NCF (ZA) · DBE (South Africa)
Exploring Mathematics — printable resources
Exploring early numbers, patterns, shapes, sorting, and measurement within South African early years.
- Pre-Nursery (babies / toddlers) · ages 2-3 · 228
- Nursery (young children / Grade 000) · ages 3-4 · 443
- KG (Grade R / Grade 0) · ages 4-6 · 295
Exploring Mathematics helps children grasp foundational concepts of quantity, geometry, and logical thinking. Our printable early numeracy resources provide diverse sorting tasks, number recognition sheets, shape-matching activities, mazes, and dot-to-dots. These materials are structured to guide young children as they count, spot patterns, classify sizes, and learn core concepts of measurement, laying the groundwork for mathematical confidence.
South African practitioners can use these maths printables during small-group sessions or independent desk work in Grade R. Pair our sorting and counting worksheets with real objects, like bottle tops or pebbles, to ground abstract concepts in concrete exploration. Fostering mathematical play and inquiry in playgroups or crèches with these templates helps young children build a positive disposition toward mathematics and problem-solving.
Resources for Exploring Mathematics
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
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KG Unit 2 Week 3 — The Earth
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KG Unit 2 Week 4 — Movement: Objects That Move
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KG Unit 2 Week 5 — Space Vehicles and Astronauts
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KG Unit 2 Week 6 — Inventions and Technology
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KG Unit 2 Week 7 — Endangered Species and Conservation
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KG Unit 3 Week 1 — Continents and Oceans
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KG Unit 3 Week 2 — My Country
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KG Unit 3 Week 3 — My Country II
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KG Unit 3 Week 4 — Wonders of the World
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KG Unit 3 Week 5 — Directions
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KG Unit 3 Week 6 — Seasons
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KG Unit 3 Week 7 — Calendar
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KG Unit 4 Week 1 — Self-Expression & Creativity
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KG Unit 4 Week 2 — Communication
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KG Unit 4 Week 3 — Creative Expression
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