Early Maths

Numicon is a multi-sensory maths teaching programme used in many schools in the UK. Maths is so difficult for many learners and Numicon's multi sensory maths resources and teaching materials help improve children's maths skills and understanding and helps to make numbers real.

1st Steps with Numicon - At Home Kit makes maths fun and engaging for children and their parents or carers and is designed to help children's maths during the Foundation Stage and early Key Stage 1.

Children’s early experiences at home have a huge impact on their later achievement in maths. Children are usually very quick to notice patterns. The pattern in the Numicon Shapes helps children to see the connections between numbers. The connections your child sees will provide a firm foundation for their maths understanding - particularly their mastery of mental arithmetic.

Contents: Numicon Shapes x 32, Coloured Pegs x 52, Numicon Numeral Cards 0-10 x 1, Base Board x 1, Numicon Zig Zag Book 1-10 Number Line x 1, Numicon Feely Bag x 1, Threading Laces x 3, Picture Overlays for First Steps x 2, First Steps with Numicon at Home Activity Book x 1

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Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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Age category:   4+
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Attributes:   Boxed Set
ISBN nr.:   9780198486886

Very popular with teachers in the classroom, the Numicon at the Seaside number book and CD of songs is now available for children and parents to enjoy together at home.

Numicon at the Seaside is designed to help develop children's understanding of early number ideas through conversation, play and song. The seaside theme is used to explore numbers 1 - 10. Each number features an engaging illustration and a memorable poem which is set to original music on the accompanying CD.

Ideas to support the illustrations and songs are provided in the teaching guide that accompanies the book.

To get the most from this resource, it is recommended that it is used alongside the Numicon Kit.

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Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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Age category:   4+
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Attributes:   Book & CD
ISBN nr.:   9780198487043

Both the 1st Steps with Numicon at Home and Numicon at the Seaside - At Home can be purchased together for a discounted price.

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Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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Age category:   4+
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Attributes:   Boxed Set + Book & CD
ISBN nr.:   9780198486893

Designed specifically for pre-school settings 1st Steps with Numicon in the Nursery Kit gives children a sound start to their maths understanding, and boosts practitioners maths subject knowledge.

A key feature of this resource is the focus on maths conversation, with ideas to encourage mathematical development throughout the pre-school setting. The Teaching Guide explains the key mathematical ideas and contains the innovative, playful activities, which are set out in the following groups - mathematics on the carpet, in water play, in messy play, in sand play, in outdoor play, in small world play, in tabletop play and at snack time.

Contents: Numicon Shapes x 115, Coloured pegs x 80, Feely Bag x 1, Threading Laces x 3, Baseboard x 2, Picture Baseboard Overlays x 2, Numicon Display Number Line x 1

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Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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Age category:   4+
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Attributes:   Boxed Set
ISBN nr.:   9780198486909

A secure knowledge of number names and numerals enables children to move onto more complex sums and number work. These tactile and multisensory numbers are great for creating sums and looking at number patterns.

Contains twelve complete sets of numbers from 0 to 9 in each pack (120 numbers) plus maths symbols, in four colours, red, yellow, blue and green.

Easy to use and durable, each number measures approximately 32 x 20mm.

RRP £11.99 - OUR PRICE £10.99

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Publisher:   Smart Kids
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Age category:   4+
Size:   32 x 20mm
Attributes:   Magnetic foam
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A4 size whiteboard with a pre-printed guide to encourage correct number formation - the top guide shows directional arrows and the bottom guide has dotted numerals. The other side is blank for unlimited creative use. Supplied with free mini-whiteboard pen.

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Age category:   3+
Size:   A4
Attributes:   Pre-printed Whiteboard
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This frieze covers numbers from 0 to 20.

The pictures corresponding to the early numbers have been arranged in dice format for easier recognition. Can be mounted as a wall chart or joined together as a wall frieze, measuring 6.3metres x 200mm.

RRP £9.59 - OUR PRICE £8.95

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Publisher:   Smart Kids
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Age category:   4+
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Attributes:   Frieze
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This colourfully illustrated Buzzle is a new generation of board game, designed to be completely self-correcting.

Spin the spinner and move forward the number of spaces shown. Answer the question shown on the puzzle piece, then lift the piece and look underneath for the answer.

Buzzle game board measures 370x270mm



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Publisher:   Smart Kids
Number of Pages:   
Age category:   3+
Size:   370x270mm
Attributes:   Board game
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How many snails are there? How many frogs can you see? Can you count the number of balloons? This simple, brightly illustrated Number Bingo is the perfect resource for introducing children to the concept of number.

Each board depicts a number of everyday items for children to match with the numeral cards. The game contains 6 playing boards with 36 matching cards so that up to 7 players can join in the fun (one as a caller). Can also be played individually or in pairs.The game covers numbers one to ten.

Contains 6 playing boards (210x280mm) and 36 cards.

RRP £17.99 - OUR PRICE £16.99

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Publisher:   Smart Kids
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Age category:   5+
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Attributes:   Boxed Game
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Magical games for first number and counting skills.


Learning the basic maths to give children a head start as they begin school is as easy as 1,2,3 with this magical game. There are nine new card games for all the family to play, including number snap, memory games and picture counting puzzles. Wave your wand and let the magic begin!

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Publisher:   Dorling Kindersley
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Age category:   4 - 7
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Attributes:   Boxed Game
ISBN nr.:   9781405314343

With "Puzzle Sums" your child will spend hours of fun matching puzzle pieces and creating simple mathematical equations. Specially shaped jigsaw pieces encourage children to seek out the correct answers and help to develop their essential basic maths skills.

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Publisher:   Dorling Kindersley
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Age category:   4 - 7
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Attributes:   Boxed Game
ISBN nr.:   9780751374285

These 10 colourful 3-piece puzzles will help your child to develop early counting skills. They will also encourage recognition of the numbers 1-10 and the corresponding number words. Each puzzle shows a large number, the number word and interesting objects for your child to count. Only the correct pieces will fit together.

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Publisher:   Galt
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Age category:   3+
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Attributes:   Boxed Game
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Get your child learning about numbers with these 50 bright, entertaining flashcards. There are 42 cards with numerals or number words on one side and a picture on the other, and seven cards showing mathematical symbols. The last card suggests ways to use the cards at home or in the classroom.



Illustrated with figures and objects by model-maker Joe Lichfield. Familiarises children with both numerals and associated words.

Author:   Felicity Brooks
Publisher:   Usborne Publishing
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Age category:   3+
Size:   132x86mm
Attributes:   Pack of 50 cards
ISBN nr.:   9780746048085

A box of 100 cards to help children learn their times tables - covers all the times tables up to ten.

Each card is wipe-clean and shows a times table sum with a space for children to write the answer with the special pen provided.

The cards are robust and durable, ensuring repeated use.

Author:   Felicity Brooks
Publisher:   Usborne Publishing
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Age category:   5+
Size:   157x113mm
Attributes:   Box of cards + pen
ISBN nr.:   9780746087893

Keep track of how fast your child is growing with the new Letterland Height Chart.

This vibrant poster featuring the Letterland characters in an exciting space scene, is perfect for use in the classroom or at home.

The Letterland characters will introduce the shapes & sounds of the alphabet and the chart measurements (metric and imperial) will encourage your child to get to grips with basic numeracy.

RRP £5.99 - OUR PRICE £3.50

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Publisher:   Letterland
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Age category:   3+
Size:   295 x 837mm
Attributes:   Poster
ISBN nr.:   9781862096301