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Using Roamer in the Early Years
"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.

You can find it here in the freebies section.


Recommended accessories for the Early Years

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.

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