Match Sort and Compare Book 2 | Flo’s Birthday Bug Grub | Week 4 | Reception Autumn Maths

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Flo’s Birthday Bug Grub Maths Storybook | Match, Sort and Compare | Week 4 Reception Autumn Maths

Introduce early maths through storytelling with Flo’s Birthday Bug Grub – 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 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 supports:
Block 1 Match, Sort and Compare
Step 4: Sort objects into a type
Step 5: Explore sorting techniques
Step 6: Create sorting rules

About the Story
Flo the Fairy is getting ready for a bugtastic party with her very fussy friends. She needs to make some
tasty bug grub for the special occasion. Flo works hard to create different sorting rules to
make bug grub for all her friends to enjoy with an added bit of magic and a wave of a wand!
With links to maths, birthdays and woodlands, this story helps children make meaningful connections while building early number sense.

Read now and bring maths and nature together with Flo’s Birthday Bug Grub!

This storybook also has matching resources to support your teaching of Week 4, 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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