A PDF document with over 20 ideas for outdoor activities, in line with the Forest School approach to education (I have received formal training in the Forest School approach). Detailed photographs are included to support the explanation of each activity. Can also be used for staff training or INSET sessions, or simply to gather ideas to improve outdoor practice and provision.

A Powerpoint presentation that comprises ten different scenes - each with the numbers 1-10 hidden within them. This has proved really successful within my Early Years setting to develop and secure numeral recognition. We often use it as a Maths Starter activity and it has engaged pupils very well. Some scenes are more challenging than others, though it consistently surprises me how much better children are at spotting the numbers than adults! There are lots of different ways of using this resource to ensure appropriate pitch and challenge: We write the numbers 1-10 on our class board and tick them off as we find them in the pictures. Ensuring that we search for the numbers in order has really helped to secure number sense. We ask children to describe where the numbers are, supporting them to use positional language and to develop their speaking and listening skills, e.g. “The number 10 is next to/on top of/underneath the table”. Children can write the numbers on their own whiteboards and work on the activity individually - this way they also get practice of writing the numerals. We provide a checklist for children to tick them off themselves as we search for the numbers together as a whole class, supporting children to ‘match’ the numbers as we develop early number sense. We have often found that children are inspired to go and create their own ‘number hunt’ pictures independently after our Maths sessions, which then provides lots of evidence for our Learning Journeys and ensures that learning is embedded. A 1-20 Number Hunt activity is also available for purchase in my store.

A Powerpoint presentation that comprises ten different scenes - each with the numbers 1-20 hidden within them. This has proved really successful within my Early Years setting to develop and secure numeral recognition. We often use it as a Maths Starter activity and it has engaged pupils very well. Some scenes are more challenging than others, though it consistently surprises me how much better children are at spotting the numbers than adults! There are lots of different ways of using this resource to ensure appropriate pitch and challenge: We write the numbers 1-20 on our class board and tick them off as we find them in the pictures. Ensuring that we search for the numbers in order has really helped to secure number sense. We ask children to describe where the numbers are, supporting them to use positional language and to develop their speaking and listening skills, e.g. “The number 20 is next to/on top of/underneath the table”. Children can write the numbers on their own whiteboards and work on the activity individually - this way they also get practice of writing the numerals. We provide a checklist for children to tick them off themselves as we search for the numbers together as a whole class, supporting children to ‘match’ the numbers as we develop early number sense. We have often found that children are inspired to go and create their own ‘number hunt’ pictures independently after our Maths sessions, which then provides lots of evidence for our Learning Journeys and ensures that learning is embedded. A 1-10 Number Hunt activity is also available for purchase in my store.

A Powerpoint presentation featuring over 25 different ‘morning task’ activities. We’ve found this really useful to display first thing in the morning – to keep children busy learning as they sit on the carpet during Register time. Children study the scenes independently before we come together and discuss them as a whole class. Also great for those times when you find yourself with a spare five minutes and a classful of children! A selection of activities is provided, including: *Reading Tasks – children read words and find the corresponding objects hidden in pictures *Number Hunts – children find hidden numbers in a variety of scenes (1-10/1-20) *Tricky Word Wordsearches – children hunt for the tricky words hidden (always left > right) *2D Shape Hunts – children search for examples of 2D shapes in pictures *Spot the Difference – great for Listening and Attention, Communication and Language skills Some scenes are more challenging than others, and words in the Reading tasks are fully editable so you can make them more complex as children’s reading skills progress.

A4 posters for the numbers 1-10. Each poster features the numeral, corresponding fingers and a clear visual array to represent the number.

A selection of resources to use alongside EYFS Maths Planning (White Rose/Numberblocks approaches). Features: *Number flashcards to 10 *Numicon flashcards to 10 *Picture cards with objects to 10 *Template for Numberblocks 1-3 *Ladybird templates *2D Shape Hunt template *Bar Chart templates - favourite sport/animal/blank The planning we use alongside this (Autumn Term) is also available for purchase in my store: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eyfs-maths-planning-white-rose-numberblocks-based-12-weeks-12185707

A selection of 8 different worksheets, designed to consolidate children’s understanding of partitioning and adding numbers, using the part-whole models as recommended by White Rose Maths. 4 worksheets focus on splitting the wholes into parts; 4 worksheets focus on adding parts to find the whole. The worksheets use numerals, Numicon shapes, dot patterns and cubes to support children to use a range of resources. Supports adding and partitioning numbers to 10.

‘Number of the Week’ posters 1-10. Each poster is on its own A4 page and features a representation of the number in three different ways - on fingers, as Numicon number shapes and as objects - as well as 1 more and 1 less than that number displayed in the same way. There is also a blank poster for children to complete themselves in continuous provision or as a home learning task. Ideal for use alongside White Rose or Maths Mastery approaches to planning, who suggest learning one number a week to secure and consolidate number sense.

A selection of 10 different high quality photographs representing the season of Spring. We laminate these, cut them up and challenge children to complete the puzzles as an independent activity. It’s a great way of assessing number recognition and ordering and sequencing numerals to 10, with use of maths for a purpose.

A full Powerpoint presentation all about the number 1, delivered in rhyme. Children have the opportunity to: Recognise the numeral in different real-life contexts. Understand the ‘one-ness’ of one - what does it mean? Interact with the resource, e.g. Put 1 flower in 1 pot. Designed to engage young learners through story and rhyme, supporting them to become secure in the basics of mathematics. Consistent with Maths Mastery and White Rose schemes of learning.

A selection of Maths resources for use alongside my Summer Term Maths Planning. Includes: Numeral cards to 20 Representation posters for the numbers 10-20 Number tracks to 10 Number tracks to 20 Blank number line templates to 20 Repeating Patterns for comparison Animal pictures for repeating patterns 2D shapes for halving game Part-whole templates (small/large) Ladybird templates for doubling ‘Doubling machine’ poster ‘5 Little Speckled Frogs’ resources Summer Term planning (12 weeks) is also available for purchase in my store.