Learning Resources Garden Insects Toy Figures, 72-Piece Set in Six Colours

Some children enjoy learning through hands-on sorting, others need a simple set of counters for early number activities. Learning Resources Garden Insects Toy Figures can serve both purposes. The 72-piece set includes six types of insects in six colours, with a storage tin for keeping them together between activities.

Getting the most from it

Use the figures for counting, grouping by colour or insect type, and making or continuing simple sequences. Those activities give children something tangible to move as they practise early maths skills, rather than relying only on spoken instructions or paper-based tasks. The figures can also prompt creative play or a conversation about recognising insects, so the set is not limited to one kind of activity.

At 6cm long, each figure is large enough to handle as a toy counter, while the wipe-clean, soft rubberised PVC makes them suited to repeated handling. The product is described as suitable for children aged 3+. A practical setting could be a table activity at home, with an adult inviting a child to count a group, sort the colours, or spot what comes next in a sequence.

Where it shines

The main advantage is the combination of quantity and variety: there are enough pieces to make sorting and counting feel hands-on, and the different insect types and colours offer more than one way to organise them. That makes the set a more playful choice than basic, uniform counters when the aim is to connect early maths with colour recognition or insect-themed play.

Buyers’ comments also highlight the colourful appearance, usefulness for sorting and learning, and the figures’ sturdiness. Some mention using them for insect identification and fine motor practice. These are user impressions rather than a guarantee of what every child will learn, but they suggest the figures can support several kinds of play beyond simple counting.

What matters most

This is a straightforward, non-electronic set: the educational value comes from how the figures are used, not from built-in instructions or features. The stated aims include creativity and logical thinking, while the product description specifically points to counting, sorting and recognising sequences. An activity guide is also listed as included, alongside the storage tin.

Worth considering if you want reusable pieces for short, adaptable activities rather than a toy built around one fixed game. The six colours are identified as green, purple, red, orange, blue and yellow. However, the available details do not say how many pieces there are of each colour or insect type, so a specific distribution should not be assumed.

Before you decide

How many figures are included? The set contains 72 insect figures, described as six different insects in six colours.

Can they be used for counting and sorting? Yes. Counting, sorting and recognising sequences are named uses, and the different colours and insect types give children categories to work with.

How are the figures cleaned? They are described as wipe-clean and made from soft rubberised PVC. No further cleaning instructions are provided.

When it makes sense

Choose this set if you want hands-on counters that can move between early maths activities, colour sorting and imaginative insect play. It offers more variety than a set of identical counters, while keeping the activity open-ended rather than tied to a single game. It may not suit you if you need a defined game with detailed rules or a known number of each individual insect: those details are not specified. For flexible, adult-led activities with children aged 3+, the variety of figures and simple storage make it a practical format to consider.