Guest Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Hi, was wondering if anyone can give me some ideas on good mathematical problem solving activities for 4 year olds? Any advice would be great Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 On a maths course recently we were told that the children are problem solving when they play anyway. I have found that linking it to stories works well e.g. it's baby bear's birthday and mummy bear needs.... what can she do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Children problem solve in everything they do continually, but maths wise sorting, matching, volume and capacity are good ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Have a look in the governments 'Problem solving' lunchbox that came out a couple of years ago. There are some ideas for Reception in there too. Liz x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 moving this to curriculum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ral77 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Do you know where I can get hold of the problem solving lunchbox? Is it published by the dfes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Yes - if you type in "Mathematical activities for the foundation stage" into google it will take you to the page. There are two booklets - one for nursery and one for reception. There is also this: http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/p...roblem_solving/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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