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This revised and updated third edition offers a range of
strategies, activities and ideas to bring mathematics to life in
the primary classroom. Taking an innovative and playful approach to
maths teaching, this book promotes creativity as a key element of
practice and offers ideas to help your students develop knowledge,
understanding and enjoyment of the subject. In the creative
classroom, mathematics becomes a tool to build confidence, develop
problem solving skills and motivate children. The fresh approaches
explored in this book include a range of activities such as
storytelling, music and construction, elevating maths learning
beyond subject knowledge itself to enable students to see
mathematics in a new way. Key chapters of this book explore: *
Learning maths outdoors - make more noise, make more mess or work
on a larger scale * Everyday maths - making sense of the numbers,
patterns, shapes and measures children see around them * Music and
maths - the role of rhythm in learning, and music and pattern in
maths Stimulating, accessible and underpinned by the latest
research and theory, this is essential reading for trainee and
practising teachers who wish to embed creative approaches to maths
teaching in their classroom.
This revised and updated third edition offers a range of
strategies, activities and ideas to bring mathematics to life in
the primary classroom. Taking an innovative and playful approach to
maths teaching, this book promotes creativity as a key element of
practice and offers ideas to help your students develop knowledge,
understanding and enjoyment of the subject. In the creative
classroom, mathematics becomes a tool to build confidence, develop
problem solving skills and motivate children. The fresh approaches
explored in this book include a range of activities such as
storytelling, music and construction, elevating maths learning
beyond subject knowledge itself to enable students to see
mathematics in a new way. Key chapters of this book explore: *
Learning maths outdoors - make more noise, make more mess or work
on a larger scale * Everyday maths - making sense of the numbers,
patterns, shapes and measures children see around them * Music and
maths - the role of rhythm in learning, and music and pattern in
maths Stimulating, accessible and underpinned by the latest
research and theory, this is essential reading for trainee and
practising teachers who wish to embed creative approaches to maths
teaching in their classroom.
How can early years practitioners help young children to become not
only numerate but aspiring mathematicians who love numbers, shapes
and mathematical comparisons? The introduction of the Foundation
Stage has led to practitioners seeking ways to teach maths which
are more in line with the creative and playful ways young children
learn other subjects. Linda Pound draws on current thinking about
children's mathematical development to show how you can encourage
and enhance the numeracy skills of any child in the early years by
linking maths to every-day life situations and making it a playful
and enjoyable cross-curricular activity.This highly practical and
engaging text includes chapters on: why maths is often seen as
'hard' and what practitioners can do to help young children be more
successful; exploring shapes, space, measures and patterns; how to
make maths more fun and playful, using games, humour, stories and
rhymes; using music and dance to enhance mathematical
understanding; encouraging children to see the connection between
maths and everyday experiences through, for example sorting,
matching and guessing; and, creating an environment for
mathematical development, indoors and out. Concluding with a
chapter on how practitioners and parents can become more confident
in their use of maths, this user-friendly text, packed full of
ideas, is essential reading for practitioners in any early years
setting. Students on Early Education courses will also find much
here to inspire them.
How can early years practitioners help young children to become not
only numerate but aspiring mathematicians who love numbers, shapes
and mathematical comparisons? The introduction of the Foundation
Stage has led to practitioners seeking ways to teach maths which
are more in line with the creative and playful ways young children
learn other subjects. Linda Pound draws on current thinking about
children's mathematical development to show how you can encourage
and enhance the numeracy skills of any child in the early years by
linking maths to every-day life situations and making it a playful
and enjoyable cross-curricular activity.This highly practical and
engaging text includes chapters on: why maths is often seen as
'hard' and what practitioners can do to help young children be more
successful; exploring shapes, space, measures and patterns; how to
make maths more fun and playful, using games, humour, stories and
rhymes; using music and dance to enhance mathematical
understanding; encouraging children to see the connection between
maths and everyday experiences through, for example sorting,
matching and guessing; and, creating an environment for
mathematical development, indoors and out. Concluding with a
chapter on how practitioners and parents can become more confident
in their use of maths, this user-friendly text, packed full of
ideas, is essential reading for practitioners in any early years
setting. Students on Early Education courses will also find much
here to inspire them.
Review of the first edition"All the major areas of early childhood
maths teaching and learning are covered in this powerful book...
