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Good news

• You dont have to be good at maths
• You dont have to teach maths
• It can help your child at school
• A few minutes is all it takes

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What do these things have in common?

• Cooking
• Reading the TV guide
• Fixing the broken door
• Cutting up toast
• Gardening
• Riding your bike
• They all involve maths.
• Lots of things you do every day involve maths.

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Chat aloud Ask questions
Which way is it?
How many are there?
Will this fit in here?
Is there enough for all of us?
How big is it?
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Everyday maths

• In the home
• In the garden
• Out and about
• Shopping
• DIY

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Play games

• Balloon tap
• Hopscotch
• Scavenger Hunt
• Treasure Hunt
• Mystery number
• Number plate search

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Build confidence

• Remind children it takes practise to learn
  things (For example kicking the footy or bike
  riding)
• Allow your child a little time to work out the
  answer
• Praise efforts
• If you give the answer, talk about how you
  worked it out

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Read all about it

• Books can help with learning maths
• Ask questions as you read aloud

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