
Numberblocks, is the award-winning series designed to make learning maths a visual adventure for your child!
Numberblocks resources for parents at home include free NCETM PowerPoints, BBC "Make and Play" games, and printables from Twinkl aimed at fostering early maths skills through visual, hands-on play. Key activities involve using toy blocks to build numbers 1–20, focusing on counting, addition, and subtraction.
Key Resources & Activities for Home:
- NCETM Support Materials: NCETM provides free PowerPoints and videos designed for parents to use at home, covering series 1 and 2, which include "talk and discuss" tasks.
- Make Your Own Numberblocks: Use physical building blocks (like LEGO or MathLink cubes) to create the characters. This helps children visualize how numbers work.
- Official Apps and Games: The Numberblocks Make and Play app (1-10) and the 1-Minute Maths app by White Rose Maths offer interactive tasks.
- Printables and Activities: Twinkl offers colouring pages, cut-out puppets, and number cards for hands-on activities.
- Viewing: Episodes can be viewed on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.
These resources are designed to make maths visual and enjoyable, aiding children in understanding, confidence, and building foundational skills.
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