Over 25 poems about Winter, Christmas and Winter weather gathered in a collection for EYFS and KS1. The booklet could either be printed and used as a book or the poems used individually for performances.

***** Updated for 2018-19 ***** After undergoing Maths Mastery training over the past year, I have totally overhauled the previous planning to create a more cohesive lesson that makes links between each lesson point, rather than being a set of unrelated activities. 4 days of Y1 Maths planning (Place Value)based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Sorting objects Counting objects Representing numbers Counting forwards I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school.

*** UPDATED FOR 2018-19 *** 4 days of Y1 Maths planning (Place Value) based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. It also includes Stem Sentences to use as models for children to use sentences in explaining the maths. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. Each day also includes an accompanying powerpoint presentation. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Ordering groups of objects Ordering numbers Ordinal numbers The number line I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans usually have 4 days leaving one day for catch up, assessment or active maths.

Updated for 2018-19* 4 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. The lesson includes Stem Sentences to support understanding and builds in fluency, conceptual and procedural variation, different representations of concepts and questioning to promote mathematical thinking. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes powerpoints to aid teaching and to reinforce concepts, sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. New for 2018 - ideas for enhancements for continuous provision to support. This example includes lessons on: Part Whole Model The Addition Symbol Fact Families: Addition Number Bonds Within 10 I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children.

*** UPDATED FOR 2018-19 *** 4 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. An example Stem Sentence to use each lesson is also included. The lesson plans include guidance on teaching for mastery. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. Most lessons also have an accompanying PowerPoint and ideas for Continuous Provision. This example includes lessons on: Adding together (2 lessons) Adding more (2 lessons) I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school.

*** Updated for 2018 - 19 *** 4 days of Y1 Maths planning (Place Value)based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Counting backwards Count one more Count one less One to one correspondence to compare groups I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school.

*** Uodated for 2018 - 19 *** 3 days of Y1 Maths planning (Place Value)based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. There are only three lessons in this set of plans as it concludes Unit 1 Place Value. You could use the additional day(s) for catch up or assessment or could begin Unit 2. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. Each lesson also includes an accompanying PowerPoint. This example includes lessons on: Compare groups using more / greater, less / fewer, equal Introducing < > = symbols Comparing Numbers I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children.

*** UPDATED FOR 2018-19*** 3 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. An example Stem Sentence to use each lesson is also included. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. Also includes Powerpoint presentations and ideas for Continuous Provision. This example includes lessons on: Finding a Part Subtraction: Taking away Subtraction: The subtraction symbol I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school.

An editable booklet explaining all about school for children entering Reception. Written in child friendly writing, with lots of pictures, this booklet explains school routines, Early Learning Goals and what to expect in school for children and their parents or carers. It includes lots of tips on how to make the starting school process easier and includes websites links for parents to gain further information. I have removed any personal photos and information and have added blue text where you will need to add your own information.

3 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. An example Stem Sentence to use each lesson is also included. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Finding the difference Comparing numbers: a + b = c Comparing numbers: a+b=c+d I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school.

UPDATED FOR 2018-19 3 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. An example Stem Sentence to encourage children to explain their mathematical thinking is also included. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. It also includes powerpoint presentations for each day. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. They have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Systematic number bonds Number bonds to 10 Comparing Number Bonds I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children.

*** UPDATED FOR 2019 *** 4 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills - including questions to ask and misconceptions that might occur plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. An example Stem Sentence to use each lesson is also included. Some lessons also have Powerpoint presentations. PLEASE NOTE: The preview sometimes makes pages look unformatted. These are fine when opened in Word. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. Previous plans in Autumn have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Measuring Objects (using non standard measures) Measuring Objects (using cm to 30) I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school, although I try to average 4. A ‘spare’ day can be used for consolidation / additional problem solving / assessment etc.

