Unit A – Counting

This numeracy scheme of work for the Foundation Stage gets the children to practise counting different numbers of objects to ten, match numerals to counted objects and sort numbers into their correct order. The class can play games and make models to indicate the values of counted sets of objects from one to ten.

Practise counting different numbers of objects to ten, match numerals to counted objects and sort numbers into their correct order

Lesson One : Dominoes

Play a selection of different games to practise counting and ordering numbers of shapes that can match each of the numbers to ten

Lesson Two : Number Six

Read, write and count different numbers of tools and equipment that can be used in a school classroom that make sums of numbers to six

Lesson Three : Ten Shapes

Count, compare and record numbers of different colours and shapes that can match each of the numerical digits for counted numbers to ten

Lesson Four : Ordering Numbers

Model how to count, compare and sequence sets of numbers to ten using groups of shapes and sets of numerical digits

Lesson Five : Street Counting

Practise counting number of different objects that can seen on a street in the local area working with each of the numbers to ten

  • Measurement

    Measurement

    Measure, compare and record the mass and capacity of different objects and containers using a range of non-standard measurements

  • Word Halves

    Word Halves

    Identify and complete the halves of letters for different cvc words beginning with the initial phoneme sounds for matching alphabet letters

  • Seaside Subtraction

    Seaside Subtraction

    Calculate and record the difference between pairs of numbers to ten by counting back to show numbers of items sold in a shop at the seaside

  • Animal Alphabet

    Animal Alphabet

    Practise finding information in non-fiction books about some of the different animals that live around the world