Free Addition Word Mat | Nursery / LKG | Maths | BookFlik
Boost your classroom resources with our free Maths addition word mat eyfs core level printable, designed specifically for children aged 3 to 5. This vibrant, teacher-created resource is the perfect tool to support Early Years Foundation Stage pupils as they begin their journey into number bonds and basic calculation.
By using this Maths addition word mat eyfs core resource, children will learn to identify key mathematical symbols like the plus sign and the equals sign. They will also explore essential vocabulary such as total, altogether, and more than, which are vital for developing a strong mathematical foundation. Our character, Max the monkey, guides learners through the sheet, encouraging them to view every sum as an exciting puzzle to solve.
Teachers can use this mat during focused small-group sessions, as a prompt in a maths discovery area, or as a handy reference guide during independent play. It aligns perfectly with the CBSE / NCERT Curriculum for Nursery / LKG, specifically supporting the Mathematics area of learning by helping children count reliably and solve problems involving addition. This specific version is pitched at the expected standard, ensuring that learners are challenged appropriately while building confidence in their arithmetic skills.
To get the most out of this learning tool, try these five questions with your pupils:
1. Can you point to the symbol we use when we want to add two numbers together?
2. If Max has 2 bananas and finds 1 more, how many does he have altogether?
3. What word do we use to describe the total amount when we put two groups together?
4. Using the Maths addition word mat eyfs core, can you find the word that means the same as plus?
5. If you have £3 and someone gives you £1, can you show me how we write that as a sum?
6. Can you count the dots on the mat to help you solve a simple addition?
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