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Reception Maths Autumn Block 6

Autumn Block 6: Numbers 1 to 5

Develop key number skills in Reception with our Autumn Block 6 lesson pack. Aligned with the White Rose EYFS maths progression, this unit focuses on the numbers 4 and 5 and supports pupils as they deepen their understanding of number through practical tasks, play-based maths and guided whole-class sessions.

With strong foundations as the focus, pupils learn to subitise, represent and compare numbers to 5 using visual models, number tracks and practical resources. They also explore number patterns and relationships through one more, one less and early number composition.

Week 10 small steps

  • Find 4 and 5
  • Subitise 4 and 5
  • Represent 4 and 5

Week 11 small steps

  • 1 more
  • 1 less
  • Composition of 4 and 5

Early Learning Goals

  • Subitise quantities up to 5
  • Verbally count beyond 20, recognising patterns within the counting system
  • Explore and represent patterns within numbers up to 10
  • Develop a deep understanding of numbers to 10, including number composition

Part of Maths Masters

These Reception number 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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Developing secure understanding of numbers to 5

Autumn Block 6 helps pupils deepen their understanding of numbers to 5 through subitising, representation and early number composition. As part of our Reception Autumn maths scheme, the unit supports pupils as they build fluency and confidence with early number concepts.

Pupils explore the numbers 4 and 5 using structured representations, practical activities and mathematical discussion. Through one more, one less and composition activities, pupils begin recognising how numbers can be made, changed and represented in different ways.

What’s included

  • Detailed Reception maths lesson plans
  • Interactive teaching slides and modelling support
  • Practical counting and number composition activities
  • Optional EYFS maths worksheets for numbers to 5
  • Ideas for continuous provision and real-life maths exploration

These resources support pupils as they work towards the EYFS Early Learning Goals for number while preparing for future learning with numbers to 10.

If you are looking for EYFS numbers to 5 worksheets, Reception subitising activities or one more one less EYFS aligned with White Rose, this block provides a strong next step in early number learning.

Continue the progression with our Reception Spring maths lessons or explore the full Reception Autumn maths scheme.