Free course · Ages 3–5

Tiny Counting Circus

Fun visual counting, number matching, and basic group sizing for toddlers and preschoolers.

2 interactive lessons · Play at your own pace

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What your child will practise

  • Count objects one at a time and match the total to a number.

Start together, let your child explain their thinking, and repeat a lesson when they want more practice.

Inside this course

  1. Lesson 1

    Circus Balloon Parade

    Count the colorful circus balloons on screen!

    3 practice questions

  2. Lesson 2

    Animal Snacks & Treats

    Match numbers with groups of treats!

    13 practice questions

Try a worked example

How many red balloons are floating in the sky?

Touch each balloon one by one: 1, 2, 3, 4!

Answer: 4

How to help at home

  • counting: Point to each object as your child says the number, then ask “how many altogether?” so the last number said becomes the total.

Sample questions

A taste of what each lesson asks. Every question can be read aloud with Hear It, and the answer is revealed when your child answers.

Circus Balloon Parade

  • How many red balloons are floating in the sky?
  • Dino Dave sees 3 juicy apples. Count the apples!
  • Which group has 5 shiny stars?

Animal Snacks & Treats

  • Feed 2 yummy donuts to the circus seal! How many donuts?
  • Count the 6 cute baby dinos playing in the grass!
  • How many apples do you see in the circus?

Common questions

Is this course really free?

Yes. Every lesson in Tiny Counting Circus is free to play in the browser. Math Pals Pro unlocks the paid courses and Innov8 AI Intelligence hints, but is not needed here.

Do I need an account?

No account is needed to practise. Sign in with Google to save progress, badges and scorecards for each child.

What age is it for?

Tiny Counting Circus is pitched at ages 3–5. Younger or older children can still enjoy it; the age range shows where the questions sit.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. Lessons run in any modern browser and scale to fit phones, tablets and laptops.