Intuitive and Informal Mathematics for Ages 0 to 3 

If you've recently bought a new fridge, by all means don't throw the box away! A wonderful sensory tunnel will come out of it. Don't throw away old seashells, jar lids and plastic bottles, old necklaces and other small items that no longer seem useful. This book offers activities that stimulate the development of mathematical thinking in an intuitive way at a very young age from 0 to 3 years. The author, Ángel Alcina, is a Spanish educator who has described his field observations in the practical application of his methodology in municipal children's centres in Girona, Spain. The formation of mathematical perception is related to the sense of volume, shape, texture, even smell. Alcina is not a fan of using printed publications in forming the first conceptions of mathematics in early childhood. He emphasizes hands-on activities, for which you will find many suggestions in this book. It is intended for nursery and kindergarten teachers as well as for parents who want their children to become friends with mathematics and use it practically in their lives.