ages 6–9

Illustration of a caregiver listening to a frustrated child beside an open maths book.
Self-awareness & emotional skillsConfidence & self-expressionMathematics

“I hate maths”: listen for the problem behind the sentence

Illustration of two children making a clapping pattern on a garden rug.
Creativity & innovationMathematics

Clap, tap, repeat: pattern play that needs no worksheet

Overhead illustration of a caregiver and child measuring a toy road with matching blocks.
Independence & everyday skillsMathematics

How long is the toy road? Start measuring with what you have

Illustration of two children making an arch from large geometric blocks.
Communication & collaborationCreativity & innovationMathematics

Beyond “What shape is this?”: better conversations during building play

Illustration of a child and grandparent comparing counters on a table.
Confidence & self-expressionMathematics

Fingers are tools: why you don’t need to hide them during maths

Overhead illustration of a child noticing three large felt circles on a mat.
Critical thinking & problem solvingMathematics

Seeing three without counting: a playful guide to subitizing

Illustration of a family putting things away and rebuilding routines after travel.
Daily routines & visual schedulesHabits, boundaries & routines

Back to ordinary life: restart family routines without a giant reset

Illustration of a father supporting a child starting homework at a desk.
School life & learning supportDaily routines & visual schedulesHabits, boundaries & routines

Homework without a nightly showdown: build a better starting routine

Illustration of parents and a grandparent discussing family routines while a child plays.
Co-parenting & sharing the loadFamily connection & traditionsHabits, boundaries & routines

When the adults have different rules: a family boundary plan that keeps the child out of the middle

Illustration of a child resting after school while a caregiver sits nearby.
School life & learning supportEmotions & behaviourHabits, boundaries & routines

The after-school crash: give your child a gentler landing

Illustration of a grandparent and child preparing a meal together.
Household responsibilities & chore chartsHabits, boundaries & routinesIndependence & everyday skills

Chores without the running commentary: build one useful family habit

Illustration of a child choosing a picture card on a simple routine chart.
Daily routines & visual schedulesHabits, boundaries & routines

The routine chart is lovely. Why is nobody using it?