Describe how to create an environment which supports children’s emergent mathematical development in relation to current frameworks for children from birth to 7 years

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.6: Develop emergent mathematical skills of children
Learning outcome: 3 Understand how to create an environment which supports children’s emergent mathematical development
Assessment criteria: 3.1 Describe how to create an environment which supports children’s emergent mathematical development in relation to current frameworks for children from birth to 7 years

• Considerations for the creation of an environment which supports children’s emergent mathematical development include:
  • Are children encouraged by adults to explore mathematical concepts?
  • Do practitioners plan activities to support mathematical development?
  • Are resources easily accessible to the child (e.g. counting blocks, wighing scales etc.)
  • Do planned activities take into account a child’s age, stage of development and interests?
  • Is there a specific area in the setting that is dedicated to mathematical development?