Developing pattern awareness with young children
Young children's mathematical recording
Mathematical problem solving in the early years: developing opportunities, strategies and confidence
In this article for Early Years practitioners, Dr Sue Gifford outlines ways to develop children's problem-solving strategies and confidence in problem solving.
What to expect, when? Parents' guide 2015
This short article critiques the 'What to Expect, When' guidance, written for parents who want to find out more about their child's learning and development in the first five years.
The value of two
Ruth Trundley outlines her doctoral research and concludes that development of an understanding of cardinality is a crucial element of counting that can be overlooked.
Developing number through tidying up
Early years mathematics: how to create a nation of mathematics lovers?
Mathematical problem solving in the early years
A good foundation for number learning for five year olds?
Explanation of our EYFS format
Children's thinking
Dr Sue Gifford outlines different ways in which you might capture young children's mathematical thinking and how to send samples to NRICH.
New building blocks: a review of the pilot Early Learning Goals
This article discusses the revised Early Learning Goals for mathematics which were announced in June 2018.
Subitising
In this article for EY practitioners, Dr Sue Gifford outlines what we mean by subitising and how we can teach it.
The importance of shape and space in the early years
