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 ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

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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 ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator

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 ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Elaine Hallet, Early Years and Primary Education, Institute of Education

Very useful book encouraging students understanding of developing the concepts of mathematical skills through play.Great for the students on Childhood studies degree, or ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Marguerita Magennis, Education , Univ of Limerick, Mary Immaculate Coll

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 numer... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Tracey Devonport, Sports, Wolverhampton University

This is a great book. It's simple layout makes it accessible and practical. The lesson ideas are invaluable. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Vicki Fitt, School of Education, Hertfordshire University

A beautifully practical book that I hav eused with students and teachers for years. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Claire Morse, Faculty of Education and Social Care, Winchester University

I have used this book for many years. A beauitfully practical book. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Claire Morse, Faculty of Education and Social Care, Winchester University

An excellent resource for anyone working with children, giving them an underpinning knowledge of how maths is incorporated into every day learning. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss KATY MEREDITH, CARE DEPARTMENT, COLEG Y CYMOEDD

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 impleme... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Lorna Wardle, School of Education, Nottingham Trent University

Clear and well written with interesting concepts. Easy to access for undergraduate students. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Louise Kay, Department of Education, Huddersfield University

This book is grounded in the latest research about how children become effective learners, particularly in relation to mathematics. This book is an essential resource for... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Syreeta Charles-Cole, Education, Carshalton College

Lots of really practical ideas with examples of teacher interaction and possible next steps. Easily accessible and easy to use the ideas. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Amanda Wilkinson, School of Education, Oxford Brookes University

This publication is full of clear and well structured mathematical activities that engage children in active learning. Highly recommended. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Anna Colgan, Higher Education, Banbury and Bicester College

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 refle... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Claire Pescott, Early Years and Education, University of South Wales (Glamorgan)

Really good balance of theory and practical ideas Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Dawn Burnham, Early Years, Farnborough College of Technology

Very good for Early Years Teacher trainees in relation to the standard about Early mathematics and emerging number development. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Janice Grinstead, School of Health, Natural & Social Sci, Sunderland University

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.... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Jaqueline Braithwaite, Centre for Childhood Studies, Stockport College

This book is more suited to a level 2 learner rather than level 3 upwards. It has some good ideas that could be adapted. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Kerry Clayton, Childcare, The Maltings College

The text gives good ideas and a underpinning knowledge to supporting mathematics in the Early Years. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Louise Atkins, School of Education & Training, Greenwich University

An excellent resource allowing learners to see how easily maths can be incorporated into every day planning. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs LYNN DUTTON, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE, Warrington Collegiate

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 ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Mary Dyer, Education and Professional Development, Huddersfield University

A useful second edition, particularly helpful for those needing to meet the maths strand of the Teachers Standards (Early Years) Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Nikki Fairchild, Childhood Studies : Early Years, Chichester University

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 ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Shauna McGill, Education Coleraine, University of Ulster

good activities for mathematics in the classroom Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Alison Stevenson, Early years & young people, North West Regional college

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... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Jane Noble, Early years and primary, Institute of Education

This is an inspiring book, full of practical ideas and examples. An invaluable resource for Early Years teachers. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Kate Allott, Faculty of Education & Theology, York St John University College