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Activities for young learners
We want every child in the UK to feel good about numbers. Having fun as part of National Numeracy Day can be part of that.
We've got something for children at primary and secondary school so have a browse and get some confidence building activities for your children.
Money-themed maths activities
For the first time ever, National Numeracy Day has a theme: money.
Financial education is a vital theme for children if we are to tackle the fact that our young adults are both the most maths-anxious and have the highest need for numeracy in order to better manage their money.
It's never too early to make the link between numbers and money with children. Here you can find activities for different ages that are flexible and help to start conversations about money:
Celebrity activities
Our celebrity ambassadors have put together some fantastic number fun activities for you! Download the sheets and watch the videos – it's all free!
Dance with Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones
When you start learning a dance step by step, it becomes clear pretty quickly how important numbers are to making it work!
Follow along with Katya and share your version of her dance on social media using #NationalNumeracyDay
Money activities from Mr MoneyJar
Finance expert and podcaster Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, aka Mr MoneyJar, has created a set of resources to help children learn about savings, in a fun and imaginative way. It’s not about having lots of money, but about learning to use what you do have wisely – a subject dear to Rotimi’s heart.
Number Heroes Competition
Create a picture of you doing your dream job or hobby and tell us how it uses numbers. Let your imagination run wild to be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize for yourself and one of six incredible prize bundles worth hundreds of £££s each for your nursery, school or youth group. The winner will be chosen by the one and only Bobby Seagull.
The 2025 competition is now open! Find out more and join in
Money activities from the Numberblocks
In this pack are five activities where the CBeebies Numberblocks introduce the use of numbers when it comes to money.
There are a range of difficulties and an intro sheet to help teachers and parents with using the pack. Suitable for ages 4-11.
You can also watch the video with Rachel Riley and Numberblock Five as they introduce the concept of numbers in shopping.
Maths Circle activities
NumBots: Ice Cream Bot's Café
For ages 5 to 6
Ice Cream Bot is having a very busy day, maybe you could help him make some delicious ice cream?
Start discussions about money with this activity about the costs of different ice cream combinations.
Times Tables Rock Stars: Dress 2 Impress
For ages 7 to 11
Your band is about to hit the stage, you need to make sure all three rock stars have the best outfits!
Get students multiplying and budgeting as they plan their band's outfits. Then get creative and draw them!
Sign up to National Numeracy Day
By signing up to National Numeracy Day you'll be joining over 10,000 dynamic organisations – including thousands of schools – to champion numeracy. You'll get access to exclusive lesson plans from White Rose Maths AND this year we're also giving school sign-ups full access to the Family Maths Toolkit, containing over 200 numeracy activities for ages 3-13.
Get stronger maths to help your children
However you feel about maths, you’re not alone. The National Numeracy Challenge is a free and easy-to-use website you can use to improve your confidence with numbers, in your own time and at your own pace.
It’s ideal for brushing up, checking your level, or for catching up on learning you missed, and it’s all about the maths you need in daily life and at work – no algebra or trigonometry.
