Seven named activities with a clear starting point
Short activities, clearly explained
Seven Days of Everyday Maths
A free email sampler that turns table setting, tidying, shopping and neighbourhood walks into seven short conversations about number, quantity, shape and pattern.
- Seven named activities with a clear starting point
- Exact conversation phrases for the adult
- An easier and a harder option for every activity
FreeFor families · Household licence
Try the free 7-day maths planWhat you will receive
Exactly what is inside
Exact conversation phrases for the adult
An easier and a harder option for every activity
Phone-friendly access with an optional download
The complete week
All seven days at a glance
- Day 1
One place for each person
Set the table and match one plate and cup to every person.
- Day 2
Find numbers at home
Look for familiar numerals on clocks, doors and everyday objects.
- Day 3
Sort the shopping two ways
Group a few safe groceries, then invent a different sorting rule.
- Day 4
What changes when one joins?
Add one place at the table and notice how many more items are needed.
- Day 5
Go on a shape walk
Choose one shape and spot it together around a room or outside.
- Day 6
Build a number trail
Put a few number cards in order and match each one to a quantity.
- Day 7
Make an everyday pattern
Create and continue a simple repeating pattern with safe household objects.
Complete preview
8 minutesSet the table by quantity
Use one-to-one correspondence while preparing a real meal.
What you use: plates, cups, spoons
How to begin
- Say how many people will eat together.
- Invite the child to fetch one item for each person.
- Count together once the table is ready.
Words you can use straight away
“How many cups do we need so everyone has one?”
Make it easier
Set places for two people and model touching each item once.
Add challenge
Ask how many more places are needed when a guest joins.
Safety: Choose light, unbreakable items and supervise cutlery.
Included activities
Set the table by quantity
Use one-to-one correspondence while preparing a real meal.
Number hunt at home
Connect numerals from 1 to 10 with quantities found in everyday life.
Sort the shopping
Compare, classify and count familiar groceries using child-chosen attributes.
Pattern and shape walk
Notice, describe and extend shapes and repeating patterns in real surroundings.
Practical educational suggestions for adults—not an assessment, diagnosis or medical advice. Adapt materials and supervision to your child and situation.