Number recognition to ten and subsequently twenty is a key part of early maths. To begin with introduce your child to numbers up to five, and when they recognize these, progress to numbers to ten, and beyond.

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Simple activities to develop number recognition include:

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• Creating a hopscotch grid together using chalks to form numbers.

• Putting together a large scale foam number puzzle.

• Talking about numbers in the environment by mentioning the number bus passing, numbers on houses, car registrations or signage.

• Adding a simple number line or wall chart in your child's playroom or bedroom to reinforce number recognition on a daily basis.

• Providing magnetic numbers for your child to explore or foam bath numbers.

• Offering a range of number puzzles and jigsaws.

• Setting up a number hunt in the garden by hiding numbered flashcards or objects.

• Creating a number line with numbered pebbles for your child to order and explore outdoors.

• Providing playdough and playdough number cutters for your child to create their own playdough number line.