Interventions

15th May 2026Elizabeth Frost

During our choosing time, Crew Frost have been developing their early mathematical skills through a range of practical, hands-on interventions linked to the EYFS Development Matters guidance. This week, the children have focused on recognising, extending, and creating their own two-part patterns, as well as organising and comparing objects by size from biggest to smallest.

The children showed great curiosity and engagement as they explored pattern and shape through play. They were encouraged to use mathematical language to describe what they could see, including words such as pointy, corners, sides, stripy, and edges. This supported the children in talking about and exploring shapes and patterns around them.

These activities help to build strong foundations within the Mathematics area of learning, particularly in noticing patterns, comparing size, and developing spatial reasoning. Crew Frost have worked incredibly hard to explain their thinking, solve problems, and apply their learning independently during provision.

We are so proud of the progress Crew Frost are making as they continue to grow in confidence and prepare for their transition into Reception. Well done, Crew Frost!

Work to be proud of✨

14th May 2026Josie Farrow

Dallas has been building up her resilience to work independently on the challenge table. She has been answering abstract questions independently in maths, with concrete support if needed. You are a superstar!! ✨

Maths

14th May 2026Josie Farrow

Crew Farrow have been using number lines to solve subtraction questions. Well done for recording your equations on the squared side of your whiteboards!

Finding Fractions!

12th May 2026Betty Ramsay

Crew Ramsay got stuck into some Concrete Maths to conceptually understand fractions of an amount. We divided an amount into 4 equal parts to ‘see’ the quarters. We then found 3/4 of the amount by adding 3 of the equal parts together. Here we are getting stuck into some part, part whole activities.

We are mathematicians

5th May 2026Josie Farrow

Crew Farrow have been working hard on the challenge table in maths! We have been using our turn taking skills to play a game of maths snakes a ladders – practicing out abstract addition and subtraction questions. 🎲🐍🪜

Mastering Number in F2

24th April 2026Sarah Mcglone

During maths this week, we have been looking at using our subitising skills in increasingly complex arrangements. We looked at arrangements of 6 and how we can use our knowledge of number bonds to 6, and our skills of subitising to 5, to help us to identify the number represented. We worked together to decide whether an arrangement was 6 or not 6, and then we used counters to replicate the pattern, before explaining how we knew the pattern showed 6, by identifying known patterns within.

Concrete Fun!

20th April 2026Betty Ramsay

For our new unit about Fractions, Year 2 have enjoyed exploring the concept of wholes and parts by chopping fruit, deconstructing everyday objects and finally partitioning counters. We represented the whole and its parts by drawing pictures of a part, part whole model with the amounts!

Ready for F2.

20th April 2026Elizabeth Frost

During the Summer term, we place a strong focus on supporting our nursery children to develop their independence and resilience as they prepare for their transition into Reception. These are key aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, particularly within Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development.

Throughout the year, we have been working hard to strengthen the children’s fine motor skills, and this term we have introduced a focused activity known as “apron entry.” During this activity, each child is given their own clipboard and a shortened pencil, which helps to support correct grip and control.

The children are encouraged to draw an object, letter or shape from the board, with a particular focus in this session on creating circles of their own chosen size and quantity. This open-ended approach allows the children to explore their creativity while also developing important early writing skills.

It was fantastic to see the children’s growing ability to concentrate, as well as their confidence in using an effective pencil grip and forming recognisable shapes. These small but significant steps are helping to build the foundations for future writing.

Well done, Crew Frost—keep up the great work!