1. Learning through play….
What are the benefits? Ask for ideas… 1

2. Play – children’s work Cognitive development: creativity
abstract thinking
imagination
problem-solving
social cognition, empathy, perspective-taking
mastering new concepts
Language development:
communication skills
vocabulary
story telling
emergent literacy
Affective development:
self-confidence
self-esteem
anxiety reduction
Physical development:
gross motor experiences
fine motor experiences
physical challenges
self-help skills
Social development:
cooperation
sharing
turn-taking
conflict resolution
leadership skill development (control of impulses and aggressive behaviour)
Attentional development:
attention regulation
concentration
persistence 2

3. Mental Maths Counting aloud Understanding the concepts more or less
Understanding the concept of zero
Displaying numbers in different ways
Simple addition and subtraction

4. Focused Teaching Short inputs to whole class or to groups.
Numeracy can be taught through stories and rhyme:
Move towards the more structured side of school.
More of the adults agenda.
Visual Timetable up in classroom so children know what is happening in the day.
All P1 classes plan together. May not do things on exactly the same day in the week, but e.g same maths will be taught
Short inputs no more than 10 mins.
Throughout every aspect of learning we involve children in what they want to learn, how to do this and reviewing what they have learned e.g. discussions, mind mapping.
Reflect on learning and on progress as a class and as an individual. Learning profiles being reviewed – will be looking for feedback and input at parents evening so please keep a look out. 4

5. E Books ….

6. Associating number with a quantity

7. Subitising

9. Answer....

11. Answer.....

12. Number sequencing……

13. 5 and 10 frames

14. Addition and Subtraction14

15. Numicon

16. Rekenrek 16

17. Patterns

18. Key Skills… Concept of zero Associating number with quantities
Subitising
Order of number
Grouping and sharing
A whole and parts
Concept of patterns in number
Early work on addition and subtraction – LOTS of mental calculations and talking about number
Areas such as shape, time, money and data will be explored but big emphasis on basic number skills at this stage.
Indoors, outdoors, links to ICT
Lots of reinforcement through play
Numbers all around
Throughout maths and language activities will start getting the children used to what they are learning about (learning intention) and why. Targets will be set and used within the lesson – orally at first but may be written in jotters or on worksheets. 18