A course for Foundation Stage practitioners

Problem solving is at the heart of childen’s play. It makes sense to situate the learning of mathematics within the context of play, where children will use thinking, reasoning and numeracy as part of their imaginative activity. This will nurture a positive disposition toward mathematical learning.

On this course you will:

• identify what problem solving is and how to plan for it
• explore how to scaffold and extend learning and development
• discuss a wide range activities that will enable young children to become successful problem solvers
• look at games and stories that develop reasoning
• consider where numeracy fits within everyday purposeful activity and play