Support purposeful mathematical talk in the Early Years with this comprehensive EYFS Shape, Space and Measure 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 shape, space and measure concepts, including patterns and sorting, measuring length and height, capacity and weight, exploring 2D and 3D shapes, positional language, sequencing events and developing an understanding of time.

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 relevant learning activities and provision enhancements.

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, vocabulary and discussion across the EYFS.