Large Wooden Discs - Set of 30

Step aside, plain old worksheets – our Large Wooden Discs are here to make literacy activities in your EYFS classroom as engaging as a good storytime session. These beautifully crafted wooden discs are just what you need to encourage mark-making, threading, and hanging skills, with a side order of fine motor skill development. With their natural charm and plenty of creative possibilities, they’ll have your learners hooked faster than a nursery rhyme.

Pack of 30 wooden discs, each is crafted to a 9-10cm diameter, making them a great size for small hands to hold and big ideas to take shape. A handy drilled hole ensures easy threading, letting your learners practice forming letters and even constructing short words. All you need is a ball of string, and you’ve got an engaging activity that combines fine motor skills and literacy development – not to mention the joy of hanging their creations on our Posh Tree Of Wonder to showcase their achievements (also a sneaky opportunity to make your room Pinterest-worthy).

Teachers, whether you’re setting up a writing area in early years spaces or adding an interactive element to your literacy shed, these discs are versatile enough to fit the bill. Pair them with story sacks, nursery rhyme activities or even alphabets for some KS2 reading fun. They’re also perfect for decorating a cosy reading corner, where learners can explore letters and early reading books in a hands-on way.

And when the activities wind down, simply store these discs in a cool, dry place ( baskets shown in the photo is not included). Durable, natural, and oh-so-inspiring, these wooden discs are a surefire way to make literacy in EYFS and beyond a hands-on, memorable experience.

Features

• Natural wooden discs with drilled holes: Made from durable, natural wood, these discs feature a 9-10cm diameter and a drilled hole for easy threading or hanging. Each pack includes 30 discs, offering plenty of options for individual or group activities.
• Lightweight yet sturdy design: Designed to withstand frequent use, these discs are lightweight enough for young learners to handle confidently while remaining durable for repeated literacy and fine motor skills activities.
• Uniform yet slightly varied sizes: Each disc is approximately the same size but maintains slight natural variations, bringing a unique, authentic feel to your classroom activities and displays.
• Perfect for a range of setups: Whether you’re enhancing your reading den or creating a literacy station, these discs fit seamlessly into EYFS settings, literacy sheds or outdoor learning environments.
• Eco-friendly storage tip: Keep your discs stored in a cool, dry place to maintain their quality. While the basket isn’t included, they’re easily stored in reusable or upcycled containers for an eco-friendly touch.

Benefits

• Boosts literacy skills through mark-making: Perfect for introducing early writing concepts, these discs encourage mark-making and letter formation, helping learners build their literacy skills in an interactive, hands-on way.
• Enhances fine motor skills development: Threading the discs onto a string promotes fine motor skills activities in EYFS, supporting hand-eye coordination and dexterity as learners prepare for more complex writing tasks.
• Encourages creativity and expression: Learners can decorate, draw, or write on the discs, fostering creativity while reinforcing their understanding of letters and sounds. The results make for wonderful classroom displays.
• Supports engaging group activities: Use these discs in small group settings to enhance early years literacy activities, from creating story props to collaborative mark-making sessions that inspire teamwork and communication.
• Versatile educational tool: From story sacks for early years to nursery rhyme activities, these discs fit seamlessly into diverse setups, enriching your EYFS and KS2 curriculum with opportunities for creative play and learning.