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Number Explorers

Counting adventures for the very youngest explorers, where every number found opens the next door in the story.

Ages 3–5 Β· 20 story worlds

How the story works

Numbers appear as treasures, eggs, stars and stepping stones. Counting is how the hero moves forward β€” never a question they are asked to answer.

Learning objectives

  • Β· Counting
  • Β· Number recognition
  • Β· Sequencing
  • Β· More and less
  • Β· Early maths confidence
  • Β· Pattern recognition

Curriculum alignment

  • Early Years Maths
  • Number & Place Value
  • Counting to 20

Key skills: Counting, Number sense, Sequencing, Early problem solving

What parents get with every story

Discussion questions

  • β€œHow many treasures did we find together on the way?”
  • β€œWhich number was the very hardest to spot?”
  • β€œWhat would you have counted first?”

Conversation prompts

  • β€œLet's count the stairs on the way up to bed tonight, just like in the story.”
  • β€œCan you find three of something in this room, like the hero did?”

Optional follow-up activity

Hide five small objects around one room and go on your own counting treasure hunt before bedtime.

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