Reception Numeracy: Learn Numbers by Playing

Early maths skills are used by children in their activities and routines. This is a huge advantage because these abilities are necessary to prepare children for school. In reception numeracy, kids will understand numbers and counting, as well as start to apply basic maths terms. Arithmetic games and fun activities will develop an interest in maths and problem-solving.

We will use familiar things to help children learn about how numbers are used in everyday life, and we will also link numbers to topics. For example, if they are exploring dinosaurs, they may also create dinosaur images out of shapes. They will be encouraged to be curious about numbers and to study them. They will be exposed to the concepts of addition and subtraction by playing number games, singing counting songs, constructing models, and using the role-play area.

Numbers as Labels and for Counting

• Your kid should be able to use numbers from 1 to 10, place them in order, and say which number is one more or one less than a given number by the end of the reception. They will add and subtract two single-digit numbers and count on or back to find the answer using quantities and objects.

• Counting in ones, twos, fives, and tens aloud.

• Estimating the number of objects and verifying with a count.

• The number of objects in two groups must be matched and compared.

• Taking a number of items from a larger group and counting them out.

• Using ordinal numbers to position items according to their place in a group (first, second, third, etc.).
  
  

An Activity to Count the Number of Objects in the Picture

Answers for the Above Activity

Calculating

• Counting on and backwards using a number line.

• Finding a number from 1 to 10 that is one more or one less.

• Splitting objects into equal groups and calculating the number of objects in each group.

• Understanding that 'addition' refers to adding and 'subtraction' refers to subtracting.

• Counting all of the things in two groups to find the total number of objects.

• Comparing numbers and determining if one is 'more' or 'less'.

Learning with Shapes

• Counting can be done anywhere: count toys, books, or the number of buses you see when you go out.

• Play hide and seek - this is fantastic counting practice.

• Models can be made using boxes and cardboard tubes. You'll think that your child is building a home, but you'll realise they're learning about shapes!

• Play card games — even a basic game of snap can help you learn to recognise numbers.

• Make a teddy bear picnic by counting out toys, setting out place settings, and dividing the cakes.

• Place a height chart on the wall and label each family member's height.

• Play with different-sized containers in the bath.
  
  

Different Shapes

How To Help Kids At Home To Understand Number Sense?

Here are a few simple but effective learning ideas that you can try with your child using everyday items at home.

Understanding Number Sense With Sorting Objects and Counting Money

1. Have Fun with Shape Sorters

Discuss each shape with your kid, counting the sides and describing the colours. Cut large shapes out of coloured construction paper to make your own shapes. Ask your child to "jump on the red shape" or "hop on the circle."

2. Sort and Count

Collect little toys, shells, pebbles, or buttons in a basket. Make a count with your kid. Sort them according to their size, colour, or purpose.

3. Teach with a Phone

Begin teaching your 3-year-old the address and phone number of your house. Discuss with your child how each house has a number and how their home is part of a sequence of houses, each with its own number.

4. Sizes and Shapes

Take note of the sizes of the objects in your surroundings. Then ask your kid to consider his own size in relation to other items ("Do you fit under the table?"). "What's underneath the chair?").

5. When it Comes to Cooking

Even small kids can help with filling, stirring, and pouring. Children naturally learn to count, measure, add, and estimate through these activities.

6. Picture Time

For some activities, use an hourglass, stopwatch, or timer. This helps in the formation of children's sense of time and their understanding of the fact that some things take longer than others.

Questions for Children

1. What is the address of our home?

2. Are there any more numbers that you can find?

3. Which currency would we be able to use to purchase this item?

4. Which number did you choose?

5. Which number are you going to pick next?

6. Is it the butter or the eggs that are heavier?

7. How many apples do you have?

8. Could you just give me one more?

9. What shapes can you find in your home?

Conclusion

Children solve problems such as doubling, halving, and sharing by focusing on Reception numeracy. To compare amounts and objects, and to solve problems, children use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time, and money. Also, patterns are recognised, created, and defined by them. They study the properties of common objects and shapes, using mathematical language to express them.