Books for Transition
A useful selection of books to support continuity of Early Years into Key Stage 1.
Community Playthings
An article about smooth transitions from reception to year 1 by Anya Fox Mundy.
Teaching Expertise
An article by Helen MR Hann exploring the help and support we can provide for early years children about to move into key stage 1.
Children Thinking Mathematically: PSRN Essential Knowledge for Early Years Practitioners
A recommended read. This booklet takes Mark Making Matters further and extends and develops the concepts explored there with particular reference to the three strands of PSRN. There are chapters on each of these, as well as guidance on creating an effective enabling environments for PSRN and a chapter on Continuity into Year One.
Numbers and Patterns: Laying Foundations in Mathematics
This comprehensive set of resources materials is intended to help practitioners working with children in the EYFS and teachers working with lower Key Stage One children, to plan their mathematics provision and help secure some of the key mathematical ideas. There is a strong focus on number and developing children’s understanding of patterns. An excellent resource.