My Garden is a Square. Where number sense grows naturally --- for ages 3 to 7 --- Third, expanded and revised edition ---
---- CONTENT ---- Welcome to the magical world of Numberland, where the numbers Zero to Ten live as friendly neighbours, each with their own house and geometrically shaped garden. What can we spot? What is happening - or might happen?
And which little rascal is causing mischief in Numberland from time to time?
Cheerful illustrations and gentle rhymes introduce children to numbers, quantities, shapes, and the pattern of one more / one fewer in an engaging and meaningful way. Each page sparks curiosity, inviting children to notice, wonder and discover mathematical ideas for themselves. Practical tips help connect the story to everyday life. Together with colouring and craft activities, they invite playful hands-on exploration. Ideal for early mathematical thinking, number sense, creativity and language development.
----- In addition, this edition also includes practical tips for adults plus downloadable bonus resources such as colouring pages, a build-your-own Number Town, and a Teacher's Guide packed with inspiration. ---
---- TOGETHER WE DISCOVER HOW ----
/ numbers are names and symbols for quantities,
/ the same quantity can look very different,
/ we can break numbers apart and put them back together again,
/ there are structured and unstructured arrangements of quantity,
/ mathematics is everywhere in everyday life!
---- LEARN ABOUT THE RESEARCH BASED CONCEPT ----
Find out more about the holistic educational concept and international phenomenon LET'S VISIT NUMBERLAND at ifvl.de/en
--- WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? ---
This book is aimed at families as well as educational professionals and is suitable for use in nurseries, early years settings, kindergartens and primary schools. It is available in several languages and is also suitable for early readers. More information about the educational concept and the international phenomenon can be found at www.ifvl.de/en
NEW IN THIS EDITION ----
/ Background information on the development of quantity and number understanding.
/ Many practical tips for working with the book (also available as PDF).
/ Colouring pages in the book and as additional PDF.
/ A cut-out and craft Numbertown including all Numberland characters (PDF).
/ A font suitable for early readers.
