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Use tackingtables to help children build times tables confidence and get ready for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
Use tackingtables to help children build times tables confidence and get ready for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
MathLink Cubes are the colourful, linkable, stackable cubes that are ideal for supporting students in Key Stage 1 maths learning. These colourful cubes are great for a range of hands-on maths activities. Teachers use them to help students with counting, sorting and patterning, addition and subtraction, number bonds, and early multiplication. They are also an ideal hands-on resource for students to visualise and solve simple maths problems. When maths lessons end, MathLink Cubes double as fun building toys.
Learning Resources has developed a special edition MathLink® Cubes Numberblocks 1-10 Activity Set. This set has all children need to use special edition MathLink Cubes to build the Numberblocks One to Ten in all the ways seen in the episodes. The set comes with Character Cards featuring quick and easy maths activities and write-and-wipe Activity Cards which feature 30 activities that closely follow several episodes from Series 1-3.
Tester: Joanne Moore, class teacher and maths lead at Snettisham Primary, in a class of 15.
What did you think of the concept of Numberblocks Set?
Really, really love it!! We love Numberblocks in my class and the episodes are very effective to use as part of our mathematics teaching in the early years. The children relate so well to the characters and I have found it has really supported their understanding of number to a deeper level more than any resources I have ever used in the past. So now having this set means the children now also have the concrete materials to build, manipulate and play around with the numbers to support their learning.
How did you use this product within your classroom?
All of the above. We used them for whole class teaching to demonstrate, we used them as a group to build the numbers, make a number line and I also then challenged the children to show me the numbers 11-20. Leaving them out for child-initiated learning I found the children were building the numbers and then role-playing with them like the story telling in the episodes.
What ideas do you have for other ways to use this product for learning?
We used the Numberblocks to make a number line. Children had to make the Numberblocks, find the numeral card and also find the Numicon piece to match. This enabled them to see the number in three different ways.
How has the resource supported learning in your classroom?
The children love the Numberblocks series on CBeebies and I use this and the NCETM planning guidance to form lots of our daily sessions. Now having the Numberblocks set means that the children can also physically build the numbers and use them as part of our maths activities.
They really relate to the characters and numbers which helps to concrete their understanding of the numbers and also to a deeper level. In our school we follow a mastery approach to mathematics so having the concrete resources is very important to our children’s learning. Using this set can support all of the five counting principles which are essential for children to develop in the early years. (Note: Click here to access the NCETM Numberblocks Support Material.)
Is the product innovative?
Yes, there is not another product like this out there. I have been wanting a set like this for so long! The children can build the numbers but also manipulate them changing their number shapes (not just a straight line/tower of cubes) which helps to concrete even more the idea that amounts of the same number can look different but still have the same number.
Please give some examples of where the product has positively affected an individual or the school?
I have a little girl that is a reluctant talker. She is very shy and often finds it difficult to hold attention to activities, but she absolutely loves Numberblocks! When I showed her this set, she was so excited and she spend so much time focusing on building all the numbers, talking to me about what she was doing with the numbers and then she role played with the numbers like in the episodes and I’ve never heard her talk so much!
Does the resource support the work of the teacher?
Yes it helps when showing different mathematical concepts in the classroom and also to support children alongside their maths activities. Leaving these out in the classroom as part of the continuous provision also provides mathematical play opportunities and different levels of challenge.
What would you say are the greatest benefits of the product, both to you as the teacher and to your students?
The children love Numberblocks, so this set makes them so excited about numbers. It supports their understanding and learning as they can play with the numbers, manipulate, and explore with them. The mathematical possibilities are endless.
Do you think this product will meet your requirements to teach the National Curriculum Framework?
Yes, it can help meet all of the Early Years Foundation Stage early learning maths goals and also can be used into year 1 and 2 to support with many mathematical concepts.
How would you rate the long-term appeal of the product, both to you as the teacher, and to your students?
I give it 10/10 – the product will last years. The cubes are durable and hardwearing. I combined two sets which is plenty for a small group of children to use.
Do you think the product is unique or different from other resources in the subject area?
Yes as said above, there aren’t any other products like this. They are different to the regular multilink cubes as these MathLink Cubes match with the colour of the Numberblocks, and children are able to build each exact number character.
