Exploring Maths through Stories and Rhymes

<p>This practical book is packed with tried-and-tested activities which draw on popular stories and rhymes and use everyday materials and objects to help young children develop their understanding and enjoyment of mathematical concepts. </p><p>By relating ideas of number shape size and pattern to everyday contexts stories and experiences <i>Exploring Maths through Stories and Rhymes</i> improves confidence increases understanding and develops children’s desire to engage with maths. Offering a range of creative and exciting activities to encourage hands-on learning and discussion chapters<i>:</i></p><ul> <p> </p> <li>include a range of step-by-step activities which are easily adapted to varying needs ages and abilities</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>use popular stories and nursery rhymes as a way of engaging children with mathematical thinking</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>show how inexpensive everyday materials can be used to encourage learning</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>include full colour photographs photocopiable materials vocabulary lists and key questions to help the reader get the most out of the ideas described</li> </ul><p>This practical text will be a go-to resource for early years practitioners and students looking to adopt a creative approach to early years mathematics.</p>