Year 1 Complete Fully Planned Mathematics Unit of Work: Number and Place Value

This hands-on unit helps pupils build a secure understanding of numbers within 20, laying the foundation for confident counting, number comparison, and place value knowledge. Designed to meet the National Curriculum for Year 1 Mathematics, the lessons promote mastery through manipulatives, discussion, and reasoning.

Each lesson includes:

• A clear learning objective and teacher-friendly guidance
• Engaging, practical activities using concrete and pictorial representations (e.g. counters, number lines, tens frames)
• Opportunities for reasoning and problem-solving through talk and exploration
• Differentiated worksheets (colour & black-and-white versions) with support and stretch tasks
• Visual and interactive materials to strengthen number fluency and understanding
• Pupil reflection opportunities to build mathematical confidence and vocabulary

What’s included:

• 5 fully-planned lesson outlines with detailed teacher notes
• Ready-to-print activity sheets and visual resources
• Vocabulary and key concept lists for each lesson
• Assessment and recording suggestions for tracking progress
• Covers and guidance pages for easy organisation and “grab-and-go” teaching

Lesson overview:

• Counting to 20 – Counting forwards and backwards within 20
• One More, One Less – Using objects and number lines to find one more and one less
• Comparing Numbers – Introducing <, > and = through visual comparisons
• Ordering Numbers – Sequencing and ordering numbers within 20
• Representing Numbers – Exploring tens frames and part-whole models

Perfect for whole-class teaching, small group interventions, or continuous provision. The structured yet flexible format makes this an ideal resource for supply or cover lessons, ensuring consistency and confidence in delivering high-quality Maths teaching with minimal preparation.

Save hours of planning and give your pupils a solid foundation in number sense and place value with this engaging, ready-to-use unit that brings early mathematics to life!