Play Along Maths is a 6-8 week family learning programme with four different sets of cards and games from Pre 5 up to P7.  It supports the development of maths and mathematical language through playing games and having fun as a family.  The family take part in an hour long session where they choose a game to take home alongside a ‘Chat Along Card’ to emphasise maths concepts as they play.  This is a sample card and game for Pre Five families:

Play Along Maths was developed in 1994 by a Senior Teacher and Home Link Worker in Airdrie.  Glasgow City Council obtained the resources from its founders in 2019 to ensure its development and longevity, and have been working with Education Colleagues since October 2022 to refresh and relaunch the games, cards and practitioner toolkit.

Between 2023-2026 we have delivered practitioner training to over 360 staff, not including colleagues in Perth and Kinross, Falkirk, and the Western Isles Local Authorities! For more details of  CPD for Glasgow Education staff click here.

‘This was the highlight of my year.  Using Play Along Maths to connect with our parents has been invaluable’  Principal Teacher, St Vincent’s Primary.

‘It’s made me aware of the things we do around the house which are maths!’ Parent feedback

‘Our family have learned to share, play different games matching colours and sizes, and it has helped us count too’.   Parent feedback

‘This has really helped me as I found it hard to play with my child’ Parent feedback

Play Along Maths Programme Descriptor 

If you are a Glasgow City Council Education Employee you can go to Glasgow Online for further resources and information, and you can contact laura.kennedy@glasgowlife.org.uk to be linked to your local Family Learning Officer for support.