Numbers and Calculations

Learning at the age of four should be fun, hands on, with lots of sensory experiences, and help to develop fine motor skills. I don’t like to use workbooks, worksheets and activity books at this age. They will have plenty of time for this in the future!

Counting and recognising numbers up to 20

Recognising numbers to 20 Linking maths with literacy is super easy and allows your child to free…

Using a number line to count on and back

Make a number line to 20 Try to establish daily challenges and count on or back first using a…

Counting out a number of objects from a larger group

Count dried coloured pasta from a tray. Ask "we need 5 pieces in this bowl for teddy please…

Finding one more or one less than any number from 1 to 20

Start with building the skill by understanding how the numbers grow or shrink. Use magnets or…

Estimating a number of objects and checking by counting

Put water beads, marbles and water in a water tray. Ask your children to hide when you fill up a…

Finding the total number of items in two groups by counting them all.

Use any toys, pens, sticks, pine cones that you might have around you. If you are outdoors, use pine…

Understanding addition and subtraction

Use actions to help your child remember the signs and distinguish between them better. Keep swapping…

Doubling and halving

Doubling Place toys on a flat surface, put a mirror next to them and watch how easily you doubled…

Counting aloud in ones, twos, fives, tens

Count in 2s Super Tip: Count in pattern: count '1' quietly and '2' loud, '3' quietly and '4' loud…