Table of Contents

1. Introduction: what counts as creative mathematics?  2. I hate maths! Positive feelings, creative dispositions and mathematics  3. Motivating children: problem finding and problem solving  4. Developing understanding: talking and thinking about mathematics  5. Teaching mathematics creatively: real maths!  6. Teaching mathematics creatively: using story to teach maths  7. Teaching mathematics creatively: giant maths  8. Cross-curricular teaching: mathematics at the heart of the curriculum?  9. Mathematics outdoors: the world beyond the classroom  10. Building mathematical understanding: construction and architecture  11. Exploring mathematics through music  12. Conclusion: learning mathematics through playful teaching

About the Author

Linda Pound has great educational experience and has published extensively in the fields of learning and creative maths. She is an Early Years Education Consultant and a regular contributor to Nursery World.


Trisha Lee is Founder and Artistic Director of MakeBelieve Arts, a social enterprise offering innovative, high quality theatre and education programmes to develop the creative potential of children aged 2-15, based in Deptford, London, UK.

Reviews

'An inspiring book with an approach that really engages children with their learning, making excellent use of children's love for and response to story telling. The strengths of the authors - Linda Pound is an Early Years Education Consultant and Trisha Lee is Founder and Artistic Director of MakeBelieve Arts - have been brought together to bring us an excellent teaching resource.'- Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch