Nallematte – Program för utveckling av tidig matematisk inlärningsförmåga

Nallematte is a mathematics program developed for the needs of early childhood education. The program aims to promote general learning ability and prevent mathematical learning difficulties in 3- to 5-year-olds. Nallematte is implemented in the form of play sessions each week. The children get to work on mathematical questions and practice controlling their actions by taking part in the life of a bear family and playing games that the bears teach. Nallematte themes are also addressed in connection with the daycare center's other activities. The goal is for the children to independently begin to pay attention to mathematical phenomena in their environment and begin to investigate and structure the world around them using the mathematical concepts used in Nallematte and their newly acquired skills in controlling their actions. Nallematte has been developed in collaboration with daycare center staff. According to the preschool teachers, Nallematte has served as support for both their own learning and that of the children. The children's learning is promoted by addressing the Nallematte theme both at home and at daycare. Parents are informed about Nallematte via the bear letters that accompany the material. Parents' comments about Nallematte have been positive. My child has really liked Nallematte. These mornings have been the most fun to go to daycare. I am glad he got to take part in the program and hope that his interest in mathematics continues.