Foundations of mathematics : an active approach to number, shape and measures in the early years /
Skinner, Carole.
Stevens, Judith.
London : Featherstone Education,
2012.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. All about number : Numbers in order ; Counting ; Recognising numerals ; Mathematical mark-making ; The role of the adult ; Maths home challenges -- 2. Doing calculations : Adding ; Subtracting ; Multiplying and dividing ; The role of the adult ; Maths home challenges -- 3. Working with shapes : 3D shapes ; 2D shapes ; Position, direction and movement ; Pattern and symmetry ; The role of the adult ; Maths home challenges -- 4. Learning to measure : Length ; Weight ; Capacity ; Time ; The role of the adult ; Maths home challenges -- 5. Solving problems : Problem solving on a maths trail ; Problem solving using number ; Problems involving doubling, halving and sharing ; The role of the adult ; Maths home challenges -- 6. Collecting and sorting : Collecting ; Sorting ; Collections ; The role of the adult ; Maths home challenges -- 7. Stories and rhymes : Traditional stories ; Core rhymes ; Contemporary stories ; The role of the adult ; Maths home challenges ; Books and rhyme lists -- 8. Maths outdoors : Extending indoor learning experiences outdoors ; Extending indoor role play to include outdoor role play ; Outdoor learning zones and resources ; Games to play outdoors ; Tallying and scoring ; The role of the adult.
Mathematics
Early childhood education