Help children take their first steps in counting with this engaging EYFS Nursery Counting Planning resource, aligned with White Rose Maths. Designed specifically for nursery-aged children, this practical planning pack supports children in hearing, joining in with and beginning to say number names in the correct order through play, songs, routines and meaningful everyday experiences.

Featuring six carefully sequenced steps, this resource helps practitioners build children's understanding of stable order counting through repeated exposure to number language. Children are encouraged to listen to, practise and join in with counting forwards and backwards, developing confidence with early number sequences in a fun and developmentally appropriate way.

Inside you'll find:

• White Rose Maths-aligned nursery planning

• Adult guidance for teaching early counting skills

• Six progressive learning steps

• Opportunities to embed counting into daily routines

• Continuous provision ideas for all areas of learning

• Counting songs, rhymes and storybook recommendations

• Key vocabulary and mathematical stem sentences

• Adult-led activities and observation prompts

• Practical strategies for supporting stable order counting

Ideal for nursery teachers, early years practitioners and childminders, this resource makes it easy to weave counting opportunities throughout the day, helping children become familiar with number names and begin to recite them in order with confidence. From snack time and tidy-up routines to role play, construction and outdoor learning, every activity is designed to make counting meaningful, engaging and fun.

This resource is designed to align to White Rose Maths version 3. Classroom Secrets Limited is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to White Rose Education Limited. Our products are original to Classroom Secrets Limited and any reference to White Rose Maths is solely for the purpose of indicating compatibility and does not imply any association with White Rose Education.