1. Maths in the Early Years Town Farm Primary School and Nursery

2. Agenda  Discuss the stages of development of Maths in Nursery & Reception  How we teach maths at Town Farm in Nursery & Reception  Strategies and advice of how you can teach maths at home

3. Maths in Nursery & Reception  Number Know and use numbers 0-10 (Nursery) Know and use numbers 0-20 (Reception)  Shape, Space & Measure 2D and 3D shapes Measurements of time, distance, money, capacity, weight & size

4. Maths in Nursery & Reception  Number Counting 1:1 correspondence Using numbers to recognise how many there are in a set (matching quantity to numeral) Recognising numbers Ordering numbers Working out one more and one less Adding amounts in practical situations Taking away in practical situations Sharing amounts Writing numbers – formation guide

5. Maths in Nursery & Reception  Shape, Space & Measure Shapes in the environment – describing shapes e.g. round, flat Naming 2D & 3D shapes Describing their position in relation to objects – behind, next to etc. Describe and create patterns Use the mathematical vocabulary of size, weight, capacity, distance, time and money

6. How we teach Maths at Town Farm Learning maths should be practical and fun! Number:

7. How we teach Maths at Town Farm Learning maths should be practical and fun! Number:

8. How we teach Maths at Town Farm Learning maths should be practical and fun! Shape, Space & Measure:

9. How we teach Maths at Town Farm Learning maths should be practical and fun! Shape, Space & Measure:

10. Numbers are all around us and lots of games can be played with them. Such as: Can you find me a number 1 more or 1 one less than….? Which is the biggest/smallest number? Can you order these numbers? Practical ideas you can use at home

11. Problem solving and number activities can be a part of our day from the moment we wake up.

12. How much time we have to get ready? What time is it?

13. Can you find a matching pair of socks? Which is the odd one out?

14. Going shopping has lots of opportunities for learning

15. Matching the items on the list to the things on the shelves. Can you find 2 tins of beans? Can you find a smaller packet of crisps?

16. Putting the shopping away can also offer lots of opportunities for learning Can you put all the boxes with straight edges in this bag? How many will fit in the cupboard/ on the shelf? Is the item heavy or light? Is the packaging big or small? Is it bigger/smaller than ….

17. These are just a few ideas you could use to help your child understand maths and problem solving. Most of all have fun!

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