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Enhance cognitive development through fun and engaging numeracy activities for kids. At Shichida Australia, we focus on helping children develop numeracy skills by integrating hands-on activities, early math concepts, and problem-solving exercises that will set them up for future academic success.
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Numeracy Activities for Kids: Fun Math Learning Through Play 

Shichida’s numeracy activities for kids make learning math enjoyable and interactive. Our activities are carefully designed to help children develop numeracy skills while having fun with numbers, patterns, and basic arithmetic. Through play-based learning, children gain an early understanding of numeracy concepts and build confidence in solving math problems. 

Our curriculum focuses on the following core numeracy skills: 

  • Counting and number recognition 
  • Problem-solving strategies 
  • Shape recognition and pattern building 
  • Early addition and subtraction 

With numeracy activities for kids like counting games, number songs and engaging math-based flashcards, your child will develop a solid mathematical foundation that supports future learning. 

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Numeracy Activities for 6- to 12-month-olds (Babies)

For babies aged 6 to 12 months, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on developing early number awareness through engaging, sensory-led play that nurtures natural curiosity and foundational counting skills. At this stage, suitable numeracy activities are playful, hands-on experiences that introduce simple quantities, counting, and comparisons in a way that is fun and accessible for babies.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Matching quantities: Pair small groups of objects (1–3) with simple number cards. 
  • Counting with support: Place objects into a basket after hearing the corresponding number and seeing it represented.
  • Comparing amounts: Explore picture cards showing “a few” versus “many,” then compare containers with different numbers of objects. 
  • Counting through play: Sing counting songs with clapping, movement, or instruments to link sounds, actions, and numbers. 
  • Number-themed sensory play: Use objects like “two bells” or “three blocks” to connect number words with tangible items. 

Numeracy Activities for 1- to 3-year-olds (Toddlers)

For toddlers aged 1 to 3 years, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on developing early number awareness through playful, sensory-led experiences that encourage curiosity and hands-on learning. At this stage, suitable activities introduce counting, quantity recognition, and simple comparisons in ways that are fun and engaging.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Placing number dominoes: Arrange number dominoes in counting order to strengthen early number sequencing skills.
  • Early number writing practice: Use crayons to write one numeral at a time, with gentle guidance on basic stroke order to support correct number formation.
  • Number-picture matching: Pair number cards with picture cards showing corresponding sets of objects (e.g., matching “7” with a picture of seven butterflies) to develop counting accuracy and number recognition.
  • Quantity matching with toy food: Use numbered plates and place toy food pieces to match the quantity shown, reinforcing one-to-one correspondence and understanding of number quantities.
  • “Picnic packing” counting game: Collect specific items based on verbal instructions (e.g., 1 strawberry, 2 apples, 3 slices of watermelon) to build listening skills, counting confidence, and the ability to follow simple multi-step directions.

Numeracy Activities for 3- to 5-year-olds (Kinder/Preschoolers)

For preschool children aged 3 to 5, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on deepening understanding of number relationships, patterns, and early concepts of time and money through hands-on, visual learning. Suitable activities at this stage strengthen problem-solving, reasoning, and practical application of numbers.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Number bonds: Use counters and number cards to match pairs of quantities that combine to a given total. 
  • Counting patterns and skip-counting: Practise consistent counting and early skip-counting with teacher modelling on a large abacus, reinforced with number songs, and then try on individual abacuses. 
  • Time concepts: Match clock hands to the correct o’clock and half-hour times. 
  • Building number bonds: Explore different combinations that make the same total (e.g., 7 = 4 + 3 or 7 = 2 + 5). 
  • Early money awareness: Match and identify Australian coins and notes, recognising their values. 

Numeracy Activities for 5- to 7-year-olds (Pre-Primary Children)

For children aged 5 to 7 years, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on building number fluency, accuracy, and problem-solving skills through structured, hands-on practice. Suitable activities at this stage use concrete materials, worksheets, and guided exercises to strengthen confidence and understanding.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Addition practice: Complete worksheets to strengthen early addition skills. 
  • Story problems: Read short scenarios, visualise the problem, and write matching equations. 
  • Money activities: Use play worksheets to recognise coins, match values, and make small amounts with different combinations. 
  • Addition grids: Fill in grids to build mental addition skills, recognise patterns, and understand number relationships. 
  • Subtraction practice: Work with worksheets showing dots or blocks to understand take-away concepts and write subtraction equations. 

