Play Along Maths was developed in 1994 by a Senior Teacher and Home Link Worker in Airdrie. Glasgow City Council obtained the resources from its founders in 2019 to ensure its development and longevity, and have been working with Education Colleagues since October 2022 to refresh and relaunch the programme.
Play Along Maths Launch for Early Years September 2023
During the 23-24 school session we delivered training to staff from 67 Early Years establishments and 82 Primary schools, and are thrilled to hear about families benefitting from taking part. For details of further CPD for Glasgow Education staff click here.
‘It’s made me aware of the things we do around the house which are maths!’ Parent feedback
‘Our family have learned to share, play different games matching colours and sizes, and it has helped us count too’. Parent feedback
‘This has really helped me as I found it hard to play with my child’ Parent feedback
Play Along Maths Programme Descriptor
It’s a 6-8 week family learning programme for Pre 5 up to P3 which supports the development of maths and mathematical language through playing games and having fun as a family. The family choose a game to take home on a weekly basis and use a ‘Chat Along Card’ to emphasise maths concepts as they play. This is a sample card and game for Pre Five families:
‘All in a Row’ Chat Along Card Front Page
‘All in a Row’ Chat Along Card Back Page
If you are a Glasgow City Council Education Employee you can go to Glasgow Online for further resources and information, or you can contact laura.kennedy@glasgowlife.org.uk to be linked to your local Family Learning Officer for support.
