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Early Level

Build early number, shape and matching skills.

Start with looking, tapping, matching and talking about maths.

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Early Level learning pathway

Learn each idea first, then practise to earn stars.

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Counting

Count carefully and match numbers to amounts.

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Step 1 · LearnCounting Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Counting objectsEarn stars
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Match numbers to amountsEarn stars
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Comparing and Ordering

See which groups have more, fewer or the same amount.

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Step 1 · LearnComparing and Ordering Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
More, less and sameEarn stars
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Addition

Move groups together and find how many there are altogether.

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Step 1 · LearnAddition Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Counting objectsRelated Early Level skill · Earn stars
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Subtraction

Take some away and notice how many are left.

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Step 1 · LearnSubtraction Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Counting objectsRelated Early Level skill · Earn stars
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Fractions

Split a whole into equal parts and talk about halves and quarters.

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Step 1 · LearnFractions Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Sorting and matchingRelated Early Level skill · Earn stars
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Time

Move around a clock and connect turns to useful time words.

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Step 1 · LearnTime Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Time wordsEarn stars
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Shape and Position

Move, turn and describe shapes and where they are.

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Step 1 · LearnShape and Position Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Shape huntEarn stars
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Position wordsEarn stars
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Measure and Compare

Compare length, height, weight and how full things are.

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Step 1 · LearnMeasure and Compare Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Measure wordsEarn stars
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Patterns

Notice what repeats, then copy and continue the pattern.

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Step 1 · LearnPatterns Concept JourneySee it, move it and talk about it.
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Step 2 · PractiseBuild confidence and earn stars
Simple patternsEarn stars
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Money awarenessAnother Early Level practice activity
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