Stop at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Nursery Maths Lesson Pack

Support young children to count reliably with this Stop at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Nursery maths lesson pack, part of our Summer Term EYFS-aligned scheme. Pupils explore numbers to 5 in different ways – through movement, songs, sorting, mark making and simple problem solving.

This block is designed to be delivered over two weeks with three adult-led lessons each week. You can adapt the pace to suit your children, but we recommend following the sequence for best results.

What’s included in this lesson pack?

• 6 detailed Nursery maths lesson plans
• Interactive slides for adult-led teaching
• Engaging continuous provision ideas for each session
• Stem sentences and key questions

Learning focus

• Understanding 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as distinct quantities
• Stopping at the correct number during songs and games
• Noticing when there are too few or too many
• Using numbers in meaningful, everyday contexts

Ideal for Early Years settings

This EYFS maths lesson on numbers 1 to 5 is ideal for nursery teachers and Early Years practitioners looking to support early number development. It provides practical, play-based ways to build secure number knowledge and confidence through real-world experiences.

Keep progressing with Maths Masters

Explore our full Nursery Summer Term maths scheme to continue building strong early number skills across the term.