Mathematics Through Play in the Early Years

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
For those of us who feel they have a ‘mental block’, or natural aversion to maths, this book will be of enormous help. Grounded in the latest research about how children become effective learners, focusing particularly on mathematics, it is packed full of tried and tested, new and innovative, mathematical ideas, activities and experiences. -- Martine Horvath
Mathematics if taught badly can put children off engaging in this life skill. The contents of this book show how mathematics can be made exciting and inspire children to learn. The practical examples and children′s work brings the teaching of mathematics to young children to life. -- Dr Elaine Hallet * drupal *
Very useful book encouraging students understanding of developing the concepts of mathematical skills through play.
Great for the students on Childhood studies degree, or Primary Ed. -- Dr Marguerita Magennis * drupal *
A text packed with practical examples and resources which was expected based on the book description, but it met it′s promise brilliantly. It presents students with numerous examples to try for themselves and develop their own ideas from. -- Dr Tracey Devonport * drupal *
This is a great book. It′s simple layout makes it accessible and practical. The lesson ideas are invaluable. -- Dr Vicki Fitt * drupal *
A beautifully practical book that I hav eused with students and teachers for years. -- Miss Claire Morse * drupal *
I have used this book for many years. A beauitfully practical book. -- Miss Claire Morse * drupal *
An excellent resource for anyone working with children, giving them an underpinning knowledge of how maths is incorporated into every day learning. -- Miss KATY MEREDITH * drupal *
This will be a useful resource for helping students understand child development. It will also help practitioners who lack confidence with mathematics to plan and implement mathematics activities for young children. -- Miss Lorna Wardle * drupal *
Clear and well written with interesting concepts. Easy to access for undergraduate students. -- Miss Louise Kay * drupal *
This book is grounded in the latest research about how children become effective learners, particularly in relation to mathematics.
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This book is an essential resource for all those who work with young children.
I strongly recommend it! -- Miss Syreeta Charles-Cole * drupal *
Lots of really practical ideas with examples of teacher interaction and possible next steps. Easily accessible and easy to use the ideas. -- Mrs Amanda Wilkinson * drupal *
This publication is full of clear and well structured mathematical activities that engage children in active learning. Highly recommended. -- Mrs Anna Colgan * drupal *
This book is a useful resource for early years practitioners and provides lots of useful activities to try out in practice. The case studies provide opportunity for reflection and useful talking points to link theory and practice. -- Mrs Claire Pescott * drupal *
Really good balance of theory and practical ideas -- Mrs Dawn Burnham * drupal *
Very good for Early Years Teacher trainees in relation to the standard about Early mathematics and emerging number development. -- Mrs Janice Grinstead * drupal *
I have recommended this book to Early Years Foundation Degree Students and I have added it to the book list in a unit which is concerned with planning maths through play. It is an interesting read with clear ideas about how to engage children in maths through books and oral story telling. It explains the difference between reading and story telling. It also combines theory alongside these ideas. I particularly liked the reference to cultural tools for literacy and mathematical thinking. -- Mrs Jaqueline Braithwaite * drupal *
This book is more suited to a level 2 learner rather than level 3 upwards. It has some good ideas that could be adapted. -- Mrs Kerry Clayton * drupal *
The text gives good ideas and a underpinning knowledge to supporting mathematics in the Early Years. -- Mrs Louise Atkins * drupal *
An excellent resource allowing learners to see how easily maths can be incorporated into every day planning. -- Mrs LYNN DUTTON * drupal *
This is an excellent, accessible book for introducing early years practitioners to the concept of play based mathematical learning. There are clear links to underpinning theory of learning and pedagogy, suggested frameworks for planning and resourcing activities, and useful strategies for observing and assessing children. Overall, this text does a good job in guiding practitioners to consider how the whole of the learning environment can be used to support mathematical understanding in young children through their own play as well as through adult initiatited activites. -- Mrs Mary Dyer * drupal *
A useful second edition, particularly helpful for those needing to meet the maths strand of the Teachers Standards (Early Years) -- Mrs Nikki Fairchild * drupal *
kATE TUCKER HAS PRESENTED SOME VERY INTERESTING TITLES HERE IN HER BOOK ALL OF WHICH TRAINEE TEACHERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF AS THEY EMBARK UPON THEIR TEACHING PLACEMENTS IN THE FOUNDATION STAGE CLASSROOM. tHE BOOK OFFERES SOME FABULOUS PEDAGOGICAL PRACTISES. -- Mrs Shauna McGill * drupal *
good activities for mathematics in the classroom -- Ms Alison Stevenson * drupal *
This is a wonderful book for teaching mathematical knowledge and undeerstanding in a creative manner. It has many ideas and acts as a platform for many more. It has ideas, plans, exapmles, resources etc and I particularly liked the chapter on creative recording. -- Ms Jane Noble * drupal *
This is an inspiring book, full of practical ideas and examples. An invaluable resource for Early Years teachers. -- Ms Kate Allott * drupal *