Early years reasoning

  • The Spring Scale
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    The spring scale

    Age
    3 to 5
    Using the spring scale in this activity provides an engaging context in which children can explore and discuss the weight of different objects.
  • Scooters, Bikes and Trikes
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    Scooters, bikes and trikes

    Age
    3 to 5
    When waiting for a ride on outdoor toys, children can consider which route they might take around the outside area and how long they will spend on their toy.
  • Packing
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    Packing

    Age
    3 to 5
    This activity involves sorting toys into categories by using comparing and classifying skills.
  • Double Trouble
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    Double trouble

    Age
    3 to 5
    This story about some troublesome dogs encourages children to find and model doubles of different numbers.
  • Children's Thinking
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    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.