Parenting · Beginner
Teach your 3–4-year-old maths through play, at home
A parent navigator with a plan for every session, extra questions to ask, games and audio stories, so 15–20 minutes a week is enough.
- 32 guided sessions
- Audio stories for children
- Games for home and travel
- 12 months of access
- 14-day refund
Why early maths feels harder than it should
You know that early maths matters for the way your child learns to think. You may also have stood in front of a shelf of workbooks, apps and games and wondered which of them fit together and in what order. Without a clear system, it is easy to jump between activities and miss something important.
Many parents also worry that they are not trained to teach. A workbook page looks simple, but the best learning comes from the conversation around it: the question you ask, the hint you hold back, the moment you let your child discover the answer. Nobody explains that part when you hand over a notebook and a pencil.
Then there is motivation. A three-year-old does not sit still because a task is useful. You want your child to enjoy numbers and shapes without bribes, pressure or tricks, and you want to do it in a busy week where time for extra activities is scarce.
This course is a navigator for exactly that situation. It gives you a ready plan for each session of a printed preschool maths workbook for ages 3–4, so you always know what to do, what to ask and how to keep it fun.
What you will be able to do
After working through the navigator with your child, you will be able to:
- Run a complete maths session in 15–20 minutes
Follow a clear step-by-step plan instead of improvising.
- Ask questions that deepen each task
Use extra prompts that go beyond the instruction printed in the workbook.
- Explain ideas through dialogue
Guide your child towards answers with leading questions rather than telling.
- Turn everyday moments into maths practice
Count, compare and sort at home, on a walk or on the way to nursery.
- Keep your child motivated without rewards
Use audio stories with friendly characters to create curiosity.
- Pick games that match the current topic
Choose activities from a bank organised by theme.
- Support what your nursery or teacher is doing
Reinforce new skills at home without duplicating the lessons.
- Choose books and films that support learning
Plan leisure time that brings in mathematical ideas naturally.
- Build a steady weekly routine
Fit short, regular practice into a full schedule.
- 32
- guided sessions
- 15–20 min
- per week with your child
- 1,000+
- games and exercises across the full programme
- 12 months
- of access
The method: play first, paper second
Young children do not learn maths from abstract explanations. They learn by handling objects, comparing, sorting, building and talking about what they notice. That is why the navigator treats the printed workbook as one part of the picture, not the whole of it.
Each session starts from the workbook topic and then widens out. You get extra questions that connect the new task to what your child already knows, so one page practises several skills at once: the new topic, a quick review and links between ideas.
Around that sits a bank of games and small experiments for every topic. You can play them at the kitchen table, in the park or in the car. The only rule is the one the course repeats often: both you and your child should find the activity interesting.
How the course works
The navigator is an online programme for the parent. Each session has its own page with a short plan, the questions to ask, tips on where children often get stuck and suggestions for what to play afterwards. You open the page, read it in a few minutes and then sit down with your child and the workbook.
It is built for short, regular practice. Fifteen to twenty minutes a week is enough to follow the programme, and the game bank lets you add more when you and your child feel like it. There is no schedule you must keep and no live attendance. You set the pace, and you can repeat a session whenever your child needs it.
The audio stories are for your child. They feature friendly characters who introduce each topic, which many children find far more inviting than a worksheet. The navigator is mainly for you, so your child does not need a screen to take part. One optional self-check step is available for children, and you can skip it without losing anything.
Please note that the printed workbook for ages 3–4 is not included. It is sold separately by its publisher, and the navigator is designed to be used with it. You do not need any other classroom materials for home use.
The programme
The 32 sessions follow the order of the printed workbook. Every session uses the same toolkit, described in the modules below.
