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Numicon for Early Years Maths

Build a secure future in mathematics for every child with Numicon

Resources that help develop strong foundational learning, Numicon Firm Foundations is a comprehensive and varied programme of maths activities for children aged 3-5. These Numicon early years starter packs are a great addition to any nursery looking to prepare children for primary school.

The programme:

  • Includes a new and revised of the Firm Foundations that fully aligns with new Early Learning Goals in England
  • Provides a balance of structured and explorative activities for all areas of the setting, indoors and outdoors
  • Uses stories, song and rhymes as well as cross-curricular links as a springboard for maths learning
  • Retains all Shape, Space and Measure content, crucial for children's KS1 readiness
  • Is supported by a digital subscription bringing together all your planning and classroom resources in one place.
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Series contains:

  • 1st Steps with Numicon in the Nursery
  • Numicon Firm Foundations Revised Edition (Teaching Handbook and Online Subscription)
  • Numicon Firm Foundations Apparatus Packs
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