Zero is the number that represents no amount or objects. When we add zero to a number, the result is just the number, unchanged.

To represent something is to show it in a different way.

Introducing zero

Maths

In this unit pupils will review their knowledge from the EYFS with counting to and from 10. They will compare and order numbers to 10 practically and will consider the role of zero to represent nothing. In the future unit pupils will  consolidate counting to 20 and back. They will secure their understanding of the teens numbers and their understanding of these numbers in an ordinal context

In prior learning, pupils will have learnt to count confidently and have developed a deep understanding of the numbers to 10, the relationships between them and the patterns within those numbers. In this unit pupils will review their knowledge from the EYFS with counting to and from 10, comparing and ordering numbers to 10 and considering the role of zero.

Counting, recognising and comparing numbers 0 - 10

True or false. 3 lily pads have zero bugs. 

Say the count. 2, 3, 4. What number comes next?

Say the count. 5, 6, 7, 8. What number comes next? 

We can also count backwards. Say the count. What number comes next?

Count the legs on the dog. The dog has ___________ legs.

How many dots are on the dice? Can you say without counting?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Introducing zero

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.