This practical book is packed with tried-and-tested activities which draw on popular stories and rhymes, and use everyday materials and objects to help young children develop their understanding and enjoyment of mathematical concepts. By relating ideas of number, shape, size and pattern to everyday contexts, stories and experiences, Exploring Maths through Stories and Rhymes improves confidence, increases understanding and develops children's desire to engage with maths. Offering a range of creative and exciting activities to encourage hands-on learning and discussion, chapters: include a range of step-by-step activities which are easily adapted to varying needs, ages and abilities use popular stories and nursery rhymes as a way of engaging children with mathematical thinking show how inexpensive, everyday materials can be used to encourage learning include full colour photographs, photocopiable materials, vocabulary lists and key questions to help the reader get the most out of the ideas described This practical text will be a go-to resource for early years practitioners and students looking to adopt a creative approach to early years mathematics.

Inspiring Ideas to Support Early Maths and Literacy takes a play-based approach and draws on popular stories and rhymes to cover the key areas of mathematics and literacy. Full of practical, tried and tested ideas for developing understanding in mathematics and literacy, this book aims to help practitioners make these areas of learning exciting and meaningful for young children. Each chapter shows how learning can be reinforced and brought to life through resources made from everyday materials, providing children with an enjoyable and positive learning experience. Key features include: * clear instructions and full colour photographs on how to make practical resources for indoor and outdoor environments * vocabulary lists for inspiration and ideas for developing a new play space or overhauling an existing space * key questions to consider when planning and designing an indoor or outdoor play space * links to the Early Years Foundation Stage that will guide the development of a future playground and challenge providers to enhance their practice. This practical resource will be essential reading for primary teachers, early years practitioners, students and all those interested in developing young children's confidence in mathematics and literacy. .

Inspiring Ideas to Support Early Maths and Literacy takes a play-based approach and draws on popular stories and rhymes to cover the key areas of mathematics and literacy. Full of practical, tried and tested ideas for developing understanding in mathematics and literacy, this book aims to help practitioners make these areas of learning exciting and meaningful for young children. Each chapter shows how learning can be reinforced and brought to life through resources made from everyday materials, providing children with an enjoyable and positive learning experience. Key features include: * clear instructions and full colour photographs on how to make practical resources for indoor and outdoor environments * vocabulary lists for inspiration and ideas for developing a new play space or overhauling an existing space * key questions to consider when planning and designing an indoor or outdoor play space * links to the Early Years Foundation Stage that will guide the development of a future playground and challenge providers to enhance their practice. This practical resource will be essential reading for primary teachers, early years practitioners, students and all those interested in developing young children's confidence in mathematics and literacy. .

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students them to absorb and practise what they have learned.

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students them to absorb and practise what they have learned.

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students them to absorb and practise what they have learned.

Written by an expert author team with over 50 years’ combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start. Collins Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 2C is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Each page features lots of hands-on, highly visual activities and representations with a low level of text to give pupils confidence in learning maths. Activity Book 2C contains: • fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson • objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning • space to record answers, providing structure to each exercise • simple text. • engaging, colourful graphics. Used in conjunction with the Teacher's Guide, Textbook, Progress Guide and Homework Guide, the Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 2C is the best way to ensure that pupils achieve all the learning objectives of the Primary Maths National Curriculum.

Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. The Challenge Books provide extension activities for children who need more challenging activities to stretch their skills beyond the required standard for success. They include a full range of carefully levelled activities which help deepen a child's understanding, plus helpful guidance for explaining to the learner, teacher or parent the key mathematical concepts underpinning each exercise.

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* Language support to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language A* Teacher's Guides make the course content accessible for all teachers, whether maths specialists or not A* Interactive eBooks make front-of-class or online teaching simple A* Teaching notes provide step-by-step guidance for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* Language support to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language a A* aTeacher's Guides make the course content accessible for all teachers, whether maths specialists or not A* Interactive eBooks make front-of-class or online teaching simplea A* aTeaching notes provide step-by-step guidance for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed

Written by an expert author team with over 50 years’ combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start. Collins Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 2B is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Each page features lots of hands-on, highly visual activities and representations with a low level of text to give pupils confidence in learning maths. Activity Book 2B contains: • fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson • objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning • space to record answers, providing structure to each exercise • simple text. • engaging, colourful graphics. Used in conjunction with the Teacher's Guide, Textbook, Progress Guide and Homework Guide, the Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 2B is the best way to ensure that pupils achieve all the learning objectives of the Primary Maths National Curriculum.

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* Language support to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language A* Interactive eBooks make front-of-class or online teaching simple A* Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomes A* Teacher's Guides make the course content accessible for all teachers, whether Maths specialists or not

Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. Skills Builders provide consolidation activities for children who need extra learning opportunities to meet the standard for success. A full range of activities is provided to help raise a child's mathematical understanding and performance to match their peers, with teacher/parental guidance on key mathematical methods and concepts before each exercise.

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* Language support to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language A* Interactive eBooks make front-of-class or online teaching simple A* Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomes A* Teacher's Guides make the course content accessible for all teachers, whether Maths specialists or not

This practical book is packed with tried-and-tested activities which draw on popular stories and rhymes, and use everyday materials and objects to help young children develop their understanding and enjoyment of mathematical concepts. By relating ideas of number, shape, size and pattern to everyday contexts, stories and experiences, Exploring Maths through Stories and Rhymes improves confidence, increases understanding and develops children's desire to engage with maths. Offering a range of creative and exciting activities to encourage hands-on learning and discussion, chapters: include a range of step-by-step activities which are easily adapted to varying needs, ages and abilities use popular stories and nursery rhymes as a way of engaging children with mathematical thinking show how inexpensive, everyday materials can be used to encourage learning include full colour photographs, photocopiable materials, vocabulary lists and key questions to help the reader get the most out of the ideas described This practical text will be a go-to resource for early years practitioners and students looking to adopt a creative approach to early years mathematics.

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students them to absorb and practise what they have learned.

This bumper collection of lively oral number games is written to develop key mathematical skills in an exciting manner. In line with the National Numeracy Framework, the games are an excellent way to introduce new concepts, assess progress, begin a numeracy lesson or conduct a plenary. The number system; Counting Properties of numbers; Number sequences; Place value and ordering; Calculations; Understanding number operations and relationships; Rapid mental recall of number facts Requiring little or no equipment, all games are easy to play and are an ideal way to fill a spare five minutes. The games combine the benefits of visual, auditory and kinaesthetic approaches to learning

Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. Skills Builders provide consolidation activities for children who need extra learning opportunities to meet the standard for success. A full range of activities is provided to help raise a child's mathematical understanding and performance to match their peers, with teacher/parental guidance on key mathematical methods and concepts before each exercise.

A complete six-year primary Maths course that takes a problem-solving approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. A* Problem-solving approach encourages students to actively explore new mathematical concepts A* Greater focus on the use of manipulatives in the classroom A* Pictorial and abstract representations to promote deeper learning A* Language support to help EAL students develop fluency in mathematical language a A* aTeacher's Guides make the course content accessible for all teachers, whether maths specialists or not A* aInteractive eBooks make front-of-class or online teaching simple A* aTeaching notes provide step-by-step guidance for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed