Place value within 10 - Correspondence - Planning

The Year 1 Autumn Place Value curriculum for Week 3 is designed to foster a solid understanding of numbers and their representations. During this week, children will learn to identify and represent numbers using a variety of objects and pictorial representations, including number lines. They will also become familiar with the language of comparison, such as 'equal to', 'more than', 'less than', 'most', and 'least'. The key vocabulary for the unit includes terms like 'digit', 'place value', 'numeral', and 'sequence', which are essential for understanding the concept of quantity and order. A range of online resources and songs are recommended to support the learning process, making it interactive and engaging for the young learners.

The lesson on One to One Correspondence provides practical activities where children use objects to physically match quantities, such as toy cars to numeral cards. They are encouraged to count accurately and identify whether there are enough objects to match a given number. Partner work facilitates discussion and the use of full sentences to explain their reasoning. Activities include matching everyday objects like knives and forks, and drawing lines to visually confirm pairs. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions, such as number omission or incorrect sequencing, by encouraging children to physically line up objects for accurate counting. The plenary session ends with a reflection on the skills learned and used, with differentiated outcomes for children working towards expected levels and those at greater depth, ensuring that each child can progress at their own pace.