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Reception Maths Spring Block 4

Reception Maths – Spring Block 4: Length, height and time

Support early measurement understanding with Spring Block 4 of our Reception Spring maths scheme. These lessons help pupils compare length and height, and begin to explore time through practical activities, mathematical discussion and everyday routines.

With strong foundations as the focus, pupils use real objects and direct comparison to develop early measurement vocabulary, explain what they notice and build confidence with sequencing and comparison.

Week 6 small steps

  • Explore length
  • Compare length
  • Explore height
  • Compare height

Week 7 small steps

  • Talk about time
  • Order and sequence time

Part of Maths Masters

These Reception measurement resources form part of Maths Masters, our complete EYFS and primary maths scheme of work. Explore the full Reception Spring term sequence for structured progression, interactive teaching slides and differentiated maths activities.

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Reception length, height and time planning and resources

Build early measurement understanding with our Reception length, height and time planning and resources, aligned with White Rose Maths and the EYFS framework. This block helps pupils compare objects, describe measurements and begin to sequence familiar events using everyday language and practical exploration.

If you are looking for Reception maths resources that support early measurement in engaging and meaningful ways, these lesson packs provide structured progression alongside practical activities, interactive teaching slides and differentiated support.

What’s included

  • Detailed lesson plans linked to White Rose small steps
  • Interactive teaching slides and modelling support
  • Differentiated Reception maths worksheets and challenge activities
  • Practical activities exploring length, height and time
  • Teacher guidance, vocabulary prompts and stem sentences

Key learning in this block

  • Exploring and comparing length using direct comparison
  • Describing and comparing height using mathematical vocabulary
  • Talking about familiar daily events and routines
  • Ordering and sequencing events in time
  • Building confidence with early measurement language and reasoning

Explore the full progression

This block forms part of our wider Reception Spring maths scheme, supporting clear progression across the Spring term.

Explore the complete EYFS maths scheme to view the full Reception maths progression across the year.