Write or stick numbers on a few envelopes and tape matching numbers to different spots around the house — a 'street' of pretend addresses. Sort the mail by number, then deliver each letter to its correct door, checking off the route as it's completed.
What you need
- paper envelopes
- a marker for numbers
- tape
How to do it
- 1Number five or six envelopes and tape matching numbers to different spots around the house — a chair, a door, a shelf.
- 2"Sort the mail first — which number goes where?" Let them match envelope numbers to house numbers before delivering.
- 3Deliver each letter to its correct spot, one at a time.
- 4Check off the completed route on a simple list once every letter has found its home.
Variations
- If numbers aren't familiar yet: use matching colours or shapes instead of numbers for a younger version.
- How it ends: crossing off the last delivery on the route list gives a clear, satisfying finish.
💡 Parent tip
Swap in colours or letters instead of numbers to reuse this exact format for a completely different skill practice.
What your child develops
- Number matching — a genuine, hands-on number recognition task disguised as a delivery game
- Gross motor practice — walking a route between multiple points around the house
- Sequencing and organisation — sorting before delivering builds an early planning habit
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