Have you ever actually checked?

Are your 4-6 year old's maths foundations solid, or are they building on shaky groung?

Counting to 20, recognising numbers and even doing simple sums doesn’t always show how well your child really understands number.

The 5-Minute Maths Check for

4–6 Year Olds

Four quick, playful checks to show you what’s solid, where there might be a gap and what to focus on next.

No worksheets. No pressure. Just play.

WHY THESE FOUNDATIONS MATTER

As a teacher, I see again and again what happens when children are moved on before the

foundations are solid.

Our maths curriculum is packed and it moves fast.

As a teacher, I see again and again what happens when children are moved on before the foundations underneath are really secure.

The gaps might seem tiny at first, but as more maths is piled on top, they get harder to ignore.

More maths isn’t always the answer. Sometimes children need more time with the maths underneath.

Going slower now can mean going much quicker later.

WHAT YOU’LL CHECK

The four foundations behind strong number sense

Each checked through simple, playful games your child will love, using things you already have at home.

✓ Can they see how many without counting?
Not just recognise the number — actually see the amount.

✓ Can they count objects accurately and know how many there are?
Because saying the counting sequence and understanding quantity aren’t quite the same thing.

✓ Do they understand more, fewer and equal?
Can they compare amounts, rather than just count them?

✓ Can they break a number apart and put it back together?
A really important foundation for the addition and subtraction that comes later.

A few minutes of play can tell you a lot — what’s solid, what needs more practice and where to focus next.

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A bit about me

Hey! I'm Lyndsay,

I’m a primary teacher and the person behind Foundations First Maths.

I’ve seen how easily little gaps in early maths can get missed — especially in a packed curriculum where there’s always something new to move onto.

That’s why I’m a bit obsessed with the foundations.

Real understanding. Strong number sense. Plenty of time to practise — and lots of play along the way.

Because maths shouldn’t just be something children can do. I want them to understand it.

Solid maths is built on strong foundations.

See which foundations are already secure — and which your child might simply need a little more time to practise.

✓ Build real confidence with number
✓ Develop flexible number sense — not just memorised answers
✓ Make addition and subtraction easier to understand later
✓ Help maths feel playful, achievable and enjoyable

THIS LITTLE CHECK IS FOR YOU IF…

  • Your child is 4–6 and you want to know how secure their early maths really is.

  • They can count and recognise numbers, but you’re not sure what they actually understand underneath.

  • You’ve noticed them counting everything from one, guessing or getting muddled when numbers look different.

  • You want to help at home but don’t really know what to practise.

  • You’d rather spot a little gap now, while there’s plenty of time to strengthen it through play.

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