At The Primary Maths Coach, we believe that every child deserves to feel confident and capable in maths — and that starts with the right support for teachers and parents.
This blog is here to bring you:
✅ Clear, practical advice aligned with the UK primary maths curriculum
✅ Insights into early number sense, problem solving, reasoning, and maths mastery
✅ Tips for using trusted resources like Numberblocks, the Ready-to-Progress criteria, and high-quality maths tools
✅ Support for tackling maths anxiety and building confidence from the start
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, home educator, or parent supporting your child, you’ll find helpful posts, actionable strategies, and inspiration to make maths feel more meaningful—and more fun.
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Blogs
🏖️ 10+ Fun Ways to Keep Maths Skills Fresh Over the Summer Holidays (For EYFS to KS2)
Why Summer Maths Practice Matters Summer holidays are a time for children to relax, but it’s also common for them to experience the “summer slide” in maths — losing confidence and fluency after six weeks away from learning.The good news? You can keep your child’s number sense, reasoning, and mental maths sharp without formal lessons.…
Understanding Subitising: A Key to Early Maths Success
Subitising is the ability to instantly recognize quantities without counting, crucial for early mathematical development. It enhances number sense, mental arithmetic, and problem-solving skills. Research shows that consistent exposure to subitising activities builds confidence and improves maths performance in young children, laying a foundation for future learning.
Understanding Maths Anxiety: Causes and Solutions
Maths can spark curiosity and confidence—or, for some children, it can trigger worry, confusion, and even fear. If your child or pupil dreads numbers, avoids maths homework, or freezes during tests, they may be experiencing maths anxiety. The good news is that with understanding and the right strategies, we can help children turn anxiety into…
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