This Maths Foundations Early Years Teaching Essentials pack gives you everything you need to prepare to teach Block 1 Week 3 Match, Sort and Compare in the Autumn term of Reception.
Perfect for EYFS teachers and early years practitioners, this free download includes:
Autumn Overview
A week-by-week overview of the Maths Foundations Early Years areas of learning, storybook links, and themes for the Autumn term.
Progression Document
Shows how Match, Sort and Compare builds across Nursery, Reception, and Year 1. Includes links to Development Matters, Birth to 5 Matters, the EYFS Framework, and the National Curriculum, as well as outlining the White Rose Maths steps for Match, Sort and Compare.
Teaching Coverage
Breaks down the Match, Sort and Compare steps covered by each resource in the Maths Foundations Early Years scheme, helping you plan with confidence.
Sniffles and the Autumn Crown Book Notes
Gives key questions, sentence stems and guidance for pages within our original maths storybook 1 Sniffles and the Autumn Crown, helping you to draw out mathematical talk for Match, Sort and Compare as you read the story to your reception class.
Download now and bring maths and nature together with Sniffles and the Autumn Crown!
These Resources have all been created to support our EYFS Autumn Term Book 1, Sniffles and the Autumn Crown. Click here to read the story for free.
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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