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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· 5 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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