FREE Match Sort and Compare | Book 1 | Sniffles and the Autumn Crown | Week 3 | Reception Autumn Maths

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Sniffles and the Autumn Crown Maths Storybook | Match, Sort and Compare | Week 3 Reception Autumn Maths

Introduce early maths through storytelling with Sniffles and the Autumn Crown – a beautifully written EYFS storybook designed for Block 1 Match, Sort and Compare in the Autumn term of Reception.
Created as part of our Maths Foundations Early Years scheme, this free storybook is perfect for EYFS teachers and early years practitioners looking to teach early number skills through a rich, engaging narrative.

This brand new EBook (an amazing interactive flipbook) is perfect for reading together as a whole class.
This is NOT a downloadable resource, use the image above to view the flipbook in your browser – perfect for your Interactive Whiteboard.

This story also supports:
Block 1 Match, Sort and Compare
Step 1: Match objects
Step 2: Match pictures and objects
Step 3: Identify a set

About the Story
Sniffles the hedgehog loves Autumn and all the changes it brings.
When the animals in her woodland home prepare for a fancy Autumn Ball, Sniffles decides to make something special to wear: a beautiful crown made from leaves that represent each of her friends and their unique habitats.
With links to maths, seasonal change, and personal identity, this story helps children make meaningful connections while building early number sense.

Read now and bring maths and nature together with Sniffles and the Autumn Crown!

This storybook also has FREE matching resources to support your teaching of Week 3, Block 1 Match, Sort and Compare. Click here to view supporting resources.
Make early maths meaningful, engaging, and easy to teach—starting from Week 1.
Download now and start building strong foundations in number with Maths Foundations Early Years.

Maths Foundations Early Years is a reception maths scheme designed to help children build strong early number sense through hands-on, play-based learning.
Aligned with the EYFS framework and White Rose Maths, the scheme supports early years practitioners with clear weekly planning, practical activities, and adult guidance focused on key maths concepts like subitising, number composition, shape, space, and pattern.
Perfect for Reception teachers, EYFS leads, and nurseries looking to deliver confident, consistent maths teaching that fits naturally into continuous provision and daily routines.
Whether you’re closing early gaps, preparing for Year 1, or supporting all learners to thrive, Maths Foundations Early Years makes teaching maths simple, meaningful, and fun.

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