Nursery maths yearly overview – White Rose aligned EYFS planning
This Nursery maths yearly overview is designed for teachers to see the full progression of White Rose aligned Nursery maths resources across the year. It sets out the order of units in line with EYFS Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters guidance, making sure all key maths areas are covered and taught in a clear sequence. The overview gives you confidence that your planning builds skills step by step, with complete Early Years coverage.
How this overview supports you
- Shows the full sequence of the 24 White Rose aligned Nursery maths blocks
- Highlights coverage of EYFS maths objectives for ages 3–4
- Makes progression visible from early counting to subitising, pattern, shape and spatial thinking
- Links progression to Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters
- Acts as a quick reference for which block to teach next
- Supports both long-term and medium-term planning
Use this overview alongside our detailed Nursery maths resources and planning to stay on track with White Rose progression. It’s a simple but effective way to make sure your pupils experience the full range of EYFS maths objectives in the right order, while meeting both Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters expectations.
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