Does the product offer any support for SEND pupils?
Yes, because they are hands-on concrete materials this set can be accessed by all children. I have a child in my class with Autism. He also loves the set and making the numbers. The MathLink Cubes are also a good challenge for him to develop his fine motor skills.
Discover more MathLink Cubes hands-on maths teaching aids and see our classroom numeracy resources developed to support teachers.
Product rating: 5/5
About the Tester: This resource was tested in a class of 15 reception year pupils.
Numberblocks are the fun-loving characters from the award-winning CBeebies series that show young children how numbers really work. The multi award-winning MathLink® Cubes Numberblocks 1-10 Activity Set brings the on-screen number magic to life in your classroom. This set has all the special edition MathLink Cubes pupils need to build the Numberblocks One to Ten in all the ways shown in the series.
There’s a character card for each number including Zero that shows children the magic behind each number. The 15 write-and-wipe Activity Cards feature activities that are related to selected episodes. The comprehensive Supporting Activity Guide is an ideal resource for teachers and parents alike. Also available is the MathLink Cubes Numberblocks 11-20 Activity Set, sold separately.
This teaching resource received a three-star award in the maths category in the 2021 Teach Primary Awards.
In this review, a primary school teacher and maths lead shares her feedback on using this set in her classroom.
For more details on this resource and more Numberblocks products that will support your teaching in the classroom, visit the special Numberblocks page.
Really, really love it! We love Numberblocks in my class and the episodes are very effective to use as part of our mathematics teaching in the early years. The children relate so well to the characters, and I have found it has really supported their understanding of number to a deeper level more than any resources I have ever used in the past.
So now having this set means the children now also have the concrete materials to build, manipulate and play around with the numbers to support their learning.
We used them for whole class teaching to demonstrate, we used them as a group to build the numbers, make a number line and I also then challenged the children to show me the numbers 11-20. Leaving them out for child-initiated learning I found the children were building the numbers and then role-playing with them like the story telling in the episodes.
We used the Numberblocks to make a numberline. The children had to make the Numberblock, find the numeral card and also find the Numicon piece to match. This enabled them to see the number in three different ways.
The children love the Numberblocks series on CBeebies and I use this and the NCETM planning guidance to form lots of our daily sessions. Now having the Numberblocks set means that the children can also physically build the numbers and use them as part of our maths activities.
They really relate to the characters and numbers which helps to concrete their understanding of the numbers and also to a deeper level. In our school we follow a mastery approach to mathematics so having the concrete resources is very important to our children’s learning. Using this set can support all of the five counting principles which are essential for children to develop in the early years.
There is not another product like this out there. I have been wanting a set like this for so long! The children can build the numbers but also manipulate them changing their number shapes (not just a straight line/tower of cubes) which helps to concrete even more the idea that amounts of the same number can look different but still have the same number.
It helps when demonstrating different mathematical concepts in the classroom and also to support children alongside their maths activities. Leaving these out in the classroom as part of the continuous provision also provides mathematical play opportunities and different levels of challenge.
They are different to the regular multilink cubes as these cubes match with the colour of the Numberblocks and children are able to build each exact number character.
The children LOVE Numberblocks, so this set makes them so excited about numbers. It supports their understanding and learning as they can play with the numbers, manipulate, and explore with them. The mathematical possibilities are endless!
10/10 – the product will last years. The cubes are durable and hardwearing. I have put two sets in together which gives plenty for a small group of children to use. This resource will last a long time too so very good value for money.
Because they are hands-on concrete materials this set can be accessed by all children. I have an autistic child in my class. He also loves the set and making the numbers. The MathLink Cubes are a good challenge for him to also develop his fine motor skills.
Explore our Numberblocks toys that will help you bring maths learning to life in your classroom.
MathLink Cubes are the colourful, linkable, stackable cubes that are ideal for supporting students in Key Stage 1 maths learning. These colourful cubes are great for a range of hands-on maths activities. Teachers use them to help students with counting, sorting and patterning, addition and subtraction, number bonds, and early multiplication. They are also an ideal hands-on resource for students to visualise and solve simple maths problems. When maths lessons end, MathLink Cubes double as fun building toys.
