Welcome to the February Playlist
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Welcome to the February PLAYlist
Hello PLAYlisters!
February may be a short month, but we’ve packed The PLAYlist with lots of ideas to inspire your practice and spark curiosity in your setting. This month, we are talking a lot about maths, outdoor play (and maths in outdoor play!)—how we can make them meaningful, playful, and something children (and adults) genuinely enjoy.
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Article: How to Fit Numeracy into a Day Without Losing Play
Discover how to weave maths into children’s play without sacrificing fun or creativity. This practical video is full of ideas to make maths meaningful and engaging for children.
Guest Post: Karen Wilding on why ‘Teaching Your Children to Count is Stopping Them Developing Mathematical Understanding!’
Karen is an international maths consultant with over 20 years’ experience, explains why developing Number Sense is more impactful than early counting. Learn how subitising (spotting quantities without counting) builds confident, flexible mathematicians.
Good Booklist: All You Need Is Love—and…
This month’s booklist celebrates love in all its forms—family, friendships, and the connections we build with children. From picture books to professional reads, there’s something for everyone. You can also share your favourites too in the comments!
Paid Subscribers Also Get Access To…
NEW : Activity Packs - All About ‘Hot and Cold’
10 practitioner-created activity packs stuffed with ideas, invitations to play, and creative activities, all centred around the theme of hot and cold. From exploring temperature and textures to sparking curiosity through exploration, sensory play, and imaginative exploration, these packs are designed to inspire both you and the children.
Outdoor Maths Ideas Prompt Pack and Video
A collection of prompts to help you create outdoor spaces that inspire natural mathematical exploration. From patterns in nature to real-world problem-solving, this pack helps you make maths meaningful through play. Comes with a supporting video.
Exclusive Two-Part Interview with Maths Consultant Karen Wilding
Join me as I chat with Karen about traditional approaches to early counting. Karen shares her expertise on how to help children develop a deep understanding of number, with practical tips to try straight away.
Outdoor Maths in the Early Years E-Zine - Ideas, Role of the Adult and Information for Parents
Packed with ideas for using outdoor spaces to support mathematical discovery, this e-zine includes activities, tips for open-ended play, and ways to involve parents in the journey.
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Whether you’re a free or paid subscriber, I hope this month’s PLAYlist gives you something new to think about or try out. As always, let me know what you think—I’d love to hear from you.
Alistair
