Tmnt Mother Scenarios: Book 1

When They Learn Numbers-Turtle Tots

The turtles are 6 and a half.

Your sons have already learned how to read, now they must learn something else...numbers!

After breakfast, Splinter calls the boys into the dojo, telling them to sit oldest to youngest in front of him. He clears his throat and begins his announcement.

"My sons, today you four will learn simple math problems, but first I want you to all count as high as you can for me, ok?"

They all nod so Splinter points to Leo who clears his throat. Then, eagerly and confidently, he starts to count on his fingers.

"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 um and 10!" He stops there, looking at you for approval. You smile and pat his head, praising him.

"Good job Leo, you counted all the way to 10!" You say happily, making Leo beam with joy.

Splinter then points to Raph, who looks very nervous and shakily begins to count. You can tell he's having a bit of trouble.

"Uh 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...8?" Raph says uncertainly. Splinter smiles gently but shakes his head.

"Good try Raphael, but I'm afraid 8 does not come after 5." He says kindly, making Raph blush.

"It's ok Raphie, you'll learn." You say encouragingly, seeing how embarrased he is. He frowns but says nothing.

Splinter then turns to Donnie, who immediately starts counting very quickly and accurately.

"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 um...15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,  and uh...30!" He shouts.

You are amazed that Donnie can count that high at his age! You know math will be easy for him!

"Excellent Donnatello! I can see you know your numbers very well, my son." Splinter says in surprise.

You here Raph mutter 'show off' and give him a stern look, making him grumble something unintelligible to himself.

Splinter points to Mikey who looks a little nervous but begins rather quickly, seemingly knowing his numbers.

"Uh 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12." Mikey recites. You smile, seeing as he much rather prefers math than reading.

"Good job sweetie, you went past 10!" You say excitedly, giving him a little hug and a kiss on his forehead.

Raph looks both upset and jealous because he only got a few numbers! he thought it made him feel stupid and he didn't like it! He was second oldest for crying out loud!

You notice his frustration and sigh, placing a paw on his shoulder. "Don't be upset sweetie, maybe Donnie can help you count to 10."

Raph grumbles under his breath and moves away from your touch, apparently not wanting your comfort at the moment.

"I hate math." He mutters unintelligiblly. You and Splinter don't hear it because he says it under his breath.

"Alright my sons, because you are all on different levels with you're numbers, we will start with something easy." Splinter announces.

"What are we gonna do?" Leo asks curiously as Splinter pulls out some work books with numbers on them.

"I found these a couple hours ago, they are workbooks with simple addition and subtraction in them, one for each of you."

You hand them out to the boys, making sure they all have one before speaking. "Alright, just work at your own pace."

They nod, grabbing pencils and erasers and immediately start working. Leo scribbles down numbers! Donnie counts on his fingers! Mikey erases mistakes!