Objectives:

• To explore problem solving for young children
• To explore how young children develop their sense of number
• To consider effective observation, assessment and planning

By the end of the course, delegates will be familiar with:

• Explore how to effectively support and extend children’s mathematical problem solving opportunities and skills during everyday play, routines and adult-shared activities
• Encourage children to develop thinking skills through sustained shared talk and effective adult interaction
• Explore how resources and the enabling environment can be used to the greatest advantage to really extend and develop mathematical learning
• Identify the potential for developing all aspects of mathematics including problem solving, reasoning, calculation and shape, space and measure through active interesting play
• Use stories, songs, games and outdoor activities to make mathematics memorable and meaningful for young children
• Explore number opportunities through creativity, role play and inexpensive fun and natural resources
• Planning for maths, auditing current maths provision and finding ways to extend opportunities, observing and assessing within EYFS framework