Mathematics in the EYFS

Mathematics is an important area of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children develop a strong understanding of numbers, patterns, shapes, and measures. Through hands-on, practical experiences—such as counting objects, exploring shapes, comparing sizes, and solving simple problems—children begin to make sense of the world around them.

We create a fun and interactive environment where children enjoy exploring maths through play, conversation, and everyday routines.

Below are some pictures of our children enjoying and engaging in Mathematics activities throughout the years.

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2024 to 2025

Child playing with wooden shapes to develop early maths skills including shape recognition and spatial awareness in EYFS.

Exploring shapes and spatial awareness through hands-on play with wooden blocks – supporting early maths development in EYFS.

child arranging magnetic squares to develop spatial awareness and early maths skills

Children develop spatial awareness and early maths skills by arranging magnetic squares during hands-on learning activities.

Child counting numbers to build early maths skills and number recognition in EYFS.

Developing counting skills and number recognition through interactive play – supporting early maths learning in EYFS.

Child arranging shapes to enhance spatial awareness and early maths skills in EYFS.

Developing spatial awareness and problem-solving skills by arranging shapes – supporting early maths learning in EYFS.

child jumping on numbered bumps to learn mathematics and develop coordination

Children develop early mathematics skills and physical coordination by jumping on numbered bumps during outdoor learning activities..

Child counting and sorting shapes to develop early maths skills and shape recognition in EYFS.

Enhancing counting and sorting skills through hands-on shape play, supporting early maths development in EYFS..

child using puzzles to learn numbers and develop problem-solving skills

Through hands-on puzzles, children enhance their number recognition and problem-solving skills as part of early mathematics learning

child tracing over various shapes to develop fine motor skills and shape recognition

Children enhance fine motor skills and shape recognition by tracing over various shapes during early learning activities.

child sorting magnetic shapes to develop geometry and classification skills

Through sorting magnetic shapes, children enhance their understanding of geometry, colours, and classification skills in early maths learning.

child looking at numbers in book to develop early numeracy and literacy skills

A child explores early numeracy by looking at numbers in a book, fostering number recognition and literacy skills.

two children sorting numbers on easel to develop maths skills and teamwork

Two children collaborate to sort numbers on an easel, building early maths skills and teamwork through interactive learning.

child sorting fruits and vegetables by shapes and colours to develop maths and colour recognition

Children build early maths skills and colour recognition by sorting fruits and vegetables by shapes and colours during hands-on learning.

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