Books and TV
Books, TV and radio are a great way to keep children excited about numbers. Ask them about the maths in any story they read or TV programme they watch.
Books, TV and radio are a great way to keep children excited about numbers. Ask them about the maths in any story they read or TV programme they watch.
BBC Megamaths is a radio show about a team of detectives on a maths mission to solve mental maths problems.
Whatever they're watching, there's opportunities to talk about maths. Ask them questions, such as how fast are the cars going in Top Gear, how many votes are being cast on Strictly Come Dancing or how many years ago did the people on Gory Games live?
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Visit websiteThis free app offers daily activity ideas to help parents make maths a fun part of children's bedtime routine.
Visit websiteA multicultural counting book from Barefoot Books, written and illustrated by Polly Alakija and based around a market day in Nigeria.
Visit websiteAn illustrated version of the traditional Christmas song, which explores counting and counting backwards. Published by Barefoot Books and illustrated by Rachel Griffin.
Visit websiteCount in context with this village tale set in Kenya. From Barefoot Books, written by Mary and Rich Chamberlin, illustrated by Julia Cairns.
Visit websiteAn exciting adventure story and mathematical mystery. Use your maths skills to choose how the plot unfolds. Great fun for parents and children to complete together.
Visit websiteHow many legs would there be if a polar bear came for tea? What if a squid rode in on a buffalo? Develop counting and multiplication skills with this humorous picture book.
Visit websiteA fun rhyming book about numbers that introduces maths concepts to children in a visual way. The book also includes tips and information at the end to support parents and children in developing a passion for numbers.
Visit websiteAn illustrated book that explores counting, addition and infinity through the story of Cuthbert the Croc. Includes tips for parents and tasks to try at the end of the story.
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