Developing Maths Through Stories
Maths is part of our everyday thinking. From planning the time it takes us to travel somewhere to estimating how much pasta we need to cook for the family. A great way to provoke thoughtful conversations about maths is by enjoying a book together and exploring concepts with familiar objects.
Here are some great maths books read aloud and activities to enjoy with your child:
Early Years & Key Stage 1
Ten Black Dots – activity sheet
How Big is a Million – read aloud
How Many Jelly Beans – activity sheet
Key Stage 2
One Hundred Hungry Ants – read aloud
A Remainder of One – read aloud
Exploring Maths at Concepts at Home
Lego fractions – Adding fractions
Explore- How far is two metres