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In the EYFS we follow the NCETM Mastering Number scheme for Maths, this features the Numberblocks who you will probably know already from Cbeebies! To watch Numberblocks at home please click here.
The BBC also have a fantastic Numberblocks section on their Cbeebies website, you can access that for free on any computer/smart device and learn more about the Numberblocks, play games or listen to the catchy songs! Just click here.
We strongly believe that Maths is best taught using concrete resources in the EYFS, you can use bits and bobs from around the home to support the full breadth of the curriculum. Some ways to incorporate Maths into your everyday lives are:
- Counting quantities of toys/household items
- Use language such as more/less/equal when preparing meals
- Use loose parts such as dry pasta, conkers, pom poms etc. to practice showing numbers and discuss how the quantities change when you add or take some away
- Look for and identify numerals in your environment e.g. numbers on a clock, door numbers, birthday cards, calendars etc.
- Count actions such as clapping or jumping when playing
- Create repeating patterns using toys or natural objects
- Encourage your child to subitise (know how many there are in a group just by looking, without the need for counting) every day objects
- Give your child a problem to solve e.g. 'I thought I bought 6 bananas but I can only find 5, can you count them for me?'
- Take your child shopping with you, ask them to collect a number of items, begin to identify numerals on price tags and introduce them to money
The Language you use will also support your child's mathematical development. Here are some ways you can introduce age-appropriate mathematical language into everyday life and play:
Number words
Children can, of course, learn to recognise and say the names of numbers, such as one, two, three, and so on.
Counting concepts
Children can understand the concept of counting i.e. learn to count objects such as toys etc.
Size words
Children can learn to recognise and say size-related words, such as big, small, tall, and short. These all have their root in maths.
Shape words
Children can also learn to recognise and say the names of shapes, which have their root in mathematics. For example, squares, triangles, circles, and rectangles. In addition to this they can begin to learn properties of shapes for example, flat, curved, straight, round.
Positional words
Children can learn positional words, which again have a root in maths, such as up, down, in, out, on, off, in front, behind, next to, left and right.
Comparatives
Children can learn comparative words such as more, less, equal, the same, and different.
Measurement words
Children can learn measurement-related words such as long, short, tall, heavy, light, full, empty, half.
Time words
Children can also learn time-related words such as now, later, early, late, morning, afternoon, evening, day, night and the days of the week/months of the year.
Reading
At East Farleigh we follow the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Phonics and Reading programme. By clicking here you can access the parent page online. Here you will find our progression of learning, including the phrases we use to help the EYFS children remember the sounds and how to write them.
You are able to purchase flashcards that align to the scheme here or simply make your own by cutting up squares of cards and writing the sounds on them. If you do have flashcards at home, by clicking here you will find a list of activities you can do with them to support your child's phonics and reading learning at home.
Every child will receive their own laminated sound mat for Phase 2 and 3, please use these regularly at home to support your child's sound recognition.
When your child is ready, they will bring home one of our Little Wandle reading books, we ask that you try and read with your child (and write in their yellow Reading Record Book) at least 3 times per week. We encourage you to use the inside front and back covers to support you when reading with your child at home.
There are so many ways you can incorporate reading with your child into your daily lives, it is important that children are read to regularly so we strongly urge you to make a bedtime story a part of your evening routine. Encourage your child to look at books independently, recognise letters and words in their environment and talk about stories they have read/heard and enjoyed. Visiting book shops and libraries is also an excellent way to promote a love of reading for your child.
