Little Acorn Adventures | Acorn Counting & Maths Tray
Little acorns, big discoveries! A beautiful autumn-inspired learning resource designed to bring counting, number recognition and early mathematical exploration to life.
What Is It?
Introducing our Little Acorn Adventures Counting & Maths Tray, a charming woodland-inspired educational resource from Five + Honey | Make and Play.
Featuring a beautifully detailed acorn-shaped tray, individual numbered acorns, mathematical symbols and an oak leaf tray, this hands-on learning set encourages children to explore early mathematics through play.
Designed in warm, earthy tones, it's a lovely addition to autumn invitations to play, woodland-themed learning, maths areas and sensory activities.
Whether children are beginning to recognise numbers, practising counting or exploring their first addition and subtraction problems, this versatile resource offers lots of opportunities for learning.
What Can It Be Used For?
Our Acorn Counting & Maths Tray can support:
Number recognition: Identifying and matching numerals.
Counting: Developing one-to-one correspondence through practical activities.
Number ordering: Arranging acorns into numerical sequences.
Addition and subtraction: Using the mathematical symbol acorns to create simple number sentences.
Comparing quantities: Exploring more than, less than and equal to.
Problem-solving: Encouraging children to investigate mathematical relationships.
Fine motor development: Picking up, positioning and arranging individual acorns.
Mathematical language: Introducing vocabulary such as add, subtract, equal, greater and fewer.
Sensory and tactile learning: Supporting hands-on exploration of mathematical concepts.
Perfect for supervised learning at home, in early years settings, primary classrooms and SEND provision.
What's Included?
A woodland-inspired collection featuring:
1 x Large acorn-shaped learning tray
1 x Oak leaf-shaped tray
Individual numbered acorn pieces
Mathematical symbol acorns for creating simple number sentences
The set includes the numbered and symbol pieces shown in the product photographs.
Please note: Colours and finishes may vary slightly due to the 3D printing process.
What Is It Made From?
Our Little Acorn Adventures set is created using PLA (polylactic acid), a plant-derived plastic commonly used in 3D printing.
PLA allows us to produce detailed educational resources featuring beautiful shapes, textures and patterns.
Each piece is 3D printed, meaning minor variations in surface texture, visible printing lines and finish are a normal part of the manufacturing process.
The warm woodland colour palette makes this resource a lovely addition to natural, autumnal and earthy-toned learning environments.
Learning Through Play
There are so many ways to explore mathematics with our little acorns!
Acorn Number Hunt
Hide the numbered acorns around your learning environment and invite children to find, recognise and order them.
Woodland Maths
Use the acorns to build simple addition and subtraction number sentences.
Count & Collect
Pair the numbered acorns with quantities of suitable counting resources to explore number values.
What's Missing?
Arrange a sequence of numbers, remove an acorn and encourage children to identify which number is missing.
Autumn Invitation to Play
Incorporate the set into a woodland-themed learning invitation alongside books, natural colours and other age-appropriate resources.
Sensory Maths
Use the acorns alongside suitable sensory materials under direct adult supervision to encourage hands-on mathematical exploration.
Schools, Nurseries & Childminders
At Five + Honey, we're passionate about creating resources that make learning meaningful, engaging and accessible.
With our background in education and early years provision, we understand the importance of practical learning experiences that children can explore at their own pace.
Our Acorn Counting & Maths Tray is particularly suited to:
Early years maths provision
Reception and Key Stage 1 classrooms
Childminding settings
Home education
SEND and intervention activities
Autumn and woodland-themed continuous provision
Small-group mathematical activities
Looking to order for your setting?
We welcome bulk order enquiries from schools, nurseries, childminders and educational providers. Please contact us directly to discuss setting discounts and availability.
Care Instructions
To help keep your resources in good condition:
Wipe clean using a soft, slightly damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
Do not soak or place in a dishwasher.
Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaning products.
Keep away from radiators, direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Inspect regularly for signs of wear or damage.
PLA can soften or warp when exposed to high temperatures.
⚠️ Important Safety Information
WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS.
Contains small individual pieces which may present a choking hazard.
Direct adult supervision is required.
Not intended for chewing or mouthing.
Inspect all pieces before each use.
Discontinue use immediately if any piece becomes cracked, damaged or develops sharp edges.
Keep away from naked flames and excessive heat.
Store safely out of reach of younger children when not in use.
A Little Woodland Magic
From counting their very first acorns to solving simple mathematical problems, our Little Acorn Adventures set brings a little woodland wonder into everyday learning.
Little acorns, big imaginations and endless opportunities to explore!
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