Mathematics Through Play in the Early Years

Updated to include the revised Early Years Foundation Stage, this new edition comes with more activities and examples for playful teaching and covers all the latest topics in the field.

List of contents

Play and Problem Solving
Creating and Using a Mathematical Environment
Creative Recording and Mathematical Graphics
Counting and Using Number
Pattern
Shape and Space
Measurement
Planning, Organizing and Assessing Independent Play
Parents as Partners: Involving Parents in Mathematics and Play

About the author

Kate Tucker is an early years teacher, trainer and writer based in Exeter; she has over 20 years of experience, and has written widely on early years mathematics and Foundation Stage practice.

Report

This is a practical and inspiring publication packed full of ideas for all the key areas within an early years setting to support maths learning and development in young children. A great read for all champions of maths. Nursery News

Product details

• Authors: Kate Tucker
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.01.2014
• EAN: 9781446269770
• ISBN: 978-1-4462-6977-0
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Kindergarten and pre-school education; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Arithmetic, algebra; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / General, Teaching of a specific subject, Pre-school & kindergarten, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Pre-school and kindergarten, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General