Numicon is a multi-sensory maths programme that encourages children to see and do maths using structured imagery and apparatus. Through active investigation with problem-solving at its heart, Firm Foundations Revised Edition supports children and teachers to reason and communicate mathematically with confidence. Numicon Firm Foundations Revised Edition includes: A Teaching Guide providing expert advice on getting started and the key mathematical ideas children will meet A bank of pull-out Activity Cards that progress through the programme to build a secure foundation in maths, and provide teachers flexibility depending on the Early Years Setting A rich collection of structured, creative activities to support play-based learning for indoor and outdoor settings Emphasis on exploring maths all around us to understand the world, with digital links to further support and resources including songs and stories Suggestions for how and when to use the Numicon Interactive Whiteboard Software, plus photocopy masters to support the activities Planning advice and assessment opportunities to guide and record observations of children's development of mathematical understanding Coverage and support for the Early Learning Goals in England. The Firm Foundations Teaching Handbook is designed to be used alongside Numicon Online Firm Foundations on Oxford Owl which provides further support and resources, including the Numicon Interactive Whiteboard Software, and the Firm Foundations Apparatus Packs.

The Teaching Guide from the 1st Steps with Numicon in the Nursery Kit.

Numicon is a multi-sensory maths programme that encourages children to see and do maths using structured imagery and apparatus. This kit is designed to be used with 4 to 5 year olds (Reception / Primary 1). It includes essential manipulatives to support the Firm Foundations teaching programme in a one-to-one teaching situation. Through active investigation with problem-solving at its heart, Firm Foundations Revised Edition supports children and teachers to reason and communicate mathematically with confidence. This pack contains: a box of 80 Numicon Shapes, 80 Numicon Coloured Pegs, 2 Numicon Baseboards, 6 Number Bond Baseboard Overlays, 6 Picture Baseboard Overlays, 2 Numicon Spinners, a Large Format Table-top Number Line, a Numicon Feely Bag, a small set of Number Rods, a set of Numicon Number Rod Trays (1-10 and 20), 20 extra Numicon 1-shapes. Numicon is research-based and proven to have a significant and lasting impact on results. Flexible and comprehensive, Numicon resources are available in a range of digital, physical and print based materials. It can be used alongside existing schemes, or as a complete maths programme. Extra apparatus is available separately. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.