Description

– Educators of young children who don’t yet know the work of Marian Small are in for a gift – a treasure trove to enhance their teaching and thinking about maths.
– This book focuses on the most important concepts and skills needed to provide early learners (preschool – Year 2) with a strong foundation in mathematics, in ways that are fun for both children and educators!
– For each mathematical concept, professional developer Marian Small provides sample activities and lessons, as well as guidance for using children’s books, games, manipulatives and electronic devices.
– This resource also demonstrates how to differentiate instruction using tasks and questions designed to include all students.
– Like other Marian Small bestsellers, the text features her special brand of lucid explanation of difficult concepts, fresh and engaging teaching examples, troubleshooting tips and formative assessments.
– Fun and Fundamental Maths for Young Children is separated into special year level sections for preschool, Foundation Year, Year 1 and Year 2.
– It can be used with any early childhood curriculum or as a stand-alone program in preschools.

Book features
– The why as well as the how for teaching maths to young children.
– A focus on the value of play in learning maths concepts.
– 225 unique and interesting games and activities designed to build important maths skills.
– Recommendations of read-aloud and other books that are both fun and support maths understanding.
– Detailed strategies to help parents support their children’s learning at home.