Kids Course · Ages 4–12

Learn Maths the Fun Way —
Build Confident Problem Solvers

From counting to calculus foundations — Ameisen Academy's Maths programme for kids is built on deep understanding, not rote memorisation. Live lessons, caring tutors, and a child who actually loves numbers.

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3,100+Kids Enrolled
Ages 4–12All Levels
4.9 ★Parent Rating
KES 250Per Hour
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3,100+Kids Enrolled
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94%Score Improvement
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60+Maths Tutors
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4.9 / 5Parent Satisfaction
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12Curriculum Modules
Why It Matters

Why Strong Maths Foundations Matter

Mathematics is the language of logic, science, and technology. Children who build early confidence in Maths unlock advantages that last a lifetime.

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Stronger Problem Solving

Maths teaches children to break big problems into steps — a skill they use in every subject and every life situation they'll ever face.

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Gateway to STEM Careers

Kenya's fastest-growing careers — engineering, medicine, IT, finance — all demand strong Maths from the earliest years of schooling.

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CBC Competency Alignment

Our programme maps directly to Kenya's CBC Mathematical Activities learning area from PP1 right through to Senior Secondary Mathematics.

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Confidence, Not Fear

Maths anxiety is real — and preventable. Our approach builds confidence early so children enter exams calm, not panicked.

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Learning Through Play

Games, puzzles, stories and challenges make every lesson feel like play — while building real mathematical understanding underneath.

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Deep Understanding First

We never teach children to memorise without understanding. Every concept is explored visually and practically before abstract methods are introduced.

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What Your Child Learns

Three carefully designed age bands — each covering the Maths concepts most critical for that developmental stage, in an order that builds deep understanding.

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Module 1

Numbers 1–20 & Counting

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Children count objects, match numbers to quantities, and build one-to-one correspondence through songs, finger games, and picture counting activities.

Counting 1–20 Number Recognition More / Less Ordering Numbers
8 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 2

Shapes, Colours & Patterns

2

Recognising 2D and 3D shapes in everyday objects. Creating and extending simple patterns. Sorting by colour, size, and shape attributes.

2D Shapes 3D Objects Patterns Sorting
10 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 3

Introduction to Addition

3

Adding objects together using physical manipulatives, pictures, and number lines. Building the concept of "putting together" before symbols are introduced.

Adding Objects Number Bonds Number Line Word Problems
10 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 4

Measurement & Comparison

4

Comparing length, weight, and capacity using non-standard units. Understanding "longer than," "heavier than," "full/empty" through hands-on activities.

Length Weight Capacity Comparing
8 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 1

Multiplication & Division

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Times tables 1–12 through stories, songs and visual arrays. Division as sharing equally. Long multiplication and division introduced step by step.

Times Tables 1–12 Arrays Division as Sharing Long Multiplication
14 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 2

Fractions & Decimals

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Half, quarters, thirds and beyond — using pizza slices, number lines and real-world contexts. Introducing decimal notation and place value.

Fractions Equivalence Decimals Place Value
12 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 3

Geometry & Measurement

3

Angles, perimeter, area, and standard units of measurement. Classifying triangles and quadrilaterals. Reading rulers, scales, and clocks accurately.

Angles Area & Perimeter Triangles Time & Money
14 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 4

Data Handling & Probability

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Reading and drawing bar charts, pie charts and pictograms. Collecting and organising data. Introduction to probability using everyday language.

Bar Charts Pictograms Mean / Mode Probability
12 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 1

Algebra & Linear Equations

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Variables, expressions, and solving linear equations. Balancing scales as a metaphor for algebra. Substitution, simplification, and real-world problems.

Variables Linear Equations Substitution Word Problems
16 lessons 60 min each Advanced
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Module 2

Percentages, Ratio & Proportion

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Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages. Ratio and proportion in real contexts — recipes, maps, discounts, interest rates and speed.

Percentages Ratio Proportion Speed & Distance
14 lessons 60 min each Advanced
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Module 3

Advanced Geometry & Trigonometry Intro

3

Pythagoras' theorem, circles, surface area, volume, and an introduction to sine, cosine and tangent for Grade 8–9 preparation.

Pythagoras Circles Volume Trig Basics
16 lessons 60 min each Advanced
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Module 4

KCPE / KCSE Maths Exam Preparation

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Timed past-paper practice, common mistake analysis, exam strategies, and question unpacking. Closing the gap between understanding and top exam performance.

Past Papers Timed Practice Error Analysis Exam Technique
18 lessons 60 min each Advanced
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What a Lesson Looks Like

Every lesson has three interactive stages. Try the live demo below — no sign-up needed!

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Sample Lesson: Numbers & Addition (Ages 4–6)

Starter Level · Interactive

Press + or − to count the objects. How many are there?

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Five
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Say the number out loud as you press the button! 🗣️

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3 + 4 = ?
Think of 3 apples and 4 more apples...
0 / 6 correct

Look at the shape below — can you name it? Tap the correct answer!

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What shape is this?
0 / 6 correct
Outcomes

Mathematical Skills Your Child Will Build

Every module develops specific, measurable Maths skills — not just content coverage.

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A Confident Maths Problem Solver

By the end of the programme, your child will approach every Maths problem with curiosity, logic, and the skills to find the answer.

🔢 Number Sense ⚡ Mental Maths 📐 Geometry 📊 Data Skills 🔤 Algebra 🧠 Problem Solving
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Strong Number Sense

Understanding numbers intuitively — not just reciting them. Children who understand numbers calculate faster and make fewer errors.

