Foundations of Mathematics: An Active Approach to Number, Shape and Measures in the Early Years

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Carole Skinner Judith Dancer

Foundations of Mathematics

An Active Approach to Number, Shape and Measures in the Early Years

Carole Skinner, Judith Dancer, Judith Dancer

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Featherstone
22 November 2012

Numeracy strategies; Pre-school & kindergarten; Primary & middle schools

Foundations of Mathematics outlines seven strands of practice which underpin successful mathematical development inchildren aged 3-7. Early years mathematics specialists, Carole and Judith, draw on their experience of working with early years practitioners, including consultants and advisers, across the UK and internationally. The book is completely up-to-date and embeds the Revised Early Years Foundation Stage throughout the book. The book brims with multi-sensory ideas that will trigger children's curiosity, measuring using sand mousse, hunting for buried treasure and building secret dens outdoors.

There are:

- activities that involve playing and exploring, - games to make learning active,

and - experiences to develop creative and critical thinking.

Alongside these practical experiences and activities are clear explanations of the reasoning behind the ideas with clear guidance on the role of the practitioner and 'Home Challenges' to promote the engagement of families. The authors provide straightforward advice to support the development of a mathematically-enriched learning environment and ideas to help children transfer learning into their own child-initiated play, to build a genuine and solid foundation for mathematics.

By: Carole Skinner, Judith Dancer, Judith Dancer
Imprint: Featherstone
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781855394360
ISBN 10: 1855394367
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 22 November 2012
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction \ 1. All About Number \ 2. Doing Calculations \ 3. Working with Shapes \ 4. Learning to Measure \ 5. Solving Problems \ 6. Collecting and Sorting \ 7. Stories and Rhymes \ 8. Maths Outdoors

Carole Skinner is an independent early years consultant and founder associate of Early Education, the UK's leading educational charity for parents, carers and early years practitioners. Judith Stevens is an independent early learning consultant, trainer and author based in the UK who led the highly regarded Every Child a Talker programme in London and South East England.

Reviews for Foundations of Mathematics: An Active Approach to Number, Shape and Measures in the Early Years

This amazingly useful and informative book gives practical and easy-to-follow tips for use in the classroom. The accompanying photographs and suggested activities are excellent. -- Deborah Choueka Early years practitioner