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. The book features: steps linked to the National Curriculum Pre-levels to outline the key mathematical concepts which need to be taught at each level; 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 as outlined in the Numeracy Strategy framework.