<p><em><strong></strong></em>'The book is grounded in the latest research about how children become effective learners, particularly in relation to mathematics. Bringing together research and practice in an accessible way, Kate Tucker provides an essential resource for all those who work with young children. I strongly recommend it!' <strong><em>- Dr Sue Rogers, Head of Department of Early years and Primary Education, Institute of Education</em></strong><strong style="font-size: 9pt;"><em></em></strong></p><p>Offering practical examples of focused, playful teaching this popular book is back for a third edition, with even more activities to use in your setting with children aged from 3 to 8.</p><p>Completely updated to include the revised Early Years Foundation Stage, this new edition covers all the hot topics in the field, and now includes:</p><ul> <li>a new section on teaching mathematics in Forest School</li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;">more coverage of using ICT to teach mathematics</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">more coverage of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">a key vocabulary section at the end of each chapter, and a detailed glossary</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">expanded and updated suggestions for Further Reading</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">even more activities to use in lessons, with some extended to include 7-8 year olds</span></li></ul><p>With a user-friendly layout, this new edition is an ideal resource for practitioners wishing to enhance their mathematics teaching, and for students wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to use play to teach mathematics.</p><p><strong>Kate Tucker</strong> is an early years teacher, trainer and writer based in Devon.</p>