Nursery Maths Scheme of Work White Rose
We’re excited to share the news that alongside our Reception maths scheme, Mrs Mactivity now has a very useful Nursery maths scheme – to help you even more!
Who is the nursery scheme for?
Our nursery maths scheme is designed to be used with children aged 3 and 4 who are in their pre-school year and due to start school the following academic year.
What does the scheme cover?
The scheme covers all mathematical aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework by following White Rose small steps to deliver a clear and progressive maths curriculum to your nursery children.
What’s included?
Included are comprehensive lesson plans with key questions, stem sentences and continuous provision learning opportunities. There are both practical and ’slide’ options for the lessons – use them together or independently, you know how to meet the needs of your learners best. We also include a few activities such as scavenger hunts for you to print and use alongside the planning.
How is the nursery scheme organised?
The scheme is divided into blocks, and each block is designed to be taught over two weeks, averaging 3 lessons a week to ensure coverage across the year. However, we understand that each and every setting is totally unique so you may choose to teach more one week and less the next. Though we strongly suggest that these are taught in sequence.
Reception Maths Scheme of Work - White Rose Maths aligned
Alongside our Nursery maths scheme, you can also explore our Reception maths scheme of work, that links perfectly onto our existing maths mastery scheme for KS1 and KS2: Maths Masters and follows the White Rose Maths progression.
What is Maths Masters?
Maths Masters is your trusted companion for stress-free maths lessons! Our pick up and go maths scheme is specifically designed to make your life easier and enhance children’s learning experiences. With Maths Masters, you’ll save precious time while nurturing a deep understanding of maths concepts and fostering problem-solving and reasoning skills.
How do the EYFS maths schemes work
We’ve collaborated with EYFS specialists to create an EYFS element of Maths Masters, to create a comprehensive program that empowers teachers to deliver top-notch EYFS maths lessons in a way that is both captivating and practical. Our approach aligns perfectly with the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring consistent and high-quality maths teaching.
What is different about Maths Master?
Maths Masters keeps things fresh, exciting, and accessible for all, with differentiated ideas and activities that are easy to implement and use every day.. With our hands-on ideas and activities, you’ll be able to engage children easily, all without the need for extensive preparation.
Maths Masters for EYFS is clearly planned out and sequential in its approach, supporting children to build on their knowledge in a hands-on, practical way. An EYFS maths baseline is included, using statements from Development Matters 2022, to assess children’s starting points. Half termly assessments will be added to quickly identify children who need additional support.
What is included in the EYFS maths mastery scheme?
Each week you will find weekly lesson plans included in the lesson pack, these include:
- Starter discussions and activities which recap prior learning
- Whole class inputs
- Adult-led activities
- RPS challenges
- Continuous provision enhancements to give children the opportunity to consolidate learning independently.
This not only provides curriculum coverage but will also help each individual pupil progress.
- Teaching slides, to provide interaction and visual enhancements to the lessons
- Differentiated worksheets and activities, to suit the varying abilities of your class.
What is maths mastery in EYFS?
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), maths mastery is an empowering approach that challenges the belief that some people can’t do maths. Instead, it celebrates the idea that with hard work and support, every child can succeed in mathematics. By adopting a mastery approach, we can create an inclusive classroom environment where all children are given the opportunity to thrive.
In the EYFS, a mastery approach involves teaching the whole class, ensuring that every child receives the same foundational knowledge. Simultaneously, it allows for teachers to support those who may need additional assistance, while also providing opportunities to stretch and challenge the most able children. This approach ensures that no child is left behind and that each child can progress at their own pace.
The beauty of the mastery approach lies in its flexibility. As an EYFS teacher, you have the freedom to tailor your teaching to meet the specific needs of each child in your class – using our weekly editable planning. Whether it’s providing extra support or offering more advanced tasks to those who are flying, you have the power to make decisions that benefit every individual child.
By embracing maths mastery in the EYFS, we foster a positive learning environment where all children can develop a strong foundation in mathematics. We can instill a growth mindset, encouraging students to believe in their ability to succeed and to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. With this approach, we empower every child to unlock their potential and experience the joy of mastering maths.
Each block of the maths curriculum is split into weeks, following small steps of learning. The small steps cover all the learning objectives for each year group. Some small steps will be taught in a single lesson, whereas others will be taught over two or more lessons. Our scheme provides guidance as to when to teach the small steps, but teachers should use their own judgement as to how long to spend on each step, tailoring the scheme to the needs of their pupils.
KS1 & 2 Maths Scheme of Work
Alongside our Maths Masters for EYFS, we also have a complete maths scheme of work for years 1 to 4. This includes:
- Editable weekly maths lesson plans that include an outline of that week’s teaching activities.
- Vocabulary, small steps, and national curriculum links as well as assessment questions.
- Advice on common misconceptions/typical errors.
- Gives ideas for further activities, problem solving and challenges for fluency and variation.
Try our maths scheme for free with a no-obligation trial. Explore our high-quality resources and see how they can enhance pupil learning outcomes, all with no commitment required. Sign up today and experience the benefits firsthand!