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Numeracy Activities for 6- to 12-month-olds (Babies)

For babies aged 6 to 12 months, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on developing early number awareness through engaging, sensory-led play that nurtures natural curiosity and foundational counting skills. At this stage, suitable numeracy activities are playful, hands-on experiences that introduce simple quantities, counting, and comparisons in a way that is fun and accessible for babies.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Matching quantities: Pair small groups of objects (1–3) with simple number cards. 
  • Counting with support: Place objects into a basket after hearing the corresponding number and seeing it represented.
  • Comparing amounts: Explore picture cards showing “a few” versus “many,” then compare containers with different numbers of objects. 
  • Counting through play: Sing counting songs with clapping, movement, or instruments to link sounds, actions, and numbers. 
  • Number-themed sensory play: Use objects like “two bells” or “three blocks” to connect number words with tangible items. 

Numeracy Activities for 1- to 3-year-olds (Toddlers)

For toddlers aged 1 to 3 years, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on developing early number awareness through playful, sensory-led experiences that encourage curiosity and hands-on learning. At this stage, suitable activities introduce counting, quantity recognition, and simple comparisons in ways that are fun and engaging.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Placing number dominoes: Arrange number dominoes in counting order to strengthen early number sequencing skills.
  • Early number writing practice: Use crayons to write one numeral at a time, with gentle guidance on basic stroke order to support correct number formation.
  • Number-picture matching: Pair number cards with picture cards showing corresponding sets of objects (e.g., matching “7” with a picture of seven butterflies) to develop counting accuracy and number recognition.
  • Quantity matching with toy food: Use numbered plates and place toy food pieces to match the quantity shown, reinforcing one-to-one correspondence and understanding of number quantities.
  • “Picnic packing” counting game: Collect specific items based on verbal instructions (e.g., 1 strawberry, 2 apples, 3 slices of watermelon) to build listening skills, counting confidence, and the ability to follow simple multi-step directions.

Numeracy Activities for 3- to 5-year-olds (Kinder/Preschoolers)

For preschool children aged 3 to 5, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on deepening understanding of number relationships, patterns, and early concepts of time and money through hands-on, visual learning. Suitable activities at this stage strengthen problem-solving, reasoning, and practical application of numbers.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Number bonds: Use counters and number cards to match pairs of quantities that combine to a given total. 
  • Counting patterns and skip-counting: Practise consistent counting and early skip-counting with teacher modelling on a large abacus, reinforced with number songs, and then try on individual abacuses. 
  • Time concepts: Match clock hands to the correct o’clock and half-hour times. 
  • Building number bonds: Explore different combinations that make the same total (e.g., 7 = 4 + 3 or 7 = 2 + 5). 
  • Early money awareness: Match and identify Australian coins and notes, recognising their values. 

Numeracy Activities for 5- to 7-year-olds (Pre-Primary Children)

For children aged 5 to 7 years, Shichida’s numeracy activities focus on building number fluency, accuracy, and problem-solving skills through structured, hands-on practice. Suitable activities at this stage use concrete materials, worksheets, and guided exercises to strengthen confidence and understanding.

Numeracy activity examples include: 

  • Addition practice: Complete worksheets to strengthen early addition skills. 
  • Story problems: Read short scenarios, visualise the problem, and write matching equations. 
  • Money activities: Use play worksheets to recognise coins, match values, and make small amounts with different combinations. 
  • Addition grids: Fill in grids to build mental addition skills, recognise patterns, and understand number relationships. 
  • Subtraction practice: Work with worksheets showing dots or blocks to understand take-away concepts and write subtraction equations. 
numeracy skills for children, featuring a Shichida teacher using a large abacus to teach early numeracy concepts to 6 preschoolers
numeracy skills for children, featuring a Shichida teacher using a large abacus to teach early numeracy concepts to 6 preschoolers

Early Numeracy Skills for Kids: Age-Appropriate Learning Stages 

At Shichida, we focus on developing numeracy skills from the very beginning of your child’s learning journey. Each age group has its own set of developmental milestones that we support with tailored, age-appropriate activities. 

