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National Numeracy Day 2026 - NumBots

Live Lesson and Resources

Written by Jen Pierce

Live Lesson:

National Numeracy Day – 20th May

We’re delighted to share that we’re partnering with National Numeracy to deliver a special live lesson on 20th May, celebrating National Numeracy Day.

The session will be led by National Numeracy ambassador Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, alongside the TT Rock Stars team, and is designed to help learners build confidence with money and everyday maths in a fun, engaging way.

Live Lesson Details:

Date: 20th May | Time: 9:30–9:45 | Who: Open to all ages | Cost: Free

Your students will learn how to:

  • Make good choices with their money (even pocket money).

  • Spot when a deal isn’t as good as it looks.

  • Compare options and explain their thinking.

To bring these ideas to life, Rotimi and the TT Rock Stars team will host a live, interactive Would You Rather? game. Students will vote in real-time polls to choose the best value deals, helping them practise making smart spending decisions in a fun and memorable way.


NumBots Resource for National Numeracy Day:

As part of this year’s National Numeracy Day, we’re excited to share a brand-new free classroom resource from NumBots. This resource challenges students to think carefully about value for money by selecting the best deals to help build a new playground for Rusty's scrapheap.

What’s included:

  • A smartboard-ready presentation for whole-class teaching.

  • A printable student worksheet for independent or group work.

Learning focus:

Students will explore real-world numeracy skills by:

  • Comparing and selecting the best value deals;

  • Making decisions based on cost;

  • Applying maths skills to a real-life scenario.

This activity helps bring financial literacy to life in a meaningful and engaging way.

How to access:

  1. Click the link in the email sent to you from National Numeracy.

  2. Choose the "Activities" section of the Toolkit.

We can’t wait to celebrate National Numeracy Day with you!🥳

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