Simple maths activities for families to do at home.
Structure and features
For families
Families can do these activities at home to help children learn mathematical concepts from an early age.
- Collections
- Does it fit?
- How big is that?
- What’s the time Mr Wolf?
- How many?
- Is it bin night?
- Shadow play
- Pattern walk (around the house)
- What does it feel like?
- Routines
- Treasure Hunt
Each link describes:
- how long the activity will take
- where to do the activity
- skills that the activity improves
- the list of materials needed.
For teachers
These quick and easy activities can be shared with families to support learning at home. The additional information available in each link gives ideas for families to help children learn.
Links and files
Teacher notes
Learning opportunities
These activities promote mathematical understandings such as:
- Sorting and grouping
- Estimating and measuring
- Observing and experimenting
- Spatial awareness
- Passing of time
- Understanding number
Early Years Learning Framework outcomes
- Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
- Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
- Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
