What is a Numtum?

The Numtums are based on a creature called a Numbat they are found in Australia and are also known as a marsupial anteater, they like eating termites.

The original series “The Numtums,” is a basic numeracy programme for children, shown on CBeebies it was first shown in 2012 animated by Beakus, a London based animation studio. Barry Quinn created the show, the stories are written by Katie Simmons.

                                                   

The new series is called "The Numtums Adventures," which is produced by the CBeebies and animated by A Productions.

The original series is great, my grandchild likes watching the bursts of short colorful pictures with the catchy music which gives it much more energy.

The counting method used is very good, counting up to ten, with each episode concentrating on one number.

It’s a great programme for children who are starting to learn their numbers.

This programme will help children recognize a number, count up to the number shown in the episode using pictures of flowers, animals or other objects, which change position.

The new series of Numtums is a story. It features counting but do not have the short bursts of fun, colorful pictures that keep a young mind from straying.

In my opinion it is more suited to older children, than the younger ones as they have a shorter concentration span.

I would definitely recommend watching the first series.

My final thought: the new series should be shown on CBBC not CBeebies.

You decide, watch both series and tell me what you think?