How to Develop Confident Mathematicians in the Early Years: A Guide for Practitioners and Parents [Hardcover]

Showing how everyday experiences can be used to encourage early mathematical thinking, this book will help you to support young childrens mathematical development through play.

Developing Confident Mathematicians in the Early Years explains clearly the stages of mathematical development from birth to five years. It considers how practitioners and parents can create a mathematically rich environment and offers a wealth of practical activities and suggestions for adultchild interactions to enhance childrens mathematical learning. Features include:

• 60 activities, each covering a core area of mathematical experience  measurement, algebra, data handling, counting and calculation
• clear explanations of the mathematics taking place in each activity and how this forms the foundation for mathematical learning in the future
• practical suggestions for home learning and working in partnership with parents
• links to the EYFS and National Curriculum.

Offering a rich source of ideas using everyday resources, this practical text will inspire practitioners and parents to nurture young childrens innate confidence and ability in mathematics.

Preface  Section 1 Supporting young childrens mathematical development  Introduction  Chapter 1 The developing young mathematician  Chapter 2 Creating a mathematically-rich environment  Chapter 3 Parents as partners  Chapter 4 Preparing for big-school  Section 2 Activities to develop confident mathematicians  Introduction  Chapter 5 Number: Counting and ordering  lcÁ