Reception Maths Autumn Block 5
Autumn Block 5: Circles and Triangles
Introduce Reception pupils to 2D shapes and positional language with our Autumn Block 5 planning, fully aligned with the White Rose EYFS progression. Children explore circles and triangles through hands-on exploration, shape recognition games and real-world examples.
This block lays the foundations for shape reasoning and spatial awareness, helping pupils identify basic shapes in everyday contexts and describe where objects are using words like in, on, under and next to.
Includes EYFS shape worksheets, Reception position and direction activities, and 2D shape resources for EYFS classrooms.
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Week 9 Small Steps
- Identify and name circles and triangles
- Shapes in the environment
- Describe position
Reception Maths – Autumn Block 5: Circles and Triangles
Autumn Block 5 introduces Reception pupils to key 2D shapes – circles and triangles – as part of our full EYFS maths scheme of work. These lessons support children in recognising, naming and describing basic shapes through hands-on tasks and real-world connections.
In Week 9, children explore where they can find circles and triangles in the environment, learn to describe their features, and use positional language such as next to, under and on top when describing where objects are placed. This block develops early spatial awareness and shape reasoning, forming a foundation for geometry and problem-solving later on.
Each lesson includes a detailed plan, animated PowerPoint slides and engaging shape-based activities designed to meet EYFS Early Learning Goals. The pack also includes optional Reception shape worksheets and 2D shape activities for EYFS to support varied approaches across different settings.
The resources are practical and age-appropriate, combining structured whole-class teaching with continuous provision links and exploratory learning. Everything is sequenced for progression as part of your wider Reception maths planning.
Continue your journey through our EYFS maths curriculum with Autumn Block 4: 1, 2, 3 and EYFS Spring term maths lessons.
