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Make counting fun! Here families will find ways to explore mathematics through books and songs.

Changing seasons in Australia give lots of opportunities for learning mathematics and science at home. These links are all about autumn.

This resource shows how families can use everyday activities to help children from 4 to 5 years old. The activities help build maths knowledge, skills and thinking.

Kitchens are great places to learn. Here are some easy recipes that families can use with young children.

GreatStart has lots of ideas and activities that can help families make the most of everyday learning and events.

These links from the GreatStart website give families ideas for activities that help children learn mathematical concepts.

Simple maths activities for families to do at home.

Find the patterns in children's daily and weekly routines. Learn the days of the week, and plan the week ahead with a colour coded calendar.

Here are some ideas for games and learning about numbers and time with clocks.

Learning mathematics is important for children and adults, because maths helps numeracy skills.These links provide families with activities and information to support their child’s numeracy development as part of their everyday activities

Explore the environment through the eyes of a young child and see what you can see.

Simple, everyday activities and ideas that families can use at home. When families engage their children in experiences within their routines it helps children learn. Families can create numeracy experiences in their everyday routines to help with this.

Make maths fun! Help children understand mathematical terms like – short and long. Fun and interesting ways to engage children in mathematical learning.

These guides from the Australian Literacy Educators Association (ALEA) will help families become familiar with the language of maths so they can use it in activities, conversations and play with their children.