Mental Maths: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years
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What’s inside...
This activity book is designed to help children aged 5-7 develop their mental maths skills in a fun and engaging way. It includes a variety of exercises and puzzles that target different aspects of mathematics, providing a comprehensive learning experience. Join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practice new skills every day. The book is developed and written by primary educators and includes helpful notes for adults to support children's learning, extension activities, and is perfect for encouraging children to use their early mental arithmetic skills.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was the most interesting math problem you solved today, and why did you like it?
Can you show me a new math trick you learned from the book?
How would you explain today's math concept to a friend?
What was the hardest challenge in the book, and how did you overcome it?
If you could create your own math problem, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing math problems, maintain a positive and encouraging tone to make learning enjoyable.
Relate the math problems to real-life situations to illustrate practical applications of the concepts.
Celebrate their successes, no matter how small, to boost their confidence and enthusiasm.
Ask your child to teach you the concepts they’ve learned, reinforcing their understanding and skills.
Encourage them to think out loud while solving problems to understand their thought process.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Enhancing Numerical Skills
Explanation: Mental Maths: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book is designed to strengthen a child's math skills through engaging exercises and problems tailored for 5-7 year olds.
Real-World Application: Children will apply these strengthened numerical skills in their daily activities, such as counting objects, understanding time, and managing simple allowances.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Abilities
Explanation: This activity book offers puzzles and tasks that require children to think critically and find solutions to mathematical challenges.
Real-World Application: These skills are transferable to real-life situations where children need to analyze problems and make decisions, such as dividing toys fairly among friends or planning their time.
Example Lesson: Building Concentration
Explanation: Focused tasks in the book help children develop their ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
Real-World Application: Improved concentration aids in better learning in school settings and completing tasks more efficiently at home or in extracurricular activities.
Example Lesson: Confidence in Learning
Explanation: As children successfully solve the maths puzzles, they build self-esteem and a positive attitude towards learning and tackling new challenges.
Real-World Application: This confidence can encourage them to take on new learning opportunities and activities, fostering a lifelong love for learning.