Reception - Sorting and comparing

Strengthen your Reception class’s understanding of sorting and comparing with these engaging outdoor maths lessons.

Lesson Plans

Sorting and comparing

Spark your Reception class’s understanding of sorting and comparing with this engaging outdoor maths lesson, as they actively identify and group objects by various attributes. This hands-on approach builds crucial early mathematical vocabulary and observational skills, solidifying their foundational knowledge.

Learning objectives:

To match objects and pictures.
To identify a set.
To sort objects by a type.
To compare amounts.

Editable Weekly Maths Planner

Use this editable PDF to organise your week – choose your starter, main input and adult-led activities from our outdoor ideas bank and print this page to remind you and your staff of your plan for the week!

Reception Maths Planning Guidance

Use this guidance document alongside our maths planning to understand how the activities have been planned, as well as gain ideas of how to use them in a way that works in your setting to ensure you get the most from the plans.

Learning objectives:

To match objects and pictures.
To identify a set.
To sort objects by a type.
To compare amounts.

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