Does your child forget number sequences or struggle to recall times tables?

The Peg System links numbers to rhyming images. Abacus children already visualise numbers — this takes it further.

Here’s the promise: You’ll learn how to use pegs to remember any numbered list.

🧩 What is the Peg System?

A mnemonic where each number is paired with a rhyming image (1=bun, 2=shoe). You then associate what you want to remember with that image. Abacus visualisation makes the images vivid.

🎯 How to Use Pegs for Number Facts

Learn the pegs: 1‑bun, 2‑shoe, 3‑tree, 4‑door, 5‑hive, 6‑sticks, 7‑heaven, 8‑gate, 9‑vine, 10‑hen. For 3×4=12: Imagine a tree (3) next to a door (4) with a bun (1) and a shoe (2) nearby. For spelling lists: First word on bun, second on shoe, etc.

💡 A Parent’s Success

“My son couldn’t remember the order of planets. We used pegs: 1=bun (Mercury), 2=shoe (Venus). He visualises a bun on Mercury and a shoe on Venus. Now he recites them perfectly.”

You might wonder, “Do pegs work for older children?” Yes — the method is ageless.

❓ FAQ — Peg System