Pinpoint is a new series of activities and resources created to provide you with highly focused resources for specific needs in Maths. Box contains 2 sets of 60 activity cards and a 32 page book of answers and teacher notes (A5 size) Rich independent problem-solving tasks for exploring maths concepts in greater depth Covers all strands of the Year 3 Programme of Study and colour-coded for ease. Also matched to White Rose planning, Curriculum for Excellence and Abacus, making it easy to find cards for your lesson 3 levels of difficulty on each page (Towards, Securing and Deeper) provide appropriate challenge for all Cards begin with a low-threshold task (to stop children getting stuck and provide problem-solving opportunities for all), and then progress with real stretch for high attainers These resources are flexible and easy to use, saving teachers time searching for differentiated problems. The teacher notes provide additional hints and stretch questions as well as answers. The activities prompt children in Y3 / P4 to solve non-routine problems and reason mathematically in increasing depth. They support mastery teaching by keeping a class engaged on the same topic, with independent work of increasing depth. The cards are colourful and engaging, featuring regular characters who provide suggestions and encouragement. Two sets of the activities are included to facilitate group work.

That's Mathematics is a maths book like no other. It's a vibrant, colourful book for young children showing them that maths is useful, interesting, fun and EVERYWHERE! They use it every day when they count, share, play, do sport, make cakes or move to music. Aimed at children from 5 to 8 years, the youngest can enjoy it as a picture book, reading Lehrer's rhyming song lyrics and looking at Elina Braslina's joyful illustrations. They will pick up a basic understanding of real-world maths and learn some core maths language along the way. Older children are challenged to 'Try This' and 'Explore This' by author Chris Smith, who is a maths teacher, musician and all-round maths enthusiast. The activities are designed to deepen their curiosity and knowledge. There are supporting online activities to continue the fun, plus notes for parents to encourage you to get involved and help you discuss topics covered and keep the learning going after the book is closed.

Introduces counting by twos by counting the number of legs coming out of eggs. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Exploring Shape and Pattern features activities and games filled with rich contexts for learning and discussion, as well as fun opportunities for consolidation and problem-solving. Alison Hutchison draws on her wealth of experience to present ideas in line with the Early Learning Goals for investigating shape and pattern in the world around us. She focuses on helping young children to make connections and develop language, knowledge and understanding of shape and pattern. Whether children build with fabric blocks to create patterns or explore symmetry while playing with natural materials, the easy-to-prepare activities in this book facilitate engaging learning opportunities for children's ideas and interests to be explored.

Join the irrepressible Little Fish and count from one to ten in a deep-sea delight from the creator of Maisy.

First there's just one fish -- Little Fish -- under the sea. But not for long: here come two fin-fin fish, three counting fish, and four flying fish. And can you imagine who else? Shy fish and scary fish, tiny fish and funny fish. With her fantastical celebration of color and patterns, Lucy Cousins makes the counting swim right along

A generous but increasingly put-upon bear makes batch after batch of doughnuts for her woodland friends without saving any for herself in this delightful debut picture book about counting, sharing, and being a good friend. LouAnn (a bear) is making a doughnut feast in preparation for her long winter's nap. But just before she takes the first bite, DING DONG! Her friend Woodrow (a woodchuck) drops by. LouAnn is happy to share her doughnuts, but as soon as she and Woodrow sit down to eat, DING DING! Clyde (a raccoon) is at the door. One by one, LouAnn's friends come over--Topsy (an opossum) and then Moufette (a skunk) and then Chip and Chomp (chipmunks)--until it's one big party. Louann welcomes her surprise guests and makes batch after batch of doughnuts, always dividing them equally among her friends. But she makes one BIG miscalculation. Soon LouAnn's kitchen is bare, winter is near, and she's had nothing to eat at all!

These entertaining games for 2-5 players will help children to learn their first times tables. The attractive box contains 4 bingo boards, 36 cards and a book; they can read the book to find out about the numbers in the two, five and ten times tables, then play two different games using the boards and cards. Game instructions are at the back of the book.

