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.

Planning for an overview of enhancements for Early Years in areas of provision for Autumn term 1. Topics covered: Farm, Harvest, Autumn, Diwali

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 summer term expectations and Story scribing overview to explain story scribing to staff, volunteers, governors, SLT and Ofsted.

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 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.

A lesson plan and continuous provision activities for Religious Education on the theme of Passover. This was an observed lesson and includes in depth explanation for the observers (non-EY specialists) of how the lesson will look, which Continuous Provision activities the children are accessing on the theme for the week, what their prior learning is and how the children are developing their skills across all areas of learning and Characteristics of Effective Learning (9 pages).

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.

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'.