We are pleased to share a giveaway in partnership with Oxford University Press, offering one family the chance to win a Numicon at Home First Steps kit.
Numicon is a familiar resource in many UK schools and is often recommended for children who benefit from seeing and handling numbers rather than being expected to work with worksheets or written sums.
For many children with SEND, early maths can be challenging. Abstract ideas are harder to grasp when numbers appear only as symbols. Language can also be a barrier, especially when new maths vocabulary is introduced too quickly or without enough repetition. Some children struggle to hold several steps in mind at once, while others feel unsettled if learning is rushed or unpredictable.
At home, small adjustments can make maths more accessible. Using everyday objects such as toys, fruit, or a child’s favourite items helps them connect numbers to something real. Keeping language simple and using the same words consistently supports understanding over time. Short activities often work better than longer sessions, especially when children are given space to explore at their own pace.
Visual and hands-on support can make a real difference. Clear layouts, practical resources, and familiar routines reduce pressure and help children focus on learning rather than the process. Repetition in a supportive, low-pressure setting helps understanding build gradually.
Why Numicon works so well
Numicon is designed to make numbers visible, tactile and meaningful. Instead of asking children to imagine quantity, Numicon lets them see, feel and compare it directly.
The shapes represent numbers in a clear, concrete way, helping children understand quantity and relationships between numbers. Concepts like more, less and pattern are easier to grasp when children can move, compare and explore pieces themselves. Numicon can be used flexibly through play and short activities, and adapted to different learning styles.
What is included in the Numicon at Home First Steps kit
The Numicon at Home First Steps kit includes:
First Steps Activity Book
Numicon Zig Zag Book
Bag of 32 Numicon Shapes
Bag of 52 Coloured Pegs
Numicon 100 Square Baseboard
Four Baseboard Picture Overlays
Numeral Cards 0 to 10
Set of three Threading Laces
Numicon Feely Bag
The kit supports early number learning through practical activities that can be used little and often at home.
You can learn more about Numicon and the Numicon at Home kits here:
How to enter the giveaway
To enter, subscribe via our Numicon button below.
The giveaway deadline is 26th March 2026.
Terms and conditions
• This giveaway is open to UK residents aged 18 and over.
• The giveaway is organised by SEND EDventures.
• One winner will receive a Numicon at Home First Steps kit.
• To enter, participants must subscribe via the Numicon subscription box before the stated closing date.
• Only one entry per person is permitted.
• The giveaway closing date will be confirmed on the giveaway page. Entries received after this time will not be counted.
• The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
• The winner will be contacted via the email address provided at the point of entry.
• If the winner does not respond within 3 days, SEND EDventures reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
• The prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternative is available.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is provided for general interest and should not be considered medical, therapeutic or educational advice. Families are encouraged to seek support from qualified professionals regarding individual needs or concerns.
