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Cambridge Mathematics
In this episode host Fran Watson catches up with early years team leader Esther O’Connor about engaging with educational research in a variety of ways and encouraging teachers to become ‘obsessed’ with helping children reflect on their learning to deepen their understanding.
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Loose Parts Play
This article describes what is meant by “loose parts play” and contains suggestions for resources and video examples. From “Play ideas”.
Loose Parts Play images
These images of loose parts play capture some of the “world of opportunities for maths talk” with the children involved. What might they prompt for learners or colleagues in your setting?
Interacting or Interfering? Improving interactions in the early years1
A book that encourages you to reflect on the quality and impact of interactions in your settings for children of six months to six years old.
A pedagogy of play: Supporting playful learning in classrooms and schools2
A free book available as a PDF that does exactly as the title suggests!