Support purposeful mathematical talk in the Early Years with this comprehensive EYFS Number Question Prompts pack. Designed to be used alongside EYFS maths resources, the suggested questions help practitioners explore children’s understanding, encourage them to explain their thinking and develop mathematical language.

The pack covers a wide range of number concepts, including matching objects to numerals, representing numbers, comparing quantities, one-to-one correspondence, subitising, number bonds, addition, ordering, one more and one less, estimating, doubling and halving, and subtraction.

For quick and easy planning, links to the corresponding EYFS maths resources are included throughout the pack, allowing practitioners to move directly from the suggested questions to the relevant activities and resources.

The prompts can be used flexibly during adult-led activities, within continuous provision or when observing children as they explore mathematical concepts through play. Practitioners can select the questions most appropriate for each child, activity or learning opportunity, making this a useful resource for supporting mathematical reasoning and discussion across the EYFS.