Early years reasoning

There are 15 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to 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.