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Year 1 Autumn Maths Planning

Explore our collection of Year 1 Autumn maths lessons, covering the key mathematical knowledge and skills pupils develop during the first term of Year 1. Fully aligned with White Rose Maths and the Year 1 National Curriculum, these units provide structured progression through carefully sequenced lessons.

Throughout the Autumn term, pupils build confidence with place value within 10 and 20, addition and subtraction within 10, number bonds and early geometry concepts. Lessons help pupils develop fluency, mathematical vocabulary and problem-solving skills while establishing secure foundations for future learning.

Each unit includes detailed lesson plans, interactive teaching slides, differentiated worksheets and assessment opportunities to support effective maths teaching throughout the Autumn term.

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Year 1 Maths Resources > Year 1 Autumn Term

Autumn Block 2

Addition and Subtraction

About our Year 1 Autumn maths planning

The Autumn term plays an important role in helping pupils transition into Year 1 maths. Lessons focus on developing number sense, mathematical vocabulary and confidence with early calculation strategies through carefully structured teaching and regular opportunities for practice.

Across these Autumn maths units, pupils explore place value, counting, comparing numbers, addition, subtraction and shape while developing fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Visual representations and mathematical discussion help pupils build secure understanding before moving on to more complex concepts later in the year.

What’s included

  • Detailed Year 1 maths lesson plans
  • Interactive teaching slides for whole-class teaching
  • Differentiated worksheets linked to each lesson
  • Fluency, reasoning and problem-solving opportunities
  • Assessment opportunities to support progression

These Autumn units form part of our complete Year 1 maths scheme, supporting progression across the full academic year and preparing pupils for Spring and Summer term learning.

Browse the units above or explore the full KS1 maths scheme for progression across Year 1 and Year 2.