Beautiful, large-format board book with flaps to lift and numbers to learn on every page A beautiful, large-format gift board book with BIG flaps to lift and words to learn on every page. All toddlers and preschoolers will adore learning their numbers as they search for objects, animals and people behind the shaped flaps, name what they can see and begin to learn the numbers' names and sounds of counting. With a vibrant, sophisticated and distinctive design and beautiful illustrations from stationery and homeware designer Edward Underwood, this gift title is the perfect first numbers book for little ones. A brilliant tool for building vocabulary, exploring numbers and sounds, stimulating speech and securing the foundations of reading, this delightful book is really just full of flaps and FUN!

The maths book every parent needs to make learning this subject fun and engaging. Unlock your child's academic achievement with this unique and colourful approach to understanding times tables. An education book for kids in a series created by Carol Vorderman, the UK's number 1 bestselling education author. If your kids are struggling with their times tables, this book is for you. A comprehensive and accessible guide and workbook that provides a range of learning techniques complemented by practice exercises throughout. From times tables basics to challenging number sequences, the methods, tricks and tips shown ensure that no child (or parent) is left feeling bewildered. Fun graphics help to engage your child and allow them to visualise the maths problem in front of them. It even offers super handy parents' notes on the practice tests to make sure that you can answer any tricky questions with confidence and give essential times tables guidance. Help Your Kids with Times Tables is the perfect guide for frustrated children and confused adults. Build Confidence, Reduce Stress And Solve Times Tables! So, you want to help your kids understand what they're being taught. Often, a trip down this memory lane can be a real challenge for adults (especially since the curriculum has likely changed a whole lot since you were in school!). An invaluable guide to help your kids learn maths, this book will become your best friend! Straightforward, with easy to follow tips, hints, and advice from Carol Vorderman, helping your children understand and remember their times tables forever. The practice pages and questions have been compiled and tested by a team of experts and allow parents and kids to work together to solve even the trickiest times tables! Guaranteed to build confidence, reduce stress, and make even the most difficult aspects of this subject simple, clear and accessible. This easy times tables book is ideal for Key Stage 1 and 2 children (ages 5-11) and includes: -Easy times tables -Tricky times tables -Times tables time challenges -Times tables practice Help Your Kids with Times Tables is one of many in this educational series of Help Your Kids With academic books that enable parents to help their children with schoolwork. Other options in this range include Help Your Kids with Maths, Help Your Kids with Computer Science, Help Your Kids with Study Skills, and more.

A fun and interactive introduction to the marvellous world of mathematics, perfect for children starting school. Little Explorers: Maths is a lively introduction to the marvellous world of mathematics, where children can lift the flaps to learn how maths is important to the world around them - from dividing up a pizza, to making aeroplanes fly! Covering basic counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, probability and more, young readers will be amazed as they discover just how fun (and simple!) these first steps into maths can be. From counting systems around the world to hunting for pirate treasure with sums and codes, and much more, they're sure to have an adventure with this novelty exploration of numbers. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, child-friendly artwork. Each spread supports the curriculum, introducing ideas and vocabulary in a simple, accessible way. Little Explorers is the perfect series for little learners as they start out at school.

Children can have fun learning up to their 12 times table with this colourful book and jigsaw set. Bright illustrations of planets, pirates and more provide an ideal way to count and visualise the calculations and build confidence in multiplication skills.

Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine's Day with all the friends he loves. This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for preschoolers, who will enjoy the simple introduction to the fun of Valentine's Day. This title follows Mouse as he makes valentines for all of his friends, said School Library Journal. Each valentine is made to represent what he loves most about each of his friends, such as Pig 'because she's a good dancer' and Bunny 'because she's the best at hide-and-seek.' Budding artists and crafters will love this book, perfect for pairing with Valentine's Day activities. A surprise at the end adds to the read-aloud fun!

One bowhead whale! Two polar bears! Three orcas! Join Kuluk and Asa as they count all the animals they see! This introduction to counting and to Arctic animals helps young children develop their counting skills through short rhymes. It also introduces interesting collective nouns, like a blessing of narwhals and a bob of seals.

Little ones can rely on the Moomins to make numbers fun. Moomintroll, Moominmamma, and the Snork Maiden help create a game out of learning to go from one to ten, and beyond, with everyday objects such as seashells and stars.