For number time, start the session off with playing a few rounds of ordering numbers on this online game - https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering.

If you can’t click on the link then in google type topmarks caterpillar ordering. Once you’ve clicked on the link, you will then will have screen with two options, click ordering and then choose either 1-10 or 1-20. It should look like the picture to the side.

After you have played this then explain to your Robin that we are going to continue to think about subtraction or taking away. For today’s game you need a plate, some objects (golden eggs of course!), simple number sentences on paper and a clever chirpy Robin.

Get your Robin to choose a number sentence. They then need to count out the amount on the plate. After ask them how many are we taking away? Get them to physically do it and then count the answer. Repeat again. I would suggest doing numbers up to 10. Below is a step by step guide.

Remember: use any objects that will interest your child and it can be done on a small scale or HUGE scale outside.

Challenge: Have a go at the little chicks subtraction number sentences below and then if you complete those can you answer this tricky number sentence 12 - 6 =