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Red, yellow, green and blue counters for use with Numicon Baseboard laminates and pattern making. Pack of 200. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.

Numicon is a proven approach for teaching and learning maths that builds deep understanding and engagement. Through active investigation with problem-solving at its heart and supported by structured apparatus, children reason and communicate mathematically with confidence. Breaking Barriers is specifically designed for teaching children who experience particular difficulties learning maths, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The Numicon Breaking Barriers Teaching Pack comprises a Teaching Handbook and an Assessment and Photocopy Masters book. The Teaching Handbook provides a coherent teaching progression with support for planning and assessment, a Teaching Guide containing expert advice on making number ideas accessible and addressing childrens underlying difficulties, easy-to-follow activities with guidance on the smaller steps some children may need to take, suggestions for extension, helpful illustrations that demonstrate how apparatus can be used to support childrens reasoning, ideas for putting the activities into context, and links to the Numicon Number, Pattern and Calculating and Geometry, Measurement and Statistics materials.The Assessment and Photocopy Masters book contains Assessment Signposts for ensuring that teaching starts at an appropriate point, an Individual Record of Progress providing detailed tracking for each child, a Child Profile for building a picture of strengths and difficulties so that specific needs can be addressed, and Photocopy masters to support the activities in the Teaching Handbook.

Numicon builds a deep understanding of maths through a multi-sensory approach, developing children's fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. The Numicon Number, Pattern and Calculating 1 Teaching Pack comprises a Teaching Resource Handbook and an Implementation Guide, providing the core materials you need to start teaching children aged 5 to 6. The Teaching Resource Handbook provides step-by-step activities for developing children's understanding of pattern, algebra, number and calculating. With a great emphasis on problem-solving through real-world contexts and practical planning and assessment guidance, the Teaching Resource Handbook will support you with developing children's mathematical understanding using Numicon. Accompanied with editable planning and printable photocopy masters, you can personalise to suit the needs of your children. The Implementation Guide offers guidance on what Numicon is, gives advice on how best to implement Numicon in your school and describes the Key Mathematical Ideas that underpin work within this year group. With information on the theory behind Numicon, this guide will inspire you in building a secure future in mathematics for all children. Supporting Numicon apparatus can be found in Starter Apparatus Pack A, ISBN 9780198389286.

Numicon builds a deep understanding of maths through a multi-sensory approach, developing children's fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. The Numicon Number, Pattern and Calculating 2 Teaching Pack comprises a Teaching Resource Handbook and an Implementation Guide, providing the core materials you need to start teaching children aged 6 to 7. The Teaching Resource Handbook provides step-by-step activities for developing children's understanding of pattern, algebra, number and calculating. With a great emphasis on problem-solving through real-world contexts and practical planning and assessment guidance, the Teaching Resource Handbook will support you with developing children's mathematical understanding using Numicon. Accompanied with editable planning and printable photocopy masters, you can personalise to suit the needs of your children. The Implementation Guide offers guidance on what Numicon is, gives advice on how best to implement Numicon in your school and describes the Key Mathematical Ideas that underpin work within this year. With information on the theory behind Numicon, this guide will inspire you in building a secure future in mathematics for all children. Supporting Numicon apparatus can be found in Starter Apparatus Pack A, ISBN 9780198389286.

Numicon builds a deep understanding of maths through a multi-sensory approach, developing children's fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. The Numicon Number, Pattern and Calculating 2 Explore More Copymasters contain activities that can be sent home with children. These activities offer further opportunities to practise and discuss maths in a fun, engaging way. The book of copymasters contains double-page spreads linked to topics from the Teaching Resource Handbook, offering an opportunity for children to practise and discuss maths outside of the classroom. Short, simple instructions guide parents through the text and provide support for them as they help their children to complete the activities.

Numicon builds a deep understanding of maths through a multi-sensory approach, developing children's fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. The Numicon Number, Pattern and Calculating 3 Teaching Pack comprises a Teaching Resource Handbook and an Implementation Guide, providing the core materials you need to start teaching children aged 7 to 8. The Teaching Resource Handbook provides step-by-step activities for developing children's understanding of pattern, algebra, number and calculating. With a great emphasis on problem-solving through real-world contexts and practical planning and assessment guidance, the Teaching Resource Handbook will support you with developing children's mathematical understanding using Numicon. Accompanied with editable planning and printable photocopy masters, you can personalise to suit the needs of your children. The Implementation Guide offers guidance on what Numicon is, gives advice on how best to implement Numicon in your school and describes the Key Mathematical Ideas that underpin work within this year group. With information on the theory behind Numicon, this guide will inspire you in building a secure future in mathematics for all children. Supporting Numicon apparatus can be found in Starter Apparatus Pack B, ISBN 9780198389309.

Numicon builds a deep understanding of maths through a multi-sensory approach, developing children's fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. Numicon Pupil Books are designed for children to use independently after whole class teaching and learning has taken place. The Pupil Books are divided into two sections: Practice and Going Deeper. The Practice sections provide independent practice to improve understanding and fluency while the Going Deeper sections provide open questions to challenge pupils and deepen their conceptual understanding and develop mastery. The four-page sections for each of the Activity Groups follow the order of the long term plans in the Teaching Resource Handbooks and reflect the content in the Focus activities, enabling progress to be matched against the Milestones. There is one Pupil Book for each year group. An answer book is provided in the pack of 15 and is also available on Numicon Online (on the Oxford Owl website). The Numicon Pupil Books have been tried and tested in the classroom.

