Mathematics Through Play in the Early Years is an excellent educational book and will give exciting ideas for teachers when using play to teach early years mathematics.

Written with particular emphasis on transition from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1, this book for teachers links practical ideas for teaching through play with the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) for the Foundation Stage and the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS).

The book offers examples of recorded work, lots of activities suggestions, clear links to the ELGs and the NNS, suggested questions for the teacher to use with the children, advice on planning, organising and assessing the work, and more. The book also offers a selection of photocopiable material to help with planning and assessment.

ISBN-10: 1412903947, ISBN-13: 978-1412903943, paperback 160 pages, publisher: Paul Chapman Educational Publishing.

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