Fun and practical ladybird subitising mats for numbers 1–10, using ten frames to help children recognise quantities quickly. These engaging mats are a hands-on way to develop early number skills and subitising. Children can use playdough, buttons, counters, pom-poms or other small objects to fill the ladybird spots and represent each number. Perfect for Reception and Early Years, these mats can be used for independent activities, small-group work, continuous provision or maths interventions. Children can practise recognising quantities, counting, matching numbers to amounts and developing their understanding of the ten frame. A simple, colourful and interactive resource for making early maths fun!

Fun and practical Reception baseline assessment to identify children’s starting points, track progress and compare development across the year. This interactive assessment is designed to make assessing your new Reception class fun, practical and engaging. The activities feel more like games and challenges than a formal test, helping children demonstrate what they can do while keeping them busy and interested. The resources can be printed and used 1:1, in small groups or during continuous provision. The assessment helps you observe: Communication and listening Independence and confidence Early reading and writing Number and mathematical understanding Fine and gross motor skills Understanding of the world Creativity and problem-solving NURSERY TO RECEPTION Use the assessment to identify children’s starting points when they enter Reception. It provides opportunities to see which skills children have developed during Nursery and which areas may need further support or development. TRACK PROGRESS Complete the assessment at the beginning of Reception and revisit the activities later in the year. This allows you to compare children’s development, identify progress and celebrate how far they have come. A simple, practical and child-friendly way to assess your new class without making assessment feel like a test. Not all pages need to be printed if not needed

Fun and practical Reception baseline assessment to identify the children’s starting point, track progress and compare development across the year. Starting Reception is a busy time, and this fun, interactive baseline assessment is designed to make assessing your new class practical, engaging and manageable. The activities allow you to find out what children already know and can do when they begin Reception, while keeping them busy, interested and involved. The activities are designed to feel more like games and practical challenges rather than a formal test, giving children the opportunities to demonstrate their skills naturally. Resources can be printed and prepared as needed and used 1:1, small groups or as part of a classroom provision. Ideal for Reception baseline assessment Beginning of year assessment New Reception classes Nursery to Reception transition Identifying children’s starting points Early observations Tracking progress End of year comparison Planning next steps Getting to know your new class Printable document