Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Lively series for kids teaches numbers, math skills.
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The Numtums
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What's the Story?
THE NUMTUMS is an animated series about a group of ten termite-eating "numbats" who have numbers on their stomachs. Bendo Go, Dar Dar, Champer, Gladdy, Little Sandy, Flinders, Humpty Doo,Coogee, Hobart, and Nimbit live together in Gumnut Gorge, where they spend time with friends like Larry the lyrebird and The Flamingos. The gang loves adventures, especially when they have to use math when they run into trouble. From learning how to write and order numbers, to adding and subtracting, these creatures make learning numbers fun.
Is It Any Good?
This lively series uses cute creatures, music, and games to teach basic math skills. While the first season of the show focuses on things like number recognition, later episodes offer lessons that are geared towards early primary school-aged viewers. The show also features an overarching story involving Super Numtum and Fluffy McTuffy, a koala who wants to take over the world. Overall, The Numtums is colorful and engaging, and shows how math can be fun, even for kids who might need a little swaying.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about math skills. Why do some people find math easy, and others find it difficult to learn? What ways do you like to learn?
How are problems solved in The Numtums? How many of those solutions incorporate numbers in some way?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 27, 2012
- Networks : Comcast Kid Central , CBeebies
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : STEM , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Teamwork
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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