The "Everyday Learning" series has been developed to focus attention on the everyday ways in which children can be supported in their growth and development. It is for all those who are involved in children's development and learning, including people caring for young children in their own or others' homes, such as parents, grandparents and those with an ongoing responsibility for young children. How do you introduce young children to maths in a way which will stimulate their interest in this vital topic? In this book, the authors explore how maths concepts develop and can be encouraged--from simple number rhyme activities with young babies through to counting, recognizing patterns and beginning to understand time with preschoolers. This great book will give parents and carers a terrific resource to encourage young children to begin to see maths used in the everyday world around them and to think about maths ideas. Some topics offered in the book include: (1) Why is numeracy important?; (2) How do children learn numeracy?; (3) Solving everyday problems; (4) Counting; (5) It's the ideas that count!; (6) How children feel about numeracy and mathematics; and (7) Numeracy continues at home. Lists of books and stories involving numeracy; resources; and Web sites to provide further ideas and information for parents are also included. [This document was produced by Early Childhood Australia Inc., formerly known as the Australian Early Childhood Association.]