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Explore Mathematics Books, Activities and Articles for Kids

  • Support early numeracy development with our collection of Mathematics books for kids, hands-on Maths activities tailored to Foundation (age 5), Year 1 (age 6), and Year 2 (age 7).
  • Explore a wide range of curriculum-aligned topics including numerals, collections, patterns, length, capacity, mass, duration, positions, data, ordinal numbers, number lines, part-part-whole relationships, word problems, money, directions, fact families, graphs, fractions, and arrays.
  • Build essential mathematical thinking with strategies such as ordering, counting, subitising, comparison, partitioning, addition, subtraction, measuring, skip counting, counting on, place value, repeated addition, grouping, doubling, and halving.
  • Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or homeschooler, our resources help children build confidence and curiosity through real-world connections and playful exploration of maths concepts.
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  • Dino Counting – One less concept
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    Dino Counting – One less concept

    📔 Ten Little Dinosaurs by Mike Brownlow

    • Students are learning to count backwards through the one-less number concept.

    AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation)
  • Ten Little Dinosaurs
    📔 Book

    Ten Little Dinosaurs

    Written by Mike Brownlow
    Illustrated by Simon Rickerty
    Published by Orchard Books
    Theme/topic: Mathematics
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACELA1439 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)

    This delightful rhyming adventure captivates young readers with its playful text and vibrant illustrations. The story counts down from 10 to 1 as a group of mischievous little dinosaurs encounters various adventures and challenges, blending humour with basic counting skills (ACMNA001, AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). It connects number names, numerals, and the number of dinosaurs (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics), making it a valuable tool for early numeracy. The rhymes and repetitive patterns not only entertain but also foster language development and phonemic awareness (ACELA1439 – Foundation Year, English). With its engaging narrative and educational focus, Ten Little Dinosaurs is a perfect read-aloud choice for young children, combining fun and learning in one enjoyable package.

    AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACELA1439 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)
  • Bears on Wheels
    📔 Book

    Bears on Wheels

    Written & illustrated by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Theme/topic: Mathematics
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA003 (Mathematics – Foundation)

    This lively and engaging story introduces young readers to basic counting from 1 to 10 (ACMNA001, AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). The simple yet entertaining narrative follows bears as they ride on wheels in various configurations, showcasing relationships between numbers and objects (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). Through its use of repetitive patterns and clear visual representations, the book helps children practise subitising small collections (ACMNA003 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). With its playful illustrations and rhythmic text, Bears on Wheels is an excellent resource for building early numeracy skills in an enjoyable and interactive way.

    AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA003 (Mathematics – Foundation)
  • One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab
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    One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab

    Written by April Pulley Sayre and Jeffrey Sayre
    Illustrated by Randy Cecil
    Published by Walker Books
    Theme/topic: Mathematics
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA031 (Mathematics – Year 2)

    This delightful and imaginative book introduces young readers to counting (ACMNA001, AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics) and basic multiplication concepts. By using the number of feet on various animals, the story encourages children to explore basic counting with feet (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics) and repeated addition, grouping, and arrays to represent numbers. This creative approach not only reinforces counting skills but also provides a playful foundation for understanding multiplication (ACMNA031 – Year 2, Mathematics). Additionally, the book supports early number recognition and sequencing as children practice counting and comparing quantities. With its vibrant illustrations and humorous scenarios, this book engages young learners while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an enjoyable way.

    AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA031 (Mathematics – Year 2)
  • Big Rain Coming
    📔 Book

    Big Rain Coming

    Written by Katrina Germein
    Illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft
    Published by Picture Puffin
    Theme/topic: Mathematics and Weather impacts
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFM02 (Mathematics – Foundation) AC9S1U02 (Science – Year 1) ACMMG007 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACSSU004 (Science – Foundation)

    Big Rain Coming by Katrina Germein is a beautifully written and atmospheric story that captures the anticipation of rainfall in a remote Australian Indigenous community. Throughout the week, the land remains dry, and the people wait patiently for the relief that the rain will bring. The book helps students explore observable weather changes and how they impact the environment and daily life (ACSSU004 – Foundation Year; AC9S1U02 – Year 1, Science). It also help kids compare and recognise the extensive knowledges of daily and seasonal changes in weather patterns and landscape held by First Nations Australians.

    The timely, predictable text encourages children to recognise and describe the sequence of the days of the week, supporting their understanding of time (ACMMG007, AC9MFM02 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). With its rich language and evocative illustrations, Big Rain Coming fosters curiosity about weather patterns and seasonal changes while promoting discussions about patience, resilience, and connection to the land.

    AC9MFM02 (Mathematics – Foundation) AC9S1U02 (Science – Year 1) ACMMG007 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACSSU004 (Science – Foundation)