• Be positive about their numeracy experiences and praise effort and perseverance
• Let your child know that everyone can be successful
• Seize everyday opportunities to capitalise on numeracy development
• Involve your child in numeracy-related activities
• Describe what you are doing in situations that involve numeracy
• Explain why you make certain numeracy choices
• Explore numeracy with your child
• Learn alongside your child and encourage a sharing of numeracy ideas and thoughts.