Reception Early Learning Goal evidence gathering sheet used to collect evidence for any areas where you feel you need more evidence. I used it for TAs and volunteers/students in class to aid with evidence gathering in Spring 2/Summer 1 when nearing data submission. I saved a copy for each child and deleted the boxes for the areas I knew were secure and had enough evidence, then printed each child's copy for use in the setting.

Story scribing is used to build writing skills in Early Years. This is an overview of story scribing and how to do it to ensure high standards and enable all staff/volunteers/students to move learning forwards. The sounds/tricky words expected to be known are based on those used in Actiphons and Letters and Sounds, so may need adjusting if you use alternative phonics programmes. It would be useful as an introduction to story scribing and to explain story scribing to staff, volunteers, governors, SLT and Ofsted. See also Story scribing autumn/spring term and summer term which provide checklists for all staff and adults working with children to show expectations at differing phonic levels.

Story scribing is used to build writing skills in Early Years. This is a checklist of expectations for children of different abilities in Reception for adults to use as they work with the children to ensure high standards and enable all staff/volunteers/students to move learning forwards. The sounds/tricky words expected to be known are based on those used in Actiphons and Letters and Sounds, so may need adjusting if you use alternative phonics programmes. See also Story scribing autumn/spring expectations and Story scribing overview to explain story scribing to staff, volunteers, governors, SLT and Ofsted.

Word problems using different operations, based on the story of Hansel and Gretel to fit with a fairytale unit.

A simple activity to work out the double of each number and record the number sentences. I used Numicon with my class, but other resources could work, too.

An activity to spot patterns and fill in the gaps in the sequences.

Word problems using different operations, based on the story of Hansel and Gretel to fit with a fairytale unit. Includes more challenging numbers and a two step operation - also available is a less challenging option.

A simple activity designed to speed up recall of facts. Write down the double, then use that knowledge to work out one more or one less than the double. e.g. 4 + 4 = ...... so 4 + 5 =

Find the cost of the fruits (some questions require addition, others are for single items) then calculate change from the given amount. Would suit using alongside practical resources or role play.

Find the cost of the fruits (some questions require addition, others are for single items) then calculate change from the given amount. Would suit using alongside practical resources or role play.

How many of each shape can you see? Count and record.

A sports themed activity for combining groups of 5.

Find the cost of the fruits (some questions require addition, others are for single items) then calculate change from the given amount. Would suit using alongside practical resources or role play.

Circus-themed word problems involving time. Children need to calculate the finishing time and draw their answers on the clocks.

Find two numbers which have a difference of... I used it with a numberline - other resources could be used, too.

Cross out the right number of ladybirds to work out the answer to the subtraction questions. Three differentiated versions included. 1 or 2 digit numbers.

A tally chart with incomplete data - in each row either the tallies or the count is missing. Children use one piece of information to complete the other boxes. Based on the theme of 'My Local Area'.

How many different combinations of eggs could the Easter Bunny have in his basket? Simple problem solving - could use practical resources to assist e.g. coloured counters.