Reception Maths Spring Block 5

Spring Block 5: Building 9 and 10

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Spring Block 5: Building 9 and 10 is part of our EYFS maths spring term scheme, helping pupils develop a strong understanding of numbers 9 and 10. Through subitising, number tracks, real-life activities and number composition tasks, this block lays the foundation for early fluency, reasoning and calculation skills. It’s fully aligned with White Rose EYFS Spring small steps.

Across three weeks, pupils build number sense by finding, representing and comparing numbers to 10. They explore number bonds to 10, conceptual subitising, and early patterns in doubles and odd/even numbers using concrete resources and visual prompts.

Each lesson pack includes:

  • Clear and practical EYFS maths lesson plans
  • Engaging Reception number PowerPoints
  • Optional EYFS number bonds worksheets and doubling tasks
  • Ideas for continuous provision linked to early number skills

This unit follows Spring Block 4: Length, Height and Time and leads into our EYFS maths summer term blocks as part of a consistent and progressive scheme of work.

Reception Maths – Spring Block 5: Building 9 and 10

In Spring Block 5: Building 9 and 10, pupils deepen their understanding of numbers 9 and 10 through hands-on number activities and practical tasks. This Reception maths unit supports key Early Years number skills, including subitising to 10, comparing numbers, and exploring number bonds to 10. It also introduces doubles and odd and even numbers, forming an important bridge to more advanced mathematical thinking.

Week 8: Pupils recognise and represent the numbers 9 and 10 using objects, number tracks and visual models. They compare numbers within 10 and practise subitising, developing fluency and confidence with number patterns.

Week 9: This week explores number composition and number bonds. Children investigate one more and one less, combine parts to make 10, and build an understanding of addition and subtraction using practical resources.

Week 10: The final week introduces Reception doubles up to 10 and explores odd and even numbers. Pupils use visual prompts and manipulatives to spot patterns and develop early multiplicative reasoning.

All lessons in this block include:

  • Clear Reception maths lesson plans
  • Engaging EYFS teaching PowerPoints
  • Optional Reception number worksheets for number bonds, doubles and comparing numbers
  • Ideas for continuous provision and practical number tasks

This unit follows Spring Block 4: Length, Height and Time and forms part of our full EYFS maths scheme of work for Reception.