Taking an innovative and playful approach to maths teaching, this book promotes creativity as a key element of maths teaching and offers ideas and activities to help your students develop knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the subject. It is essential reading for trainee and practising teachers.

Linda Pound has great educational experience and has published extensively in the fields of children's learning, creativity and mathematical development. She is an Early Years Education Consultant, running workshops and offering advice on both educational policy and practice.

Trisha Lee is Founder and Artistic Director of MakeBelieve Arts, an education charity that believes in the power of story to engage children with learning. Trisha pioneered the work of Vivian Gussin Paley in the UK through her Helicopter Stories approach and is a regular speaker and writer around creative education, particularly in the early years.

Series editor preface Introduction: What counts as creative mathematics? I hate maths! Positive feelings, creative dispositions and mathematics Motivating children: Problem finding and problem solving Developing understanding: Seeing, talking and thinking mathematically Real maths! The mathematical potential in children's lives Once upon a time: Using story to learn and teach maths Giant maths: The joy of solving enormous problems Across the curriculum: Putting mathematics at the heart Mathematical patterns: Playing music, maths and art Building mathematical understanding: Constructing and deconstructing Mathematics outdoors: the world beyond the classroom In conclusion: Playful teaching List of mathematical activities