Estimating numbers and quantity is a tricky skill for kids to master. It is important not just to focus on counting. Ask children to estimate how many objects they can see. Check by counting and then compare the difference. 

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.

The key question when teaching subtraction is “how many are left?”.

Use math word problems to bring maths to life and give meaning to concepts that can otherwise be confusing. Use real life objects (manipulatives) to explore the problems in an active, hands-on and engaging way. Stuffed animals make great manipulatives for learning maths. 

Number bonds to 10 are a very important foundation for understanding how numbers work. Practising number bonds with play dough is a fun sensory activity which brings number bonds to life. 

Estimating is an important mathematical skill. Have fun with this Christmas themed estimating activity using candy canes! See who has the best estimate.