Full Description
Children are born naturally mathematical, so why is it sometimes so difficult to observe children being mathematical? Why do so many of us think we are 'bad' at maths and how does this subconsciously affect the provision, experiences and opportunities we provide for young children who are starting their mathematical learning journey?
This easily accessible book will help you to realise the wonderful mathematical learning happening in your setting all day and every day through the familiar resources and experiences routinely offered to young children. It will help you to think more reflectively about what you are providing for children and suggest ways of making provision richer and more exciting for you and the children in your care.
With chapters linked to areas of continuous provision including sand, water, dough, role play, music, outdoors and ICT among many others, this book features:
A wide range of activities including key questions, vocabulary and advice on observations
Lists of key resources
Ideas to support children's mathematical mark making
Useful links to stories and rhymes to engage children and promote mathematical learning
Links to other areas of learning and development
Suggestions for involving parents
Providing a wealth of exciting, meaningful, play-based ways to promote mathematical learning and create a maths rich environment, this highly practical book will help you to develop young children's confidence and enjoyment of maths through your everyday provision. It is a perfect resource for Early Years Practitioners working in all settings, as well as those studying on childcare, Early Childhood and Early Years Professional Status courses.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
How to use this book
Water
Sand
Dough
Construction
Role Play
Creative Workshop
Small World
Food and Cookery
Music Making and Sounds
ICT
Out and About
Daily Routines
Bibliography
