Small Wooden Discs - Pack of 30

Step aside, plain old worksheets – our Small 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 5-6cm 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 5-6cm 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.