This text provides the early years educator with the practical help and support needed to deliver a structured maths programme in their nursery, playgroup or reception class. It includes information on the Desirable Outcomes for mathematics, plus guidance on child development, inspection requirements, assessment and record-keeping. Practical activity ideas look at counting, number, pattern, sorting, matching and comparing, shape and space. There are photocopiable activity sheets plus a selection of rhymes, stories and songs to support main activities.