Learning Resources has developed a special edition MathLink® Cubes Numberblocks 1-10 Activity Set. This set has all children need to use special edition MathLink Cubes to build the Numberblocks One to Ten in all the ways seen in the episodes. The set comes with Character Cards featuring quick and easy maths activities and write-and-wipe Activity Cards which feature 30 activities that closely follow several episodes from Series 1-3.
Tester: Joanne Moore, class teacher and maths lead at Snettisham Primary, in a class of 15.
What did you think of the concept of Numberblocks Set?
Really, really love it!! We love Numberblocks in my class and the episodes are very effective to use as part of our mathematics teaching in the early years. The children relate so well to the characters and I have found it has really supported their understanding of number to a deeper level more than any resources I have ever used in the past. So now having this set means the children now also have the concrete materials to build, manipulate and play around with the numbers to support their learning.
How did you use this product within your classroom?
All of the above. We used them for whole class teaching to demonstrate, we used them as a group to build the numbers, make a number line and I also then challenged the children to show me the numbers 11-20. Leaving them out for child-initiated learning I found the children were building the numbers and then role-playing with them like the story telling in the episodes.
What ideas do you have for other ways to use this product for learning?
We used the Numberblocks to make a number line. Children had to make the Numberblocks, find the numeral card and also find the Numicon piece to match. This enabled them to see the number in three different ways.
How has the resource supported learning in your classroom?
The children love the Numberblocks series on CBeebies and I use this and the NCETM planning guidance to form lots of our daily sessions. Now having the Numberblocks set means that the children can also physically build the numbers and use them as part of our maths activities.
They really relate to the characters and numbers which helps to concrete their understanding of the numbers and also to a deeper level. In our school we follow a mastery approach to mathematics so having the concrete resources is very important to our children’s learning. Using this set can support all of the five counting principles which are essential for children to develop in the early years. (Note: Click here to access the NCETM Numberblocks Support Material.)
Is the product innovative?
Yes, there is not another product like this out there. I have been wanting a set like this for so long! The children can build the numbers but also manipulate them changing their number shapes (not just a straight line/tower of cubes) which helps to concrete even more the idea that amounts of the same number can look different but still have the same number.
Please give some examples of where the product has positively affected an individual or the school?
I have a little girl that is a reluctant talker. She is very shy and often finds it difficult to hold attention to activities, but she absolutely loves Numberblocks! When I showed her this set, she was so excited and she spend so much time focusing on building all the numbers, talking to me about what she was doing with the numbers and then she role played with the numbers like in the episodes and I’ve never heard her talk so much!
Does the resource support the work of the teacher?
Yes it helps when showing different mathematical concepts in the classroom and also to support children alongside their maths activities. Leaving these out in the classroom as part of the continuous provision also provides mathematical play opportunities and different levels of challenge.
What would you say are the greatest benefits of the product, both to you as the teacher and to your students?
The children love Numberblocks, so this set makes them so excited about numbers. It supports their understanding and learning as they can play with the numbers, manipulate, and explore with them. The mathematical possibilities are endless.
Do you think this product will meet your requirements to teach the National Curriculum Framework?
Yes, it can help meet all of the Early Years Foundation Stage early learning maths goals and also can be used into year 1 and 2 to support with many mathematical concepts.
How would you rate the long-term appeal of the product, both to you as the teacher, and to your students?
I give it 10/10 – the product will last years. The cubes are durable and hardwearing. I combined two sets which is plenty for a small group of children to use.
Do you think the product is unique or different from other resources in the subject area?
Yes as said above, there aren’t any other products like this. They are different to the regular multilink cubes as these MathLink Cubes match with the colour of the Numberblocks, and children are able to build each exact number character.
Does the product offer any support for SEND pupils?
Yes, because they are hands-on concrete materials this set can be accessed by all children. I have a child in my class with Autism. He also loves the set and making the numbers. The MathLink Cubes are also a good challenge for him to develop his fine motor skills.
Discover more MathLink Cubes hands-on maths teaching aids and see our classroom numeracy resources developed to support teachers.