The book is also full of delightful stories... [It] would be
eminently suitable for beginning and trainee teachers but would
also be helpful to all those concerned in early years settings. All
the relevant information is here, based on a wealth of knowledge
and experience." TESSupporting Mathematical Development in the
Early Years provides practical guidance for parents, teachers and
other early years workers who want to give children a good start in
mathematical development. Showing how competent children are as
mathematicians from an early age, the book offers an overview of
young children's mathematical behaviour at home and in early years
settings. The book defines the content and the learning curriculum
required to promote mathematical thinking, including an examination
of the relationship between mathematics and language learning, and
the role of other cross-curricular aspects such as information and
communications technology (ICT). It explores the role of staff in
observing, planning for and supporting children's learning by using
a variety of strategies, and makes suggestions for promoting
effective partnerships between the parents or principal carers and
early years staff. The book also considers the importance of play
and imagination to the development of abstract thought.The second
edition is comprehensively updated throughout and includes new
material on Special Educational Needs, the very early years, the
role of play, the role of ICT, and examples of outdoor play. It is
essential reading for early years teachers and students, as well as
parents who want to understand and develop their children's early
mathematical learning.
By focusing on key figures in early years education and care, this
book considers the influential thinkers and ground-breaking
approaches that have revolutionized practice. With contributions
from leading authorities in the field, chapters provide an
explanation of the approach, an analysis of the theoretical
background, case studies, questions and discussion points to
facilitate critical thinking. Included are chapters on: - Froebel -
Psychoanalytical theories - Maria Montessori - Steiner Waldorf
education - High/Scope - Post-modern and post-structuralist
perspectives - Forest Schools - Vivian Gussin Paley - Te
Whatilderiki Written in an accessible style and relevant to all
levels of early years courses, the book has staggered levels of
Further Reading that encourage reflection and promotes progression.
Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open
University Linda Pound is a consultant and author, renowned for her
work in early years education and care.
"Thinking about early childhood education" will offer an academic
and critical approach to the wealth of theories that underpin
elements of current practice in early childhood care and education.
It will focus on analyzing the rise and interconnectedness of
theories of learning and development. It will range from key
nineteenth century movements to progressive ideas of the twentieth
century, encompassing psychoanalytic theories, deconstructing
theories and constructivism and behaviourism.
Early childhood practitioners are often reluctant to see themselves
as leaders and managers. However, all those who work with young
children and their families, whatever their level of experience and
competence, have to undertake both of these roles on a daily basis.
. . This book encourages practitioners to recognise their active
involvement in leadership and management in relation to their work
as team leader or team member, and in their work with parents and
other professionals, to ensure appropriate and effective provision
for young children.
. . The authors identify a number of key principles involved in
effective early years leadership and management, which focus on the
idea that: . . Leadership is about influencing others to improve
and enhance childrens care, learning and development . . Leadership
is only effective if it develops the leadership of others by
supporting a team or group in meeting their declared aims or vision
. . Leadership is ultimately distributed, shared and dispersed in
early childhood settings. . These principles are supported by a
detailed exploration of the statutory demands made on practitioners
working with young children and their families, and reference to
relevant literature drawn from both early childhood studies and
leadership theories.
. . As well as providing guidance on the roles, responsibilities
and tasks facing early childhood leaders, the book features a
number of case studies and practical tasks, giving life to concepts
and ideas and enabling readers to apply theories and policies to
their own work settings. Additional activities at the end of each
chapter further support practitioners in fulfilling their
leadership and managementroles in practice.
. . . "Leadership and Management in the Early Years" is an
essential text for early years and early childhood studies students
as well as practitioners particularly those who are aiming for
Early Years Professional Status..
This important book provides practical guidance for parents,
teachers and other early years practitioners who are concerned with
young children's musical development. The authors highlight the
relationship between music and the development of communication,
the expression of emotion and playfulness. They show how these
three elements, in conjunction with musical activity and
experience, underpin all future learning including the development
of language. They go on to explore music as a subject in its own
right and its role in supporting other areas of the curriculum.
Insights from a wide range of research are presented in a way which
makes them accessible to practitioners so that they can be used to
inform and develop effective practice. Practitioners and parents
are encouraged to have confidence in their own musical ability.
The book provides a wide range of practical strategies and
activities. It will show that everyone is capable of enjoying
making music with young children and contributing to their future
musical development.
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