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Foundations of Mathematics: An active approach to number, shape and measures in the Early Years
Author(s): Carole Skinner (Author), Judith Dancer (Author)
- Publisher: Featherstone (UK)
- Publication Date: 17 Jan. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 136 pages
- ISBN-10: 1855394367
- ISBN-13: 9781855394360
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
– Deborah Choueka, Early years practitioner
Maths has often been an area in which we have needed to develop further – this book did this, for example, shape cutting when sandwich making, taking photos of children’s fingers counting (rather than objects). Lots of ideas to use throughout the rooms. Really visual, easy read for staff.
An engaging and well structured book which has been pitched perfectly for an early years teacher. The visual nature of the different chapters allows practitioners to dip in and out. There is a plethora of varied activities permitting teachers to formulate plans, or simply give children different opportunities to play and explore. —
– James Sharrod, Bright HorizonsAbout the Author
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.
