Build a better maths foundation this summer

93% of 4- and 5-year olds significantly improved their maths scores, as measured by the Preschool Early Numeracy Screener (PENS). They increased their maths scores by 42% in just 6 weeks. 

100% of parents reported their child was more enthusiastic and motivated about maths.

As reported in a 6-week study of 28 families.

The Maths Skill Set is based on research showing that children learn maths best when they understand both the “how” (procedural knowledge) and the “why” (conceptual understanding). It uses hands-on materials to help children see and explore maths concepts, and follows the Concrete, Representational, Abstract (CRA) model, which is widely used by teachers and maths experts.

In this approach, children engage with maths in a concrete way using objects they can see and touch. They are introduced to representational learning through drawings or visual models, and work with abstract symbols like numbers and equations. This framework helps children build a deeper understanding and connect ideas across different ways of thinking.

Timing will vary by child, of course, but you should plan on at least 4–6 months per Part. That said, the games are designed to be fun far beyond this time period.

Yes. The Maths Skill Set helps children build a deeper understanding of maths concepts and connects maths to real life. It supports what children are learning in school by helping them make sense of concepts through deep, fun, and repetitive play, and build confidence as learning accelerates.

Our goal is to help your child feel comfortable and confident with maths so that it never feels intimidating, and so that they can keep up as they advance in school. The Maths Skill Set helps them build a positive maths mindset starting at home.

The Maths Skill Set includes independent play and some self-correcting activities.

You don’t need to know how to teach maths. We provide support for parents, including a physical Play Guide and videos that show how to use the playthings and games, how to recognize when your child is ready for the next part, and expert guidance to help make maths feel fun and approachable.

You’ll also find guidance on how to interact with the materials based on your child’s current skill level, with videos that show how to increase or decrease the level of challenge.

The Maths Skill Set is designed as a three-part programme that you can purchase individually, starting with the Part that’s right for your child. It is not a subscription.

Part 1 is available for individual purchase. You can also choose a Part 1 and Part 2 bundle to secure Part 2 in advance, for €35 off. Part 2 will ship later in 2026 when it becomes available on its own.

Part 3 is coming in 2027 and will build on earlier skills with more advanced problem solving and real-world math applications.

The Maths Skill Set is unlike anything else out there. It’s screen-free and  supports early maths learning by connecting it to real life through hands-on experiences.  Instead of videos or worksheets, children explore number concepts in ways that are proven to deepen math learning.

No, The Play Kits and The Maths Skill Set are complementary. The Play Kits incorporate early math learning, but The Maths Skill Set provides a deeper and wider foundation.

Yes. A period of free access to The Lovevery App begins at the time of purchase, so you can start exploring the content right away. Each individual part includes 6 months of free app access. 

If you purchase during pre-order, you’ll get early access to the app before your product ships. Then, your full 6 months of access will restart when your product is delivered, so you can continue learning and get the most out of the experience.

• Numeracy is a really important focus of early maths instruction, so it sounds like your child already has a great start!

• What makes Part 1 especially valuable is that it goes beyond getting the right answer and builds the deeper understanding that supports long-term maths success. For example, children learn flexible addition strategies that make mental maths much easier as numbers get larger. Instead of solving 18 + 9 by counting, they learn to break the 9 into 2 and 7, turning the problem into 20 + 7 – a much more efficient way to think about numbers mentally.

• Part 1 also develops other foundational maths skills beyond numeracy, including patterns, measurement and spatial reasoning. So while your child may already be comfortable with some of the concepts, the deeper focus on the “why” behind maths skills is what helps create a strong foundation for more advanced learning later on. We saw this in our testing of Part 1: Hands-on Maths from The Maths Skill Set with 3- and 4-year-olds. Oftentimes, children’s proficiency was overestimated by parents. Maths fluency and depth require repeated practice, and Part 1 of The Maths Skill Set makes that practice really fun.