Ages 6 to 12 months: 

Introduce simple number recognition and early counting skills through songs, visual flashcards, and interactive activities.

Ages 1 to 3 years: 

Expand counting abilities and number recognition. Simple numeracy activities for kids help develop the foundations of shapes, patterns, and early problem-solving skills. 

Ages 3 to 5 years: 

Engage children in counting, shape recognition, skip-counting and number bonds games, plus the introduction of basic math concepts like addition and subtraction. This stage reinforces numeracy skills through fun, hands-on activities.

Ages 5 to 9 years: 

Focus on building fluency with basic math operations like addition, subtraction, and number sequencing. Numeracy activities for kids include problem-solving games, math puzzles, mental math, multiplication tables, and more complex tasks to strengthen cognitive development and confidence in math. 

Early childhood numeracy development

Benefits of Early Childhood Numeracy Development

Developing numeracy skills at an early age has lasting benefits for children’s cognitive and academic growth. Here’s how early numeracy education through Shichida’s numeracy activities for kids supports your child’s learning: 

  • Stronger Cognitive Skills:
    Early numeracy learning enhances memory, concentration, and critical thinking, boosting overall cognitive development. 
  • Improved Problem-Solving Skills:
    Problem-solving is a key aspect of numeracy skills. Engaging in mathematical activities helps children think critically and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. 
  • Better Academic Readiness:
    Children who develop numeracy skills early are better prepared for formal schooling. Early exposure to numbers, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving ensures a smoother transition into formal math education. 
  • Increased Confidence in Math:
    As children build their numeracy skills, they become more confident in their ability to solve problems, tackle math-related tasks, and engage with more complex math concepts. 
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Why Choose Shichida Numeracy for Kids? 

Shichida offers a structured and comprehensive numeracy program that incorporates both hands-on learning and problem-solving techniques. Our program uses proven, research-backed methods that make learning math fun and engaging. With our experienced educators, children develop a strong foundation in numeracy skills while mastering key problem-solving strategies. 

What makes Shichida’s numeracy program unique? 

  • Engaging, hands-on activities that develop a love for math. 
  • A supportive learning environment that empowers children to grow at their own pace. 
  • Tailored teaching methods that match each child’s developmental stage, ensuring they gain the right skills at the right time. 
  • Focus on numeracy skills and developing critical problem-solving abilities that last a lifetime. 

Give your child a head start and help them develop early Math confidence!

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FAQ’s: Numeracy for Kids

Numeracy skills refer to a child’s ability to understand and work with numbers, shapes, patterns, and basic mathematical concepts. Developing numeracy skills at an early age is essential because it sets the foundation for future learning in math and other subjects. Early exposure to numeracy activities for kids helps build confidence, enhances problem-solving abilities, and prepares children for academic success in school. 

Shichida’s numeracy program provides a structured and engaging approach to learning. Through a combination of numeracy activities for kids—such as counting games, number puzzles, and problem-solving exercises—children develop foundational math skills, improve their cognitive abilities, and build critical thinking skills. Our program is designed to match each child’s developmental stage, ensuring that they gain the right skills at the right time.

You can start teaching your child numeracy skills as early as six months. At this stage, infants can begin developing early number sense by recognising quantities and shapes through interactive numeracy activities for kids, such as songs and visual aids. As children grow, the complexity of the numeracy activities increases, progressing through simple counting to more complex math concepts as they approach school age. 

  1. Shichida offers a variety of numeracy activities for kids designed to make learning math fun and interactive. These activities include: 
  1. Dot flashcards and quantity recognition to build number sense from an early age 
  1. Counting exercises and number songs to develop rhythm and sequencing 
  1. Pattern recognition and matching games to support logical thinking 
  1. Simple mental math, number bonds, and problem-solving tasks for preschool and primary-aged children 

These activities are designed to help children develop strong numeracy skills while developing a love for learning. 

 

You can continue supporting your child’s numeracy development at home by incorporating numeracy activities for kids into daily routines. For example, encourage your child to count objects around the house, play number-based board games, or practice simple addition and subtraction using household items. Shichida also provides parents with tools and strategies to reinforce numeracy skills at home, ensuring consistent learning. 

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