""This richly varied text offers generous support for every aspect of the teachers role, while constantly reminding us that mathematical activity is not a de-contextualised skill that children possess, but part of their identity, their way of being in the world, engaged with the world, energetically and playfully trying to make sense of it. . Mary Jane Drummond, formerly of the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK"" . . . ""Teaching and Learning Early Number"" is a bestselling guide for all trainee and practising Early Years teachers and classroom assistants. It provides an access