Master Place Value in Year 1 with Engaging, High-Quality Resources

Help your pupils build a strong foundation in place value with our carefully designed Year 1 maths resources. Understanding numbers is a crucial early maths skill, and our resources make it easy for pupils to develop confidence in recognising, representing, and comparing numbers. With a combination of hands-on activities, pictorial representations, and number line practice, our place value materials ensure that pupils grasp key concepts in a meaningful way.

Supporting Pupils in Recognising and Understanding Numbers

Developing a secure understanding of number value is a vital step in early maths learning. Our resources support pupils in:

• Identifying one more and one less than a given number
• Using objects, pictures, and number lines to represent numbers
• Understanding and using mathematical language, including equal to, more than, less than, most, and least

By using a variety of visual and practical approaches, our materials help pupils make connections between numbers and their real-world meaning.

Interactive and Pictorial Representations

A key part of early place value learning is representing numbers in different ways. Our resources encourage pupils to explore numbers using:

• Concrete objects – counting cubes, counters, and everyday items to represent numbers physically
• Pictorial representations – ten frames, number tracks, and part-whole models to visualise number relationships
• Number lines – helping pupils to see number sequences clearly and identify one more and one less

This step-by-step approach builds a deep understanding of numbers and their relationships, supporting future maths success.

Engaging Activities for Effective Learning

We know that young pupils learn best when they are engaged and actively involved in their learning. That’s why our resources include:

• Differentiated worksheets to support all ability levels
• Interactive number games to reinforce concepts in an engaging way
• Number line activities to develop fluency in identifying more than and less than
• Sorting and matching tasks to help pupils use mathematical language correctly

These activities encourage pupils to think mathematically, make connections, and apply their knowledge in different contexts.

Building Mathematical Vocabulary and Understanding

Using correct mathematical vocabulary is essential in developing confident young mathematicians. Our resources provide opportunities for pupils to use and understand key terms such as:

• Equal to – recognising when numbers or amounts are the same
• More than and less than (fewer) – understanding comparisons between numbers
• Most and least – identifying the largest and smallest amounts in a set

Through carefully structured activities, pupils develop the confidence to explain their reasoning using the correct terminology.

Designed for Easy Classroom Use

Our Year 1 place value resources are designed to be practical and easy to use in the classroom. Whether you’re looking for whole-class teaching slides, independent tasks, or hands-on activities, our materials are ready to support your teaching. With a focus on clear visuals, step-by-step progression, and meaningful practice, our resources save you time while helping pupils develop a deep understanding of number concepts.

Why Choose Our Year 1 Place Value Resources?

• Age-appropriate and engaging – designed to capture pupils’ interest and support learning
• Clearly linked to curriculum objectives – ensuring full coverage of key Year 1 place value skills
• Flexible for different teaching approaches – suitable for whole-class, small group, and independent learning
• High-quality visuals and hands-on learning – making abstract concepts easier to grasp

With our Year 1 place value resources, you can help pupils develop confidence in working with numbers, laying the groundwork for future success in maths. Explore our full range today and support your pupils in mastering key number skills with engaging, effective materials.