Numicon: 1st Steps With Numicon In The Nursery Set

This comprehensive kit is the recommended starting point for implementing the highly effective Numicon approach in the nursery or reception class. It contains key Numicon shapes, number lines, picture cards, and a detailed teaching handbook. Numicon uses a multi-sensory approach, allowing children to see, touch, and manipulate numbers, building a robust conceptual understanding rather than just rote learning. This kit is specifically designed for early years, focusing on developing essential mathematical language, patterning, and comparing quantities, ensuring all children have a strong foundation for future mathematical success. It empowers practitioners with structured guidance for integrating Numicon into continuous provision.

Features

• Official Numicon Resources: Includes shapes, pegs, number lines, and picture cards of various sizes and colours.
• Comprehensive Handbook: Provides structured guidance and activities specifically for the nursery curriculum.
• Tactile Learning Aids: Shapes are designed to be manipulated, supporting multi-sensory engagement.
• Durable Plastic Construction: Shapes are built for continuous, rigorous classroom use.

Benefits

• Mathematical Concepts: Develops core number sense, understanding of quantity, number bonds, and patterning.
• Cognitive Development: Builds conceptual understanding through multi-sensory, hands-on interaction with numbers.
• Communication and Language: Fosters rich mathematical vocabulary and clear explanation of concepts.
• Inclusive Learning: The tactile, visual nature supports diverse learning needs.