Year 1 Maths Resources and Lesson Plans
Explore ready-to-teach Year 1 Maths resources, lesson plans and schemes of work covering the Year 1 Maths curriculum. From number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions to measurement, geometry and more, our complete lessons include teaching slides, activities and printable Year 1 Maths worksheets to help children build secure mathematical knowledge, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
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Explore Year 1 Maths resources, lesson plans and schemes of work for the key areas of the Year 1 Maths curriculum, from number and calculation to fractions, measurement and geometry.
Year 1 Maths Curriculum
Build strong mathematical foundations from the very beginning
In Year 1 Maths, children develop their understanding of number, learn simple calculation strategies and explore fractions, measurement and geometry through practical activities and problem-solving. Our Year 1 Maths resources are carefully sequenced to support National Curriculum objectives while helping children develop secure mathematical knowledge, fluency, reasoning and confidence for future learning.
Suggested Year 1 Maths Teaching Sequence
Our Year 1 Maths schemes are designed to build children's mathematical knowledge and skills progressively. Follow the suggested teaching sequence within each Maths strand below, or simply choose the schemes that fit your existing planning.
Number & Place Value
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Fractions
Measurement
Time
Money
Properties of Shapes
Position & Direction
Try a Year 1 Maths Scheme for Free
See exactly what is included in a PlanBee Year 1 Maths scheme before choosing your next resource. Download a complete Year 1 Maths scheme of work for free, with ready-to-teach lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated or adaptive activities and printable resources included.
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What should children learn in Year 1 Maths?
In Year 1 Maths, children build the foundations for future mathematical learning by developing a secure understanding of number, learning simple calculation strategies and exploring fractions, measurement and geometry. Alongside these Year 1 Maths objectives, children should have plenty of opportunities to use practical resources, solve problems, explain their thinking and become increasingly confident working with numbers and mathematical ideas.
Build number and calculation skills
Help children develop a secure understanding of numbers to 100, including counting, reading, writing, comparing and representing numbers. Children should explore place value, number bonds and practical strategies for addition and subtraction, as well as beginning to understand multiplication and division through counting, grouping and sharing.
Develop an understanding of fractions
Introduce fractions through practical experiences of sharing and dividing objects, shapes and quantities. Children should begin to recognise, find and name halves and quarters, developing an understanding that fractions describe equal parts of a whole.
Explore measurement, time and money
Give children practical opportunities to compare, describe and measure length, height, mass, capacity and time. They should begin to recognise coins and understand their value, use everyday language relating to dates and time, and develop early skills in telling the time.
Explore shape, position and mathematical reasoning
Help children recognise and describe common 2D and 3D shapes and develop their understanding of position, direction and movement. Across all areas of Year 1 Maths, encourage children to spot patterns, make connections, solve simple problems and explain how they reached an answer.
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Browse our complete collection of Year 1 Maths resources, lesson plans and schemes of work. Explore ready-to-teach Year 1 Maths covering number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, measurement, time, money, shape, position and direction, with lessons and printable resources designed to build children’s mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills while supporting the Year 1 Maths curriculum.
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Why teachers choose PlanBee Year 1 Maths
Ready-to-teach Year 1 Maths resources designed to build strong mathematical foundations, support the Year 1 Maths curriculum and save teachers hours of planning time.
Carefully sequenced learning
Develop children's mathematical knowledge and skills step by step with Year 1 Maths schemes sequenced across number, calculation, fractions, measurement, time, money and geometry.
Year 1 curriculum coverage
Support Year 1 Maths objectives with lessons designed to develop secure understanding, mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving across the key areas of the curriculum.
Everything you need to teach
Save planning time with detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated or adaptive activities, printable resources and assessment guidance included in complete schemes.
Flexible enough to fit your planning
Follow our suggested Year 1 Maths teaching sequence or choose individual schemes and lessons to complement another Maths programme, revisit concepts or provide extra practice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Year 1 Maths
What do children learn in Year 1 Maths?
In Year 1 Maths, children develop their understanding of number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals and percentages, measurement, properties of shapes and position and direction. They also begin to develop mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills through practical activities and increasingly independent work.
Are PlanBee Year 1 Maths resources aligned with the National Curriculum?
Yes. Our Year 1 Maths schemes of work are designed to support the National Curriculum for Maths in Year 1. Lessons help children work towards age-appropriate objectives while building their mathematical knowledge and skills progressively throughout the year.
What is included in a PlanBee Year 1 Maths scheme of work?
Our complete Year 1 Maths schemes include detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated or adaptive learning activities and printable resources. Schemes also include a medium-term overview and assessment guidance, giving you the materials you need to plan and teach each sequence of lessons.
Is there a suggested order for teaching the Year 1 Maths schemes?
Yes. PlanBee Maths has a suggested teaching sequence designed to build children's knowledge and skills progressively within each Maths strand. You can follow this sequence as part of your Year 1 Maths planning or choose individual schemes to fit your school's existing curriculum. See our Primary Maths Overview for more information.
Can I use PlanBee Year 1 Maths alongside another Maths programme?
Absolutely. You don't need to follow the complete PlanBee Maths sequence. Individual schemes and lessons can be used alongside another Maths programme to teach particular objectives, revisit concepts, address gaps in understanding or provide additional practice.
Do PlanBee Year 1 Maths resources include worksheets?
Yes. Our Year 1 Maths schemes include printable worksheets and other learning resources alongside lesson plans, teaching slides and activities. Resources vary according to the lesson and are designed to give children opportunities to practise, explore and apply their mathematical learning.
How can I help Year 1 children develop Maths fluency and reasoning?
Give children regular opportunities to practise key skills, use practical equipment and representations, spot patterns, make connections and explain their mathematical thinking. Asking children how they know, encouraging them to compare different methods and including simple problem-solving activities can help develop both fluency and reasoning.
Are the Year 1 Maths activities differentiated?
PlanBee Year 1 Maths schemes include differentiated or adaptive learning activities to help teachers respond to different levels of understanding within their class. Activities provide opportunities for children to practise key skills, apply their learning and develop greater mathematical independence.
Do the Year 1 Maths schemes include assessment?
Yes. Assessment opportunities are built into PlanBee Maths schemes, including questions and guidance to help you check children's understanding as they learn. PlanBee also provides dedicated Maths assessment resources to help identify gaps and monitor progress.
Can I try a Year 1 Maths scheme for free?
Yes. You can download a complete Year 1 Maths scheme for free to explore the structure and resources before choosing further schemes. The free scheme includes the same style of ready-to-teach lesson planning, teaching materials and activities found throughout our Year 1 Maths resources.
Can I buy individual Year 1 Maths schemes without a subscription?
Yes. PlanBee Year 1 Maths schemes can be purchased individually, so you can choose only the units that fit your planning. Alternatively, a PlanBee subscription gives you access to a wider range of teaching resources across Year 1 and other primary year groups.
