Number
- Provide small groups of the same objects in treasure baskets, as well as single items.
- Provide and share books and rhymes that support finger play, eg Ten Little Fingers and give children opportunities to hear numbers in order, eg Round and round the garden.
Spatial Reasoning
- Provide space, time and opportunities for babies to move freely on carpets, grass etc. Observe and sensitively support babies’ play and give them long stretches of uninterrupted time to explore.
- Provide mirrors at floor level to support babies to develop a body awareness.
Shape
- Provide interestingly shaped objects to explore.
- Make towers for babies to knock down using objects that stack.
- Provide containers of different sizes and shapes to explore.
Pattern
- Plan for adults to have uninterrupted time to enjoy repetitive activities with babies.
- Provide resources with high-contrast patterns, eg black and white books or fabrics.
Measures
- Provide a range of objects of various sizes and weights in treasure baskets to excite and encourage babies’ interests including larger and smaller items, eg a collection of different brushes.