Stories for Maths: EYFS: The Raft Race (Length, height and time)

Lorna Greengrass

ISBN 10: 1382057830 / ISBN 13: 9781382057837

Published by Oxford University Press, GB, 2025

About this Item

It's raft race day in Canopy City! Gus and friends compete against rivals from across the river. One team takes an early lead - but who will cross the finish line first? Stories for Maths helps develop maths mastery through the power of story.This series aligns with White Rose Maths schemes of learning. Each book has questions at the bottom of the pages and an activity page at the end of the story, which help to draw out that learning by asking questions and encouraging talk about maths. Key maths words and phrases are also highlighted in each book, further helping to deepen understanding and grow children's mathematical skills and vocabulary.These fun and relatable stories help children feel more confident with maths and reduce anxiety, especially for those with special educational needs. The inclusive approach makes learning accessible during catch-up or intervention sessions. Sharing the stories together also supports emotional connection, boosts memory, and encourages speech and language development - whether you're reading at home or your child is learning at school. The books in Reception/Primary 1 are designed for an adult to read to a child, although there is some decodable text that children may be able to read themselves.This book aligns with White Rose Maths for Reception, Length, height and time, Step 1. Explore length and Step 3. Explore height.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stories for Maths: EYFS: The Raft Race (Length, height and time)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1382057830
• ISBN 13: 9781382057837
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Pauline Gregory
• Condition: New
• Weight: 140 grams

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Synopsis

It''s an exciting day in Canopy City. Gus and his friends are taking part in a raft race. They are competing against a team from the other side of the river. Both teams are ready to go. One team takes a very early lead, but who will cross the finish line first? Stories for Maths helps develop maths mastery through the power of story. This series aligns with the White Rose Maths schemes of learning. Each book has questions at the bottom of the pages and an activity page at the end of the story, which help to draw out that learning by asking questions and encouraging talk about maths. Key maths words and phrases are also highlighted in each book, further helping to deepen understanding and grow children''s mathematical skills. The books in Reception/Primary 1 are designed for an adult to read to a child, although there is some decodable text that children may be able to read themselves. This book aligns with White Rose Maths for Reception, Length, height and time, Step 1. Explore length and Step 3. Explore height.