Numicon is a multi-sensory maths programme that encourages children to see and do maths using structured imagery and apparatus. Through active investigation with problem-solving at its heart, Firm Foundations Revised Edition supports children and teachers to reason and communicate mathematically with confidence.Numicon Firm Foundations Revised Edition includes:• Teaching Guide providing expert advice on getting started and the key mathematical ideas children will meet• A bank of pull-out Activity Cards that progress through the programme to build a secure foundation in maths• A rich collection of structured, creative activities to support play-based learning for indoor and outdoor settings• Emphasis on exploring maths all around us to understand the world, with digital links to furthersupport and resources including songs and stories • Suggestions for how and when to use the Numicon Interactive Whiteboard Software, plus photocopy masters to support activities• Planning advice and assessment opportunities to guide and record observations of children's development of mathematical understanding • Coverage and support for the Early Learning Goals in England. The Firm Foundations Teaching Handbook is designed to be used alongside Numicon Online Firm Foundations on Oxford Owl which provides further support and resources, including the Numicon Interactive Whiteboard Software, and the Firm Foundations Apparatus Packs.

This kit provides all you need to give your child's early maths learning the right start, with carefully designed activities and games you will enjoy doing together. Trusted by teachers and used worldwide, Numicon resources are known to work, developing learning where it matters most, creating happy and confident early mathematicians. Numicon resources are one of a kind! With these your child can hold maths in their hands, play with it, have fun and unlock their full potential.With full guidance and step-by-step instructions included, no maths knowledge is needed. The easy to use activity book, has fun characters who bring games to life, help boost early maths vocabulary and celebrate achievements. This kit works brilliantly to establish the early maths ideas needed for pre-school, nursery and early school years. A Next Steps Kit is also available when your child is ready to move on. Bonus activities are included online, perfect for helping you get the most out of each kit or them both together, adding to the fun and taking the learning further. This kit contains: Activity Book, 32 Numicon Shapes, Baseboard, 4 New Baseboard Picture Overlays (Dinosaur, Boat, Robot, Giraffe), 52 Coloured Pegs, 3 Threading Laces, Numeral Cards 0-10, Zig Zag Counting Book with number line. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.

Numicon is a multi-sensory maths programme that encourages children to see and do maths using structured imagery and apparatus. This kit is designed to be used with 4 to 5 year olds (Reception / Primary 1). It includes essential manipulatives to support the Firm Foundations teaching programme for one class of around 30 children. Through active investigation with problem-solving at its heart, Firm Foundations Revised Edition supports children and teachers to reason and communicate mathematically with confidence. This pack contains: 3 boxes of 80 Numicon Shapes, 3 packs of 80 Numicon Coloured Pegs, 6 Numicon Baseboards, 6 Number Bond Baseboard Overlays, 6 Picture Baseboard Overlays, 3 packs of 2 Numicon Spinners sets with overlays, a Large Format Table-top Number Line, 3 Numicon Feely Bags, a large set of Number Rods, a set of Numicon Number Rod Trays (1-10 and 20), 20 extra Numicon 1-shapes, 3 magnetic strips and 3 sets of 0-100 cm scale Number Lines.Numicon is research-based and proven to have a significant and lasting impact on results. Flexible and comprehensive, Numicon resources are available in a range of digital, physical and print based materials. It can be used alongside existing schemes, or as a complete maths programme. Extra apparatus is available separately. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.

Numicon is a multi-sensory maths programme that encourages children to see and do maths using structured imagery and apparatus. This kit is designed to be used with 4 to 5 year olds (Reception / Primary 1). It includes essential manipulatives to support the Firm Foundations teaching programme in a one-to-one teaching situation. Through active investigation with problem-solving at its heart, Firm Foundations Revised Edition supports children and teachers to reason and communicate mathematically with confidence. This pack contains: a box of 80 Numicon Shapes, 80 Numicon Coloured Pegs, 2 Numicon Baseboards, 6 Number Bond Baseboard Overlays, 6 Picture Baseboard Overlays, set of 2 Numicon Spinners with overlays, a Large Format Table-top Number Line, a Numicon Feely Bag, a small set of Number Rods, a set of Numicon Number Rod Trays (1-10 and 20), 20 extra Numicon 1-shapes.Numicon is research-based and proven to have a significant and lasting impact on results. Flexible and comprehensive, Numicon resources are available in a range of digital, physical and print based materials. It can be used alongside existing schemes, or as a complete maths programme. Extra apparatus is available separately. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.

Mastering Primary Music introduces the primary music curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make music learning irresistible.Topics covered include:· Current developments in music· Music as an irresistible activity · Music as a practical activity · Skills to develop in music· Promoting curiosity · Assessing children in music· Practical issuesThis guide includes examples of children’s work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of a leading professional in primary music, Ruth Atkinson, to provide the essential guide to teaching music for all trainee primary teachers.

Mastering Primary Music introduces the primary music curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make music learning irresistible.Topics covered include:· Current developments in music· Music as an irresistible activity · Music as a practical activity · Skills to develop in music· Promoting curiosity · Assessing children in music· Practical issuesThis guide includes examples of children’s work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of a leading professional in primary music, Ruth Atkinson, to provide the essential guide to teaching music for all trainee primary teachers.

Mastering Primary Music introduces the primary music curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make music learning irresistible.Topics covered include:· Current developments in music· Music as an irresistible activity · Music as a practical activity · Skills to develop in music· Promoting curiosity · Assessing children in music· Practical issuesThis guide includes examples of children''s work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of a leading professional in primary music, Ruth Atkinson, to provide the essential guide to teaching music for all trainee primary teachers.

Mastering Primary Music introduces the primary music curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make music learning irresistible.Topics covered include:· Current developments in music· Music as an irresistible activity · Music as a practical activity · Skills to develop in music· Promoting curiosity · Assessing children in music· Practical issuesThis guide includes examples of children''s work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of a leading professional in primary music, Ruth Atkinson, to provide the essential guide to teaching music for all trainee primary teachers.