Number Talks
In this task, children have the opportunity to talk about what they see when they look at a number representation.
In this task, children have the opportunity to talk about what they see when they look at a number representation.
In this task, children make a collection out of some items and then discuss what they notice about their collection, focusing on the shapes and patterns that they can make.
This task provides an opportunity for children to work together to make a picture, discussing with each other which position they want to put each shape in.
This activity involves sorting toys into categories by using comparing and classifying skills.
In this activity, there are lots of different patterns for children to make, describe and extend.
In this article for EY practitioners, Dr Sue Gifford discusses children's early spatial thinking and how this predicts their mathematical understanding and achievement.