I would say they have a much broader understanding of the concept of numerals and what each number represents in terms of quantity and as a tool to group things. For example, Thelma Three can be used to explore personal, social and emotional development, Freddie Four can help develop an understanding of the world, while Fiona Five can form part of physical development activities. From small beginnings, when it consisted of just of a few printed materials, packed on my kitchen table, Ten Town is now a multimedia resources that has been used in over 3000 schools and nurseries in the UK and across the world.

Everything about a Ten Town character relates to their number, so Fiona Five, the Paralympic athlete, eats five portions of fruit and eg every day, and Nina Nine, the builder, has nine tools in her tool box. Ten Town is not a prescriptive scheme that requires practitioners to follow a rigid plan but gives you the resources to opportunity to create memory learning experience for your children. When a character’s story is combined with their number rhyme, this can improve number formation and reduce number reversal.These are often only a starting point for practitioners, who adapt the ideas for their own settings or come up with completely new ones. For example, Freddie Four, the explorer, faces away from King One when he goes on adventures to new places.

Children will love to explore the island of Ten Town, where they will find all their favourite characters alongside their homes. Finally, when they have completed all the numbers on the map, their animal avatar is rewarded with a hat of their choice! The characters also develop an understanding of number value as well as offering many cross curricular learning opportunities. He went from not liking numbers to deciding he wanted to read all the door numbers on our street and getting them all right.This helps children to develop an understanding of the value of each number and can also be applied to everyday activities. The best way for children to consolidate their learning is by applying their mathematical knowledge in practical situations. Everything about a Ten Town character relates to their number, so Fiona Five, a Paralympic athlete, eats five portions of fruit and vegetables every day, and Sir Seven, a knight, looks after seven horses. Ten Town is a valuable maths resource that can be implemented to suit the requirements of your pupils.