Drawing directly on the classroom practice of the author, this book will give teachers exciting ideas for using play to teach early years mathematics. Written with particular emphasis on transition from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1, this book links practical ideas for teaching through play with the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) for the Foundation Stage and the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS).

Features and Benefits
§ Examples of recorded work
§ Suggestions for activities
§ Clear links to the ELGs and the NNS
§ Suggested questions for the teacher to use with the children
§ Advice on planning, organizing, and assessing the work

§ A list of resources and photocopiable materials


Table of Contents:

Why Play?

Creating and Using a Mathematical Learning Environment

Counting and Using Number

Pattern

Shape and Space

Measurement

Planning, Organising and Assessing Independent Play

Creative recording

Ways to involve parents

Case studies covering the whole birth to eight age range

Author : Kate Tucker 2nd edition Pub UK 2010 Pb 166 pages