Early Excellence Podcast Developing Rich Opportunities for Maths in the EYFS with Newcastle High School for Girls
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Jun 20, 2025 Join Kate Gingles, the Early Years Lead at Newcastle High School for Girls, as she passionately discusses creating joyful math learning experiences for young girls. Kate emphasizes innovative strategies that encourage confidence and curiosity in mathematics, moving away from rigid traditional methods. The conversation dives into the importance of playful learning environments, leveraging open-ended resources, and integrating math into everyday activities to spark curiosity. Discover how to foster a lifelong love for math in early childhood education!
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Adapt Rather Than Follow Schemes Blindly
- Evaluate schemes critically; adapt to children's needs.
- Avoid rigidly following schemes that don't meet your group's abilities.
Link Teaching to Learning Environment
- Introduce math games to whole group then embed them into provision.
- Let children revisit games independently to deepen learning.
Embed Learning Through Repetition
- Use repetition to embed maths learning over time.
- Provide opportunities to revisit concepts beyond direct teaching.
