ActivitiesUse mathematical knowledge in practical situations relevant to themselves eg counting the legs of the spider 3 pigs, bowls for porridge etcThree Bears look at big and little Compare sizes of bowls spoons etc Matching and sorting- size, Three Pigs – use pink playdough to roll and use cutters to make 3 pigs count to 3 and match numbers.Baa Baa Black Sheep counting to 3. Full/Empty. Sharing 3 bags 1 from the master etc/Chinese New Year introduce numbers to 12 for children who are readyHickory Dickory Dock another opportunity to reinforce numbers to 12 and the clockface for pupils who are at this stage.Incy Wincy- counting to eightActivity in black playdough to count and put 8 legs on spiderMaking spiders in craft and cookery reinforcing counting and number recognition as often as possible. Humpty Dumpty- shape-properties of an oval, rolling activities.The best shape for bricks to build Humpty’s wall investigate building walls and towers with different shapes.Matching object to pictures of favourite itemsUse favourite rhymes for counting forwards and backwardsUse numerals for counting –recognising that a specific number should be matched to a given amountUsing different items from stories to compare sizes- big and small bowls spoon for porridgeMatching and sorting- items from the stories type, size, colour all the bowls, spoons Matching object to objectPlay with shapes. Use the carpet shapes to sort colours and shape. Make and use playdough to explore changing shape- squeezing pulling and pressingUse favourite rhymes for counting forwards and backwards eg 5 yellow ducks 5 green and specked frogsWater play in colour water -boats- full/ empty, pouring, filling etcLots of investigation work in the sand and water tray- eg hide items from stories in these areasUse computer programmes to reinforce stories-(active inspire, Priory woods counting programs etc

ICTRhyme program Priory Woods

RE/SMSCCounting weighing activities associated Easter.

Welsh/Curriculum CymreigCounting objects within the environment when on out of school visits in the community.

Thinking SkillsUsing blocks to make towers

Showing a preference Anticipates knocking over a tower being built

by supporting adult

Topic: Traditional Tales and Rhymes Area: Mathematical Development

Class: Red Date: Spring 2015

ICT SkillsPupils will use ICT to enhance learning about shape, colour and number

RE/SMSC SkillsTo experience special/religious places,

Welsh/Curriculum Cymreig SkillsExploring, investigating and appreciating Flint Castle, church, park etc through observation touching and feeling materials and experiencing the size and enjoyment of being in the community.

Thinking SkillsTo plan for activities ie what will we need, develop thinking and have opportunity to reflect on the learning taken place ie what did they like, what went well for each pupil

Class: Red Date: Spring 2015

Topic: Nursery Rhymes and Traditional Tales Area: Mathematical Development

Foundation Phase SkillsWith support select and use appropriate materials ideas and equipment.Use maths in meaningful situations.Begin to encounter simple mathematical language during play ie colour shape sizeTo experience practical mathematical activities in a variety of everyday situations- eg filling/pouring, counting, building.Supported development of matching, sorting, counting skillsEncounter number, shape, money and positional vocabulary in play.Explore shapes and their properties.Experience the language of comparison- bigger, smaller, heavier, lighter, full empty, long, short,To listen & respond to & join in with familiar number rhymes, songs, activities & games.Show an understanding of why some things can be grouped together- eg colour sorting

LNF SkillsLiteracy: Speaking and CollaborationGive a symbol/picture to obtain a matching desired item B StepsPicture object matching gamesTwo items offered at snacktime to choose from. Pupil may have 2 pictures or symbols available and will have to select and give the picture for his preferred item. Could begin hand-over-hand.During continuous provision, pupil may be given pictures of possible activities available to choose from. He will then be taken to or given object chosen so that he is able to relate picture to object. Changes behaviour in response to interesting event nearby [RfL 25]Numeracy: using and MeasuringFind the ‘big’ object from 2 otherwise similar items:where the difference in size is large and the activity is structured by an adult. B StepsUsing a range of objects, balls, books teddies etc (could be from stories in topic eg bowls spoons from ‘Goldilocks) encourage Archie to pick either “big” or “small” as requested.Explore the distinctions between objects A stepsChanges behaviour in response to interesting event nearby RFL 25Selects from two or more items [RfL 36]