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Foundation Stage
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Mathematical
Development
Children's mathematical development arises
about of daily experiences in a rich and interesting environment. In
the Foundation Stage mathematical understanding is developed through
stories, games, songs and imaginative play. Mathematical Development
(MD) is divided into three areas:
Numbers as Labels for Counting: Numbers
can be used as labels (e.g. house numbers to help people find them)
through pointing out these environmental numbers the children begin
to recognise their shape and learn the number names. This will then
develop their counting, saying the number names in the correct order
and then matching one number name to one object counted.
Shape, Space and Measure: Children are
encouraged to experience the properties of shapes and then apply
their experience to develop the knowledge of 2 and 3D shapes.
Awareness of space involves handling shapes and fitting them
together. The children's understanding of measure is developed
through activities such as packing, filling and emptying containers
and by comparing size and quantity.
Calculating: Here children learn about
using numbers in practical contexts. Children are encouraged to talk
about numbers in everyday life and begin to make logical deductions
about numbers.
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M.D. in the Nursery |
M.D. in Reception |
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