I ❤️ Numicon. The tactile and visual element it adds to number is fantastic. At the moment in Reception we are really just at the exploration stage, so I've but putting the numicon out with the paints, in gloop and with the play dough. At the play dough table the children made imprints with various pieces and investigated…

Kids have a lot of misconceptions about capacity, and they can really only be cleared up through hands-on exploration. Sadly, I don't think they get opportunities for this like we did when we were kids. Instead of playing in a sand box or with cups and bowls in the bathtub, kids are playing with iPads and Wii's. And so many districts (mine included) are taking away sand and water tables from kindergarten, in favor of more "rigor." Because of this, kids are not building the schema necessary…

I ❤️ Numicon. The tactile and visual element it adds to number is fantastic. At the moment in Reception we are really just at the exploration stage, so I've but putting the numicon out with the paints, in gloop and with the play dough. At the play dough table the children made imprints with various pieces and investigated…

Numicon Software 2.0 is a breakthrough product that enables teachers and pupils to engage with modern Interactive White Boards by creating a fun environment that helps the youngsters visualise numb…

Exploring capacity with rice, bottles and funnels. EYFS

Numicon use

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