*** UPDATED FOR 2019 *** 4 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills - including questions to ask and misconceptions that might occur plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. An example Stem Sentence to use each lesson is also included. This resource is also available in a bundle of plans for Spring Block 2 (3 weeks of plans) PLEASE NOTE: The preview sometimes makes pages look unformatted. These are fine when opened in Word. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. Previous plans in Autumn have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Comparing heights and lengths (non standard measures) Comparing heights and lengths (more than / less than 1 metre) I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school, although I try to average 4. A 'spare' day can be used for consolidation / additional problem solving / assessment etc.

This resource is a book of 40 poems suitable for KS1 on the theme of Easter and Spring. They were mostly chosen on the basis that they would be easy to learn for assemblies or church services. They could also be used as a basis for writing own poetry. The whole pack could be printed and bound as a book. Authors have been attributed where available. We also have a Winter themed set of poetry available.

A mock phonebook featuring popular characters and phone numbers. This could be used in a role play area or maths area alongside a phone to encourage children to recognise and use numbers, engage on imaginative conversation, practise team work and turn taking and speaking and listening. It is fully editable and includes pages to add staff photos and (mock) phone numbers.

This is a parents’ guide to teaching for Mastery in Maths for Reception. It explains our teaching approach, explains to parents about the concept of Mastery and gives examples for how to help at home. It is fully editable and I have noted the places where a school name or logo could be added. The attached photos show some sample snapshots. I have also written a similar guide for Year 1 and Year 2.

This is a parents' guide to teaching for Mastery in Maths for Year 1. It explains a Mastery teaching approach, explains to parents about the concept of Mastery and gives examples for how to help at home. Includes sections on Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving with images and examples to make it easy to understand. It is designed to print double sided along the short edge to create a booklet. It is fully editable and I have noted the places where a school name, logo or your photos could be added. I also have a free copy of a similar guide for EYFS.

This is a parents’ guide to teaching for Mastery in Maths for Year 2. It explains a mastery teaching approach, explains to parents about the concept of Mastery and gives examples for how to help at home. Includes sections on fluency, reasoning and problem solving with images and examples to make it easy to understand. It is designed to print double sided along the short edge to create a booklet. It is fully editable and I have noted the places where a school name, logo or your photos could be added. The photos attached are a small sample of the guide. I have also written a similar guide for EYFS and Year 1. All three are available separately, in a bundle package at a reduced price or Year 1 and Year 2 are available as a package.

This is a parents’ guide to teaching for Mastery in Maths for Year 3. It explains a mastery teaching approach, explains to parents about the concept of Mastery and gives examples for how to help at home. Includes sections on fluency, reasoning and problem solving with images and examples to make it easy to understand. It is designed to print double sided along the short edge to create a booklet. It is fully editable and I have noted the places where a school name, logo or your photos could be added. The photos attached are a small sample of the guide. I have also written a similar guide for EYFS , Year 1 and Year 2. All three are available separately, in a bundle package at a reduced price or Year 1 and Year 2 are available as a package.

***Updated for 2019 *** 4 days of Y1 Maths planning based on a Mastery Maths principle incorporating Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Skills - including questions to ask and misconceptions that might occur plus a Practise session for children to apply their skills independently. Example Stem Sentences arealso included to use in each lesson. Based on the White Rose small steps approach, the NCETM mastery approach and using examples from both these, NRICH and my own ideas. Each day includes sheets to record the steps in the lesson as you go, although some sessions could also be done directly into books. Previous plans in Autumn have been used in more than one class and children showed good progression in learning and excellent understanding and application of skills on the practise examples. This example includes lessons on: Subtraction – Crossing 10 Subtraction – Crossing 10 - word problems Related facts - Addition and Subtraction Comparing Number Sentences I am planning on adding more examples if these are useful. Please note, these are plans based on my own class and should be adapted to suit the needs of your own children. Weekly plans can have anything from 3-5 lessons on it, depending upon what is going on in school, although I try to average 4. A ‘spare’ day can be used for consolidation / additional problem solving / assessment etc.