How to Sparkle at Maths Fun

Book excerpt: How to Sparkle at Maths Fun is a collection of photocopiable games, practical activities and fun worksheets designed to inspire and reinforce the teaching of maths in the infant classroom. The book is written to support children working at National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and Scottish National 5-14 Guidelines, levels A and B. The book is based around the theme of jungle animals, with familiar characters leading children through their learning. It is in three sections:The book is based around the theme of jungle animals, with familiar characters leading children through their learning. It is in three sections: practical activities involving cut and stick, junk materials, modelling dough, etc.; worksheets which require coloured pencils as an extra resource; games in which the children work in pairs or groups and which require dice and counters.