1Module 1 — Getting started as a home teacherUnderstand the approach and set up a simple weekly routine.4 lessons
- How the navigator and the workbook fit together
- Planning a 15–20 minute session around your week
- Choosing the right starting point for your child
- Setting up a calm, playful learning corner
2Module 2 — The step-by-step session planFollow a clear structure for every workbook session.4 lessons
- Warming up and reviewing what your child already knows
- Introducing the new idea through a short conversation
- Working through the workbook tasks together
- Closing the session and noticing progress
3Module 3 — Extra questions and methodical hintsUse prompts that get more out of every task.5 lessons
- Asking leading questions instead of giving answers
- Using one task to practise several skills
- Linking new knowledge to earlier topics
- What to do when your child gets stuck
- Making a mistake into a useful moment
4Module 4 — Everyday games and experimentsPractise each topic at home, outdoors and on the move.4 lessons
- Maths games for the kitchen and living room
- Counting and comparing on a walk
- Quick games for the car and public transport
- Simple experiments with household objects
5Module 5 — Motivation through storiesUse audio stories to build interest without rewards.3 lessons
- When and how to use the audio stories
- Talking about the story characters after listening
- Keeping interest alive over many weeks
6Module 6 — Maths in your family leisure timeChoose books, films and activities that support learning.3 lessons
- Spotting maths in picture books and cartoons
- Planning a weekend activity around the current topic
- Working with a nursery or teacher so that home and group sessions support each other
What you get
- Session plans for the whole workbook
A step-by-step plan for each of the 32 sessions.
- Audio stories with friendly characters
Short recordings that introduce topics in a way children enjoy.
- Extra questions and methodical hints
Prompts for every task, written for parents.
- A bank of games and experiments
Organised by topic for home, outdoors and travel.
- Leisure recommendations
Suggestions for books and cartoons that support the topics.
- Free practice materials
A library of games and exercises, a set of olympiad-style tasks and recorded webinars on the method.
- Questions answered by the methodology team
Ask about anything you do not understand inside the programme.
- 12 months of online access
Study at your own pace on any device.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- Parents of children aged 3–4 who want to work with a printed preschool maths workbook at home but lack teaching experience
- Parents whose nursery or teacher already uses the same programme and who want to reinforce it
- Parents who feel lost among many games and aids and want one coherent system
- Busy parents looking for a short, regular routine rather than long study sessions
- Parents who want their child to enjoy maths without rewards or pressure
Probably not a fit if…
- Anyone who does not plan to use the matching printed workbook, as the navigator assumes it
- Parents looking for an app or game that the child uses alone on a screen
- Families with children much older than the age range, who should look at the later parts of the programme
- Those expecting a classroom course with a teacher leading live lessons
After the course
By the end of the 32 sessions, maths will be a normal, pleasant part of your week. You will know how to open a workbook page, ask the right questions and let your child do the thinking.
You will also have a stock of games for any moment: queueing, walking, cooking or travelling. Counting objects on the way to nursery and spotting shapes at home becomes natural, and your child learns that maths is everywhere.
If your child enjoys the stories and routines, you will be ready to continue with the next part of the programme for older ages. If your nursery uses the same approach, you will understand what your child is doing there and can support it with confidence.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need each week?
The programme is designed around 15–20 minutes a week of focused work with your child. The game bank is optional, so you can add more whenever you both want to.
Do I need teaching experience or a maths background?
No. Every session has a plan, sample dialogues and extra questions written for parents without teacher training.
Do I need to buy the printed workbook?
Yes. The navigator is built around the matching printed workbook for ages 3–4, which is sold separately and is not included in the price. You do not need any classroom demonstration or handout sets for home use.
How does access work after payment?
After you pay, you receive access to the online programme with your contact details and can start straight away on any device. Your access lasts 12 months.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If the course is not right for you, you can request a refund within 14 days of purchase.
What format are the lessons in?
Each session is an online page with a written plan, questions and hints, plus audio stories and game ideas. It is not a live class, so you can work whenever it suits you.
Does my child need to use a screen?
The navigator is mainly for the parent. Children listen to the audio stories if you choose to play them, and a short self-check step is optional and can be skipped.
Will the material stay available?
Yes, throughout your 12 months of access you can return to any session, repeat it and replay the audio as often as you like.
Start with your first session this week
Get the plan, the games and the stories, and make short maths sessions something your child looks forward to.