Year 2 Maths Autumn Block 1

Autumn Block 1: Place Value Within 100 – Year 2 Maths

Teach two-digit numbers confidently with this Year 2 place value within 100 unit, aligned with the White Rose Maths progression. This block helps pupils build secure understanding of tens and ones, counting and representing numbers to 100, and comparing and ordering numbers using <, > and =.

Across the small steps, children practise counting forwards and backwards within 20 and 50 before moving into place value to 100, including reading and writing numbers in numerals and number words. Pupils use number lines, part-whole models and place value charts to explain their thinking and develop accurate mathematical language, supporting strong progress from the start of the Year 2 maths autumn term.

Each lesson includes everything you need to teach effectively, including planning, interactive slides, practical activities and Year 2 place value worksheets. This makes it ideal for teachers looking for a complete and reliable Year 2 place value White Rose unit with structured progression and full curriculum coverage.

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Week 1

  • Count forwards and backwards within 20
  • Tens and ones within 20
  • Count forwards and backwards within 50
  • Tens and ones within 50
  • Compare numbers within 50

Week 2

  • Count objects to 100
  • Read and write numbers to 100
  • Represent numbers to 100
  • Tens and ones using a part-whole model

Week 3

  • Add with tens and ones
  • Use a place value chart
  • Compare objects
  • Compare numbers
  • Order objects and numbers

Week 4

  • Count in 2s
  • Count in 5s
  • Count in 10s
  • Count in 3s

National Curriculum Objectives

  • Read and write numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in words
  • Recognise the place value of each digit in a two-digit number (tens, ones)
  • Compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs
  • Identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations, including the number line
  • Count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in tens from any number, forward and backward

Year 2 place value within 100 worksheets and teaching resources

Support strong number understanding in the Year 2 maths autumn term with this Year 2 place value within 100 unit. Fully aligned with White Rose Maths and the Year 2 National Curriculum, this block provides a clear, structured sequence for teaching tens and ones, counting patterns and two-digit numbers.

Children begin by practising counting forwards and backwards within 20 and 50 before moving into place value to 100, including reading and writing numbers in numerals and words, representing numbers using objects and pictures, and using part-whole models to show tens and ones. The block also covers comparing and ordering numbers using <, > and =, helping pupils explain their thinking and spot misconceptions early.

What’s included in this Year 2 place value pack?

This is a complete set of teaching resources for teachers who want high-quality Year 2 place value worksheets with a full lesson sequence, not just isolated activities. If you are searching for Year 2 place value worksheets PDF downloads that match the White Rose small steps, this unit is designed for you.

  • Year 2 place value worksheets (differentiated to support all learners)
  • Interactive teaching slides for every lesson, with clear modelling
  • Structured planning and guidance linked to each small step
  • Practical activity resources to support hands-on learning
  • Visual models including number lines, place value charts and part-whole representations
  • Reasoning and discussion prompts to support explanation and mathematical language

Includes counting in 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s

This unit also includes lessons on counting in 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s, supporting fluency with number patterns and preparing pupils for later addition and subtraction. These counting sequences are often used for Year 2 maths homework and consolidation tasks, making the resources helpful for both classroom teaching and revision.

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