Fun with numbers

Fun with numbers

Playful ways to explore numbers, counting, and problem-solving - making maths fun and hands-on!

This playlist is all about making numbers and maths engaging through play. From simple counting games to hands-on problem-solving, these activities help build number sense in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. Whether it’s exploring patterns, measuring, or playful maths challenges, learning numbers has never been this fun!

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58 play ideas for Big kids in Fun with numbers

Spray bottle target practice

Spray bottle target practice

Use a spray bottle to knock lightweight balls off toilet rolls! A simple, satisfying target game that builds focus, hand strength, and coordination while keeping things cool and fun.

Magnetic tile hidden messages

Magnetic tile hidden messages

Make your own decoder and reveal secret messages with a coloured magnetic tile!

Play dough poke

Play dough poke

A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!

Duplo coding

Duplo coding

Match coloured Duplo blocks to a pattern card using an egg carton - an easy, hands-on way to introduce early coding and logic skills.

Salt tray writing

Salt tray writing

A calming and tactile way to practice drawing, writing, or doodling - just add salt to a tray and create your own little zen garden for fingers to explore.

DIY ball run

DIY ball run

Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!

Truck smash

Truck smash

Have fun crashing toy trucks or cars into towers, cups, or figurines

Build the alphabet

Build the alphabet

Use toy bricks or blocks to build the letters of the alphabet, a boost for their literacy, STEM and fine motor skills!

Cardboard tube rolling game

Cardboard tube rolling game

A simple rolling challenge using a cardboard tube and an empty box

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Magnet paper clip sort

Magnet paper clip sort

Use a magnetic wand or fridge magnet to collect and sort paper clips for some simple STEM play.

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