Maths Progression — Measures and Time | Nursery and Reception

A clear, focused progression document mapping the development of measures and time skills across Nursery and Reception. Created by an experienced Early Years teacher and aligned with the EYFS framework, this resource supports EYFS teachers to understand how children’s understanding of measurement and time develops over time — and how to plan provision and interactions that move that understanding forward purposefully.

What’s Included?

• A detailed progression map covering both measures and time across Nursery and Reception
• Age-banded skills and developmental stages showing how understanding of measures and time develops over time
• Links to EYFS curriculum expectations throughout
• Practical guidance to support planning and provision linked to measures and time

Why Teachers Love It

• Brings together two closely connected areas of mathematics in one accessible document
• Makes mathematical progression in measures and time clear and easy to understand across EYFS
• Supports confident planning, observation and assessment of children’s mathematical development
• Helps practitioners identify where children are and what purposeful next steps look like
• Connects mathematical understanding to everyday play, routines and real-life experiences

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Use to map progression in measures and time across Nursery and Reception with confidence
• Reference during planning to ensure provision and adult interactions support children’s developing understanding of measurement and time
• Use to support observation and assessment of children’s ability to measure, compare and talk about time
• Share with your team to build a consistent understanding of how measures and time develop across EYFS
• Use alongside other EYFS maths progression documents for a fully joined-up approach to mathematical development

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