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Maths in Nursery

Overview

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
  • Sorting and categorising objects
  • Numeral recognition, composition and representation (1-3)
  • Rote counting and 1:1 correspondence
  • Repeating patterns
  • Size (big, little small) and positional language
  • Shapes in the environment
  • Identify how many are in a set
  • Sorting and categorising objects
  • Numeral recognition, composition and representation (4, 5, 0)
  • Rote counting
  • Subitising (1, 2)
  • Matching numeral to quantity
  • Patterns in the environment
  • Comparing groups and quantities
  • Shapes in the environment
  • Length and capacity

 

  • Numeral recognition, composition and representation (0-5)
  • Ordering numbers within 5
  • Rote counting
  • Counting an irregular arrangement  of objects
  • Finding the total of two groups of objects
  • 2D shape and repeating patterns
  • Number bonds to 5
  • Length and weight

Learning at Home

To help with children’s learning, we would encourage them to consolidate their understanding of these facts and mental strategies. This selection builds the foundations of their learning to come.

A solid understanding of these can support children’s school learning and allow them to access the more complex elements of mathematics.

As is done in school, the teaching of these should be done through play. You may see examples of this type of activity on Tapestry to give inspiration for what could be done at home.

The BBC Numberblocks series can also support understanding of number: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks