written in chalk. They’re perfect for developing numeracy skills, problem-solving, and reasoning in a way that feels engaging and fun.

Benefits

• Encourages outdoor learning: Promotes exploration of basic math skills and problem-solving outside the traditional classroom, making maths more accessible, exciting, and connected to real-world experiences.
• Supports EYFS and beyond: Ideal for teaching early years maths curriculum concepts, including counting, pattern recognition, and reasoning, while also being a valuable tool for KS1 and KS2 learners.
• Enhances engagement with numeracy: Learners are drawn into the tactile, interactive nature of these frames, which encourage hands-on exploration of numerical skills with natural items or counting discs.
• Develops collaborative learning: Perfect for group activities, these frames promote teamwork and communication while learners work together to solve problems and identify mathematical patterns.
• Versatile and adaptable: Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, the frames integrate easily into any maths curriculum, from EYFS numeracy games to numeracy key stage 2 activities, offering endless teaching possibilities.