Description
The development of mathematical understanding occurs in a range of settings: at home, during childcare, while shopping or at the park. Children are naturally curious and keen to learn about their world, including mathematics and educators are ideally placed to enhance children’s early mathematical learning. But what experiences and opportunities are appropriate? This book is intended for early childhood educators in both preschool and the first years of school who would like to explore and investigate maths concepts to enrich children’ experiences and extend their current thinking and learning. Based on EYLF with a strong emphasis on a play based approach. Chapters cover each of the strands in the Australian mathematics curriculum and how these might be experienced by children in early childhood settings. A fantastic resource full of practical and very worthwhile ideas. Defintely worth a look!!!