Think Academy Reception Courses (2026 entry)
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Think Academy Reception Courses (2026 entry)
Give Your Child a Head Start in Reception Maths
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?
- Story-driven lessons with fun characters
- Game-based challenges (racing, treasure hunts & more)
- Constant participation — no passive watching
- Visual and concrete teaching (not abstract)
- Step-by-step concept building
- Repetition through fun, not pressure
- 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 Pre-course assessment
- Preview before class
- Interactive live lesson (45 mins)
- Short daily practice
- Personalised weekly feedback
Plus:
- Regular review sessions
- Ongoing progress tracking
- Structured reinforcement
Perfect For
Children starting Reception in September (2026 entry)




