crcrBenefits:

• Visualize early math concepts with hands-on 3-dimensional objects.
  
• The hands-on bugs allow the child to easily add to or take away from sets, or to rearrange.
  
• Combining kinesthetic and visual learning will help to reinforce the connections formed in the child's brain.
  
• Engage the sense of touch by exploring different shapes and textures. For more challenge, try to identify a bug by touch alone.
  
• Learn categorization by sorting by color or shape.
  
• Activity cards are numbered for progressive learning.
  
• Promotes early math learning:
  
• Counting
  
• Addition
  
• Subtraction
  
• Multiplication
  
• Division
  
• Sequencing
  
• Patterns
  
• Strengthens visual differentiation by distinguishing orange from red and blue from purple.
  
• Strengthens observation and concentration skills.
  
• Develops fine motor dexterity.
  
• Promotes imaginative play and story-telling.
  
• Learn fun facts about different bug species.
  
• Includes blank activity card to add your own learning challenge.