In this companion book to Implementing the Literacy Hour for Pupils with Learning Difficulties, the authors break down the Reception key objectives from the National Numeracy Framework into smaller, and more manageable steps. This book shows steps linked to the recently published National Curriculum Pre-levels to outline the key mathematical concepts which need to be taught at each level. Also features in this accessible and practical guide: a variety of activities and resources for each objective, help on how to use the book as a basis for teacher's long-term planning, and guidance for using the teaching methodology aa outlined in the Numeracy Strategy Framework.

The book will be useful in all classes where there are pupils with learning difficulties working towards level one of the National Curriculum, whether they are in special schools, mainstream schools with specialist bases, or mainstream classes.