Numeracy Bake a CakeBaking a cake has many processes that support numeracy development. Collect and SortCollecting and sorting is a no cost, low cost activity, which can provide hours of entertainment. Children are also learning some of the foundational concepts of numeracy as they play. Discover colours, patterns and shapesColours, patterns and shapes are all around us. Helping children to notice and name these is important for their overall learning. CountingCounting is something that you can do throughout the day in a variety of ways and in different settings. Play with WaterWater play fosters curiosity, imagination and experimentation.