EYFS and Y1 are a time for building a love of numbers and strong number sense through counting, number rhymes and playing with the sound of number names. EYFS maths activities are therefore essential.

Adults need to know more about patterns themselves to help children develop their awareness. In this article Linda Pound focuses on the visual and mathematical aspects Three-year-old Temi approaches ...

The patterns in language, movement and music may not be immediately obvious but learning to recognise them helps children make sense of the world, says Linda Pound. Human brains love pattern. The ...