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How Big Number Academy began, and why it exists.

Our Story

Big Number Academy wasn’t born from a business plan.

It was born from a parent’s love, a child’s curiosity, and a simple wish for a world that fits. Big Number Academy began at home, with a child who was deeply drawn to numbers. Not just counting, but big numbers, patterns, and how things worked. I wanted to support that curiosity, but I struggled to find online spaces that felt right. Many were too distracting, too pressured, or simply not designed for the way he liked to explore.

So I started building something myself.

The Moment Everything Changed

It Started with a Question About a Googolplex

As parents, we sometimes notice interests that run deep. For us, it was numbers, especially very large ones.

A Googleplex became a regular topic of conversation. Not because it was something to learn for school, but because it was fascinating.

That curiosity led to a simple question.
What would a calm, thoughtful space for exploring numbers actually look like?

One without noise, pressure, or distraction.
One where curiosity could lead the way.

That question became the starting point for Big Number Academy.

From Our Family to Yours

My wife and I knew we had to create that space.

We knew our son needed a space where his interest in numbers could grow naturally.

A space where he could spend time exploring ideas deeply, without being rushed or pushed forward.

Big Number Academy was shaped around those moments. Quiet moments of focus, repetition, and discovery.

It wasn’t built to test or measure.
It was built to feel calm, predictable, and enjoyable.

Our Hope for Your Family

A Place of Understanding and Celebration

We wanted Big Number Academy to be a place where curiosity is welcomed and celebrated.

A place where children don’t need to perform or keep up, and where parents don’t feel the need to explain or justify how their child learns.

It’s a space built with care, shaped by real family experiences, and guided by respect for different ways of thinking.

Welcome to the Academy

Thank You for Being Here

Thank you for taking the time to read our story.

Whether you’re here to explore the games, learn more about our approach, or simply see if Big Number Academy feels right for your family, you’re very welcome.

From One Parent to Another

It started with a simple goal

Build the app I couldn’t find.

A calm, respectful space where curiosity could grow without pressure or expectation.

– Arran, Founder and Dad

Join the Big Number Academy Beta

A calm, ad-free space for children who love numbers. This beta gives parents free access while we test and improve the app together.