Class Reviewed 1.7.22
Hop aboard the Number Train- a great preschool maths class designed by experienced Primary School teacher, Annette Peterson!
Last week we went to a trial session with Number Train. We’ve heard LOTS of great things about the class and so were really excited to see what it was all about. Each week there is a different theme to explore, and we were lucky enough to get a journey to the seaside!
Each activity in the class has an underlying focus on maths and the early years curriculum, starting with the children getting a ‘ticket’ when they enter and finding their place on the Number Train! The start of the class follows the same routine each week, revisiting numbers and singing the Number Train song. There were children in the group who were regulars and it was great to see their engagement with the activities. There was so much energy in the class, with smiles from both children and parents.
The main activities in the class all involved elements of the week’s seaside theme, from fishing (and counting the fish), to hiding beach balls, to building sandcastles, parachute games and painting by numbers. I loved the variety of the activities, all with an underling focus on maths and the early years curriculum. There was A LOT packed into the hour session, it was non-stop! The whole session was beautifully planned and I liked the explanations that were given throughout of the purpose of the various tasks, it helps to know things that we can be doing at home to support the children too.
Speaking to other adults in the group was great- there was so much positivity. It was clear that all the children enjoyed their time at Number Train and that the parents believed that it really supported them in preparation for school and had benefitted their child. A few who were there were with their second children, and had previously attended with their elder children.
Thank you Number Train for having us along! My Mini Mumbler asked to come back as soon as we left so I’m sure we’ll be seeing you very soon!
The classes are designed for pre-school children, from around the age of three (although it’s up to parents to decide when’s the best time for their child to start). More details about classes, times and locations here.