The concept of symmetry can be confusing for young minds. It is great idea to start with familiar objects that are naturally symmetrical. Randomly decorate one butterfly wing then challenge your child to match the pattern on the other wing. 

Cheerios have so many uses. When you're not eating them, you can use them for learning! Counting and estimating are important skills practised in this activity.

Skip counting is a crucial first step in teaching multiplication. Counting forward using numbers other than 1 will help children begin to notice number patterns. Start with 2s, 5s and 10s.

Play dough activities for early years maths helps to combine sensory activities, fine motor skills and number work which is a great way of bringing numbers to life.

Scavenger hunts are a great way for children to learn through play. This activity is for all ages, but especially for children who are still learning 2D shapes.

Sorting building blocks is a fun way to encourage scientific thinking. Deciding on different ways to categorise items is an important developmental step towards thinking scientifically.