Captain Number

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

Got a little one starting Reception next year? ✨

This year is extra special — full of curiosity, play, and discovery!

We’ve put together 5 simple maths games you can play at home (indoors or outdoors) to boost your child’s number sense, concentration, and focus — all while keeping playtime fun. 🎲🏃‍♀️

From number treasure hunts to roll & build towers, these games are quick to set up and perfect for making everyday moments meaningful. 💡

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.captainnumber.com/post/maths-made-playful-5-easy-games-for-preschoolers

Don’t forget to join the Captain Number Social Group for more playful maths tips and activities for preschoolers!

02/09/2025

Ahoy, Captain Number crew! 🏴‍☠️💛

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us, joined our waiting list, and shared the love for our mission to make maths magical for preschoolers!

After much thought, we’ve made the tough decision to pause our classes for now due to unforeseen circumstances. This isn’t the end of our adventure – just a chance to regroup, reflect, and make 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 even better! 🌟

Here’s what’s next:
⚓ We’ll keep 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 to boost your little ones’ confidence, number sense, and logical thinking.
⚓ We’re working hard on 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 and exciting 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 for families.
⚓ A whole new chapter is coming soon – so stay tuned!

Thank you for being part of our journey. We can’t wait to see you on the other side!

07/08/2025

This summer, your toddler can build thinking skills without even realising it!

We’ve put together 𝟗 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 through water play, nature walks, pretend shops and more.
https://www.captainnumber.com/post/sandcastles-ice-cream-and-maths-9-fun-ways-to-keep-little-minds-busy-this-summer

03/08/2025

Looking for a fun, easy way to boost your little one’s early maths skills at home?

Try this adorable 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐠-𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 with Captain Number! 
It’s hands-on, playful, and packed with learning — perfect for curious preschoolers aged 2.5 to 5!

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝:
1️⃣ Counting with confidence
2️⃣ One-to-one correspondence
3️⃣ Recognising and naming numbers

No worksheets, no pressure — just magical maths fun!
Ideal for busy parents looking for screen-free learning at home.

Join the waiting list for our September Term:
https://www.captainnumber.com/booking-a-fun-maths-club-class-in-chelmsford

03/08/2025

Looking for a fun, easy way to boost your little one’s early maths skills at home?

Try this adorable 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐠-𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 with Captain Number!
It’s hands-on, playful, and packed with learning — perfect for curious preschoolers aged 2.5 to 5!

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝:
1️⃣ Counting with confidence
2️⃣ One-to-one correspondence
3️⃣ Recognising and naming numbers

No worksheets, no pressure — just magical maths fun!
Ideal for busy parents looking for screen-free learning at home.

👉 Join the waiting list for our September Term:
https://www.captainnumber.com/booking-a-fun-maths-club-class-in-chelmsford

03/08/2025

Try this adorable 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐠-𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 with Captain Number!
It’s hands-on, playful, and packed with learning — perfect for curious preschoolers aged 2.5 to 5!

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝:
1️⃣ Counting with confidence
2️⃣ One-to-one correspondence
3️⃣ Recognising and naming numbers

No worksheets, no pressure — just magical maths fun!
Ideal for busy parents looking for screen-free learning at home.

iting list for our September Term:
https://www.captainnumber.com/booking-a-fun-maths-club-class-in-chelmsford

30/07/2025

“𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈…”
Ever thought that might be completely normal and even a good thing?

If your little one runs from numbers, avoids counting games, or just isn’t interested… this one’s for you.

In our latest blog, we unpack:
🔹 Why some toddlers resist counting
🔹 The surprising ways they’re still doing maths
🔹 What actually builds early brain power (hint: it’s not reciting numbers!)
🔹 How we approach maths at Captain Number through play, stories & imagination

💡 It’s a quick, reassuring read for any parent of a 2–5 year old.

📖 Read it here → https://www.captainnumber.com/post/why-my-toddler-hates-counting-and-why-that-s-totally-okay
❤️ And tag a parent friend who needs to hear this!

28/07/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 – 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐫

 
Let’s turn that clever curiosity into something magical!

At Captain Number, we go on pirate adventures where children aged 2 to 5 learn thinking skills, teamwork, and number confidence – all through playful stories and hands-on fun.

🧠 Designed by a qualified early years teacher
🏴‍☠️ Packed with movement, games, puzzles & pirate missions
💬 Parents say: “I had no idea learning maths could be THIS much fun!”

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐨𝐰 (𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝)🌟
Pick your ideal morning: Monday or Thursday – or tell us if you’re flexible.

🎉 Free trial session available for new families!

👉 Join the waitlist here: captainnumber.com/booking-a-fun-maths-club
👶 Limited spaces (we like small groups so every child shines!)

28/07/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 – 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐫


Let’s turn that clever curiosity into something magical!

At Captain Number, we go on pirate adventures where children aged 2 to 5 learn thinking skills, teamwork, and number confidence – all through playful stories and hands-on fun.

🧠 Designed by a qualified early years teacher
🏴‍☠️ Packed with movement, games, puzzles & pirate missions
💬 Parents say: “I had no idea learning maths could be THIS much fun!”

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐨𝐰 (𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝)🌟
Pick your ideal morning: Monday or Thursday – or tell us if you’re flexible.

🎉 Free trial session available for new families!

👉 Join the waitlist here: captainnumber.com/booking-a-fun-maths-club
👶 Limited spaces (we like small groups so every child shines!)

22/07/2025

“𝑴𝒖𝒖𝒖𝒖𝒎… 𝑫𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒅… 𝑰’𝒎 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅 😩”

Don’t panic — this is GREAT news! 🙌

When your toddler says those dreaded words, their brain is actually crying out for creativity, imagination and independent play. It’s not a meltdown — it’s a mental growth spurt!

Want to know why boredom is a toddler’s secret superpower (and how to handle it like a pro)?

👉 Check out our 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 “𝐈’𝐦 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝❗” 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝:
https://www.captainnumber.com/post/i-m-bored-why-that-s-the-best-thing-your-toddler-can-say

🧸 Bonus points if their boredom turned into a masterpiece — fort pics in the comments, please! 👇