This up to date book is essential reading for all those teaching or
training to teach Early Years mathematics. It provides comprehensive
subject and pedagogic knowledge for those responsible for the youngest
children in school and their vital first experiences of learning
mathematics. Appropriately focused text ensures the reader can
understand and support how children learn to count and calculate,
recognize shapes and begin to generalize their findings about problems.
Critical questions enable trainees and teachers to both test and develop
their own understanding of mathematics and suggested activities clearly
exemplify how theory links to practice. The text also considers recent
and relevant research, examines international perspectives and provides
opportunities for reflection.