Helping your child with Maths in the Foundation Stage

What is Maths in Foundation Stage? Two main areas: Number Shape, Space and Measures How? Practical Fun Oral Using resources

Maths at school…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=AnZOFYmp-_E

By the end of Reception most children should be able to; Numbers: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20, Place the numbers 1-20 in order

Say which number is one more or one less than a given number. Add and subtract two single digit numbers using quantities and count on or back to find the answer. Lets give it a try!........

Solve problems, including doubling, halving and sharing.

Shape, space and measures: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems.

Recognise, create and describe patterns.

Explore characteristics of everyday objects and shapes and use mathematical language to describe them. corner square edge

Creative maths http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et03YlyEVhc

How you can help at home Count at every opportunity – e.g. Steps, microwave, sweets Spot numbers/shapes in the environment Set dinner table – how many * will we need? Sorting objects by colour/shape – food, toys etc Cooking – measuring, weighing, Comparing lengths – e.g. Shoes, worms, books Number songs/rhymes Play number games – bingo, number snap Use i pad/i phone apps such as ‘Number fun’ Drawing numbers in chalk/sand/water/paint . Making tally marks and charts Talk about special numbers (house number, age, birth date etc) Making wrapping paper – using patterns – e.g potato printing Drawing patterns Sharing; one for you, one for me… Talking about halves/quarters (ie Pizza, cakes etc)

Question time! Thank you and goodbye!