Product rating: 5/5
About the Tester: This resource was tested in a class of 15 reception year pupils.
Numberblocks are the fun-loving characters from the award-winning CBeebies series that show young children how numbers really work. The multi award-winning MathLink® Cubes Numberblocks 1-10 Activity Set brings the on-screen number magic to life in your classroom. This set has all the special edition MathLink Cubes pupils need to build the Numberblocks One to Ten in all the ways shown in the series.
There’s a character card for each number including Zero that shows children the magic behind each number. The 15 write-and-wipe Activity Cards feature activities that are related to selected episodes. The comprehensive Supporting Activity Guide is an ideal resource for teachers and parents alike. Also available is the MathLink Cubes Numberblocks 11-20 Activity Set, sold separately.
This teaching resource received a three-star award in the maths category in the 2021 Teach Primary Awards.
In this review, a primary school teacher and maths lead shares her feedback on using this set in her classroom.
For more details on this resource and more Numberblocks products that will support your teaching in the classroom, visit the special Numberblocks page.
Really, really love it! We love Numberblocks in my class and the episodes are very effective to use as part of our mathematics teaching in the early years. The children relate so well to the characters, and I have found it has really supported their understanding of number to a deeper level more than any resources I have ever used in the past.
So now having this set means the children now also have the concrete materials to build, manipulate and play around with the numbers to support their learning.
We used them for whole class teaching to demonstrate, we used them as a group to build the numbers, make a number line and I also then challenged the children to show me the numbers 11-20. Leaving them out for child-initiated learning I found the children were building the numbers and then role-playing with them like the story telling in the episodes.
We used the Numberblocks to make a numberline. The children had to make the Numberblock, find the numeral card and also find the Numicon piece to match. This enabled them to see the number in three different ways.
The children love the Numberblocks series on CBeebies and I use this and the NCETM planning guidance to form lots of our daily sessions. Now having the Numberblocks set means that the children can also physically build the numbers and use them as part of our maths activities.
They really relate to the characters and numbers which helps to concrete their understanding of the numbers and also to a deeper level. In our school we follow a mastery approach to mathematics so having the concrete resources is very important to our children’s learning. Using this set can support all of the five counting principles which are essential for children to develop in the early years.
There is not another product like this out there. I have been wanting a set like this for so long! The children can build the numbers but also manipulate them changing their number shapes (not just a straight line/tower of cubes) which helps to concrete even more the idea that amounts of the same number can look different but still have the same number.
It helps when demonstrating different mathematical concepts in the classroom and also to support children alongside their maths activities. Leaving these out in the classroom as part of the continuous provision also provides mathematical play opportunities and different levels of challenge.
They are different to the regular multilink cubes as these cubes match with the colour of the Numberblocks and children are able to build each exact number character.
The children LOVE Numberblocks, so this set makes them so excited about numbers. It supports their understanding and learning as they can play with the numbers, manipulate, and explore with them. The mathematical possibilities are endless!
10/10 – the product will last years. The cubes are durable and hardwearing. I have put two sets in together which gives plenty for a small group of children to use. This resource will last a long time too so very good value for money.
Because they are hands-on concrete materials this set can be accessed by all children. I have an autistic child in my class. He also loves the set and making the numbers. The MathLink Cubes are a good challenge for him to also develop his fine motor skills.
Explore our Numberblocks toys that will help you bring maths learning to life in your classroom.
Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set[/caption]Jo Moore, a reception and year 1 teacher at Snettisham Primary School in Norfolk, was asked to test Botley™ the Coding Robot Activity Set.Botley the robot is a fun, friendly way to teach critical coding skills to children as young as five and is entirely screen-free.After taking Botley into her school and allowing her children to play and explore the new robot by Learning Resources®, Jo Moore gives us her feedback…How was this product used within the classroom? I introduced ‘Botley’ to the children as a whole class carpet session. We discussed what ‘coding’ meant…’making a sequence to make something do something’ and we looked at his basic functions. We set up a little course and I gave the children the challenge to get the ball to the goal. We started off just programming in one-step instructions. Then after this we tried programming a sequence.
