Foundations and learning approach
“What do we know, and what are we finding?”
Read the problem together and ask your child to retell it. Separate known information from the question to see whether the difficulty lies in understanding the situation or calculating.
“Could a picture or objects help?”
If the numbers feel difficult, use dots, counters or a diagram. Begin with smaller numbers if helpful, then reconnect the model to the original problem.
Check 8 + 5 with a full ten frame and 3 more dots. Ask where the 2 yellow dots that completed the frame came from.
View larger image ↗“How could we check the answer?”
Try estimation, an inverse operation or another method. Avoid rushing to reveal the answer. Ask what changed in the revised solution and why.
Keep exploring together
Choose activities that match the learner’s knowledge and readiness, and discuss what you notice. Explore the curriculum or parent guide below.