Maths at home

As parents and carers, you play an important role in helping your child build strong numeracy skills – not just for school, but for life. Numeracy is more than just numbers, it’s the ability to understand and use mathematical ideas in daily life, from telling the time and handling money to problem-solving and decision-making.

Everyday numeracy in action

Here are practical and fun ways to bring maths into your daily routines:

• Meal times: Count plates, forks and glasses as you set the table.
• Shopping: Ask your child to estimate how many items you have, or compare prices while you shop.
• Travel: Read timetables together and talk about time and distance.
• Games and sport: Use board games to practise counting, scores and strategy.

These small moments help build children’s confidence with numbers, and show that maths has a place in everything we do!

Find out more about mathematics and numeracy at home.