Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
- 1. Maths Making it part of your day Numbers Children count reliably with numbers from one to 20, place them in order and say which number is one more or one less than a given number. Using quantities and objects, they add and subtract two single-digit numbers and count on or back to find the answer. They solve problems, including doubling, halving and sharing. Shape, Space & Measures Children use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems. They recognise, create and describe patterns. They explore characteristics of everyday objects and shapes and use mathematical language to describe them.
- 2. Problem solving and number activities can be a part of our day from the moment we wake up.
- 3. How much time we have to get ready? What time is it?
- 4. Would you like 2 pieces of toast? Can you cut in half? How many pieces?
- 5. Can you find a matching pair of socks?
- 6. What things do you have to take with you today?
- 7. Going shopping has lots of opportunities for learning.
- 8. Matching the items on the list to the things on the shelves. Can you find 2 tins of beans?
- 9. Can you find 3 big red apples?
- 10. Can you find a smaller packet of crisps?
- 11. Get the packet of tea with the pyramid bags.
- 12. Putting the shopping away can also offer opportunities for learning.
- 13. Can you put all the boxes with the straight sides in the bag.
- 14. How many tins will fit in the cupboard?
- 15. If we all have a cake how many will be left? Do we have enough?
- 16. Can you put enough knives, forks and spoons on the table for everybody?
- 17. Numbers are all around us and lots of games can be played with them. Such as can you find me a number 1 more than or 1 less than. Can you find one the same? Which is the biggest? Which coin is worth the least/most?
- 18. These are just a few ideas you could use to help your child understand maths and problem solving. Most of all have fun!
- 19. Would you like to add to your child’s learning journey? Why not do an observation yourself on something your child has done at home and we can put it in their profile. Name : Ken Date:13.2.12 Ken came in from the garden and said ‘Dad come and look the bulbs we planted are growing it must be Spring’ Ken remembered we had planted the bulbs with Grandad and that they would grow in the Spring. He was really excited.
- 20. Thank-you for coming and supporting your child today. I know that they really enjoy the quality time you spend together, learning and having fun.