In this companion book to Implementing the Literacy Hour for Pupils with Learning Difficulties, the authors break down the Reception key objectives from the National Numeracy Framework into smaller, and more manageable steps. This book shows steps linked to the recently published National Curriculum Pre-levels to outline the key mathematical concepts which need to be taught at each level. Also features in this accessible and practical guide: a variety of activities and resources for each objective, help on how to use the book as a basis for teacher's long-term planning, and guidance for using the teaching methodology aa outlined in the Numeracy Strategy Framework.

The book will be useful in all classes where there are pupils with learning difficulties working towards level one of the National Curriculum, whether they are in special schools, mainstream schools with specialist bases, or mainstream classes.

Frankie, an adventurous boy, is eager to visit the zoo. When he arrives, he meets some extremely weird animals. The bald eagles have heads full of hair, the laughing hyenas are crying, and a buffalo has wings. Will Frankie escape the craziness? Join him and find out Frankie's Strange Day at the Zoo is the first of a series. Look for more of Frankie's Strange Adventures coming soon. A Frankie book is like four books in one. It's a delightful, goofball children's storybook ending with a strange, unexpected twist. It's a fun doodling and journaling book that encourages imagination. With its Did You Know section, it's an informative book loaded with interesting facts. It's also an interactive book with questions and answers including search and find. Frankie's Strange Day at the Zoo, a clever book enjoyed by ALL ages, has heaps of surprises. It has over fifty pages chock-full of bright illustrations. It can be read in minutes as a favorite bedtime story or become hours of entertainment for a child on a long road trip. This may be the funniest, craziest, silliest, goofiest, and strangest book that you have ever read Don't miss out Get to know Frankie today --you'll never be the same again