Progress with Oxford: Numbers and Counting up to 100 Age 5-6
Progress With Oxford Series
What’s inside...
The Progress with Oxford: Numbers and Counting up to 100 Age 5-6 workbook helps children aged 5-6 develop early number skills and counting abilities. It introduces counting up to 100, basic addition and subtraction, and counting in multiples of twos, fives, and tens. The workbook features interactive activities, exercises, and tips to foster self-learning. A character guides children through activities, with stickers as rewards and a progress chart to track achievements. Additional resources are available at oxfordowl.co.uk. This series aids children in becoming quick at counting and number recognition while having fun.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some fun ways we could practice counting to 100 together?
Can you think of a time when knowing how to count helped you?
How do you think being good at numbers might help you in everyday life?
What other things can we count around the house?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use everyday objects like snacks or toys for counting exercises to make the numbers tangible.
Praise efforts, not just correct answers, to encourage a positive learning environment.
Relate the counting skills to real-life scenarios to highlight their usefulness, such as counting change or measuring ingredients.
Turn learning into a playful activity, like a scavenger hunt for numbered or grouped items around the home.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Numeracy
Explanation: This book helps children grasp the basics of numbers and counting through engaging activities and exercises.
Real-World Application: Children will apply these fundamental counting skills in everyday situations like counting objects, understanding the concept of time, and managing basic addition or subtraction.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Exercises in the book encourage kids to tackle numerical problems incrementally, fostering critical thinking.
Real-World Application: This aids a child in developing problem-solving skills which can be used in academics and daily decision-making tasks.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The activities in the book require children to follow specific instructions to achieve the correct outcomes, promoting attention to detail.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of carefully following directions, useful in classroom settings, when playing games, or during sports.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence
Explanation: As children master new concepts, the sequential challenges in the book build their confidence in handling numbers.
Real-World Application: This boost in confidence can translate to other areas of learning and personal development, encouraging a more enthusiastic participation in new challenges.