Tractor and the Tyre
A Story About the Value of Independent Learning
by Tor Caldwell
read by Nigel Pilkington
Part of the NumBots Scrapheap Stories series
Whenever Tractor bursts a tire, Rusty is always on-hand to fix it. But when Tractor's tire bursts in the creepiest part of the Scrapheap, he's faced with fixing his tire all by himself.
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with math.
“Tractor and the Tire” highlights the importance of independent learning. When children master a skill or concept without help, it can be incredibly confidence-boosting and empowering, showing them the remarkable strength of their own abilities.
We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centered around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in math, but in all areas of development.
Striker and the Team
A Story About Respecting and Understanding Others' Differences
by Tor Caldwell
read by Nigel Pilkington
Part of the NumBots Scrapheap Stories series
The most important football match in the Scrapheap kicks off...but when things start going wrong for Striker and her team, can they find a way to turn it around?
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with math.
Understanding and respecting others' differences and abilities is a key skill for children to learn to make the world a kinder place. In “Striker and the Team”, Striker learns that each of her teammates bring something different to the team, and they all shine in different ways.
We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centered around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in math, but in all areas of development.
Flamingo and the Raft
A Story About Resilience and Rebounding From Mistakes
by Tor Caldwell
read by Nigel Pilkington
Part of the NumBots Scrapheap Stories series
When Flamingo grows tired of getting cold legs in the Scrapheap Lake, she realises she needs a raft! But building a raft is harder than she realises, and it's not all plain sailing.
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with math.
Handling mistakes and dealing with failure is a big part of learning how to be resilient. “Flamingo and the Raft” teaches the valuable lesson that setbacks can be turned into steppingstones towards success.
We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centered around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in math, but in all areas of development.
Penguin and the Mountain
A Story About Achieving a Long-Term Goal by Persevering
by Tor Caldwell
read by Nigel Pilkington
Part of the NumBots Scrapheap Stories series
Penguin longs to be as close to the stars as possible, so he decides to make the long journey up the Scrapheap Mountain. Will he make it to the top?
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
In “Penguin and the Mountain”, Penguin perseveres through a long and difficult journey to achieve his goal. This story encourages children to approach problems and obstacles with a proactive mindset and that when setting long-term objectives, it is easier to break them down into manageable steps, and work towards them over time.
We've created these audio stories and accompanying activities, all centered around the theme of growth mindset and resilience, to inspire confidence not just in math, but in all areas of development.
Ninja and the Dance
A Story About Taking Risks and Overcoming Fears
by Tor Caldwell
read by Nigel Pilkington
Part of the NumBots Scrapheap Stories series
When the rest of the NumBots sign up to the Robo Dancing Show, NinjaBot can't wait to perform. However, he soon realises it's not easy getting up on stage...
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
‘Ninja and the Dance Show’ is a story that encourages children to try something new, even if it means stepping out of their comfort zone. For children, learning to overcome fears is an empowering experience, and something which is vital to their learning.
‘NumBots’ is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction.
Kitty and the Camer
A Story About Teamwork and the Importance of Asking for Help
by Tor Caldwell
read by Nigel Pilkington
Part of the NumBots Scrapheap Stories series
Magical objects are always appearing in the scrapheap. But when KittyBot finds something mysterious, she faces a problem and she needs her friends' help...
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
Learning how to work in a team is an essential skill for our little listeners to develop. In this story, Kitty and her friends work collectively as a team to solve a problem.
‘NumBots’ is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction.
Unicorn and the Big Race
A Story About Taking Risks and Overcoming Fears
by Tor Caldwell
read by Nigel Pilkington
Part of the NumBots Scrapheap Stories series
The biggest race in the scrapheap is taking place and Unicorn wants to do the best she can... but with strong competition, she needs to find a way to prepare...
At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths.
‘Unicorn and the Big Race’ is a story that shows the importance of practising little and often. By improving skills with small amounts of regular practice, children's confidence in their own ability increases.
‘NumBots’ is an award-winning maths learning platform that helps children achieve the 'triple win' of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction.