Elective Home Education (EHE) gives you the freedom to shape learning around your child’s interests, pace, and unique way of thinking. Our Mental Maths Made Easy: Secrets, Shortcuts, and Smart Thinking lesson plan is designed to support this flexible approach. It offers a structured but adaptable resource that helps learners build confidence with numbers. The plan includes reading tasks, discussion questions, creative activities, and extension ideas — giving you plenty of ways to explore this vital and useful topic.

This lesson plan is a starting point, not a strict set of rules. One of the joys of home education is the freedom to follow your child’s curiosity. If your learner becomes especially interested in numbers, puzzles, everyday problem-solving, or even creating their own maths tricks — let them go for it! Use this plan to encourage curiosity, conversation, and real-life application. Adapt, skip, or expand sections depending on your child’s age, confidence, and interests.