Why it helps: Order of events: spotting a step in the wrong place and saying what should come first.

Why it helps: Putting in order: each one is bigger than one neighbour and smaller than the other.

Why it helps: Narrowing down: using each clue to rule pictures out until only one is left.

Why it helps: Categories: sorting a whole set by one rule and saying why, like tidying toys away.

Why it helps: Number sense: which is more, and counting to check, like whose plate has more grapes.

Why it helps: Reasoning out loud: finding the ways two things are alike and putting them into words.

Why it helps: Shapes and space: picturing a shape turned around, like fitting a jigsaw piece.