A pack of sorting activities to teach children how to sort. Children sort objects onto the cute jar sorting mats. The jars have different lids to specify or depict the criteria used. You can also choose your own criteria using the blank lids provided. You can either use real objects or cut out and laminate the buttons and socks provided. There are also a number of worksheets which the children can use to demonstrate their understanding of sets of objects. These slowly increase in complexity.

8 play dough mats to reinforce the concept of pattern. Children use play dough to make spots or stripes to decorate the pictures. The small inset picture shows the illustration as it should look once the spots and stripes have been added. There is a party hat, bee, ladybird, pair of socks, dog, face and t-shirt that need decorating. Children will develop fine motor control as they manipulate the play dough into spots and stripes.

This handy booklet has a range of activities to assess children’s ability levels in Mathematics in relation to the ‘Development Matters 2021’ document. Each activity is linked to a development matters statement up to and including the Early Learning Goal statement. It allows you to assess where children are at in relation to Mathematics when they start school and at different times throughout the year to demonstrate progress. It will also be useful to assess the ability of children entering Year 1 and for SEN children who may not be able to access their own curriculum. The gaps in knowledge displayed in the booklet identify children’s next steps and also inform your planning in terms of delivery.