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Physical Environment

Last updated 21 May 2025

The physical environment includes the indoor and outdoor learning spaces and resources. Here are some ways you can use the physical environment to support numeracy learning:

  • Construction/Block Play Centre: Provide building blocks or recycled materials to develop children’s knowledge of shapes and spatial awareness.

  • Table Toys/Manipulatives Centre: Offer hands-on experiences for children to interact with manipulatives and explore numeracy concepts. 

  • Dramatic Play Centre: Encourage the use of numbers in authentic and relevant contexts, such as preparing a party or setting up a restaurant. 

  • Reading/Language and Literacy Centre: Provide picture books and games that can be used for numeracy teaching and learning. 

  • Art and Craft Centre: Crate opportunities for counting spatial awareness through activities like collaging or creating 3D artwork. 

  • Outdoor Spaces: Use the outdoors for children to identify patterns, shapes, and sizes of natural materials, as well as to count items in the environment.