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Nursery Maths Autumn Term

White Rose aligned nursery maths planning and resources

Our nursery maths planning and resources are designed to be used with children aged 3 and 4 who are in their pre-school year and due to start school the following academic year. It covers all mathematical aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework by following White Rose small steps to deliver a clear and progressive maths curriculum to your nursery children.
Our nursery maths masters scheme is designed to suit younger children and there are both practical and ’slides’ options – use them together or independently, you know how to meet the needs of your learners best so we are here to simply present you with the choice to select your chosen approach.
Each block is designed to be taught over two weeks, averaging 3 lessons a week to ensure coverage across the year. However, we understand that each and every setting is totally unique so you may choose to teach more one week and less the next. Though we strongly suggest that these are taught in sequence.

Nursery Maths Autumn Term – White Rose Aligned Resources

Help your nursery pupils build strong mathematical foundations with our White Rose Maths-aligned resources. Perfect for early years, our nursery maths activities focus on key concepts like counting up to 3 objects, recognising shapes, and exploring patterns. These activities are designed to be engaging, hands-on, and easy to implement, making maths fun for young learners. Whether you’re looking for counting activities for nursery pupils, shape and pattern resources for nursery, or EYFS maths worksheets, our materials cover all the essential topics aligned with the White Rose Maths framework. Ideal for developing number recognition, basic addition, and shape identification, our resources are perfect for any nursery classroom. With interactive slides, printable worksheets, and hands-on maths activities, our collection is designed to keep pupils engaged and help them build a solid understanding of early maths. Teachers searching for White Rose aligned early years resources will find everything they need to support pupils’ progress and ensure maths lessons are fun and effective.

What’s Included in the Nursery Maths Autumn Term Scheme?

Our nursery maths planning follows a logical progression to help children grasp key mathematical concepts while developing a love for numbers. Each unit includes:

  • Interactive slides to help model the learning and take the teacher through the lesson.
  • Interactive activities designed to develop number sense and problem-solving skills.
  • Continuous provision and play-based approach that encourage mathematical thinking through play.
  • Differentiated tasks to support all children, including those who need extra challenge.

Key Focus Areas in the Autumn Term

1. Developing Early Number Sense

  • Recognising and counting up to 3 objects.
  • Subitising small amounts to build number fluency.
  • Comparing quantities using ‘more’ and ‘fewer’.
  • Exploring numbers through play-based activities.

2. Recognising and Exploring Shapes

  • Identifying simple 2D shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles.
  • Exploring shapes in the environment.
  • Sorting and matching shapes to build spatial awareness.

3. Understanding Patterns and Sequences

  • Creating and continuing simple repeating patterns.
  • Recognising patterns in everyday life.
  • Using practical activities to reinforce pattern recognition.

4. Developing Mathematical Language

  • Using positional language such as ‘under’, ‘next to’, and ‘behind’.
  • Introducing vocabulary for comparison (big/small, tall/short).
  • Encouraging mathematical discussions through hands-on activities.

Why Choose Our Nursery Maths Resources?

Our nursery maths activities are designed to be engaging, easy to implement, and developmentally appropriate for young learners. Here’s why they stand out:

  • White Rose Aligned – Our resources follow the same small steps approach, ensuring consistency with what many schools are using.
  • EYFS Compliant – Fully aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, supporting key mathematical development goals.
  • Hands-On and Play-Based – Activities encourage exploration and problem-solving, helping children build confidence in maths.
  • Easy to Use – Ready-to-go resources that save planning time while ensuring high-quality teaching.

Ideal for Nursery Teachers and EYFS Practitioners

These EYFS maths resources are perfect for nursery teachers, EYFS staff, and early years practitioners looking for nursery maths planning for the autumn term. Whether you need structured nursery maths lesson plans, hands-on activities, or printable worksheets, our scheme ensures that pupils make progress while enjoying maths.

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…then you’re in the right place!

Start Teaching Maths with Confidence

Give your nursery pupils the best start in maths with our engaging, well-structured resources. Designed by experienced early years specialists, our nursery maths scheme ensures that children develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed in maths.

Explore our full collection of EYFS maths resources today!