Early Years Maths

Think Academy Reception Courses (2026 entry)

Give Your Child a Head Start in Reception Maths

Not Just Counting — Real Understanding Starts Here

Your child is about to start Reception. This is the stage where confidence, curiosity, and thinking habits are built.

But here’s the truth:

Many children who seem “good at maths” early on are simply memorising and struggle later when concepts become deeper.

👉 Our programme ensures your child doesn’t just keep up — but truly understands, enjoys, and excels.

Why Parents Choose Us

✔️ Build Real Number Sense

Not just answers: children understand why.

✔️ Develop Thinking Skills Early

Structured logic and problem: solving from age 4.

✔️ Make Maths Enjoyable

If children love it, they learn it better and faster.

✔️ Prevent Future Struggles

Strong foundations now = easier progress later.

What Makes Our Lessons So Effective?

🎯 100% Interactive & Engaging
  • Story-driven lessons with fun characters
  • Game-based challenges (racing, treasure hunts & more)
  • Constant participation — no passive watching
🧠 Designed for How Young Children Learn
  • Visual and concrete teaching (not abstract)
  • Step-by-step concept building
  • Repetition through fun, not pressure
👩‍🏫 Expert Teachers
  • Highly engaging and energetic
  • Experienced in early years education
  • Personalised attention for every child 

Learn Through Stories

Engaging Animated Lessons

Real-Life Practice

Interactive Game Challenges

Express & Share Thinking

Track Your Progress

What Your Child Will Gain

Competency Modules

Story Themes

Learning Objectives

Knowledge Contents

Skill Development

Measurement and Statistics

Shape Scavenger

Count Shapes

Mark and record the number of each shape in an organised way, using sorting, counting, and one-to-one correspondence.

Develop systematic counting skills and strengthen awareness of quantity.

Logical Reasoning

Helper 5

Count from 5

Understand 5 as a key counting benchmark, use groups of 5 to support counting, and count quickly to 10 based on 5.

Develop visual counting strategies through grouping and further strengthen number sense.

Logical Reasoning

Zoo Locations

Working Memory

Strengthen visual memory through focused observation and repeated practice, and develop spatial memory through association strategies.

Improve memory skills effectively through practical strategies.

Number Sense

More or Less

Compare Amounts

Compare two groups of objects using one-to-one matching, understand comparison relationships between quantities, and identify how many more there are.

Build an understanding of “more” and “less” in quantities and numbers, which forms a foundation for mathematical operations.

Spatial Reasoning

What’s This?

Observe Details

Identify the key features of shapes and locate target shapes based on colour, shape, and other attributes.

Strengthen observation skills and attention to detail.

Number Sense

Let’s Make Cakes

Addition in 10

Understand the concept of addition and the relationship between symbols and the total, use the plus and equals signs to describe changes in quantity, and solve addition word problems by counting on.

Develop the ability to understand and use abstract symbols.

Number Sense

Party at the Beach

Subtraction in 10

Understand the concept of subtraction and the relationship between symbols and what remains, use the minus and equals signs to describe changes in quantity, and solve subtraction problems by counting on.

Develop the ability to understand and use abstract symbols.

Spatial Reasoning

Special Twins

Symmetry

Understand what line symmetry is, identify whether a shape is symmetrical and find its line of symmetry, and complete the other half of a symmetrical shape.

Strengthen shape observation and spatial awareness.

Number Sense

Squary’s Farm

Equally Divide

Understand equal sharing and divide a whole equally into 2 to 4 parts according to given conditions.

Strengthen number awareness and lay the groundwork for future learning in division.

Logical Reasoning

Unforgettable Trip

Pattern

Explore different arrangements of 3 to 4 objects and investigate circular arrangement patterns.

Develop pattern recognition and the ability to identify and summarise rules.

Spatial Reasoning

Little Painter

Lines

Recognise different types of lines, including straight, curved, and zigzag lines, and explore how points form lines and lines form shapes.

Build understanding of the relationships between points, lines, and shapes, laying the foundation for future learning in geometry.

Number Sense

Insect World

Whole and Parts

Learn number bonds and develop an understanding of the relationship between the whole and its parts; find the parts from the whole or the whole from the parts.

Strengthen understanding of relationships between numbers, laying the foundation for future learning in inverse operations.

Logical Reasoning

Little Seeker

Search Target

Observe carefully, identify key features, and use systematic scanning strategies to locate specific targets.

Improve observation and concentration skills.

Creativity

Little Handyman

Divide Shapes

Understand what equally partitioned shapes are and explore ways to divide shapes and quantities.

Develop creative thinking and lay the foundation for future learning in area.

Measurement and Statistics

Fruits Party

Measure and Compare

Compare the lengths of curved and straight lines, explore how different unit tools affect length comparison, and estimate surface area using the same unit tool.

Develop foundational measurement skills and lay the groundwork for future learning in length, area, and other measures.

Critical Thinking

How is the Weather?

Weather and Acitivity

Recognise weather symbols, read and interpret weather charts, and use tables to record and compare different types of weather.

Develop systematic data-handling skills and lay the foundation for future learning in charts and graphs.

Don’t let early learning become a source of stress. Help your child build a strong foundation in maths with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude. Book a Free Trial Lesson to see how our supportive tutors develop confidence and key skills from an early age.

By the end of the term, your child will be able to:

  • Confidently understand numbers and quantities
  • Explain simple maths ideas in their own words
  • Grasp addition & subtraction conceptually
  • Compare and reason (more, less, equal)
  • Approach problems with clear thinking

✨ Aligned with EYFS — Designed for More

We cover all key UK early years maths objectives,

while going beyond the curriculum to develop:

  • Strong mathematical thinking
  • Problem-solving confidence
  • The ability to explain and reason
  • 👉 So your child doesn’t just learn maths — they learn how to think.

Our Learning Cycle (Simple & Effective)

A complete learning cycle ensures real progress:

  1. 1:1 Pre-course assessment
  2. Preview before class
  3. Interactive live lesson (45 mins)
  4. Short daily practice
  5. Personalised weekly feedback

Plus:

  • Regular review sessions
  • Ongoing progress tracking
  • Structured reinforcement

Perfect For

Children starting Reception in September (2026 entry)

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