Introduce children to patterns, and help them learn to recognise the mathematical rules behind them, describe patterns and create their own, with these ideas from Sheila Ebbutt and Carole Skinner ...

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 ...

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.