The Foundation Blocks series supports young learners as they seek to understand the world and their place in it. The learning experiences presented actively build new knowledge on children's existing understandings, in part through purposeful play and exploration, and familiar topics provide meaningful experiences that connect to their lives.

The books are clearly laid out, with one activity per page, attractive illustrations and cross-references to popular early years topics. Written by early years practitioners, these books will be an invaluable resource for anyone working with 4+ year olds.

The activities contained in Mathematical Development address all the domains of children's development and will help children to use numbers, count to ten, recognise numerals to nine, begin to do simple calculations and start to develop an understanding of shape, space and measurement.

Many of the activities contain practical opportunities for counting, calculating and talking about numbers, shapes and measurement in everyday situations.

The home link develops concrete ways to bridge school and home learning, ensuring stimulating environments for all.