Spring Block 5 supports Reception pupils to develop a secure understanding of numbers 9 and 10 through subitising, representation and number composition. Aligned with the White Rose EYFS Spring small steps, these lessons put strong foundations first, focusing on deep number sense rather than surface counting.
Across three weeks, pupils find, represent and compare numbers within 10. They explore conceptual subitising to 10, number bonds to 10, arrangements of 10, and patterns in doubles and odd and even numbers, using concrete resources and visual models to explain their thinking.
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This block is part of our EYFS maths scheme of work. Revisit Spring Block 4: Length, Height and Time or continue with Reception summer term maths blocks.
Looking for Reception number bonds to 10 lesson plans that build understanding, not just counting? Spring Block 5 provides structured White Rose aligned EYFS maths planning to secure strong foundations in number composition, conceptual subitising and doubles within 10.
This unit supports teachers who want pupils to see and explain how numbers are made. Pupils explore EYFS number composition to 10, practise Reception subitising to 10 activities, and investigate bonds to 10 in both 2 parts and 3 parts. They also explore odd and even numbers in Reception and develop early understanding of doubles through pattern spotting and representation.
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This unit forms part of our full Reception maths scheme of work and supports smooth progression into Year 1 addition, subtraction and place value.