After a short whole class session, I left Botley out during our coding session on the computers and children freely chose to come and play. They set up their own mazes and challenged each other to code Botley.How did Botley support learning in the classroom?Botley is a perfect way to introduce and develop coding with this age group (4 – 6). They absolutely loved how Botley looked and were so engaged in the activity. Everyone wanted a turn and were sad when we had to put it away for lunch! ‘Coding’ can be a tricky concept to explain to young children but is a requirement of the National Curriculum and essential for our modern technology, so Botley helps children to learn in a simple effective way.Do you believe Botley is innovative? Yes, I haven’t seen any other products like this that offer so many features. You can begin to teach coding with Botley but because of the range of features he offers it enables you to build on the learning and introduce more complex features and coding such as the object detection. Also, the hand held remote is a great addition as it really helped my younger children to look at the directions and position. One of them worked out they could turn the remote to match the way Botley was facing and this helped them to understand the way that he needed to go or turn.
Do you feel Botley has a positive impact? I have a child in my class who does not have any speech. For her, this made the activity fully inclusive as it was so-hands on and active. She could show everyone which way she thought ‘Botley’ needed to go by showing the cards or the arrows on the remote.Do you feel Botley supports your role as a teacher? Yes, it’s a fantastic resource to introduce coding to the children. They can be very hands-on and active, learning the ideas of ‘coding’ before they try more complex coding programmes on the computer or ipad. Everything comes in the box that you need so it doesn’t take any time at all to plan and set up.What would you say are the greatest benefits of Botley, both to you as the teacher and to your students?
Does Botley offer any support for SEND pupils? If yes, please explain why. Yes, as explained above for the little girl that I have in my class, but also because the product is so engaging and hands-on it would be perfect for many children with SEND. It is very simple to use and all the children quickly picked up on how to use it.How would you rate the long-term appeal of Botley, both to you as the teacher, and to your students?Very good. I would definitely purchase some of these for the school. As computing subject lead and teaching the younger children, this product is what I had been looking for.Do you feel Botley is unique or different from other resources in the subject area? Please provide details.Yes, I feel it is unique with the range of features offered such as the object identification and also the hand held remote. The hand held remote made it much easier to use with a whole class as it could be passed around rather than the children having to follow the robot around to be able to programme it.How cost effective is Botley is in terms of the educational aims it achieves?Very cost effective. Everything comes in one box and it seems like the product would last a long time. These are the children’s comments: “A very good robot.”“Helps us learn about coding.”“A very good friend because he helps us learn about robots and controlling.”“‘We can control Botley with a remote which makes it easier.”“Botley is cute. The eyes are cute and I like the colours.”“Botley is amazing because I can make it put the ball in the goal!”“Botley helps us to learn to share because we took it in turns.” The final ScoreFun factor - 5Educational benefits - 4Ease of use - 5
Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set[/caption]Jo Moore, a reception and year 1 teacher at Snettisham Primary School in Norfolk, was asked to test Botley™ the Coding Robot Activity Set.Botley the robot is a fun, friendly way to teach critical coding skills to children as young as five and is entirely screen-free.After taking Botley into her school and allowing her children to play and explore the new robot by Learning Resources®, Jo Moore gives us her feedback…How was this product used within the classroom? I introduced ‘Botley’ to the children as a whole class carpet session. We discussed what ‘coding’ meant…’making a sequence to make something do something’ and we looked at his basic functions. We set up a little course and I gave the children the challenge to get the ball to the goal. We started off just programming in one-step instructions. Then after this we tried programming a sequence.After a short whole class session, I left Botley out during our coding session on the computers and children freely chose to come and play. They set up their own mazes and challenged each other to code Botley.How did Botley support learning in the classroom?Botley is a perfect way to introduce and develop coding with this age group (4 – 6). They absolutely loved how Botley looked and were so engaged in the activity. Everyone wanted a turn and were sad when we had to put it away for lunch! ‘Coding’ can be a tricky concept to explain to young children but is a requirement