A homeschooling to explore 2D shapes and combining two shapes to make an object Recommended age: 2.5 - 4 years old Includes: shapes colouring, objects of different shape photo cards, combining two shapes worksheet

A homeschooling activity to practise reciting numbers 1-5 Recommended age: 3-4 years old Includes a plan and a poster

A homeschooling activity to practise extending and creating patterns Recommended age: 2.5 - 4 years old Includes a plan and a worksheet

A homeschooling activity to practise describing position Includes a prepositions picture mat and a plan

A homeschooling activity to learn 3D shapes Recommended age: 3 - 4 years old Includes a plan, 3D shaped objects poster, combining two shapes cards

A homeschooling activity to practise counting and subitising to 5 Recommended age: 3 - 4 years old Includes a plan, price tags and receipts

A fun activity to practise early counting skills Count up how many teddies, cars, balls, etc you’ve got. Happy preschooling!

Simple counting activities to try with your preschooler Preschoolers love jumping! You can turn it into a fun maths activity:) Activity 1 - find different features to jump off and measure the height of the jump. Mark the height of each jump using the body outlines in the worksheet. Activity 2 - Scavenger hunt. Which features can you find in the park? Can you jump off each one? How many did you find? Do a tally and write the number in the box under each feature. Happy preschooling!

Progression of mathematical skills from birth to 5 years old Do you know that developmental milestones children reach at each stage lay the foundation for progress in school? This comprehensive progression map outlines how children develop mathematical skills from birth to school age. You can follow this chart to assess your child’s progress and readiness for school, as well as plan activities for homeschooling. The school expectations at age 4-5 are taken from the National Curriculum in the UK. Please note that all children develop at a different pace and this progression map is designed to give you a brief overview of what you can expect at each stage. It includes 9 areas of mathematical skills development: • Counting • Number recognition • Problems and reasoning • Patterns • Shape • Position and direction • Measure • Number calculations • Time If you find this progression map useful, you can find Physical skills, Communication & Language, Literacy, Understanding the World and Personal, Social and Emotional Development progression maps in our shop.