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Mental Maths Speed

Daily mental maths practice builds the rapid recall and estimation skills that make exams faster and less stressful.

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Word Problem Mastery

Reading, understanding and solving Maths word problems — the skill most children struggle with most, and the one we focus on hardest.

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Geometry & Spatial Reasoning

Visualising shapes, understanding space, and applying measurement to the real world — skills critical for science and engineering.

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Exam Confidence

Children who complete our programme enter Maths tests calmly, work methodically, and achieve scores that reflect their real ability.

Learning Journey

Ages 4 → 12 Milestone Map

A clear view of the Maths skills your child will master at each stage of the programme.

Starter · Ages 4–6

Counting, Shapes & Early Addition

Children build rock-solid number sense — counting objects, ordering numbers, recognising shapes, and understanding what addition means before they ever write a sum.

Count to 20 2D & 3D Shapes Addition to 10 Measurement
Explorer · Ages 7–9

Multiplication, Fractions & Data

Times tables, long multiplication, fractions as equal parts, decimals, reading and drawing charts — children move from concrete to abstract thinking with confidence.

Times Tables 1–12 Fractions & Decimals Area & Perimeter Bar Charts
Achiever · Ages 10–12

Algebra, Geometry & Exam Ready

Abstract algebra, Pythagoras, percentages in real life, and timed exam practice. Children completing this stage are fully prepared for Grade 7 JSS Mathematics.

Algebra Pythagoras Ratio & % KCPE Ready
Meet the Team

Our Maths Specialist Tutors

All tutors are trained in child-centred Maths pedagogy, CBC Mathematical Activities frameworks, and age-appropriate concrete-pictorial-abstract (CPA) methods.

David Mwangi
David Mwangi
Number & Algebra Specialist
★★★★★ 5.0
10 yrs · BSc. Maths – UoN · CPA trained
Rose Njoroge
Rose Njoroge
Early Years Maths (Ages 4–7)
★★★★★ 4.9
8 yrs · P1 Teacher · Montessori Maths
Samuel Kimani
Samuel Kimani
Geometry & Statistics
★★★★★ 4.9
7 yrs · BEd Maths – JKUAT · CBC Specialist
Lucy Otieno
Lucy Otieno
Exam Prep (KCPE / Grade 9)
★★★★☆ 4.8
6 yrs · Former KCPE Marker · 94% pass rate
Plans & Pricing

Choose the Right Plan

All plans include live sessions with a specialist Maths tutor, weekly progress reports, and free printed or digital workbooks.

Spark
KES 2,500 / month
Supplemental support for one specific Maths area.
4 sessions / month (30 min)
1 module of choice
Weekly progress SMS
Digital worksheets
Parent dashboard
Full curriculum access
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Mastermind
KES 5,000 / month
Comprehensive Maths development across all topics in your child's age band.
10 sessions / month (45 min)
Full age-band curriculum
Weekly parent progress report
Parent dashboard access
Printed & digital workbooks
End-of-term assessment report
Champion
KES 8,500 / month
Intensive exam preparation and top-grade performance coaching.
20 sessions / month (1 hr)
All modules + enrichment
Dedicated Maths tutor
Monthly parent–tutor call
KCPE / Grade 9 exam prep
Full past-paper library
Parent Stories

What Parents Are Saying

★★★★★

"My 8-year-old used to cry before every Maths test. After 3 months with David at Ameisen Academy, she asks to do extra Maths practice on weekends. I genuinely didn't think that was possible."

Agnes Waweru
Agnes Waweru Parent of an 8-year-old · Thika
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"Rose spent the first lesson just playing counting games with my 5-year-old. I thought nothing was happening. Then he came home from school two weeks later counting to 50 by himself. The method works."

James Kamau
James Kamau Parent of a 5-year-old · Nairobi
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"My son moved from a D to a B in Maths in one term. Lucy's exam preparation sessions are exceptional — she doesn't just teach the answers, she teaches him to think through the questions. Brilliant."

Hannah Muthoni
Hannah Muthoni Parent of a 12-year-old · Nakuru
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We accept children from age 4. Our Starter band is specifically designed for pre-school and PP1/PP2 learners — all activities are hands-on and play-based with no writing required. There is no prior Maths knowledge needed — we begin wherever your child is.
Every lesson uses the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach — we start with physical objects your child can touch and move, then pictures, then symbols. We also use stories, games, puzzles, and real-world problems so children understand why Maths matters. Boredom isn't possible when every session has a new challenge to beat.
Yes — our curriculum maps directly to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Mathematical Activities framework for PP1–Grade 3, Mathematics for Grade 4–9, and Core/Essential Mathematics for Grade 10–12. Every module topic is cross-referenced to the national syllabus so nothing your child learns here conflicts with what they learn at school.
This is exactly who our programme is designed for. Maths anxiety almost always comes from gaps in understanding that built up without being addressed. Our tutors identify those gaps in the first 2–3 sessions and rebuild from there — at the child's pace, with patience and encouragement, never pressure or shame. Most "Maths-hating" children show measurable improvement in confidence within 6 weeks.
Parents typically notice improved attitude and engagement within 3–4 sessions. Measurable score improvements usually appear within one school term (about 10–12 weeks). Children attending 2–3 sessions per week consistently show the fastest progress. We track every session and send weekly reports so you can see the improvement happening.
Both. 1-on-1 tutoring gives maximum personalisation and is ideal for children with gaps or anxiety. Small group sessions (3–5 children of the same level) are available on the Mastermind and Champion plans at a reduced rate — they also build collaborative mathematical thinking and healthy classroom confidence.

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