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Mathematics Development

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  1. Explores Numbers and Counting
    Stories often involve counting objects, characters, or actions, giving real meaning to numbers.

  2. Develops Awareness of Shapes and Patterns
    Children encounter different textures, shapes, and arrangements in all our activities, helping them spot patterns and differences.

  3. Encourages Problem Solving
    Activities like filling, pouring, sorting, and matching build early mathematical thinking.

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Six things you can do at home to support your child’s Mathematical Development:

Number Games:
1. Counting Everywhere
Count steps, toys, or pieces of fruit throughout the day.
Why it helps: Builds fluency and meaning around numbers.

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2. Dice Games
Roll a dice and do actions based on the number shown.
Why it helps: Connects numbers with quantities.

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Shape and Pattern Activities:
3. Shape Hunts
Look for shapes in the environment: “Can you find something shaped like a circle?”
Why it helps: Builds shape recognition and spatial awareness.

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4. Simple Pattern Making
Use blocks or beads to make simple colour or shape patterns together.
Why it helps: Encourages logical thinking.

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Problem Solving Fun:
5. Sorting Toys
Sort teddies by size or cars by colour.
Why it helps: Builds categorisation skills.

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6. Water Play
Use containers of different sizes and guess which holds more.
Why it helps: Introduces ideas about capacity and measurement.

What is Mathematics?

Mathematics in the Early Years is about building a deep understanding of numbers, patterns, and shapes through hands-on, practical experiences.

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The area is broken down into two main components:

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Number – Learning to count, recognise numbers, and understand quantity and value.

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Numerical Patterns – Spotting patterns, comparing amounts, and understanding simple mathematical ideas like more, less, big, and small.

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How is Mathematics supported in Story Sense?

Through storytelling and sensory play, we embed maths naturally into activities.

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