As a parent, you’re your child’s first and most important teacher — and the good news is, you don’t need fancy equipment or complicated lessons to help your child build strong maths skills. In fact, some of the best maths moments happen in simple, everyday life. From counting change at the shop to measuring ingredients in the kitchen, every day is full of opportunities to show your child that maths is all around them — and that it can be fun, too! Everyday Ways to Weave Maths Into Home Life 🛒 At the Shops: Ask your child to help you count coins or compare prices. Older children can estimate the total cost or check the change you get back. 🍳 In the Kitchen: Cooking is full of maths! Let your child measure out flour or milk, count spoonfuls, or help you double or halve a recipe. 🎲 Play Together: Board games and card games help children practise counting, adding, and recognising numbers — all while having fun. Have you played Mathopoly Times Tables Game yet? The Mathopoly Times Tables Game for the Foundation Phase is a printable, engaging, educational twist on the classic board game that helps young learners master their times tables in a fun and interactive way.  🧺 Laundry Time: Sorting clothes? Ask them to match socks in pairs, count items in groups, or spot patterns like stripes and spots. 🕰️ Planning the Day: Use clocks and calendars to talk about time — “If it’s 3:00 now, what time will it be in an hour?” or “How many days until your birthday?” The best part? Children learn that maths isn’t just something that happens in a workbook — it’s a skill they use every single day. Adding a Little Extra Magic: Twinkl’s Engaging Resources While everyday moments are powerful, sometimes children need a bit more structure — and a dash of excitement — to keep them interested. That’s where Twinkl’s co-branded resources come in. Twinkl has teamed up with beloved brands like Mattel to bring you creative, themed activities that make maths feel fresh and fun. One favourite for parents and teachers alike is the Barbie: Magnificent Maths Activities Pack. Bring Barbie Into Maths Time Designed for children aged 5–9, this special pack was developed in partnership with Mattel. It includes two handy folders of activities — one for younger children and one for slightly older learners. Inside you’ll find: With Barbie’s inspiring “You Can Be Anything” theme woven through every page, these colourful, ready-to-print activities make practising maths feel like an adventure, not a chore. Why Parents Love It ✅ Easy to download and print — no fuss, no extra prep. ✅ Fun, familiar characters help keep children motivated. ✅ Designed by real teachers who know how to keep children engaged. Download the Barbie pack today and help them discover that numbers really can be fun! So next time you’re out shopping, baking, or playing a game together, remember: every moment can be a maths moment. And when you want to add a little extra sparkle, simply log in to your Twinkl account and download the Barbie: Magnificent Maths Activities Pack to keep the fun going at home.