Count & Sort - Fine Motor Alien Counters, 37 pcs
With 37 quirky little aliens to count, match, and sort, there's plenty of learning fun to be had. Use the Tri-Grip Tongs to pick them up and send them on exciting space missions.Â
And if your child needs a break from counting, sorting, and math activities, the little aliens are also happy to star in imaginative play or stand in as pawns in a board game.
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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What makes this product special
With 37 quirky little aliens to count, match, and sort, there's plenty of learning fun to be had. Use the Tri-Grip Tongs to pick them up and send them on exciting space missions.Â
And if your child needs a break from counting, sorting, and math activities, the little aliens are also happy to star in imaginative play or stand in as pawns in a board game.
Suitable for ages 3 yrs. to 7 yrs.This type of play expands your child’s ability to sort through toys and objects as well as the countless impressions they experience every day. Before we can understand what something is and what it means, we first need to grasp how it differs from something else. And sorting toys specifically help with that.
Many real-life situations demand that we know how to sort and create an overview – for example, we use that skill when we learn equations, make separate laundry piles, or sort our garbage.
The activity supports skill development and is wonderful for your child's well-being:
- Excellent for role play, where children practise taking turns to lead and finding their own place in the game. This stimulates your child's ability to cooperate and show empathy.
- Get better at basic math, numbers, and quantities.
| Item number | 21-LER1061 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. |
| Function | Academic knowledge, Imagination, Shape and colour recognition, Memory, Creativity, Curiosity |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Math |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Hand wash |
| Take it with you | to school , to the sandbox |
Do you know Learning Resources?
As you can tell from their name, it's important for Learning Resources to create materials that make learning fun for children.In particular, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is at the centre at Learning Resources. For instance, your child can learn to build robots, code, do experiments, and explore their world. For educators and teachers, Learning Resources is a learning goldmine. Math games, coding dinosaurs, and sorting animals can really add some fun to the teaching.
See our selection from Learning Resources here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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