Support early number sense with this Reception Autumn Block 4 lesson pack, focused on recognising, representing and composing numbers 1, 2 and 3. Aligned with the White Rose EYFS maths progression, this block includes lesson plans, teaching slides, practical tasks and early recording opportunities to help pupils build a secure understanding of number through play and guided activities.
With strong foundations as the focus, pupils explore what numbers 1, 2 and 3 look like in real-life contexts, practise subitising small quantities and use the language of more, less and the same as part of daily maths routines.
These Reception number sense resources form part of Maths Masters, our complete EYFS and primary maths scheme of work. Explore the full Reception Autumn term sequence for structured progression, interactive teaching slides and differentiated maths activities.
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Autumn Block 4 in our Reception Autumn maths scheme focuses on helping pupils build a secure understanding of the numbers 1, 2 and 3 through recognition, subitising and early number composition. Through practical activities and mathematical discussion, pupils begin linking numerals to quantities and explaining what they notice using accurate mathematical language.
Pupils identify, represent and subitise numbers 1, 2 and 3 using familiar objects, dot patterns and five-frames. Visual representations such as fingers, dominoes and dice patterns help pupils recognise small quantities without counting, supporting strong foundations in early number sense.
Pupils explore how numbers can be made from smaller parts using practical resources, number tracks and visual models. Activities focus on one more, one less and early composition, helping pupils understand how numbers are built and connected.
If you are looking for subitising resources for Reception, composition of number activities or one more one less EYFS, this block provides a clear and practical introduction aligned with the White Rose EYFS maths progression.
Continue the progression with Autumn Block 5: Circles and Triangles or explore the full Reception Autumn maths scheme.