of the National Curriculum and essential for our modern technology, so Botley helps children to learn in a simple effective way.Do you believe Botley is innovative? Yes, I haven’t seen any other products like this that offer so many features. You can begin to teach coding with Botley but because of the range of features he offers it enables you to build on the learning and introduce more complex features and coding such as the object detection. Also, the hand held remote is a great addition as it really helped my younger children to look at the directions and position. One of them worked out they could turn the remote to match the way Botley was facing and this helped them to understand the way that he needed to go or turn.Do you feel Botley has a positive impact? I have a child in my class who does not have any speech. For her, this made the activity fully inclusive as it was so-hands on and active. She could show everyone which way she thought ‘Botley’ needed to go by showing the cards or the arrows on the remote.Do you feel Botley supports your role as a teacher? Yes, it’s a fantastic resource to introduce coding to the children. They can be very hands-on and active, learning the ideas of ‘coding’ before they try more complex coding programmes on the computer or ipad. Everything comes in the box that you need so it doesn’t take any time at all to plan and set up.What would you say are the greatest benefits of Botley, both to you as the teacher and to your students?Does Botley offer any support for SEND pupils? If yes, please explain why. Yes, as explained above for the little girl that I have in my class, but also because the product is so engaging and hands-on it would be perfect for many children with SEND. It is very simple to use and all the children quickly picked up on how to use it.How would you rate the long-term appeal of Botley, both to you as the teacher, and to your students?Very good. I would definitely purchase some of these for the school. As computing subject lead and teaching the younger children, this product is what I had been looking for.Do you feel Botley is unique or different from other resources in the subject area? Please provide details.Yes, I feel it is unique with the range of features offered such as the object identification and also the hand held remote. The hand held remote made it much easier to use with a whole class as it could be passed around rather than the children having to follow the robot around to be able to programme it.How cost effective is Botley is in terms of the educational aims it achieves?Very cost effective. Everything comes in one box and it seems like the product would last a long time. These are the children’s comments: “A very good robot.”“Helps us learn about coding.”“A very good friend because he helps us learn about robots and controlling.”“‘We can control Botley with a remote which makes it easier.”“Botley is cute. The eyes are cute and I like the colours.”“Botley is amazing because I can make it put the ball in the goal!”“Botley helps us to learn to share because we took it in turns.” The final ScoreFun factor - 5Educational benefits - 4Ease of use - 5
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Cassie is a qualified Early Years Practitioner and blogs at Lily’s Little Learners. Her blog shares posts about daily activities, mummy life, toy reviews and learning through play. What were your first thoughts when the toy arrived? It looked fantastic! It looked like it was going to be really easy for Lily to use and very child friendly. We were excited to try it out.
How did you use it? We collected items from outdoors so we could place them under the microscope and learn more about them. I let Lily try it for herself and she really enjoyed looking through the double eye piece to see the items she had found in more detail.
"After we had been through all the objects she decided that she wanted to do it all over again. This time she did it all by herself while I sat back and watched. “What are the educational benefits? It’s a great start to getting children used to using scientific equipment to help them learn. It promotes an interest in early science and encourages a child to explore nature and learn more about the world around them.
What did you like/dislike about the toy?There wasn’t anything I disliked about the toy! It was very easy to use, the perfect size and the two piece eye viewer meant that Lily didn’t have to close one eye to be able to use it. She could easily turn the wheel to focus the items also.
What is the long term appeal?As Lily grows she will be able to use this to learn more about different objects. As she starts to understand things more she will learn how to describe objects and describe what she can see. Is it unique?I think the fact that it has a two piece eye viewer makes it unique. It’s unique that Learning Resources have made it possible for a child as young as Lily to use something that an adult will use in science. Would you recommend it to a friend? Yes - this set sure has made us get wild about learning! The Final ScoreFun factor: 5/5Educational benefits: 5/5Ease of use: 5/5
*For more fun follow Lily’s Little Learners on Facebook, twitter and Instagram! 
