"Our
children love Roamer. It seems to loosen up their brains and get them
thinking!"
Barbara, Head of Nurdery, Hillbrook School, Tooting.
"I
like to press Roamer's buttons and watch it move."
Hester, aged 3¾, Hillbrook Nursey.
Roamer helps children understand abstract concepts in a very concrete
way
Roamer can help lay a solid foundation of mathematical thinking, from
simple number recognition, to addition and subtraction through to problem
solving
It helps them verbalise
They do not need fine motor skills or the ability to write
Roamer can be used for whole class or small group work
Ideal for the development of communication and social skills
Roamer moves in real space allowing children to utilise their powerful
"body geometry"
Roamer is designed to express no sex or culture bias and can be tailored
to specific needs
Above all, Roamer is FUN - motivating children to think, experience
and learn.
"Using
Roamer with the Under 5s"
This 20 page booklet shows how Roamer can be used to help children form
the basic number and arithmetic concepts that are so important in providing
the foundations for mathematical thinking.
Roamer mats/Number mats/Alphabet
mats
Simply jigsaw these brightly coloured mats together to create a variety
of Roamer environments.
Workcards
We have workcards specifically developed for the Early Years Numeracy
work. Ideal for the teacher who has limited time.
(Measurement 1 & 2, Number 1, Angles 1)
Roamer Pen Pack
This pack enables Roamer to leave a trail. It helps children visualise
Roamer's routes and draw shapes.
Roamer Playing Cards
These are invaluable for young children, both for recording programs
and for specific activities.
Roamer Jackets
Can be used to personalise Roamer.
Also useful for specific character/activities -
e.g. the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Literacy Pack
Ties into the Literacy Strategy. Six units of work for Reception
and Year 1.
Included in the "Guide to Literary Resources 2001"
For more information on the above (including prices) go to the Primary
catalogue.