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What feels like a good starting point?

Choose one. We’ll take you straight to a short lesson with everything on one page.

Choose by comfort, not age. Can your child count a small group confidently? Try measuring. Comfortable reading a ruler? Try planning. For an older learner who is unsure, start with the practical bookmark task and simplify with a fold if needed.

Counting

“We’re working on how many, more and fewer.”

Make: a three-space supply mat.
Gather: paper, pencil, 3 large objects.
Plan: about 10 minutes; pause anytime.

Start counting together →

Measuring

“We can count, and we’re ready to explore length.”

Make: a halfway bookmark.
Gather: paper, centimeter ruler, pencil.
Plan: about 15 minutes; pause anytime.

Start measuring together →

Planning

“We’re ready to use measurements to plan a fit.”

Make: a desktop layout sketch.
Gather: paper, pencil, ruler.
Plan: about 15–20 minutes; pause anytime.

Start planning together →

Suggested times are planning estimates, not family-tested timings. Adults supervise and do any cutting.

That’s all you need to choose.

No assessment, account or printer. Your lesson includes the parent prompts, answers and what to do next.

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