Our GeoSafari® Jr. products let young explorers curiously investigate using colourful and functional tools and activities that have been designed specially for them. Discover the full range on our website!#LoveLearning
Cassie is a qualified Early Years Practitioner and blogs at Lily’s Little Learners. Her blog shares posts about daily activities, mummy life, toy reviews and learning through play. What were your first thoughts when the toy arrived? It looked fantastic! It looked like it was going to be really easy for Lily to use and very child friendly. We were excited to try it out. How did you use it? We collected items from outdoors so we could place them under the microscope and learn more about them. I let Lily try it for herself and she really enjoyed looking through the double eye piece to see the items she had found in more detail."After we had been through all the objects she decided that she wanted to do it all over again. This time she did it all by herself while I sat back and watched. “What are the educational benefits? It’s a great start to getting children used to using scientific equipment to help them learn. It promotes an interest in early science and encourages a child to explore nature and learn more about the world around them.
What did you like/dislike about the toy?There wasn’t anything I disliked about the toy! It was very easy to use, the perfect size and the two piece eye viewer meant that Lily didn’t have to close one eye to be able to use it. She could easily turn the wheel to focus the items also. What is the long term appeal?As Lily grows she will be able to use this to learn more about different objects. As she starts to understand things more she will learn how to describe objects and describe what she can see. Is it unique?I think the fact that it has a two piece eye viewer makes it unique. It’s unique that Learning Resources have made it possible for a child as young as Lily to use something that an adult will use in science. Would you recommend it to a friend? Yes - this set sure has made us get wild about learning! The Final ScoreFun factor: 5/5Educational benefits: 5/5Ease of use: 5/5*For more fun follow Lily’s Little Learners on Facebook, twitter and Instagram! Our GeoSafari® Jr. products let young explorers curiously investigate using colourful and functional tools and activities that have been designed specially for them. Discover the full range on our website!#LoveLearning
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Niki is a former teacher and deputy headmistress. She is currently a full time, stay at home mum to her two young children, doing as many fun and educational activities as they can each day. What were your first thoughts when the toy arrived?The Subscope looks really impressive; the kids were so excited as soon as I pulled it out of the box! They couldn’t wait to give it a try and knew almost immediately when looking at it what it could be used for.
"I cannot even express to you just how excited Ethan was when this Subscope arrived for him to play with!”How did you use it?We filled up some buckets with water and some shells and special rocks from our recent holiday to Cornwall to examine.
"The Subscope couldn't be easier to use, you just put one end into the water and put your eyes up to the other end.”What are the educational benefits?The Subscope is great for STEM learning, exploring and having a closer look at things that you can then use as a springboard for many different activities. What did you like/dislike about the toy?We really like that the Subscope is so easy to use, both children were able to pick it up and use it straight away.
What is the long term appeal?We will be able to use the Subscope in different situations; it will probably even come on holiday with us!"The next step is to take our Subscope down to the river to do some real investigating; the children are definitely going to love that!”Is it unique?It is very unique. I have definitely never seen anything like it! Would you recommend it to a friend? Yes, definitely. The Final Score:
Fun Factor: 4/5Educational Benefits: 5/5Ease of use: 5/5 *For more fun follow Play and Learn Everyday on Facebook, twitter and Instagram!
Niki is a former teacher and deputy headmistress. She is currently a full time, stay at home mum to her two young children, doing as many fun and educational activities as they can each day. What were your first thoughts when the toy arrived?The Subscope looks really impressive; the kids were so excited as soon as I pulled it out of the box! They couldn’t wait to give it a try and knew almost immediately when looking at it what it could be used for."I cannot even express to you just how excited Ethan was when this Subscope arrived for him to play with!”How did you use it?We filled up some buckets with water and some shells and special rocks from our recent holiday to Cornwall to examine.
"The Subscope couldn't be easier to use, you just put one end into the water and put your eyes up to the other end.”What are the educational benefits?The Subscope is great for STEM learning, exploring and having a closer look at things that you can then use as a springboard for many different activities. What did you like/dislike about the toy?We really like that the Subscope is so easy to use, both children were able to pick it up and use it straight away.
What is the long term appeal?We will be able to use the Subscope in different situations; it will probably even come on holiday with us!"The next step is to take our Subscope down to the river to do some real investigating; the children are definitely going to love that!”Is it unique?It is very unique. I have definitely never seen anything like it! Would you recommend it to a friend? Yes, definitely. The Final Score:
Fun Factor: 4/5Educational Benefits: 5/5Ease of use: 5/5 *For more fun follow Play and Learn Everyday on Facebook, twitter and Instagram! 
