Everyday objects and picture books help children to develop early maths

Catherine Gaunt
Friday, January 24, 2020

Picture books and everyday objects can be powerful tools for helping to develop children’s understanding of basic maths, new research shows.

Pine cones are some of the everyday objects that can help children to develop their early understanding of maths, the report says Photo: EEF
Pine cones are some of the everyday objects that can help children to develop their early understanding of maths, the report says Photo: EEF

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