The Early Numeracy Friends Kit

The Early Numeracy Friends Kit is a comprehensive, hands-on mathematics resource designed to build strong foundational number skills through engaging, sensory-rich learning experiences. This versatile kit supports children to explore counting, number relationships, addition and subtraction in meaningful ways that develop confidence, independence, and early problem-solving abilities.

Ideal for early learning environments, the kit encourages active participation through tactile materials, visual supports, and interactive activities that cater to diverse learning styles.

What’s Included

1. Number Challenge (1–10)
Children discover numbers through multi-sensory exploration, including tactile tracing paths, matching pieces, puzzles, and lacing activities. Real-life images support counting and number recognition, while interactive wheels add an element of fun and engagement.

2. Friends of 10
A playful matching game where children find number pairs that make 10. This activity builds understanding of number bonds, an essential foundation for mental arithmetic and flexible thinking with numbers.

3. Learn to Add and Subtract (with Carry Over)
Reusable boards support early addition and subtraction, including understanding tens and units. The set introduces regrouping concepts through hands-on practice, supported by number lines and structured visual guidance.

EYLF Learning Connections

Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

• Develop problem-solving, reasoning, and numeracy skills through exploration and experimentation

• Build persistence and confidence as they practise and master new mathematical concepts

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

• Use mathematical language to describe numbers, quantities, and operations

• Represent thinking through symbols, number relationships, and visual problem-solving

Educational Benefits

• Strengthens number recognition and counting (1–10)

• Develops understanding of number relationships and part–whole concepts

• Introduces early addition, subtraction, and regrouping

• Supports logical thinking and mathematical reasoning

• Encourages independent and collaborative learning

• Provides multi-sensory engagement for diverse learners

Classroom Ideas

• Number exploration stations – rotate through tactile tracing, lacing, and matching activities

• Friends of 10 challenge – timed or cooperative number bond games

• Math investigations – use boards for small-group addition and subtraction practice

• Independent learning centres – reusable boards for ongoing numeracy development

• Math talk circles – encourage children to explain how they solved problems

Product Information

• Recommended Age: 3+ years

• Includes multiple components for counting, grouping, number bonds, and operations

• Rewritable boards for repeated use

• Supports diverse learning styles through tactile, visual, and interactive elements