Mud Pies and Tall Towers

Playful Mathematics activities for the under 5s
Mud Pies and Tall Towers
June 2026 | 144 pages | Sage UK
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Are you ready to embark on a playful journey into the world of mathematics?

Early Years educator Helen J Williams brings you practical activities to shake up early years learning and enhance young children's early mathematical development. Whether you're an Early Years practitioner or simply interested in fostering early mathematics learning, this book is your compass to exciting and engaging activities.

Key Features:
*Fun-Filled Mathematics Activities: Dive into a treasure trove of hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and creativity.
From counting games to shape explorations, these activities are designed to bring mathematics alive for learning.
*Connecting Concepts: Discover how each activity weaves seamlessly into children's mathematical understanding. Whether it's sorting buttons by colour or measuring the height of a tower, every moment becomes a chance to learn.
*Language and Communication Support: Effective communication is at the heart of learning. Explore talking prompts that encourage dialogue, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. Support children to express their mathematical ideas with confidence.
*No Specialized Resources Needed: You don't need fancy tools or expensive materials to kick off these mathematics adventures. With clear guidance and prompts, you can start right away, using everyday items found in classrooms or at home.

Contents

Introduction to this book

Introduction to this book

Mainly Shape and Space

Mainly Shape and Space

Number and Pattern

Number and Pattern

Mainly Measures

Mainly Measures

Some conclusions

Some conclusions

Description

Are you ready to embark on a playful journey into the world of mathematics?

Early Years educator Helen J Williams brings you practical activities to shake up early years learning and enhance young children's early mathematical development. Whether you're an Early Years practitioner or simply interested in fostering early mathematics learning, this book is your compass to exciting and engaging activities.

Key Features:
*Fun-Filled Mathematics Activities: Dive into a treasure trove of hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and creativity.
From counting games to shape explorations, these activities are designed to bring mathematics alive for learning.
*Connecting Concepts: Discover how each activity weaves seamlessly into children's mathematical understanding. Whether it's sorting buttons by colour or measuring the height of a tower, every moment becomes a chance to learn.
*Language and Communication Support: Effective communication is at the heart of learning. Explore talking prompts that encourage dialogue, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. Support children to express their mathematical ideas with confidence.
*No Specialized Resources Needed: You don't need fancy tools or expensive materials to kick off these mathematics adventures. With clear guidance and prompts, you can start right away, using everyday items found in classrooms or at home.

Contents

Introduction to this book

Introduction to this book

Mainly Shape and Space

Mainly Shape and Space

Number and Pattern

Number and Pattern

Mainly Measures

Mainly Measures

Some conclusions

Some conclusions

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Mud Pies and Tall Towers

Playful Mathematics activities for the under 5s


June 2026 | 144 pages | Sage UK

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 17/01/2024 9781529689747 $30.00
Hardcover 17/01/2024 9781529689754 $90.00
180 Day Ebook 27/02/2026 9781036201753 $18.00
Lifetime 27/02/2026 9781036201753 $26.00

Are you ready to embark on a playful journey into the world of mathematics?

Early Years educator Helen J Williams brings you practical activities to shake up early years learning and enhance young children's early mathematical development. Whether you're an Early Years practitioner or simply interested in fostering early mathematics learning, this book is your compass to exciting and engaging activities.

Key Features:
*Fun-Filled Mathematics Activities: Dive into a treasure trove of hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and creativity.
From counting games to shape explorations, these activities are designed to bring mathematics alive for learning.
*Connecting Concepts: Discover how each activity weaves seamlessly into children's mathematical understanding. Whether it's sorting buttons by colour or measuring the height of a tower, every moment becomes a chance to learn.
*Language and Communication Support: Effective communication is at the heart of learning. Explore talking prompts that encourage dialogue, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. Support children to express their mathematical ideas with confidence.
*No Specialized Resources Needed: You don't need fancy tools or expensive materials to kick off these mathematics adventures. With clear guidance and prompts, you can start right away, using everyday items found in classrooms or at home.

Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction to this book
  • Mainly Shape and Space
  • Number and Pattern
  • Mainly Measures
  • Some conclusions

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