Author Description

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). Chapters offer: 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